It looks like Boston is quite out of the race :
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/b...lt#articleFull
But as the Celtics continue to search for some length to complement Leon Powe and Glen Davis off the bench, there was nothing encouraging on the Dikembe Mutombo front. The free agent said he’d be making a decision on a team soon, but the Celts may be holding off for someone with a more balanced game as they mainly see Mutombo as a contributor on the defensive end.
“No, I don’t think we’re going to get him,” said Rivers. “We talked to David (Falk, Mutombo’s agent) and I would say it’s a no.
“We would love him, but we’re going to wait it out.”
Thee is also a rumored trade between Bucks, Rockets and Lakers. In this trade Rockets could get Chris Mihm and face again some luxury tax trouble. If it's the case, I doubt they still will be interested in Mutombo.
Right now, I still think that Mutombo will go back to Rockets but things could change if the rumored trade happens.
No one is salvating over Mutombo. You guys are over reacting about the problems he would cause if we'd have to face him on another team. In The Spurs case i'd say they are gonna see what comes of Mahinmi before they even look at making any moves with their "bigs".
I wonder why Mutombo wants to go back there? Adleman didn't really seem interested in playing him last year. Mutombo seemed infer that he would be somewhere by the end of the year, so I expect we will get a yea or nay from Morey in the next few days.
Didn't see Bruno's comment until now, but this does raise the Joe Smith question.
Yeah...I read that too in the article too. I think that we probably have a better shot at Deke. Joe Smith will likely jump with both feet at Boston if they even start to give him that "come hither" look.
Well if the Spurs are even interested, I'd say its probobly between them and Houston most likely.
Interesting. I don't know how effective Mutombo would be, and I don't know if giving up on a young athletic big like Tolliver is prudent, but I leave it up to the ones in the phone booth on the east side to make that decision.
I think it is awesome for this year. If it is true that this "core" is in its last run together, bring on Deke. You can always find another Tolliver.
There is also the Vaughn buyout possibility too. If Pop really wanted to keep Tolliver they could buy Vaughn out of his last year then offer him a job on the coaching staff. This way we could keep Tolliver and send him back to the Toros to continue developing and bring in Mutombo. I like Tolliver and his potential for the future, so this is the scenario I would like the most.
It is hard though because the Spurs already have Ian and Hairston down there and you can only have 2 players assigned to the d-league at once.
Just like every other season, it looks likes patience will be rewarded. The Spurs best bet is to see who is going to shake free before making a move, if at all, on a player.
Very true. From what I have seen around the league the Spurs are still a legit contender. One more small piece could be the answer for this year.
Forgot about that...Perhaps we bring Ian up for rehab like last time, then when he is ready to play we swap spots with him and Tolliver and put Tolliver in a suit? I don't know. I'd like to find a way to keep both but in reality it will be one or the other...unless we plan on keeping 6 bigs.
Don't let logic get in the way of this argument. The same people bashing this potential acquisition were defending Pop last year for trotting out Michael ing Finley at power forward and watching us get destroyed on the glass
I think the plan all along was once Ian was in game condition he wasn't going to be with the Toros anymore.
I'm kind of torn about waiving Tolliver for Mutombo because Tolliver is exactly the kind of guy one wants to develop in Austin. I like the Vaughn idea only because the Spurs have so many guys who can play the point.
Agreed, I'd much rather waive vaughn.
I just see them waiving Tolliver instead if they do this.
ing A. Does anyone really expect the three-headed scrub monster of Bonner, Oberto, and Ian to hang with Bynum should we (more than likely) meet LA in the playoffs? Or Michael Finley?
Deke may be old but he would be a defensive upgrade over any of those three for this coming playoff run. Ian may be better down the road, may not be, but you're kidding yourself if you think Ian would be able to step in against the Lakers and not get the rookie treatment from the refs. Outside of that you're left with Oberto and his two inch vertical and lateral quickness of a sloth and Bonner, who'd rather be standing outside the 3 point line.
Look at the matchups - Tim has to check one of Bynum or Gasol, and the other will draw one of those three at the defensive end. Y'all are nuts if you think we'd win that matchup.
Oh, and if you're looking at personnel matters, this to me is a no brainer. Waive Vaughn.
You've got Parker, Hill, and in a pinch either Mason or Manu can step in at point.
Keep Tolliver, send him to the Toros, bring up Ian, and give Vaughn a gold watch and send him on his way. With Parker, Hill, Mason, and Manu all capable of playing the point, if we ever got to the point we needed Vaughn we're probably screwed anyway.
I'm sure there is a reason why no one picked up Dikembe in the off season. I didn't see much of him last year, but if he did a half decent job then you would think someone would have already picked up the 7'2 center. Considering that no one did must tell you that his age is really starting to show now.
If the guy can still move with those padded up knees then maybe. I'm just sayin' he isn't gonna be the x-factor for the Spurs making another run at the Championship.
- i assume many teams either dont NEED his services or dont think the money would be well invested.
The Spurs are in a different situation. They have Bigs but not defensive/shot blocking bigs. All Pop would expect out of Deke would be 10-15 minutes of solid defense.
He would be situational.
Oberto would probobly become useless if Mutombo is brought in due to, Thomas being a better offensive big than him.
I'm for it, but only if its done the right way.
Exactly. So you clowns jumping ship should relax because it's not like he'd replace anyone we already have such as KT or Oberto.
Chill out!
If the spurs get him I would see him playing the same role that Kwill played in '03. A guy who be solid for 10-20 minutes off the bench which is all the spurs need and nothing more.
If Mutombo were to come Oberto would get the starting job back.
Oberto/Mutombo/Thomas
Duncan/Bonner
Bowen/Finley
Ginobili/Mason
Parker/Hill
thats my predicted playoff rotation. IF deke signs
I'm not buying that. Thomas is a better player than Deke.
in some situations of course. But Deke has the length and shotblocking in his favor. Or at least he did. That has yet to be seen this year.
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