Spurs free agency targets

[KobesAchilles]

The dream is of course Luka. A Luka/Wemby combo would be amazing. But no way Dallas will trade him to us. Our best real bet is to suck again next year and get lucky and enter the top 5 in the draft. I actually think PG13 will be moved after next year when the Clippers lose again in the first round. He is a player I would like.

Really though I want a vet with championship experience and knowledge. We are so freaking young. It’s why I want Klay. Our kids need to learn how to be professionals, how to work, how to act, and how to be a pro. Even Chris Paul would demand that. Maybe Kyle Lowry off the bench. He’s a winner and a hard worker and even at 38 he’s productive for a back up PG.

[Chinook]

Reaves is a pretty much a complete role player and should play for all playoff teams. He is a decent defender. He is a decent play maker. He is a decent shooter. He can draw fouls and he plays hard. He doesn't really have faults for a guard.

There's a huge gap from capable player to max contract. The MLE is basically made for players like him, though the Spurs signing him for a bit more than that if that like he would make sense. But let's put things into perspective. He's playing at an equivalent level of 2012 Danny Green. Both were very capable complimentary players who excelled at filling in the gaps around their teams' stars. Yes, Reaves' non-shooting offensive game is way better than any Green showed, but he's also not an elite defender at his position. If you want to put Reaves a little above so be it. How much is that worth? Green would've likely got the full MLE on the market. The combination of his playoff slump and him wanting to remain with the Spurs lead to a discount.

Reaves has to be put into context. He's not playing like one of the actual best players on a winning team. There's only so much money -- especially with the new salary rules coming up -- that you can pay for a guy you want to be your fourth- or fifth-best player. MAYBE the Spurs could afford to pay him huge money solely because his contract would coincide with Wemby's rookie deal. But as a guy who'd at best be fighting Vassell and Johnson for a starting spot, there's a clear limit to what's a tenable offer the Spurs could make.

[BacktoBasics]

The dream is of course Luka. A Luka/Wemby combo would be amazing. But no way Dallas will trade him to us. Our best real bet is to suck again next year and get lucky and enter the top 5 in the draft. I actually think PG13 will be moved after next year when the Clippers lose again in the first round. He is a player I would like.

Really though I want a vet with championship experience and knowledge. We are so freaking young. It’s why I want Klay. Our kids need to learn how to be professionals, how to work, how to act, and how to be a pro. Even Chris Paul would demand that. Maybe Kyle Lowry off the bench. He’s a winner and a hard worker and even at 38 he’s productive for a back up PG.

Pg13 is fine but he never plays. These guys who play 50-60% of the games don’t have me sold that it’s worth the investment.

[Degoat]

I hate him as a player but what do we think of Dillon Brooks? Lol he’s a clown, but I do think because he challenged Lebron the national media really wanted the public to hate him because he went against the king.

[BacktoBasics]

I hate him as a player but what do we think of Dillon Brooks? Lol he’s a clown, but I do think because he challenged Lebron the national media really wanted the public to hate him because he went against the king.

Could be a Mario Elie type.

[Mr. Body]

Brooks was canned by the Grizz because he wants to be paid, but also because he was yapping way too much and he really was not good.

[CGD]

I hate him as a player but what do we think of Dillon Brooks? Lol he’s a clown, but I do think because he challenged Lebron the national media really wanted the public to hate him because he went against the king.

If it were like year 3 of Wemby and we were about to take the next, I’d say these types of players are valuable. But not now.

[K...]

I hate him as a player but what do we think of Dillon Brooks? Lol he’s a clown, but I do think because he challenged Lebron the national media really wanted the public to hate him because he went against the king.

too soon in the rebuild to get a loudmouth, just focus on talent then psychology. Wemby might be a killer , sochan might be crazier once he gets more famous. Next coach might have a different psch than pop. lots of variables right now to pick a talent based on their personaility over talent. Now if you meant "he's available and cheap" disregard.

[JPB]

The dream is of course Luka. A Luka/Wemby combo would be amazing. But no way Dallas will trade him to us. Our best real bet is to suck again next year and get lucky and enter the top 5 in the draft. I actually think PG13 will be moved after next year when the Clippers lose again in the first round. He is a player I would like.

Really though I want a vet with championship experience and knowledge. We are so freaking young. It’s why I want Klay. Our kids need to learn how to be professionals, how to work, how to act, and how to be a pro. Even Chris Paul would demand that. Maybe Kyle Lowry off the bench. He’s a winner and a hard worker and even at 38 he’s productive for a back up PG.

If Luka asks to be traded to SA, Dallas won't have the choice, like NO with AD to the lakers, where they really didn't want to send him, specially if the spurs have the best package. All Luka has to do is let everyone knows he won't renew with any other team than SA... No one will drop 4 or 5 FRPs and a couple valuable players for a year rental.

[exstatic]

Yes, he is. That's the position that will take the most out of him and that's where he will play 99% of his career. Folks wanting to pair him with a traditional center ala Poeltl need to stop overthinking things.

He’s literally said he doesn’t want to play center. Playing him there is the fastest road to another Kawhi situation, and a waste of his perimeter skills. Kevin Durant is 6’11” and no one ever considered playing him at center, despite his center height.

[Ariel]

If it were like year 3 of Wemby and we were about to take the next, I’d say these types of players are valuable. But not now.

Dillon Brooks is a present Dallas type player, not Spurs.

[CGD]

The FA crop this summer is meh.

I think the more interesting question is the trade market : 1) leveraging the capspace, and 2) shopping Keldon potentially.

[KobesAchilles]

Do we have to use all our cap this year? Can we just do a buncha 1 year deals with a team option 2nd year? Kinda like what the Texans do in football?

[scott]

Do we have to use all our cap this year? Can we just do a buncha 1 year deals with a team option 2nd year? Kinda like what the Texans do in football?

What's the max we're allowed go give Gorgeui Dieng on a one year deal? Because we might see it happen

[TD 21]

Not a free agent (2/$45M remaining), but with the Celtics season ending in disaster and him admitting that being a 6th man is tough and he's only really able to accept it because of their status, I wonder if Brogdon will want out.

It'd have to include a third team to provide them with a win-now player(s) for Spurs draft capital, but he's not only a central casting Spur, but an ideal fit with the current roster.

[BatManu20]

Watching the 2-Seed Celtics get absolutely smashed by the 8-Seed Miami Heat for a 3-0 Miami series lead, it’s evident the Tatum/Brown pairing isn’t working. Jaylen Brown is an UFA in 2024 and I wouldn’t be surprised if he wants out of Boston. The Spurs could very well have interest, depending on what happens with Keldon. Brown will be 27 and entering his prime next Summer. He’s not worth a SuperMax, but he’ll be a hot commodity nonetheless. Or they might want to just skip 2024 altogether and keep their options open for 2025 (Luka, Giannis, Lebron, Paul George, AD, etc.). Something to keep an eye on.

[Ariel]

Not a free agent (2/$45M remaining), but with the Celtics season ending in disaster and him admitting that being a 6th man is tough and he's only really able to accept it because of their status, I wonder if Brogdon will want out.

It'd have to include a third team to provide them with a win-now player(s) for Spurs draft capital, but he's not only a central casting Spur, but an ideal fit with the current roster.

Brogdon played well for the Celtics and won't come cheap, will be 31 shortly after next season starts, will raise our floor now and likely not our ceiling when we actually need it. I'm not saying we shouldn't try to improve or balance out the roster, but not at a high cost when it won't impact wins in the long term.

[Ariel]

Watching the 2-Seed Celtics get absolutely smashed by the 8-Seed Miami Heat for a 3-0 Miami series lead, it’s evident the Tatum/Brown pairing isn’t working. Jaylen Brown is an UFA in 2024 and I wouldn’t be surprised if he wants out of Boston. The Spurs could very well have interest, depending on what happens with Keldon. Brown will be 27 and entering his prime next Summer. He’s not worth a SuperMax, but he’ll be a hot commodity nonetheless. Or they might want to just skip 2024 altogether and keep their options open for 2025 (Luka, Giannis, Lebron, Paul George, AD, etc.). Something to keep an eye on.

Not a huge Jaylen Brown fan, but I'm not opposed if we sign him as a FA. Absolutely against trading for him, though.

[BacktoBasics]

Dillon Brooks is a present Dallas type player, not Spurs.

I actually think he’d be a good fit for Dallas if doesn’t get stupid with his contract demands.

[BacktoBasics]

The FA crop this summer is meh.

I think the more interesting question is the trade market : 1) leveraging the capspace, and 2) shopping Keldon potentially.

I don’t think they shop Keldon. It’s getting a little ridiculous here. You can’t replace Keldon with a better player unless you’re gonna surrender numerous picks. Which is really dumb considering the picks will hold more value as they age. Especially if Atlanta struggles.

Keldon is a guy you shop down the road if necessary.

As far as I’m concerned. Keldon is vital in carry some of the load while Wemby breaks in and finds his place.

You cannot give up that much production when you know your franchise player isn’t ready to carry the load. You run the risk of poisoning the team. Keldon buys time. A year or more. Then and only then do you shop him.

So dumb to shop a 20ppg scorer with great culture and chemistry without returning proven players.

[Ariel]

I actually think he’d be a good fit for Dallas if doesn’t get stupid with his contract demands.

Yeah, they need defensive wings in the worst way and can make up for his inefficient offense. Plus, he comes at a risk but they're on the brink of alienating Luka, so they miight as well go for it. Dallas needs to do what the Lakers did, forget about stars and get 3/4 good role players in their prime. That's what their #10 pick should be used for. That won't make them contenders, but it can make them good enough for a second round or conference finals, which is where you need to be not to lose Luka in the short term.

[Extra Stout]

I don’t think they shop Keldon. It’s getting a little ridiculous here. You can’t replace Keldon with a better player unless you’re gonna surrender numerous picks…

So dumb to shop a 20ppg scorer with great culture and chemistry without returning proven players.

But he’s so bad on defense, and he only scored 22 ppg because somebody had to take the shots. He wasn’t that efficient. Flame me if you want, but in totality I think he’s barely a rotation player on a good team. I don’t see his contract as a bargain. He has some positive intangibles, sure, but if somebody overvalues him I think it’s a no-brainer to move him.

[CorrectCrusader]

Brooks was canned by the Grizz because he wants to be paid, but also because he was yapping way too much and he really was not good.

Memphis canning brooks is hilarious when Ja is being even worse of a character.

[BacktoBasics]

But he’s so bad on defense, and he only scored 22 ppg because somebody had to take the shots. He wasn’t that efficient. Flame me if you want, but in totality I think he’s barely a rotation player on a good team. I don’t see his contract as a bargain. He has some positive intangibles, sure, but if somebody overvalues him I think it’s a no-brainer to move him.

Some of these issues resolve themselves when the team in general is playing better. You can’t force a guy who is ideally the perfect 3rd option to lead a team and then about “inefficiency”.

[Extra Stout]

Some of these issues resolve themselves when the team in general is playing better. You can’t force a guy who is ideally the perfect 3rd option to lead a team and then about “inefficiency”.

Fair, but a guy whose offense is only good enough to be a third option needs to be a plus defender, or else on a decent team he belongs on the bench playing spot minutes.