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I like that idea.
Then you use the MLE to throw at a good backup PG and a cheap big man, draft another swing, and we're done.
Bonner for Barnes.
I like that idea.
Then you use the MLE to throw at a good backup PG and a cheap big man, draft another swing, and we're done.
This is a good idea. If Nelie liked Croshere he can live with Bonner.
And Bonner played the best game of his carrer against the Warriors last season
I don't like his game too much. I'd rather have Azubu....
I actually thought the same thing to myself after further examining the idea and thinking about their styles of play....although Bonner could probably contribute more to a team at this point than Croshere at this point. Don't know if GS would go for it though given Barnes' higher ceiling, but trades aren't always about getting fair value....sometimes it's more about getting a better fit for a system.
some trades are about helping other teams, actually (see grizzles, memphis and twolves, minnesota/sonics, seattle)
What I mentioned was just one example of why seemingly lopsided trades can occur....but obviously as we have seen finance and other factors can come into play as well. It was more geared towards the particular trade being discussed.
i was just joking, actually. had to throw that in.
Gotcha'. Especially considering THIS particular season of lopsided trades of historical proportions.
Sign Thomas and spend the MLE on a small forward.........and the LLE on a PG
keep him...we got players like him already....
now the question here is on who you would spend it....
i like Barnes for the Spurs...
This is the guy would definitely help the spurs. Great athleticism, mid-range jumper and an excellent defender. His value to enhance, we must get a point guard that can consistently hit the three. Aside from this , I think it's time to see what Ian can do for us.
We need to pick up young athletic new guys to defend the post and make alley-opps.
exactly. spurs need to use the full MLE on a somehow decent offensive player. splitting the MLE again for somehow decent defensive role players won't bring us back on track.
if there was a scenario that lands us Barnes for BAE money - great!
(what about using the TE from Beno in a S&T? it's similar to BAE money, but that way the player could be offered an additional year or two. this year could be a PO. thta would give the player some more security and might be the crucial point to get him to sign)
Bonner + Beno trade exception for Barnes in a S&T.
as far as I know, a TE can't be combined with a player's salary in a trade. it can only be used to acquire a player, who makes exactly the same money (no 125%+100K rule), or less.
I like Barnes but am concerned that he would make Ime superfluous and wouldn't address our scoring need. However, I do think getting rid of Bonner is probably a good idea because Pop will probably never really trust him, and Bonner, though a cool guy, is sort of a spazz on the court who doesn't have the confidence we need to deliver consistently with the pressure of playing for Pop.
So, if we replaced Bonner with Barnes would we be cool with Tim, Oberto, Kurt and Ime as our bigs? It seems like we need more size but it could give us more versatility, especially for Pop's small ball lineup. It might work, but we would still need a one on one scorer.
I don't expect Bonner to be on the team next year.
Pop has a history of getting rid of players that go into the doghouse or sit at the end of the bench and never get into the game.
Barnes would be a nice pickup, I think he would fit your system very well and perhaps more importantly he is the kind of guy who should be attainable based on salary, etc.
I would take a long hard look at him if I was RC Buford.
linkDon Nelson had this to say at Monday’s press conference for rookie picks Anthony Randolph and Richard Hendrix: “Matt Barnes and Cro, those guys will not be back, so there’s going to be some minutes there (at the forward spots). The team is going to take on a different shape, a different look. So there will be more opportunities for our youth.”
Supposedly Dallas is interested in Matt Barnes.
Good for Baron.
they also are rumored to be throwing the full MLE and Diop.
GO get him Pop and RC!
I thinks the Spurs should go for it especially since he can be had on the cheap. He is athletic (40.5 in. vertical), plays good defense, is versatile, and has an ok shot. Signing him would unfortunately make Udoka the odd man out since Barnes is pretty much a bigger/better version Udoka.
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