McDonald: No Big Baby offer imminent

[GSH]

What's funny is McDonald says that the Spurs haven't talked to Big Baby since (at least) Sunday... that was just yesterday.

In the un-edited version of the story, he mentioned that the Spurs were not allowed to talk to Jefferson until the end of the moratorium period, on July 4.

[Blackjack]

(Not really sure this should have it's own thread)

No Room for Error




After rumors surfaced yesterday evening that the Spurs are potentially interested in Glen Davis, I came to an anxiety-induced realization: In the 2009 offseason arms race, there is no room for error.


Just to be clear, I don’t believe the Spurs are going to sign Davis: In DeJuan Blair we already have a stronger, longer, and I believe fundamentally more talented version of Davis. The rumor is probably just an attempt by Davis’ agent to net his client a larger contract. If a team as savvy as the Spurs is interested, shouldn’t you be too?

That being said, in some people’s opinion, acquiring Davis would not be a disaster. But at this point, the Spurs aren’t trying to avoid disasters: We are trying to build a championship roster. If we spend a significant percentage of our MLE on a player who can’t rebound and can’t defend elite big men, we will be a significant step behind next season’s contenders.

At this point, five organizations have fully committed themselves to the 2010 le hunt: Boston, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Antonio. On the edge of this group lurks Portland, who still has the financial flexibility to acquire a player that takes them to the next level (although the amount of players who have the talent to do so is rapidly growing smaller). Despite the moves we’ve already made this offseason, I still think the Spurs, as currently composed, are only the 5th best team in the league.

Consider that. This roster, which is probably the most talented roster we have had since 2006, is still surpassed by 4 other franchises. That’s why this Davis rumor is so much more severe than it may appear. Davis is a fine player: a relatively average role player who can be relied upon to hit big shots in big games. A team could do worse. But at this point, the Spurs have specific needs, needs that must be met if we intend to win a fifth ring. And Davis, however likeable he may be, does not fulfill those needs.

http://www.48minutesof .com/2009/...ror/#more-3528

Pretty much exactly what I felt and posted after hearing the Davis rumors, let's just hope that's what they remain...

Rumors.

[DPG21920]

Nice article and sums it up perfectly. The plan is not to get marginally better, it is to have a legit shot to win. Win or lose, you have to give the team a fighting chance. The Spurs are on their way to doing so

[Blackjack]

Nice article and sums it up perfectly. The plan is not to get marginally better, it is to have a legit shot to win. Win or lose, you have to give the team a fighting chance. The Spurs are on their way to doing so

Should I have pm'ed that also?

[DPG21920]

Should I have pm'ed that also?

No need my friend. It twas a rare lapse in judgement for the man.

[Ice009]

hmm is this Mo Williams twitter page really his http://twitter.com/THE_MO_WILLIAMS

It says the Cavs are still talking to Antonio McDyess.

[Budkin]

Go away large child.

[DPG21920]

Lets hope the Spurs surprise everyone. They do not need to get cute, just find someone to help Tim and defend.

[scottspurs]

Lets hope the Spurs surprise everyone. They do not need to get cute, just find someone to help Tim and defend.

I think were all in for a suprise come wednsday.

[Avitus1]

Thank God... keep Big Baby away from the team.

[Spurs Brazil]

Good news and props to McDonalds for finally come with some info

[DBMethos]

Well, barring any news that we've signed Dice or traded for Camby, this is pretty much the best story I could have woken up to today.

[Bruno]

Notice that McDonald has added a sentence since the blog entry posted in the first post of this thread :

It the meantime, the Spurs appear intent on saving their MLE to pursue the player who appears to be their top remaining free-agent target -- Detroit forward Antonio McDyess -- before pledging it elsewhere.

[Ryvin1]

Notice that McDonald has added a sentence since the blog entry posted in the first post of this thread :

Guess that trys to say Dice was target #1 for the spurs huh? I think that could be possible.

[CGD]

I hope Dice comes through. I've been trying to find a positive in a potential move for Davis and am really having to stretch.

I think I would prefer Oberto back before signing Davis (or Frye for that matter). As I've posted multiple times in the past, I think the Spurs should really consider the other Celtic RFA, Leon Powe, before Davis.

[montgod]

I hope Dice comes through. I've been trying to find a positive in a potential move for Davis and am really having to stretch.

I think I would prefer Oberto back before signing Davis (or Frye for that matter). As I've posted multiple times in the past, I think the Spurs should really consider the other Celtic RFA, Leon Powe, before Davis.

Powe won't be available till Feb of next year.

[arodz]

I think I would prefer Oberto back before signing Davis (or Frye for that matter). As I've posted multiple times in the past, I think the Spurs should really consider the other Celtic RFA, Leon Powe, before Davis.

Couldn't agree more. Davis only seemed to play well when KG was all up in his ass. We don't do that here. Plus, I woudn't want a guy on my team who cries on the bench.

[ploto]

McDonald only said the Spurs APPEAR to be doing something- he has no inside info.