Portland may try to acquire another 1st

[oligarchy]

I doubt 24 and 26 would move them anywhere. Though, it might be possible to use the 24 as a better pick to take portlands 2 2nd rounders. I'm not sure if Portland would take 26 for the 2 second round picks. (even with cash).

[rascal]

The spurs need to add a player from this draft that will find a way into the rotation for next year.

Stashing foreign players or getting a couple 2nd rounders who are not likely going to make the rotation will not be good.

[Kindergarten Cop]

I will be very disappointed if the Spurs end up trading out of the 1st Round to get extra 2nd Round picks. We need impact players NOW, not 2 years down the road. If they don't feel that they can get a contributing player at 26, then they need to do what is necessary to attempt to move up (although I don't want to see them trade Mahinmi away to do so).

[TheProfessor]

I will be very disappointed if the Spurs end up trading out of the 1st Round to get extra 2nd Round picks. We need impact players NOW, not 2 years down the road. If they don't feel that they can get a contributing player at 26, then they need to do what is necessary to attempt to move up (although I don't want to see them trade Mahinmi away to do so).

Then what exactly should the Spurs do to move up? They have no assets other than Mahinmi that would help in facilitating that. If they're not certain they can get the player they want at 26, I'd rather they take four shots at domestic players in the second, bring them all to camp, and see who sticks. There will be players available in the early second round who can compete for roster spots. All the better if they can squeeze a player out of Portland or Minnesota in a deal that could be useful.

[oligarchy]

Then what exactly should the Spurs do to move up? They have no assets other than Mahinmi that would help in facilitating that. If they're not certain they can get the player they want at 26, I'd rather they take four shots at domestic players in the second, bring them all to camp, and see who sticks. There will be players available in the early second round who can compete for roster spots. All the better if they can squeeze a player out of Portland or Minnesota in a deal that could be useful.

I think they have as likely of a chance in picking up talent with 4 2nd round picks as they would with a late first and 2 2nd round picks. Although, I don't see them getting the 2 portland picks with the #26 alone.

[Kindergarten Cop]

Then what exactly should the Spurs do to move up? They have no assets other than Mahinmi that would help in facilitating that. If they're not certain they can get the player they want at 26, I'd rather they take four shots at domestic players in the second, bring them all to camp, and see who sticks. There will be players available in the early second round who can compete for roster spots. All the better if they can squeeze a player out of Portland or Minnesota in a deal that could be useful.

I would rather them stick at 26 if they cannot trade up, but I have heard some creative suggetions throughout this forum that are not too far fetched (trade exceptions, cash, sign-and-trades, etc). I realize that we won't be able to move up too far with those limitations, but I just want to see a pick that contributes (not just one that will "compete for a roster spot").

Now if we add a contributing player from one of those teams in a trade back to the 2nd Round, I would'nt be as opposed.

[TheProfessor]

I would rather them stick at 26 if they cannot trade up, but I have heard some creative suggetions throughout this forum that are not too far fetched (trade exceptions, cash, sign-and-trades, etc). I realize that we won't be able to move up too far with those limitations, but I just want to see a pick that contributes (not just one that will "compete for a roster spot").

Now if we add a contributing player from one of those teams in a trade back to the 2nd Round, I would'nt be as opposed.

That's when the trade exception can hopefully come into play, or the Spurs can unload Bonner. Unfortunately, every year we hear the same creative solutions about the Spurs moving up, and every year nothing happens. I'm sure they will try everything they can if a player they like drops to the late teens/early 20's, but it's difficult to pull off (see: Daequan Cook).

[rascal]

I think they have as likely of a chance in picking up talent with 4 2nd round picks as they would with a late first and 2 2nd round picks. Although, I don't see them getting the 2 portland picks with the #26 alone.

I disagree, the 26'th spot should produce a better player than the 2nd round picks. Someone is sure to fall into the late 1'st round.