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Thats a great team.
No, don't bring Oberto or even Thomas back. The spurs need to move forward and away from these washed up bigs.
Thats a great team.
Camby is the best fit from the Spurs perspective. Popovich would be salivating over a twin towers redux. Camby would be fantastic on this team and he's not on a long term deal. Perfect.
I don't think Ginobili and Jefferson both start. Jefferson starts and Ginobili still comes off the bench.
From HoopsWorld.com ..PM edition
http://www.hoopsworld.com/
Spurs Still Need More
The San Antonio Spurs
did it again Tuesday, pulling off an incredibly great trade that gives them a formidable four that few teams in the league can match. This move once again makes the Spurs one of the favorites come 2009-2010, but they cannot take the next four months off by any means. While they're greatly improved, they're still a bit behind the Lakers and right on par with the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets – assuming all three teams come back with their core intact. As you'll see by looking at the Spurs current depth chart, there are still some holes that need to be filled:
PG: Tony Parker, George Hill
SG: Manu Ginobili, Roger Mason Jr.
SF: Richard Jefferson, Michael Finley
PF: Matt Bonner
C: Tim Duncan, Ian Mahinmi
The Jefferson trade gutted the Spurs for most of their tradable assets, excluding Ginobili, meaning that they'll really have to use the draft and the free agency period to address their roster issues. The first manner of business should be seeing what it takes to acquire a 1st round pick. Because this draft is not highly thought of the Spurs should have no problem purchasing their way into the 22-30 range with a combination of their three 2nd round picks and cash.
Throughout the draft process three potential 1st rounders have been linked in association with the Spurs possibly trading up for them: Omri Casspi, Eric Maynor, and Victor Claver. With the move they completed today though the Spurs draft needs change drastically as they desperately need to improve inside. Taj Gibson, Tyler Hansbrough, and DeMarre Carroll are three very attainable players who could contribute right away in the Lone Star State.
Hansbrough is attractive because of Coach Popovich's great respect for Roy Williams and the program he runs at North Carolina. It's a logical fit because Popovich would have no concerns about Hansbrough's ability to pick up his system and he wouldn't have to worry about him giving anything other than 110% every single day. There is a chance that he could go much earlier than expected though since he received and accepted an invite to the green room, which is why DeMarre Carroll and Taj Gibson are the most probable.
Gibson, if he doesn't go 20th overall to the Utah Jazz as rumored, would be well worth whatever it would take to get into the late 1st to select him. The high amount of changeover at the USC program over the past three years really held Gibson back from being able to showcase just how good he is, but after measuring in at a legitimate 6'10 with a wingspan over 7' he's steadily been on the rise. Alongside Duncan Gibson would thrive.
Carroll and his camp have done a good job of keeping any potential health issues from blowing up and killing his stock, unlike Darrell Arthur last year. Carroll would help the Spurs restore their tenacious championship caliber defense with his dedication to that side of the court. It was Carroll who anchored Missouri's very successful "40 minutes of " defense. Carroll will likely be available for the Spurs at 37.
After draft night the Spurs need to get begin preparing to make the strongest pitch possible to Rasheed Wallace, who they inquired about at the February trade deadline. Wallace is said to want $8 million a season, but the chances of him getting that kind of money are slim in this economy. The full mid-level exception along with the situation that San Antonio presents could be enough for Wallace to come off his asking price, giving the Spurs the veteran inside presence they need to get back to their championship ways. Chris Anderson, Antonio McDyess, and Chris Wilcox would all be solid, although not as significant, pickups for the Spurs.
While the Spurs may be done dealing with the Milwaukee Bucks, they need to keep a very close eye on what they plan on doing with the three veterans they sent over. The Bucks didn't trade for Bruce Bowen, Fabricio Oberto, and Kurt Thomas because they felt like they were pieces that could help them make the playoffs. They did it purely for financial reasons, which is why they could be free agents in just a matter of time. All three would likely sign on with San Antonio the second they become eligible to do so.
As far as their own free agents go, the Spurs could make a run at Drew Gooden. Gooden played fairly well during his limited time with the Spurs, but was beat up by the time he got to San Antonio. With an offseason to get healthy and a training camp to pick up the system Gooden could be a great consolation prize for the Spurs if they miss out on Rasheed. Ime Udoka is also an unrestricted free agent and should be brought back by the team.
There are few people in the NBA whose hard work goes more unnoticed than the assistant coaches. Only a select few are recognizable, although each and every one of the put in countless hours and hard work. P.J. Carlesimo is without a team right now after being fired last year by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Carlesimo was seen with the Spurs throughout the playoffs and is a team favorite. P.J. had a lot to do with the Spurs' past success and should he not find another head coaching job he should be welcomed back with open arms.
So, with that said here's another look at how the Spurs depth chart would look following those suggested moves:
PG: Tony Parker, George Hill
SG: Manu Ginobili, Roger Mason Jr.
SF: Richard Jefferson, Michael Finley, Ime Udoka
PF: Rasheed Wallace, Matt Bonner, DeMarre Carroll
C: Tim Duncan, Ian Mahinmi
It's the best-case scenario for the Spurs, but if they're able to put that team together it's time to really think about twice before giving the Lakers
the West again in 2010.
^^ What a bull . Spurs don`t have 1st round pick, so what are they talking about ??
Read the damn article.
reading is FUNdamental, guess Spurs fans are the only ones familiar with that though...j/k
I think the Spurs can get away with trading Finley and Bonner for Camby. The Clips are historically cheap and with the current economy they're probably desperate to get rid of their big contracts.
I haven't done the math on it, but I highly doubt they'd take a Finley/Mason & Bonner for Camby trade...you'd have to put Manu in that equation in order for the offer to be serious.
They want a two guard in return that's worth starting and can spell minutes with Eric Gordon. Roger Mason would be the only realistic trading chip in order to pry away Camby from the Clippers. IMO Then again I could be wrong.
They can do better than that for Camby. Toss in Hill and you might be getting warm.
Not really, it's the Clippers.
And with Camby's contract dropping for this season (it was frontloaded), a trade of Mason and Bonner would fit and save the Clips about 700K in the process.
Considering they were talking with Minny about Mike Miller for Camby, this would have to be a more attractive offer for them.
I like that team better with the starting lineup being the 1st names of each category
Last edited by Pucho!!!; 06-23-2009 at 06:03 PM.
Uh, Camby has an expiring contract. Trading two expiring contracts for one does do anything for them. You'd have to give up an asset for them to even think about it.
Unless Camby asks for a trade behind the scenes, but I haven't really heard about him being unhappy or anything..
That's what I reckon too. They have a hush-hush, wink-wink deal with someone who has said he'll come over, and we'll have to wait until July to find out who it is.
This FO is far too smart to leave themselves bereft of bigs.
100% agree..there's no way they didn't have a plan before this trade..either a trade involving Mason, Bonner, and/or Finley, or simply using the MLE and paying the tax..
I think they'd consider Mason and Bonner. In my eyes they are targeting a shooting guard. Reports out where that Clippers were on the verge of trading Kaman for Mike Miller. And once the T'wolves were more than willing to get the deal done, the Clips offered Camby instead. This made the T'wolves turn away and look elsewhere (Wizards). And Mike Miller has an expiring contract. Mason would be a pretty good pick up at the 2 spot along side Eric Gordon for the Clips. IMO
My prediction: Spurs use the MLE on some free agent big and then end up making one of those trade deadline deals like Finley+cash to some team under the cap for a protected 2nd round pick we'll never receive.
How much of the MLE will they use do you think?
How much do you guys think Mike Finley's decision will impact the spending of the MLE?..
Not much. The Spurs would not have made this move if the ability to complete the transition hinged on Finley's decision.
Whoever the guy they think they need is, be it Sheed, Gooden, Zaza, whoever, if it takes the full MLE to get that guy I think they'll do it. If they're not willing to do that, then what was the point of taking on RJ's huge salary? At least that's how I see it. JMO.........
I don't think it factors in. I'd be willing to bet that they've already told Finley "it's your option, but if you exercise it we're going to trade you".
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