Toros have just traded Abukar for Dwayne Jones (a solid rebounder and defender with some NBA experience).
Maybe it could be related to Spurs on the verge to call up Pops ?
Dwayne Jones could help the Spurs more than Mensah-Bonsu
Jones is a little bit bigger but Pops looks like the better player overall.
You think KT is a PF? I'd classify him as a short C.
And when it comes to athleticism, potential in blocking/rebounding, Pops>>>>Bonner, Fab, and KT. I'll hod judgement tile he's had half an hour of playing time, to see if he looks like a fish out of water or not.
Thomas is a PF. The only reason anyone thinks of him as a center is that he plays next to Tim Duncan.
Damn, he's one slow/short PF. The CF that is Timmy playing PF has me thinking of everyone else as a C, except for Bonner, even though he technically is one this year.
http://www.basketzaragoza.net/sitio/notaint.php?id=833
Loren Woods has just signed with that team.
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/NBA/article/591314Before acquiring 7-footer Patrick O'Bryant from the Boston Celtics, they had conducted, according to sources, workouts in Toronto with NBA veterans Antoine Walker and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, a couple of free agent big men who might have joined the team.
And even though they addressed the need for size with the addition of O'Bryant, there still is a chance they could add a veteran big man, or even a veteran shooting guard, before the end of the regular season.
If the Raptors hadn't acquired O'Bryant at the deadline, they were going to waive Will Solomon and add one of those big men, according to sources.
Glad they passed on him.
I posted this in the other thread but it probably belongs here. Pops played today like he has something to prove.
Line - 39pts, 18reb, 3ast, 4st, 1blk, 13-23 FG, 13-16 FT
I wonder if the Spurs are waiting to see if another big hits the streets before calling up Pops. Problem is another team could very well snatch him up - especially if he keeps having eye-popping performances like this.
, not even Ian had games like this against D-League compe on.
Really, you think Ian is a better player, currently? I like Ian more for his size, but if he ends up being foul prone his entire career, Pops might turn out the better player for the Spurs.
They could sign Pops as a precaution against losing him to another team and then waive him if a veteran big comes along. I'm hoping that's what they do.
if ian and pops end up being good players the spurs could have some sick backups
sign him, give him a shot
Glad they passed on him.
I posted this in the other thread but it probably belongs here. Pops played today like he has something to prove.
Line - 39pts, 18reb, 3ast, 4st, 1blk, 13-23 FG, 13-16 FT
Wow i honestly dont know what they are waiting for. I mean we have an open spot now, correct? That line is ridiculous, i know its the D-league but seriously thats solid no matter what. And he's been doing that consistently so far. Hes a beast. I see absolutely no reason to not give him a shot. spurs FO we have two big guys who can barely move, and another that bomb 3s but can't D up! They will not be able to guard guys like Odom, pau or bynum in the playoffs and we will get dominated in the paint. Maybe he comes up and does bad...but you don't know maybe he comes up and is really solid and can give us some energy and rebounding. Do it!
Exactly.
Today would be a good day to sign Pops.
I like that idea.
The Knicks are working out multiple D-Leaguers today. They have to open roster spots. I don't know if Mensah-Bonsu is amongst the group--I'm not sure D'Antoni would want him. It's tough to say. But Walsh may have just invited the most talented players available regardless of fit.
TEAM GB forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu may be on the verge of re-joining the NBA after a recent workout with the Toronto Raptors, according to the Toronto Star.
The former Dallas Maverick has been on fire in the NBA Development League - averaging 24.9 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.7 blocks a game for the Austin Toros.
Mensah-Bonsu's chances of playing for the Raptors may have been hurt by their trade for former Celtic big man Patrick O'Bryant but as the Star reports: "Even though they addressed the need for size with the addition of O'Bryant, there still is a chance they could add a veteran big man, or even a veteran shooting guard, before the end of the regular season."
http://www.basketball247.co.uk/news/...00000332.shtml
I think the Spurs were trying to get done with this roadie before signing anyone.
Hopefully we get some news today regarding Pops. I'd love to see an A-10 player on the Spurs.
Eh, I have a sneaking su ion that they have already made him a promise, and therefore will wait until tomorrow (the Dallas game, to get as many games in his 10 days as possible). Remember, he has to agree to sign a 10 day contract with team X...
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