ESPN 2009 and 2010 Free Agents List

[Ditty]

ok lets get thrrew the season and when we have nothing to do lets talk about this

[manufor3]

Tim Duncan
Rasheed Wallace
Ron Artest
Manu Ginobili
Tony Parker

Roger Mason
Ian Mahinmi
George Hill
Marcus Camby

yeah right

[m33p0]

Hes the most logical fit next to Timmy i can see that has everything Pop wants in a Big.

the only things that work against him are his age and how much money he wants next year.

But like i said before, i expect the Spurs to pursue him this summer.

it's actually perfect if you factor in splitter who could be joining the spurs in 2 years' time. i hope $5m+chance at a championship are enough to entice him to come over.

[galvatron3000]

yeah right

Ok, what do you mean because you don't honestly think I was saying...

Anyway, this was an ideal lineup with the guys who will be available in 2009 and a sample of what could be if guys take pay cuts or if just one of them decides to come, I just placed a possibility on the net and this was awhile back now so , YEAH RIGHT

[Manufan909]

A lineup of

Tony/Hill
Mason/Manu
Bowen/Hairston/Gist
Tim/Bonner
Sheed/Ian/KT
(I know Fin getting more DNPs than games played is a pipe dream, but damn it'd be nice)

would be ideal. If not Sheed, Camby, Boozer, or Bass would be nice. I didn't look at the list, but that's what I took from the posts.

[wisnub]

I think we should focus on 2009 rather than 2010 because majority of teams will clearing cap for Lebroon and the gangs sweepstakes. Cleveland,Miami,Toronto will do nothing on 09 since they will make room for 2010, this will create opportunity to get someone good provided money is there. We need another tower or offensive threat (who also can play D) near Duncan. I think we should take a look at :
- Ilgauskas, this 7 footer guy is averaging 13.8 points and 7.1 rebounds. I dont think Cavs will match him because they need space cap for Lebron to prevent them going anywhere. Provided his age he will probably asking for mid level at the worst case. Spurs got an unbelievable great chance at him since his name is hard to pronounce and come from overseas...
- Carlos Boozer, I know he is undersized PF but he averaged 20.5 points and 11.7 rebounds in respectable powered Jazz team. If he loves championship more than money (he already make lots of em anyway) maybe miracle will happen and he went SA. Longshot but at least Spurs got to try it..
- Jermain O Neal, despite his injury prone he still averaged 13.5 points and put a decent number of rebound. He willl take pressure off Duncan. Fact is he doesnt really mix with Bosh and Raptors definitely choose Bosh over him..they will not likely to match O Neal offer, but he made lots of money this year, dunno if Spurs got enough to put on the table.
- Rasheed, lots of you already talk about this guy so I will say nothing about him.
- Artest, if anyone can handle this madman..that will be Popovich.

What do you guys think? Agree right??

[Austin_Toros]

I think we should focus on 2009 rather than 2010 because majority of teams will clearing cap for Lebroon and the gangs sweepstakes. Cleveland,Miami,Toronto will do nothing on 09 since they will make room for 2010, this will create opportunity to get someone good provided money is there. We need another tower or offensive threat (who also can play D) near Duncan. I think we should take a look at :
- Carlos Boozer, I know he is undersized PF but he averaged 20.5 points and 11.7 rebounds in respectable powered Jazz team. If he loves championship more than money (he already make lots of em anyway) maybe miracle will happen and he went SA. Longshot but at least Spurs got to try it..
- Jermain O Neal, despite his injury prone he still averaged 13.5 points and put a decent number of rebound. He willl take pressure off Duncan. Fact is he doesnt really mix with Bosh and Raptors definitely choose Bosh over him..they will not likely to match O Neal offer, but he made lots of money this year, dunno if Spurs got enough to put on the table.
- Rasheed, lots of you already talk about this guy so I will say nothing about him.

Boozer will go straight for the money. He's already said that he wants a huge contract.
I'm not sure if Jermaine will be possible to get. I'm sure there will be a fair lot of interest in him.
I think Rasheed has also said he wants a decent contract aswell. Similar to boozer

[Death In June]

When people mention the 2010 plan, is that something the spurs have explicitly stated they were doing? Do you think it's unreasonable to believe Artest or Sheed in 09, and Dirk in 2010. I can see Bowen, Finely, and Kurt retiring by next year, freeing up a little more money earlier than expected.

[intlspurshk]

For 2010, I don't think SPURS can get Bosh. The best that SPURS can hope is Chandler+Sefolosha/Dorell Wright or Darko + Brewer or Amir Johnson + SG and let Manu sign with other team, considering that the key objective is to get younger players with at least 4 years of NBA experience already.

[Agloco]

If it came down to a choice between Sheed or Camby, I'd have to go with Camby despite his predisposition to injury. Sheed's just too unstable upstairs and he's just as apt to be the biggest blunder the Spurs ever made as he is to be the best move they ever made.