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I'll take one order of Salmon please.
From www.sacbee.com. Sorry if this has been posted before.
According to a source close to the Spurs, San Antonio has interest in Salmons or Miller and the only way of landing one of them may be by way of the man who so many Kings fans despise. Horry the Kings-killer is not playing and has shown no signs of coming out of retirement, but he may be the only way San Antonio can land Salmons or Miller. The Spurs, according to the source, are considering which player helps them more and trying to figure out what it would take to bring one of them on board. The big three of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker are obviously untouchable, and there aren't a whole lot of intriguing or attractive players or contracts beyond that.
Enter Horry, who would re-sign with San Antonio for this season only in a deal worth (insert necessary $ figure here) and then be traded. He would then be waived by the Kings while chuckling on his way out the door with a huge check in hand, with the Kings also possibly taking back Michael Finley (expiring deal worth $2.5 million) and getting out from underneath a contract (Salmons or Miller) they no longer see as part of the big picture plan. Because Horry played last season, I believe it's within the post-retirement timeframe that this sort of deal would still be allowed by the league. The part where this likely falls apart - if it's ever discussed at all - is the Kings wanting more.
San Antonio doesn't have a first-round pick this year, although they could give up second-round picks for 2009 and/or a future first-rounder. Now because Salmons' deal is worth $5.4 next year (with a player option for 2010-11 worth $5.8) and Miller's expires next year at $12.2 million, it is obviously easier to get to Salmons' number (or within the collective bargaining agreement-mandated 125 percent). The Spurs are just one a number of teams looking at the Kings' roster and pondering the possibilities, but the context and history surrounding this one would make this move far more comical than the rest. - Sam Amick
I'll take one order of Salmon please.
I think the Spurs have loyalty to Finley and he won't be part of any trade package - just a gut feeling. Interesting scenario, but it sounds far-fetched.
Miller's salary is out of our (Spurs) league...
what loyalty are you talkin about? we got him his ring....NEXT!
It's not Miller time.
What was Horry's last salary when a Spur?
Salmons is shooting well this year (47,6%FG, 41.9%3FG)!
Salmons for Finley would be nice
I think he was around 3.5M
1 - I don't think the Spurs will give up the 2010 plan for Salmons
2 - I think Bruno or timvp know this better but if the Spurs decide to sign and trade Horry they'll be over the tax
$3,630,000
Link to story.
Salmons would be a nice replacement for Finley but I don't see Fin approving getting moved. Miller makes too much money. This could be a little like the situation with Carter, where they are just throwing our name out there to drum up more interest before the deadline.
Therr is NO way the Spurs trade for Miller's salary.
I don't see how bringing in Salmons would hurt the 2010 plan. Chances of us bringing in a big free agent are slim and I would be more than happy with acquiring Salmons plus perhaps signing Rasheed Wallace to finish out the Duncan Era.
Miller would obvioulsy be nice but his $12M makes it very difficult without losing valuable pieces.
Brad would fit pretty well. Good rebounder, passer, can occasionnaly shoot the 3.
Not a great shot blocker yet.
Oh wait, he's a 0,800 FT shooter. Can't make it.
The way I see it is the Spurs already have to go after another swingman this offseason, anyway. Either via draft or free agency.
That said, I'd gladly swap out Salmons for Finley. He's younger, a better defender and all-around player at this point his career. Adding Salmons and with the accelerated development of Hairston, along with the emerging Roger Mason, Jr. would strengthen the Spurs backcourt immeasurably for the next several years.
The question is whether Pop would allow his man-crush on Finley to get in the way of such a potential acquisition.
I like using the Horry trade chip. Sort of like what the Mavs did with Keith Van Horn in the Devin Harris/Jason Kidd trade a year ago. The difference is Van Horn hadn't played in about 3 years. That chip should give the Spurs added flexibility to help make some kind of move before the trade deadline.
Last edited by SenorSpur; 02-08-2009 at 10:02 AM.
Funny to see Spurs name appearing more and more as the deadline approaches.
Don't know on the short term. 3 months to learn the system...
Fin knows it by heart and is having a decent to good year so far.
Dont really care much for Salmons, and as said Miller is to expensive for what he offers.
Salmons has a pretty high BBIQ. It might work out.
Even if the Spurs don't get either of these guys, the good news is that the Spurs will have use of this "little known" Horry sign-n-trade chip. IMO, having this as an option in any potential trade scenario virtually assures that some kind of deal will get done before the deadline.
This sounds pretty plausible actually. Sounds like the reporter overheard something there..
I hope it's Salmons so the idea I get to bump my Salmons thread from December
How about this Mensa bonsu (?) guy? The Toros play the RGV Vipers and the coach here says that Mensa Bonsu is the best player in the NBDL. I like his size, but have never seen him play.
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