True, but if Manu continues to come off the bench and/or if Barry is out on the floor with him, he doesn't have to act like a distributor and can still guard the opposing PG. He can also play alongside Tony when Dal/Phx use their small gaurd lineups.
Dixon isn't the perfect fit, but he would address a need, production from the backup "point guard".
I'd do that although I doubt the Clippers would. Cassell is the heart and soul of that team.
Still, assuming Cassell available:
Barry + Butler for Cassell and Singleton
Works even more for me (as I said above, Singleton > Korolev for me). Works for you: Cassell is clutch as , a vet, and even if Tony got injured, we would still have a better PG situation than half the league.
Also the 2 PG set would be just impressive - Tony, Cassell, Ginobili, Duncan, Elson...
Hey Phat Tony, given this
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...ries_popovich/
Do you still think that backup PG is more of an issue than the wing spot behind Bowen?
I think both are legitimate needs. My point was that an "immediate contributor" could be found more easily at the backup PG spot than the backup SF spot.
That news does worry me a bit, as it appears to worry Spurs FO, and I think if they don't feel confident that White is ready to step in if need be, then they might go out and get some extra insurance.
If the Spurs do trade for a SF, it'll be interesting to see how much "burn" he gets...
disagree on this and just wanted to mention, that a player named Matt Barnes could....ok, just kidding
but I'm interested, why you think that a contributor at the PG spot can be found more easily?
usually the PG job takes more lead time for a new player, than the wing spots.
Is this an example of a mindboggle?
Juan Dixon give us a le?
What-the-stinky-fart?
Mainly, Pop's ability to trust inexperienced players. Yes, I know he went with Tony, but he yanked him in favor of veterans during the playoffs. I also know he went with Nazr, who was new to the system, but Nazr was a veteran and was given an opportunity where minutes had already been established...he simply took those minutes and outperformed Rasho.disagree on this and just wanted to mention, that a player named Matt Barnes could....ok, just kidding
but I'm interested, why you think that a contributor at the PG spot can be found more easily?
usually the PG job takes more lead time for a new player, than the wing spots.
Point is, Pop trusts Finley and I don't think he would lose confidence in Finley enough to let a guy like Singleton, or yes even Barnes, on the court to begin to prove himself.
Basically, that's my reasoning.
I do see your point on the learning curve for PG though.
To CLE: Beno Udrich and Jackie Butler
To SA: Anderson Varejao and Scot Pollard
The Spurs are needing a young SF Backup, who can be starter in a few years
A Starter Center, not Ely, or Elson, a Good Center, that is a 7-8 millions players
We can e now, Elson, Buttler, Ely and Oberto
The Cavs are said to be rebuking offers that include Varejao for Mike Bibby....
I doubt the Spurs' offer of JB and Beno can trump that. Sorry...
Cavaliers, Two Other Teams Call Phoenix On Banks
21st February, 2007 - 1:25 pm
East Valley Tribune -
According to league sources, the Suns are talking with several teams as the trade deadline nears.
Marcus Banks and Kurt Thomas are the players other teams are bringing up in the discussions.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and at least two other teams have inquired about Banks, and the Suns might be willing to move him as a way to trim their payroll without getting anything in return.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...enix_on_banks/
Any chance the Spurs are involved in this? They'd obviously have to send something in return, but they could definately trim some payroll for the Suns.
Not sure Phoenix and SAS would deal with each other. The big 'payroll trimmer' the Spurs had is gone, in E-Will. The only pieces I see them trading at the moment are Udrih and Butler, and those don't look valuable here.
That's a long contract for a guy that currently sucks.
Concur on the non-trade for Banks...not feasible
au + Outlaw for Udrih + Butler?
Jesus, man, Outlaw is not for sale.
I'm like Rain Man dude, once I get an idea it's tough to get it out....
Outlaw from Portland...definitely gotta get Outlaw...definitely Outlaw...
What happened to outlaw??They guy was playing 20+ minutes early in the year and all of a sudden DNP start adding up and recently dude only plays 10-12 minutes on a good night, never saw an injury report..
he had a sprained ankle for a couple of games and DNP
Barnes, Barnes, Barnes.....
btw. does anybody know, why he got a DNP last night ? (despite overtime)
is he injured, or is this a sign, that a trade has already been agreed, but not made public? (remember Barry last year) he for sure didn't injure himself the game before, (Knicks game), b/c he was on the court at the end.
yeah I noticed the same thing, if the spurs picked up Barnes that would be a great bonus off the bench, he can shoot the 3 and REBOUNDS
his rebounding would be the biggest bonus currently.
and he can defend those SF/PF forewards.
Unless you want this thread to morph into a "Reasonable Trades..that didn't happen because the Spurs FO is bunch of arrogant, penny-pinching idiots" thread (which I will happily participate in), I suggest someone remove this thread from "important" status and/or close it altogther...it no longer has relevance.
Is Scola coming to SA this season and playoffs an option?
I'm not asking if he will come, he won't.
I'm asking if it's an option allowed by the rules, period.
Sure, he could join the team if he signed before the eligibility deadline for the playoff roster. I'm too lazy to look up the date, but I'm sure you'll see it in some article about Chucky Atkins soon enough.
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