Report: Spurs expected to make run at Mike Conley in free agency

[Southwest Texas Fan]

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Report: Spurs expected to make run at Mike Conley in free agency
Chris WalderMay 12 2016, 10:14 PM
Kevin Durant isn't the only free-agent gem the San Antonio Spurs have their eyes on, as it appears the franchise will also make a run at current Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley this summer, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

The 28-year-old floor general missed the last 20 games of the regular season for the 42-40 Grizzlies with tendinitis in his left Achilles, as well as all four of their playoff games against the San Antonio Spurs in the opening round.

Despite his problematic 2015-16 campaign, Conley is still considered to be the top prize for teams looking to acquire some help at the point guard position. He's never been an All-Star during his nine years in the league, although his numbers during that span have consistently warranted strong consideration for a Grizzlies team which is always in the thick of things in the Western Conference playoff picture.

Memphis management has expressed confidence in its ability to keep Conley with the organization. However, the Ohio State alumnus wants to see the Grizzlies make moves to vault back into le contention before reaching a verdict on his future.

Conley averaged 15.3 points on 42.2 percent shooting, 6.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.2 steals with a player efficiency rating of 19.4 in 56 games this season - numbers which are all on par with what he's produced in Memphis throughout his career.

Should he sign elsewhere, Conley will end his tenure with the Grizzlies as the franchise leader in games played (637), assists (3,578), and steals (963). He also ranks second in total points (8,635) behind Pau Gasol (8,966).

The Spurs were bounced from the postseason on Thursday in a 113-99 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

[DarrinS]

Thank God

[baseline bum]

If the Spurs can sign him and move Parker for anything remotely useful they might be able to get the 4-seed.

[lefty]

Saw the le, I thought it was a troll job

yes please

[Ron Swanson]

Please make this happen.

[HarlemHeat37]

Good player, but too risky IMO..

[tholdren]

I posted this weeks ago and how great of a fit he would be. Since got pinked by some dumb

[DPG21920]

NOPE. DO NOT want. You don't need a big money PG. Especially one that isn't that great at anything.

[ViceCity86]

Lukewarm

[CGD]

Now this is a more realistic target than KD

[Mugen]

If the Spurs can sign him and move Parker for anything remotely useful they might be able to get the 4-seed.

The West is outside of Golden State next year tbh....especially after the Thunder gets pounded in the WCF and Durant leaves......

They trade away Porky and I could see them breaking the Dubs' 73 tho tbh

[baseline bum]

Good player, but too risky IMO..

Riskier than keeping Parker?

[Mugen]

NOPE. DO NOT want. You don't need a big money PG. Especially one that isn't that great at anything.

We probably have the worst "big money PG" in the league tbh

[james evans]

we need something. I've been calling for parker's head since 2009 and I wasn't even a member of this site then.

[look_at_g_shred]

Well duh of course..why wouldn't they?

[DPG21920]

Riskier than keeping Parker?

You think TP is realistically traded? No. Even if he could be, what value do you think you will get for him if even Spurs fans "know" he's done?

[MI21]

Spur Fan loves Conley, I don't really know why tbh

[tholdren]

We probably have the worst "big money PG" in the league tbh

Yes - trade tp and pick up Conley no brainer upgrade for same money.

[spurtech09]

Spurs need a new PG but I don't think Conley will end up as a Spur but you never know.

[HarlemHeat37]

Riskier than keeping Parker?

You don't have to break the bank to upgrade at PG, tbh..it's bad enough they've already committed big money to MeloAldridge(even with the cap rising, making his contract friendlier), I don't think I want to see them pay big $ to a 28-year old defense-first PG that has shown signs of breaking down, physically, and probably won't age well..

Also, if tholdren likes it, it's probably a bad idea

[DPG21920]

We probably have the worst "big money PG" in the league tbh

Not true, but he had the contract when he was playing great. Swapping out TP for Conley improves the team some, but now you have a bigger contract for a guy who's not a true needle mover.

You can't spend more money on that PG position. What value does TP have in a trade and that's if SA is even willing to trade him. Makes no sense at all IMO.

[da_suns_fan]

If the Spurs can sign him and move Parker for anything remotely useful they might be able to get the 4-seed.

He's owed 30 MILLION over the next two years and point guard is the easiest position to fill.

[NASpurs]

How much would it cost to get Jordan Clarkson?

[K...]

if he's cheap and durant or someone else comes, it could work. But he's another beta. If KAwhi lma are gonna kick up a notch then fine. But color me skeptical. Get a young guy.

I think we blow this team up in 2-3 years. We should shoot for that.

[UZER]

Spur Fan loves Conley, I don't really know why tbh

Pop loves Parker and his playoff disappearing act. I don't know why.