O'neal to be traded?

[midgetonadonkey]

It seems this same thread is created every offseason.

[FilSpursFan]

Can we get Dwythe Howard?

[YODA]

Scared to throw this name out, but Ron Artest, as a player, perfect fit, everything else about him is a Scary cancer.

[pawe]

It seems this same thread is created every offseason.

what else is there to talk about?

[lefty]

... and a new pair of Apple Bottoms, a pony, a pink banana-flavored buttplug...

And that too

[Spurtacus]

I wouldn't mind O'Neal. He'd had to take a serious paycut. Pop probably wouldn't play him more than 30 minutes a game.

I'd rather have Artest though.

[venitian navigator]

If we have to stick with the 2010 plan, maybe these two years is time to spend...big big money!!!
If Indiana want to rebiuld, their plan can't be different that sell big, long term contracts of players that did't contribute for what they've been payed (first of all, o'neal) for small term contracts and maybe some draft choices.
That's why I don't see a O'Neal / Carter deal a real option for indiana.
I think O'Neal is a high risk choice, but given his contract expires in 2010, is a worthy one...
So I would't mind to having him for, let's say, a bonner + one or more of our old free agents re-signed just to balance the numbers...and some second choices
Then try to pray artest to come with his old bud for the mle.
Then draft a reserve point guard
......and call it a hopeful off season!!!

[TDMVPDPOY]

JO might be injury prone, but if he comes to the spurs, his work will be limited to what his doing in indiana....spurs are only askn for defense, rebs and a few points....but for 20mill? no thanks....even rasho was overpaid when he came here for limited production....

[Bob Lanier]

I'm sure the Spurs can fill their need for a power forehead who jacks up bad shots and doesn't rebound for about a quarter the amount that Jermaine's pulling in.

[LakerLanny]

Just in terms of basketball, I think Jermaine would be a nice fit with Tim Duncan. They do different things, Jermaine would definitely be a major upgrade.

Problem is his contract. I don't see SA wanting to touch that contract, nor do many other teams. Bottom line is he hit the jackpot and essentially made himself untradeable in the process.

[exstatic]

Just in terms of basketball, I think Jermaine would be a nice fit with Tim Duncan. They do different things, Jermaine would definitely be a major upgrade.

Problem is his contract. I don't see SA wanting to touch that contract, nor do many other teams. Bottom line is he hit the jackpot and essentially made himself untradeable in the process.

The NYK have contracts to get it done. The problem is, I'm not sure that going to NY is better than riding out a re-build in Indy.

[Spur-Addict]

Spurs don't have anywhere near the salary to pick him up without giving up one of the big 3....and that ain't happening.

I see a VC for O'Neal swap....or something like that.

VC is garbage and not a re-tooling piece. I'd rather stay with Jermaine anyday. Furthermore, we could get him if the Pacers pay a portion of his salary. Of course we'd have to move Bonner and Ime. But, they wouldn't want either player. So, unless they pay a massive portion of his contract it's not happening. I WISH!!!!!

[exstatic]

VC is garbage and not a re-tooling piece. I'd rather stay with Jermaine anyday. Furthermore, we could get him if the Pacers pay a portion of his salary. Of course we'd have to move Bonner and Ime. But, they wouldn't want either player. So, unless they pay a massive portion of his contract it's not happening. I WISH!!!!!

Actually, no matter who is paying what, the salaries have to match in a trade. Since Jermaine makes $20M, one of the big three must be included, plus almost every other player on the roster. Not going to happen.

[exstatic]

Can we get Dwythe Howard?

Dwight Howard has already signed his extension and is unavailable. Next.