Clippers were willing to trade Camby for Mike Miller straight up(Miller has an expiring contract). Clippers first offered the Twolves Kaman for Miller and Twolves were more than willing to get the trade done. When that happened Clippers countered with Camby instead and the Twolves then turned their attention to the Wizards deal. That being said, Clippers need two guard help and Mason would provide that and help Eric Gordon out at the two spot. Mason had a better year last year than Miller and they both have expiring contracts. It was also stated by Ric Bucher that Camby was close to being traded to the Thunder for nothing a week ago.
All that being considered, I believe Mason+ Bonner + Marcus Williams could bring Camby to SA. IMO
Mason would be the main component of the trade in the Clippers eyes. Williams would just be a plug in to make the trade work.
If you can get Finley back in the fold then there wouldn't be any real pressing need to include Mason. Mason really isn't a problem to begin with and I think he's a great fit on this team. I'd concentrate on Bonner and Finley for anyone wanting to unload salary or partial salary plus a pick.
Yea depending on what resources are used to bolster our front line I would be predisposed to keep both too.
Last year they were forced to take on bigger roles than they were suited for and during the playoffs were over matched.
Now they have a years worth more of experience playing at a higher level, which makes me think they will be even better and more confident than your typical role player.
Definitely they will be our snipers.
Bonner = the albatross
Our best option from a winning perspective would be to sign a Free Agent and pay the tax, but obviously that may not be completely realistic when looking at it from the owner's perspective..that would be my first option though..
if that doesn't work out, then we should be able to get SOMETHING for Mason/Bonner/Finley..Mason and Bonner aren't just contracts, both guys can be very useful for any team, if not our own..
as for depth..Hill can play the 2, so can Jefferson..we can also stick in one of our other swingmen, whether it's Hairston or Williams or whoever else..it would obviously be better to keep Roger though, but we'll see..
lack of depth is one of the main causes of injury, so I'm sure that's being considered as well..
Bonner's not an albatross. He's just not someone we want being our second best big man. As long as the Spurs find a PF/C who fits next to Duncan elsewhere I've got no problems with Bonner being on the team. He's a capable role player.
What about Finley, Mason and Bonner for Samuel Dalembert...... Fills the void in the Center Department and allows Timmy to play the four..... Spurs get active in the draft, hopefully get Bowen back and use their mid-level exception on another quality big......
Dalembert is interesting, but I consider Camby more of a sure thing (last year he averaged 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 2+ blocks). Plus Dalembert is signed beyond next year.
Does anyone know why Dalembert struggled somewhat last year?
Dalembert is only 28 years old and would provide a defensive presence alongside Timmy and Mason could be a good addition along with Bonner for Phily...... Finley could be a filler in the deal.....
I like Camby and everything he provides but I like the fact that Dalembert is younger and I feel like there is an upside to him if he plays next to Tim
I don't think we can both afford a fifth $10+ million contract and fill our bench with capable roleplayers.
The Spurs' priorities should be to get a starting level center with the MLE or less and fill out the bench.
Dalembert makes no sense financially.
No to Oberto... he's done...
Dalmbert wouldn't fit at all with this team..he would be in Pop's doghouse before he even arrived in San Antonio..very low IQ, horrible at ude, and a very emotional player..
If possible I would keep Mason, he has been very good at all except playing back up PG and he is clutch we need him.
Camby is perfect for this basketball team.
I'd prefer to keep Mason as well. But, it all depends on what we could get in return.
Unless Spurs decide to play a lot of small ball, Mason won't be able to play a lot of minutes.
I would like to see Spurs keeping Mason but if trading him allow Spurs to get a solid PF/C, he had to be traded.
yes, but traded for who ?
i don't really see what are our options, we just need one startin caliber pf, c
I think Camby is the only realistic option via trade. That's just my opinion.
Marcus Camby, particularly now that Miller was sent out by the TWolves to Washington. That trade avenue for the Clips is now gone.
I think the only real option for a trade would be Camby, right now. Any other option would have to be in Free Agency.
+1
I think Mason would do much better at his natural position. Hopefully, no more PG roles for Mason.
As for Bonner though, if he stays, I just hope he is our backup and not a starter. I wouldn't mind parting with him at all if the Spurs had better options.
I'm not a big Camby fan. He's overrated defensively and it's not accident that the Nuggets got better when they let him go.
That said, I'd be fine with a Camby trade as long as it doesn't involve Hill this time. Camby can rebound and block shots ... two things the Spurs need right now. He also has a good enough outside shot to keep teams from sagging too far away.
He's an injury risk but his contract is very reasonable and he'd fill the hole in the middle.
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