Spurs May Sign Pargo...

[wildbill2u]

Per WOAI tonight.

Also, his agent said he and the Spurs are talking.

Speculation is that the Spurs have yet to resign Finley because they're talking to Pargo.

WOW! This is exciting. Just the kind of bold move (on a par with Rockets signing Artest, O'Neal trade, etc) I was hoping the Spurs would try over the offseason.

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[T Park]

hoopsworld? Shoot it's not happening now....

[ceperez]

Not sure what to think of this.

It would be an excellent signing for the Spurs if he's backing up Parker and it means Vaughn is on the move. I don't see how it affects resigning Finley because Pargo isn't a shooting guard though he could spot some minutes there.

I hope the FO hasn't given up on Hill but could they have to use him in a trade to get rid of Bonner?

On the contrary, it does affect Finley. That's because we'll have 14 players under contract.

Let's see... Duncan, Thomas, Mahinmi
Oberto, Bonner, Tolliver*
Bowen, Udoka, (Finley or Gist)
Ginobli, Mason
Parker, Vaughn, Pargo, Hill*

* is reserve player.

It'll then be Gist vs. Finley for the reserve spot. Clearly unlikely to sign a vet to a reserve spot.

[timaios]

Wow, a NBA player uses the Spurs to raise his market value in the league.
Can you say... deja vu ?

Mason and Pargo have the same agent. Maybe the Spurs do him a favor with that rumor.

[DPG21920]

Rookie year scoring
Carl Landry: 8 pts
Craig Smith: 7.4 pts
Paul Millsap: 6.8 pts
Jason Maxiell: 2.3 pts
Linas Kleiza: 3.5 pts
David Lee: 5.1 pts
Brandon Bass: 2.3 pts
Monta Ellis: 6.8 pts
Ryan Gomes:7.6 pts
Kevin Martin: 2.9 pts
Leandro Barbosa: 7.9 pts
Josh Howard: 8.6 pts
Kyle Korver: 4.5 pts

Freaks of nature that have allowed the Spurs to win 4 championships. How many other teams have drafted like that? Peoples willingness to jump ship because of a story is not only alarming, but telling. It tells you what people really think. There will be no hiding now one way or another. If Hill is involved in a trade that brings us someone valuable in a position we need and allows us to sign Pargo, than fantastic. That is great value for a #26 pick. If he plays and defends well and averages 6 points in 14 minutes a game, than fantastic, he gives us as much value as everyone on AHF's list in their rookie season.

to be fair, AHF, about half your list were crap to mediocre their rookie year. yes, they may be good players now, but they didnt have it from the get go.

So a little over 2 draftees a year.

[VaSpursFan]

i like this signing if true. that said, i get the feeling that pargo like most other FA's is simply using the Spurs to drive up his market value.

no excitement on my part until it's official.

[bigdog]

correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the Hornets also pretty limited financially after the signing of Posey?

I think we may have a shot at this. I don't really like it, unless there's a trade in the works, but this is hoopsworld, so I guess I won't get my hopes up.

[DROB4EVER]

I would love to have him, he can play the 1 or 2 and can shoot lights out. His fg% will go way up if he plays with a team that has a great post player like duncan.

I think he might be using this as leverage to get a better deal from NO. Do they have his bird rights? If we do sign him I think that assures us Hariston will not be a spur next year.

And we would have to let vaughn walk.....lots of teams are looking for a cheep backup pg with a short term contract...ie Miami. We may be able to dish him off to someone for a futrue second rounder.

[coopdogg3]

According to Hoopshype, the Hornets are at $63 million and only have 10 players signed. So they may be willing to let Pargo go, since they're gonna get hit by the luxury tax. Next year should be just as bad for them, as Chris Paul will get his big new contract. So they may also be shy about offering a 2-year contract.

That being said, the Spurs have been burned enough to get your hopes up.

[DROB4EVER]

According to Hoopshype, the Hornets are at $63 million and only have 10 players signed. So they may be willing to let Pargo go, since they're gonna get hit by the luxury tax. Next year should be just as bad for them, as Chris Paul will get his big new contract. So they may also be shy about offering a 2-year contract.

That being said, the Spurs have been burned enough to get your hopes up.

Don you think losing him would really hurt the Hornets? I mean they have no backup to Paul and are thin at the 2. I consider Posey a 3.

[SenorSpur]

Now Hoopworld has latched onto the story, so that probably means it wont happen.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9692

Jannero Pargo And The Spurs: The New Orleans Hornets had made it clear that they wanted to retain Jannero Pargo when their season ended in May. They justified "selling off" their draft pick as creating room to re-sign Jannero and it seemed that he might finally get his long-term security. Here we are in August and there is not deal with the Hornets, and word is the San Antonio Spurs may have a two-year, $3 million offer on the table. Pargo's agent Mark Bartelstein told the San Antonio Express-News "The Spurs speak for themselves... It's a great place to play. They are limited in what they can do financially, but we are definitely talking to them." It is believed the Hornets are trying to see what they can do to create a better offer, but with San Antonio now in the picture in a serious way the clock is ticking for the Hornets.

[SPURSGOAT]

I can't see this going down. FA's love to tease the spurs.

Yea if anything this is just probably happening so the Hornets will hurry up and offer Pargo even more money... I won't believe it til he actually signs on the dotted line.

[mrspurs]

Tpark you ing fat Shut the up you ing ass kisser

mercy......was mc hammer breast feeding you as well.....?

[Sissiborgo]

mercy......was mc hammer breast feeding you as well.....?

hahaha

[Sissiborgo]

We should without a doubt sign him..Great shooter quick just what we need!

[Spurs Brazil]

I think if we sign Pargo we'll trade Hill.

Hill is not signed yet. Maybe someone offered something Spurs liked.

[Spurs Brazil]

New Orleans Hornets guard Jannero Pargo could sign with another team
Posted by Jimmy Smith, The Times-Picayune August 05, 2008 1:27PM
Categories: Hornets
It appears the Hornets might be ready to live with Mike James as a backup point guard this season allowing Janerro Pargo to sign with another NBA team, possibly the San Antonio Spurs.

Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein said the Hornets "don't seem interested in signing (Pargo) at this point. I don't think he'll be back with them at this point."

Hornets general manager Jeff Bower on Tuesday declined to comment on any on-going negotiations with free agents.

Pargo, 28, opted out of his contract with the Hornets earlier this summer to test the free-agent market.

Bartelstein said he really couldn't characterize the Hornets' interest or lack thereof in retaining Pargo, who last season was Coach Byron Scott's first reserve point guard option when Chris Paul needed a rest. Pargo averaged 9 points a game for the Hornets last season and 18 minutes per game in 80 games. In 12 playoff games, Pargo averaged 22 minutes per game and 10.2 points.

Pargo has drawn some interest from at least two Western Conference teams, the Denver Nuggets and this week from the Spurs.

The San Antonio Express News Tuesday morning quotes Bartelstein as saying the parties have discussed options.
http://blog.nola.com/hornetsbeat/200...uard_jann.html

[mrspurs]

Hehe, for once I solidly agree with your post, mrspurs

careful now......you keep this up and i might share the best spot calveras lake has to offer for fishing...ill give ya a hint, its near the damn, you can only get their by boat, unless of course you know the people who own the property across from the park side of the lake(where you have to pay)......those persons would be CPS, 3 others familys, me being one of them....put a fishing line in the water, bring some big red, ill provide a laptop with all the broadband spurs games etc. and i guarantee reds,cats and stripers beyond your imagination......life is good.....shhhhhhhhhh

[ChumpDumper]

Near the damn what?

[mrspurs]

it's ridiculous if you guys think pargo will be a good signing. spurs have to be desperate to sign someone who shoots 39% in the regular season. pargo is the person who single handedly saved the spurs from losing to the hornets. when the hornets counted on pargo to back up chris paul, he shot a whopping 28% against the spurs. his "instant offense" consists of bricking and missing big shots. pargo is also a volume shooter. he'll need to shoot a lot to score a lot. will not fit the spurs at all.

isnt that exactly what the spurs are made of.....bring him off the bench see if he's on or off? did it ever click that pargos bad offensive shooting was because of the spurs defense.....while im asking what is hills nba shooting percentage? ill tell ya...........0 percent from everywhere on the court...

[xtremesteven33]

careful now......you keep this up and i might share the best spot calveras lake has to offer for fishing...ill give ya a hint, its near the damn, you can only get their by boat, unless of course you know the people who own the property across from the park side of the lake(where you have to pay)......those persons would be CPS, 3 others familys, me being one of them....put a fishing line in the water, bring some big red, ill provide a laptop with all the broadband spurs games etc. and i guarantee reds,cats and stripers beyond your imagination......life is good.....shhhhhhhhhh

i fish off the dam too but off land.

i wish i had a boat

[mrspurs]

i fish off the dam too but off land.

i wish i had a boat

look across from where your fishing(where the damn is), you see all that open space with noone but land and no way of getting their but by boat......thats where me and my buddies fish everyday when god allows......we dont need a boat, just feet....sometime we sit and wonder if those on the other side are catching anything while we're reeling them in....hahahaha

[tav1]

I've not read this entire thread, but my one concern about Pargo (other than how he fits with the current roster) is that his percentages are modest. He's a streak shooter. But for the money he is a good signing.

[ceperez]

I've not read this entire thread, but my one concern about Pargo (other than how he fits with the current roster) is that his percentages are modest. He's a streak shooter. But for the money he is a good signing.

For the LLE ($1.9 million) definitely a good signing.

If this means that we waive Vaughn, then I'm extremely thrilled!

[tav1]

For the LLE ($1.9 million) definitely a good signing.

If this means that we waive Vaughn, then I'm extremely thrilled!

Vaughn should stay, but as a coach.