Yahoo: Spurs front-runners in race for Maggette

[angelbelow]

If we give Maggette the MLE we could only give Barry the LLE for 1.8m

i dont really want to give barry the 1.8, hoefully he'll settle for something less.

[T Park]

offering the full MLE to Diop?



MAYBE

MAYBE

the LLE

and even then I would doubt it.

[SenorSpur]

I'm not so sure I'd want a guy here if his deciding factor was having his choice in jersey number.

Anyway, my opinion of Maggette is the same now as last time they went after him ... he's a balla ... can score, rebound and get to the line. His ability to get to the line and rebound are huge reasons the Spurs should want him. He's a big time china doll too though - you can count on him to miss about 15 games a year. But for the MLE, you can't pass him up.

..and these are part of that skill-set that makes him such a perfect fit for this team. I've been on board with, and have touted, this acquisition for over a year now. I'm hopeful that this is more than just idle rumor.

I'm cautiously optimistic at this point, knowing the Warriors, Magic or some other team could swoop in and mess everything up. Still, I'm glad to see that the Spurs targeted this guy as their 1st option in free agency. Reel his ass in!

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Strong scorer who knows how to get to the line.

Wishful thinking, but it would be a long-shot

[montgod]

, bring him back with that and use the LLE elsewhere.

Quick roster head count

Parker/Hill/Vaughn
Maggette/Ginobli/Hairston
Bowen/Udoka/
Duncan/Mahinmi/Bonner
Thomas/Oberto

That's 13, as you can see. Barry plus an LLE or Beno Trade Exception Player are still possible.

I can see Barry, Thomas, Finley, and Horry returning.

Parker/Hill/Vaughn
Maggette/Ginobli/Barry
Bowen/Udoka/Finley
Duncan/Horry/Ian
THomas/Oberto/Bonner

Sorry... how often do one of the Spurs second round picks make a roster.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

lol true, he couldnt get playing time on a fair washington front line.

He was also hurt for 3/4 of the season.

[George Gervin's Afro]

this just isn't our MO.. Did we (wink,wink) tell him we have substantial cap space next year?

[George Gervin's Afro]

Can Houston off?

Yes. That would be nice...

[Biggems]

I don't understand this fixation with Pecherov, he's garbage.

he has 3pt range and a decent jump shot. he is young. he is cheaper than Bonner. IMO, a quality option as our 6th big off the bench. He is better than O'Bryant. I would prefer Javtokas....but after everyone else I have on that roster, we wouldn't have the funds to bring him over.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Barry is a risk because of injuries. Finley seems more durable (since being Spurs), and either way I think they would resign Finley. He'd be cheaper to sign than Barry at this point.

Pop went to Udoka and Barry as the LA series wore on and played Finley less and less. And Finley started out as one of Pop's favorite vets.

For him to bench Finley's scrub ass, you have to think he has fallen out of favor of sorts. Push comes to shove, I think Barry is back, Fin is gone (plus Barry can give spot minutes at PG if need be, Finley's just around as a chucker).

[clubalien]

Exactly what I was thinking. A million less might actually go twice as far here.

also since this is a odd year we will go deep in playoffs more games means playoff bonus money

[TheMadHatter]

So Yahoo Sports is now a legit source? C'mon now.....they've had their fair share of inaccuracies.

I don't expect Maggette to sign ANYWHERE for a long time. He's going to wait this thing out until he gets as much money as he possibly can. It makes zero sense for him from a monetary point of view to sign with any team immediately. I really hope the Lakers don't make a play for him, it's almost better not dealing with the endless BS rumors that come up from day to day.

[T Park]

this just isn't our MO.. Did we (wink,wink) tell him we have substantial cap space next year?

Seeing as they don't I'd doubt it.

[spursjustice]

not getting my hopes up...
but it would be bloody awesome if we can land him!!!!!!

[T Park]

So Yahoo Sports is now a legit source? C'mon now.....they've had their fair share of inaccuracies.

I don't expect Maggette to sign ANYWHERE for a long time. He's going to wait this thing out until he gets as much money as he possibly can. It makes zero sense for him from a monetary point of view to sign with any team immediately. I really hope the Lakers don't make a play for him, it's almost better not dealing with the endless BS rumors that come up from day to day.

Yahoo broke the Kurt Thomas deal.

They've broken many many other ones before as well.

[George Gervin's Afro]

Seeing as they don't I'd doubt it.

2010 cap space..

[Spur-Addict]

He was also hurt for 3/4 of the season.

Everybody gets banged on, but he sucks anyways. Nice jumper he has yes, but that's about it. He isn't exactly much of a defender, nor does he have much of a back to the basket game.

[bigdog]

2010 cap space..

yeah, next year is 2009

[T Park]

2010 cap space..

next year is 09

[loveforthegame]

I won't get my hopes up but at least it's a legit source reporting it. It's not just money and years but whether Maggette is serious about winning a championship.

Right there that eliminates the Warriors and Grizzlies. Sixers should be considered but Smith is there first priority.

The Spurs can offer him a starting spot whereas Boston cannot. Orlando can but it seems like he would have accepted there already.

[George Gervin's Afro]

next year is 09

I made a mistake you ers... wink,wink sign a 2 yr deal with us. we take care of our guys..etc..

[thekingrobert]

he shoots too high a free throw percentage to be a Spurs

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

So Yahoo Sports is now a legit source? C'mon now.....they've had their fair share of inaccuracies.

I don't expect Maggette to sign ANYWHERE for a long time. He's going to wait this thing out until he gets as much money as he possibly can. It makes zero sense for him from a monetary point of view to sign with any team immediately. I really hope the Lakers don't make a play for him, it's almost better not dealing with the endless BS rumors that come up from day to day.

* Yahoo broke Kurt Thomas to the Spurs.

* They have Johnny Ludden on staff, who is about as connected to the Spurs as can be.

You act like there's going to be these teams with millions of dollars waiting for him. Try ing reading. There's three teams with more than MLE cap room.

1. Memphis. Looking to move and won't take on any big salaries.

2. Philly. Making a play for Childress at 10-12 million per year reportedly.

3. Golden State. Has substantial cheap talent at the 2-3, and has to re-sign Biedrins and Ellis, and probably one or more of Pietrus and Azubuike this summer.

In short, the money just isn't there.

[Biggems]

So Yahoo Sports is now a legit source? C'mon now.....they've had their fair share of inaccuracies.
I don't expect Maggette to sign ANYWHERE for a long time. He's going to wait this thing out until he gets as much money as he possibly can. It makes zero sense for him from a monetary point of view to sign with any team immediately. I really hope the Lakers don't make a play for him, it's almost better not dealing with the endless BS rumors that come up from day to day.

Yes but most of those inaccuracies were corrected once he left to be the Kleenex Nones GM...

[rj215]

Pop went to Udoka and Barry as the LA series wore on and played Finley less and less. And Finley started out as one of Pop's favorite vets.

For him to bench Finley's scrub ass, you have to think he has fallen out of favor of sorts. Push comes to shove, I think Barry is back, Fin is gone (plus Barry can give spot minutes at PG if need be, Finley's just around as a chucker).

Please send Finley back to either the Suns or Mavs so he can suck for them...he's past of point of being useful and he's definitely not a starter in this league anymore. Corey should start and help spell Manu a good deal in the regular season. But this story still sounds too good to be true and doesn't seem like the Spurs to spill something like this.