2006 Thread: Spurs Pass on Corey Maggette

[timvp]

Maggette deal unlikely: Spurs officials have spoken with the Los Angeles Clippers about forward Corey Maggette, but one NBA source said Saturday a trade between the teams likely "won't happen."

Maggette is a talented swingman and the Spurs could benefit from adding some athleticism to their aging roster. But Maggette also has frustrated his current and former coaches with his reluctance to defend and play a role — both of which the Spurs would ask him to do.

In addition, one Spurs official said Maggette — who has asked to be traded — would likely get fewer minutes with them than the 26.3 he's averaging with the Clippers this season.

The Clippers would be intrigued by an offer of Brent Barry and Beno Udrih, but the Spurs consider it too risky to part with two of their best ball-handlers. Some Spurs officials also are extremely hesitant to include Barry in any type of deal for Maggette given that Barry has been the team's most dependable reserve while ranking second in the league in 3-point accuracy.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/b...n.297d6a8.html

Are you freaking serious?

[Kori Ellis]

Barry better keep up his torrid shooting pace and Beno better become useful.

[timvp]

How do you not trade two guys who suck in the playoffs for a guy who could possibly start and solve the rebounding problem? Yeah, Maggette has baggage but this is why Pop makes the big bucks. Bring him in and get him to play a role.

At worst he becomes the Spurs' second best rebounder and he'll get to the line more than anyone on the team.

This is an awesome chance to buy low and sell high.

[leon]

I won't agree a trade of both Barry and Udrih for defense-relunctant Maggette

[Kori Ellis]

I said in another thread about it that I doubted the Spurs would deal both Barry/Beno in a deal unless they were getting a PG back. I guess that's the case.

[timvp]

I won't agree a trade of both Barry and Udrih for defense-relunctant Maggette

Like Barry or Beno are shut down defenders themselves

[rayray2k8]

Maybe they didnt want him b/c he wanted #50.
But having him would of been nice.

[itzsoweezee]

i'd rather have barry. the spurs' reasoning is pretty silly though, considering they don't even play brent half the game.

[Leetonidas]

Barry's shooting has been very needed this season...not sure if Brent would be the guy I trade, but Beno yeah, although I don't like the idea of having Jaque Vaughn as our only backup PG.

[E20]

I wouldn't include Brent. He's playing really well this year and I think he'll keep it up. I'd gear more towards the trade if Finley + Beno were in it.

I also agree with the news post. Maggette wants more minutes and an active role, but I don't think he'll get that role here with Manu, Tony, and Tim. If we give away Brent, we'll be getting the almost the same thing minus the ball handling and who knows if Maggette will shoot lights out ala Brent this season. Also, keep in mind team chemistry.

Also, Barry shooting at %54 from the field -- his main gun is his jumper. That stat stands for itself.

[IcemanCometh]

jesus ing christ

[Leetonidas]

But look, he doesn't want to play a role, doesn't want to play defense, and he would get less minutes here than there. What would be the point of this trade? He would demand another one.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Nnnnnoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kobe_bryant]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[timvp]

But look, he doesn't want to play a role, doesn't want to play defense, and he would get less minutes here than there. What would be the point of this trade? He would demand another one.

Once upon a time Stephen Jackson didn't want to play a role or defend. This is why coaches are paid the big bucks.

When else could you get a guy who a couple seasons ago averaged 22 points, went to the line as much as David Robinson in his prime and averaged more rebounds than anyone on this team outside of Tim Duncan? He did all that as a shooting guard.

And he's still just 27 years old and only has a couple years left on his contract.

[Leetonidas]

Once upon a time Stephen Jackson didn't want to play a role or defend. This is why coaches are paid the big bucks.

We don't have Mike Brown anymore.

[Solid D]

It couldn't be money could it? Maggette is making $7M this year, $7.8M next yr. with a "Player" option for the following year at $8.4M. That's really only $1-2M per yr. over their commitments with Barry and Udrih. I wonder if the player option (as opposed to team option) bothers Holt.

[ashbeeigh]

But I see the Spurs point of view, although I was pulling for Magette.

[timvp]

+/- stats from last year's playoffs
M. Ginobili +75
T. Duncan +55
T. Parker +28
B. Udrih +24
B. Bowen +23
R. Nesterovic +15
F. Oberto +5
M. Finley -4
R. Horry -5
N. Mohammed -8
N. Van Exel -9
B. Barry -54

So the Spurs don't trade away the player who was by far the worst on the team in last year's playoffs because they are worried about defense?

[Leetonidas]

Beno was +24? WTF...

Well I'm guessing that was probably only because he played sparingly.

[E20]

Once upon a time Stephen Jackson didn't want to play a role or defend. This is why coaches are paid the big bucks.

When else could you get a guy who a couple seasons ago averaged 22 points, went to the line as much as David Robinson in his prime and averaged more rebounds than anyone on this team outside of Tim Duncan? He did all that as a shooting guard.

And he's still just 27 years old and only has a couple years left on his contract.

Would you think Pop would mix up chemistry like that? I think his main goal is to win a championship NOW. Mixing in a guly like Maggette will take time to adjust. Also, with the Spurs state of affairs Pop needs to worry about the teams current level of desire/intensity and how badly they want it. Maggette might help out in the future, but I don't think his addition will get us a 'ship this year.

[wildbill2u]

How do you not trade two guys who suck in the playoffs for a guy who could possibly start and solve the rebounding problem? Yeah, Maggette has baggage but this is why Pop makes the big bucks. Bring him in and get him to play a role.

At worst he becomes the Spurs' second best rebounder and he'll get to the line more than anyone on the team.

This is an awesome chance to buy low and sell high.

But...but...you're the guy who says our defense sucks. Maggette won't help that and brings a bad at ude about minutes. Be consistent

[regio]

That sucks. Maggette >>>> Barry + Beno

[timvp]

But...but...you're the guy who says our defense sucks. Maggette won't help that and brings a bad at ude about minutes. Be consistent

Barry and Beno are the Spurs' two worst defenders. Maggette's ability to rebound would help the defense even if he played Barry level defense.

[Kori Ellis]

But...but...you're the guy who says our defense sucks. Maggette won't help that and brings a bad at ude about minutes. Be consistent

He brings much needed rebounding. I don't think he has a bad at ude, he just doesn't get along with Dunleavy.