Rockets Sign Brent Barry

[oligarchy]

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).

If Barry had a problem with the FO, why would he come back to the Spurs after being traded by the Spurs and then waived by the Sonics? He was pursued by numerous other teams, including the Rockets.

[ChumpDumper]

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?

Yes, but if they are any good they will be called up just like Marcus was.

[BOHOLANO#21]

damn. no more mango tree...i'll surely miss bones.

[timvp]

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?

It's possible but you gotta sign the second rounder first and then cut 'em. And, like you said, you then lose all rights to the player. If Hairston and/or Gist suck in summer league, I imagine the Spurs will first ask if the player is willing to sign in Europe. If not, then I'm assuming they'll go the Marcus Williams route.

[peskypesky]

That's not going to happen.

So what now?

Trade ChumpDumper.

[Russ]

If Barry had a problem with the FO, why would he come back to the Spurs after being traded by the Spurs and then waived by the Sonics? He was pursued by numerous other teams, including the Rockets.

It may sound crazy, but I would say a sense of loyalty to the team (read "teammates") that starts and ends with each season.

I think this new season presented a clean guiltless break for Barry.

[smeagol]

Let the old perimeter players go.

All of them.

I'm ready to roll the dice.

Including manure?

[ducks]

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.

barry wanted more playing time then what pop told him he would get

[smeagol]

Trade ChumpDumper.

Nah . . . we have enough LakerLannies

[beachwood]

, this is horrible news. Thanks for all everything Barry. Just hope the Spurs don't see you in the playoffs.

[ducks]

told you peeps barry was gone yesterday

[ChumpDumper]

Trade ChumpDumper.

That's not going to happen.

So what now?

[ducks]

, this is horrible news. Thanks for all everything Barry. Just hope the Spurs don't see you in the playoffs.

why he is old and is broken

[ChumpDumper]

Including manure?

Not really old yet.

Just incapable of playing starter's minutes.

Get young guys to play some big minutes.

[John_C]

Barry could play SG and SF, the same way with Finley. If they let go of Barry and keeps Finley, then it would be more of cost. Probably, they will be making a push for another role player with what they have saved from Barry's departure.

[Russ]

Barry could play SG and SF, the same way with Finley. If they let go of Barry and keeps Finley, then it would be more of cost. Probably, they will be making a push for another role player with what they have saved from Barry's departure.

Agreed.

[Indazone]

Welcome to H-Town Brent! I am sure you will flourish in Adleman's motion offense.

Thank you Spurs

[tmtcsc]

Man, that sucks. I thought Barry would have been welcomed back. We are short some big guys. I would not be surprised if Horry has 1 more year left with us. Finley too.

[smeagol]

Just incapable of playing starter's minutes.

No problem given that he doesn't start.

Get young guys to play some big minutes.

Sure, but they will probably do half what Manu does with double his minutes.

[Russ]

I'm reduced to adopting the old Mouse mantra:

"Don't worry, Pop has a secret plan."

[Gino2882]

He would of been solid insurance had Mason started slow and the rookies didn't show up right away. But, again, hard to argue with logic here. Barry wants minutes. He will get them in Houston, and he won't consistently get them here.

This offseason has been extremely underwhelming in almost every area...

[ChumpDumper]

Sure, but they will probably do half what Manu does with double his minutes.

So? Either clone Manu or make him able to handle the minutes.

Good luck with both.

[TDMVPDPOY]

wtf is up with rockets stealin our players

that ot who came from the rockets who joined our FO, wtf has he done for us since he join, seems like its getting ter by the day

[ChumpDumper]

Get young with the money we have left.

Try trading later.

Let's get on with it.

[smeagol]

So? Either clone Manu or make him able to handle the minutes.

Neither will happen so either trade Manu or learn to live with him the way he is.