Rockets Sign Brent Barry

[traitoravery]

sure am gonna miss Brent. Change of guards, lets go RMJ!!!

[baseline bum]

Yeah, might as well complete the makeover. Although I can see the Spurs bringing back Finley for "leadership" or "professionalism" reasons. If Finley is an opening night starter, Spurs fans will need a lot of alcohol next season.

Unfortunately we have no Stephen Jackson to come in and take that role from Steve Smith 2k8.

[Spurs Brazil]

Maybe the Spurs weren't so hard after Brent because his calf. Once he injured it for the 1st time he had problems stay healthy. Maybe he won't be able to survive 82 games.

Finley for the minimum contract and a HITA role is fine for me

[Russ]

Another clutch playoff guy gone.

I'd like to know the real story here, i.e., why did Barry opt out and/or why didn't the Spurs want him?

In other words, why did neither seem to want the other?

[batman2883]

ha ha ha i forgot steve smith played for the spurs

[timvp]

Dennis Lindsey needs to be fired just so the Rockets will hop off the Spurs nvts. Ever since the Spurs got Lindsey, the Rockets have mainly just tried to screw the Spurs over repeatedly.

[Marcus Bryant]

Spurs' fan should be a little logical on that.
During the whole year most of us have said loudly "Spurs need to go younger". We can't really complain when Spurs let go a 36 years old Barry and sign a 27 years old player with Mason.

I liked Barry on and off the court but you can't get younger if you keep all of your old players.

Amen.

[Marcus Bryant]

Dennis Lindsey needs to be fired just so the Rockets will hop off the Spurs nvts. Ever since the Spurs got Lindsey, the Rockets have mainly just tried to screw the Spurs over repeatedly.

Agreed. Not sure why. I guess Stat Geek has something to prove.

[SenorSpur]

Dennis Lindsey needs to be fired just so the Rockets will hop off the Spurs nvts. Ever since the Spurs got Lindsey, the Rockets have mainly just tried to screw the Spurs over repeatedly.

Personally, I think Lindsey is a spy. He's selling Spurs secrets to the Red team. It is a bit ironic that ever since he's joined the Spurs, the Rockets have been a freaking thorn in all our asses. Over the past year, the Rockets FO has been getting the best of the Spurs in every possible scenario: trades, the draft (Batum), and now free agency.

[z0sa]

After how well Brent played in the LA series, we just let him go?

After he got cut by the Sonics for Kurt, he didn't have to come back here. Just like he didn't have to stay.

[smeagol]

Barry made 46% of his threes in the post season and they let him go?

Brilliant!

[Russ]

What sucks is even if Mason fills Barry's shoes, the Spurs will be back where they started. It'll be interesting to see if the Spurs try to replace Finley or if Finley will just be brought back.

I'd say sign Finley for the veterans minimum. That will leave the exceptions fully in place.

It seems that things were never the same between Barry (presumably a proud man) and the Spurs after the JR Smith fling. Fortunately, Tony Parker got over the Jason Kidd silliness by the FO more than Barry ever did with JR. (Of course, the fact that JR is who he is probably didn't help Barry's ego).

Anyway, this might indicate that the Spurs a have a couple of clear targets for the rest of the MLE and the LLE and that could be a good thing.

[1Parker1]

Spurs' fan should be a little logical on that.
During the whole year most of us have said loudly "Spurs need to go younger". We can't really complain when Spurs let go a 36 years old Barry and sign a 27 years old player with Mason.

I liked Barry on and off the court but you can't get younger if you keep all of your old players.

I think most people would have preferred if the Spurs somehow managed to keep Barry and waive Finley. I'm pretty sure if the Spurs offered Barry less $$ he would have taken it.

That being said, WTF is up with the Spurs? It's like they're PURPOSELY doing everything they can to help the Rockets get out of the first round.

[timvp]

Anyway, this might indicate that the Spurs a have a couple of clear targets for the rest of the MLE and the LLE and that could be a good thing.

Possible but if the Spurs re-sign KT, Finley and their rookies, they will be out of roster room. The Spurs won't get a player better than Barry with the exceptions they have available.

For whatever reasons, the two parties apparently decided to part ways.

[ChumpDumper]

Let the old perimeter players go.

All of them.

I'm ready to roll the dice.

[callo1]

Yeah, I don't like the FO's decision not to make sure Bones stayed another 2 years. I know, I know, we want youth, but honestly, Brent was probably the best FA shooter left and now we let him walk.

I guess the FO feels real damn confident in George hill cutting it as a PG, because the real luxury of Brent was his ability to effectively run the point if Tony went down, or we needed more offense on the floor. Damn, Brent almost brought us back in the WCF and in my opinion would have if he would have been allowed to stay on the floor...I'm perplexed

[1Parker1]

BTW, Somehow find Whottt. I think he's on the ledge.

[rj215]

Spurs' fan should be a little logical on that.
During the whole year most of us have said loudly "Spurs need to go younger". We can't really complain when Spurs let go a 36 years old Barry and sign a 27 years old player with Mason.

I liked Barry on and off the court but you can't get younger if you keep all of your old players.

Agreed but I wish they would keep useful vets (Barry and Kurt) and gotten rid of the over the hill gang (Horry, Finley, Vaughn, Stoudamire)...but I guess that's easier said than done....

[AFBlue]

When Mason was signed I was pretty sure it meant Barry was gone....same skill set and possible positions played.

Best of luck to Brent...here's hoping he collects his paycheck and tries not to hurt the Spurs too bad during their matchups...

[spursfan09]

We'll miss you Brent!

[z0sa]

For whatever reasons, the two parties apparently decided to part ways.

Most likely, frustration. He couldn't buy playing time til it was clear Manu could barely walk to the scorer's table.

[peskypesky]

Oh yes, because there are much better coach free agents out there.

I just want a coach who's smart enough to recognize that when a player is injured, he should be on the bench (Manu), and when a player is shooting the lights out he should stay on the floor (Barry).

A bonus would be if he's smart enough to put in a good rebounder (Thomas) in a game where we're getting raped on the boards.

Trade Pop.

[Russ]

Possible but if the Spurs re-sign KT, Finley and their rookies, they will be out of roster room. The Spurs won't get a player better than Barry with the exceptions they have available.

For whatever reasons, the two parties apparently decided to part ways.

Can't they just take one (or two) of the rookies and put them on the Toros without signing them to the Spurs (at the risk, of course, of losing them). Didn't they do that with Marcus Williams last year?

[BOHOLANO#21]

True, get younger.

Get rid of Finley too.

yup. i'll be pissed if they resign finley after getting rid of more productive barry.

[ChumpDumper]

Trade Pop.

That's not going to happen.

So what now?