Free Agent: Carlos Delfino

[Sway]

if you could combine Pietrus and Delfino together they would have the basketball IQ of a walnut

[Spurs Brazil]

The one player who seems to be on his way out is restricted free agent Carlos Delfino. Because of financial constraints, and the desire to give coach Sam Mitc a chance to establish a regular rotation, Delfino doesn't appear to have a future with the Raptors.

And because of those same issues, it's unlikely Toronto would entertain a sign-and-trade proposition for Delfino, who may end up heading to Europe, where he's sure to command a greater salary than he'll get in the NBA.

http://www.thestar.com/Sports/NBA/article/450971

[T Park]

Yeah Delfino is probobly gone to europe...

[tav1]

I don't like Delfino but if he's going to be virtually unrestricted, he might become one of the fallback plans if the other options aren't successful.

I know Colangelo isn't that big of a Bonner fan but Bonner back to Toronto for Delfino might be tempting for both sides. Bonner could replace George Garbage.

I thought the same thing, but the article seems to suggest Toronto is all capped out and is not in a position to take back any players.

The Spurs best option on Bonner is Pop sending Mullin and Nellie all sorts of choice wine and calling them at their drunkest and trading Bonner for part of the gigantic trade exception GS seems content to let die.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

He have huge offer from Panathinaikos. We will see if he end up there. He have huge offer much more than can get in NBA but he is not level of player that is to standard of PAO for starters so team is little bit hesitate on him.

[Indazone]

If he is not on the level of player standard for PAO for starters then why even give him a huge offer? They offer him big money because he's an NBA calibur player.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

If he is not on the level of player standard for PAO for starters then why even give him a huge offer? They offer him big money because he's an NBA calibur player.

No because if they cannot get players they want they will take him with big offer. They are offers contracts to Jamison, Artest, and some others. Players like Delfino and Finley is options if cannot get ones they want.

[Indazone]

Artest?? He should at least fly there for an all expense paid vacation. It would be something if they signed him. Doubt that they would because Artest isn't as dumb as he looks. He will wait to see all the offers from the NBA teams and see what the Euroleague offers.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

Artest?? He should at least fly there for an all expense paid vacation. It would be something if they signed him. Doubt that they would because Artest isn't as dumb as he looks. He will wait to see all the offers from the NBA teams and see what the Euroleague offers.

Is report PAO offer Artest what is same as 3 years $73 millions dollars before tax contract from NBA. What you think is chance NBA will match? Seem in Greece reporters are skeptics that he will take offer.

[Marcus Bryant]

Is report PAO offer Artest what is same as 3 years $73 millions dollars before tax contract from NBA. What you think is chance NBA will match? Seem in Greece reporters are skeptics that he will take offer.

[VaSpursFan]

Is report PAO offer Artest what is same as 3 years $73 millions dollars before tax contract from NBA. What you think is chance NBA will match? Seem in Greece reporters are skeptics that he will take offer.

PAO is going to offer Artest around $24 million a season? somehow i don't believe this...if it's true, he shouldn't hesitate.

I agree

[Spurs Brazil]

PAO is going to offer Artest around $24 million a season? somehow i don't believe this...if it's true, he shouldn't hesitate.



I agree

[T Park]

Kill Bill is the hoopsworld of posters.

Put him on the ignore list.

[waly.mg]

I trade Delfino for Bonner inmediatly

[AnotherArgie]

Sorry if it's dupe, but according to argentinian newspaper Ole:

http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2008.../01706524.html

the Spurs already offered Delfino a two years contract. His agent is studying it, since he's looking forward for a 3 years deal.

The article also says the Spurs are interested in Pietrus, James Jones, Posey and Quintin Ross; and that the Cavs, Magic and Khimky of Russia are also interested in Delfino.

[Marcus Bryant]

Sorry if it's dupe, but according to argentinian newspaper Ole:

http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2008.../01706524.html

the Spurs already offered Delfino a two years contract. His agent is studying it, since he's looking forward for a 3 years deal.

The article also says the Spurs are interested in Pietrus, James Jones, Posey and Quintin Ross; and that the Cavs, Magic and Khimky of Russia are also interested in Delfino.

I wonder if that's for the LLE or if the Spurs are considering splitting up their MLE if they lose out on Maggette and perhaps a couple other top free agent targets.

Of course, another possibility would be a sign and trade involving Raps' fan favorite Matt Bonner.

[timvp]

The Spurs could have offered Delfino the LLE. That'd make sense and would be a decent buy, even though I don't like him too much as a player. He respects Ginobili and perhaps Ginobili could keep him from being a primadona.

It could also be part of an MLE offer. I doubt the Spurs are foolish enough to think that Maggette is in the bag at this point so they are likely floating out all sorts of contract offers.

[nkdlunch]

exactly what I predicted earlier this morning. very likely Spurs get Delfino.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Oh no. Barry can do everything Delfino does and he's not an attention .
Hopefully this is false. I'd rather bring back Barry than sign Delfino.

[Marcus Bryant]

Oh no. Barry can do everything Delfino does and he's not an attention .
Hopefully this is false. I'd rather bring back Barry than sign Delfino.

My guess is Delfino is part of Plan C.

[tav1]

There is probably more money in europe for delfino than the LLE. That's basically what he made last year for the Raps.

Hmmm.

If that's the case, then the Spurs probably plan to use Udoka at the 4 quite a bit, especially if they sign both Maggette (MLE) and Delfino (LLE). It's also makes things look bleak for Malik Hairston and impossible for Gist. But it would explain Barry's eagerness to leave.

Parker/Hill/Vaughn
Delfino/Ginobli/Finley
Bowen/Maggette/Hairston(?)
Duncan/Udoka/Bonner
Thomas/Oberto/Mahinmi

That's a roster that would see tons of small ball sets. But it's damn good.

[nkdlunch]

Oh no. Barry can do everything Delfino does and he's not an attention .
Hopefully this is false. I'd rather bring back Barry than sign Delfino.

Barry can do many things better than Delfino.

on the other hand Barry cannot guard guards or SF. Delfino can.

either way I don't see barry leaving.

[rascal]

Delfino is not a difference maker. He won't help the spurs at all. Won't make any difference if the spurs get him or not when playing the top teams in the playoffs.

[Marcus Bryant]

Delfino is not a difference maker. He won't help the spurs at all. Won't make any difference if the spurs get him or not when playing the top teams in the playoffs.

Sure. He's a role player and the Spurs will need some of them given that they have 3 significant role players who are free agents.

[Marcus Bryant]

He have huge offer from Panathinaikos. We will see if he end up there. He have huge offer much more than can get in NBA but he is not level of player that is to standard of PAO for starters so team is little bit hesitate on him.

Is it for 3 years and $73 million?