Spurs would be stupid not to make a run at barry
Anyone ever think the Spurs might want Barry back over Finley but Barry doesn't want to return?
If the Spurs have interest in Finley I think it's because they know Barry wants to leave and they'd like to have one of those guys back.
The Spurs are likely only offering a 2 year deal to either one of them and Barry knows he can get more in Houston. Finley probably isn't looking for anything more.
I think Barry is wanting to leave moreso than the Spurs "letting" him go.
Hermann could be a nice addition
he was nice with Charlotte but any report on spurs interest in him
Dorell Wright also for two years wouldn't be bad
Hill will be the backup to Parker; Vaughn would be 3rd string and then Mason if needed... Mason will either be the starting SG or backup Ginobli if he starts... We don't need Livingston...
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/b...,3146086.storyThe qualifying offer for Wright is about $2.4 million for next season.
Wright is not a realistic option....he's a restricted FA that would've had to get Mason-type money () for the Heat to let him walk.
What is this about Herrman? Dude isn't that good at all.
That's why I never put Wright on the list.
I fixed it...thanks.
I'd jump on Livingston in an instant over Vaughn. Hill's talents as a PG are dubious - he's a scoring small combo guard. But all this is academic - Livingston isn't on the map.
then the question arises why would barry want to leave? is it playing time he wants?
doesnt he realize that he was injured most of the season and there was really no time for us to work him into the rotation. if its that he will get more playing time next year due to lack of spurs experience from the new players. Pop likes to put in Vets in the playoffs, not new spur players. so barry has more chances of playing next year.
if its money and contracts, why would anyone sign a 35+ year old to more than 2 years? that is a dumb move from any organization unless the player is a dynamic scorer or a defensive center.
in my opinion, if barry wants to leave the spurs if were offering more playing time, same money, and an oppurtunity at a championship more than any other team.....than.... good riddance
Agree....bring Barry back
If the Spurs can sign Diawara for cheaper they can still sign him.
Signing Thomas would not require any of the MLE.
with the money the spurs have left, could they resign thomas, get barry back, and sign the 2 second-rounders? or would we have to let barry sign elsewhere?
Neither Thomas nor the second rounders would require any of the MLE.
so we could sign all 3 of them for the LLE and barry for the rest of the MLE? or could we sign them without using the exceptions? im still learning. this is my first ST free agency.
Neither the MLE or MLE would be needed.
Second rounders are typically signed to minimum contracts and the Spurs have full Bird rights to Thomas via the trade (since his previous contract was three years or longer), so they could theoretically sign him to the max without using any other exception.
Thanks for clearin things up for me, CD
so we could use whats left of the MLE or the LLE to go after barry, and use the other on a combination of a cheap UFA and the 2nd rounders?
More or less.Thanks for clearin things up for me, CD
so we could use whats left of the MLE or the LLE to go after barry, and use the other on a combination of a cheap UFA and the 2nd rounders?
The most Barry could get from the Spurs is the rest of the MLE, which might actually work if they are interested.
In case you haven't seen it, this could answer many of your questions about the salary cap.
http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm
Well, my priority would be to first get Kurt Thomas locked up. I'd be happy to keep either Barry or Finley, but not both, and as much as I like Fin, I think Barry is better in the role we need them for -- 10-12 min guy off the bench for some 3's and open jump shots.
Flip Murray could provide this for us, if he was looking for that sort of role. But Jarvis Hayes or Maurice Evans would give us some size and athleticism.
I agree, having another back up big would also be the way to go - Javtokas if he's ready to play, perhaps.
Miami just signed James Jones and they have Shawn Marion. Sounds like a lot of SFs over there.
Couldn't we pay more than Miami is willing to pay and get a young guy with some upside who's started some games for Miami when he recovered from his injury?
Could we combine the rest of our MLE and some cash or some other offer?
Exceptions can't be combined with anything else.
off that list i would go, (in order)
Barry
Wright
Allen
Finley
Herman
Ross
Diawara
Snyder
Jarvis Hayes
If he can make a guaranteed $2.4M this season and be an outright free agent next season, I think he'd be unlikely to take roughly a million more and be locked up for two seasons.
I just don't see it happening at this point.
That and the fact we can't even offer him 2.4 million or anything over that.
There isn't anyone in RFA status that the Spurs would be able to get at this point. I don't even know why it's being discussed.
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