Awesome video on its way!

[timvp]

It looks like Almond. In the end of the video we can see Gee with a black jersey #35

The player with the silver jersey that looks like Almond doesn't have a number or name. Maybe they just brought Almond for one practice

Yeah, whoever that is looks exactly like Almond to me

This was published on July 3rd:

Morris Almond will meet with San Antonio early next week before heading to Las Vegas to play for New York's summer-league team.

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_12746057?source=most_viewed

So perhaps the Spurs brought in Almond to practice and see if they wanted to sign him. Or maybe they talked to Almond and convinced him to play for the Spurs in summer league.

Or that's not Almond.

[timvp]

Is this Morris Almond?







Morris Almond


Morris Almond

[yavozerb]

Is this Morris Almond?







Morris Almond


Morris Almond

..sure looks like him. Anybody think he's worth a roster spot

[timvp]

..sure looks like him. Anybody think he's worth a roster spot

Almond can score the ball. He can't play defense but he has as much scoring potential as anyone available for the minimum.

[bigdog]

That sure as looks like Almond. Perhaps the Spurs worked him out so they can possibly sign him after Summer League?

[Buddy Holly]

LJ, would you do this:

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=mgxr8o

[kobyz]

LJ, would you do this:

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=mgxr8o

or this:
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=kvjpyy

[timvp]

LJ, would you do this:

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=mgxr8o

Depends how healthy he is. Nocioni's been banged up a lot recently. But if he's healthy and cool with coming off the bench, that'd be a difficult trade to turn down.

[Tully365]

My favorite part of the RC Buford interview: after Buford says he met with Pop and got a list of things that still needed to be done, the reporter jokingly says, "that guy's never happy!" and Buford, laughing, responds, "yeah, he's a real pain."

[Buddy Holly]

or this:
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=kvjpyy

I'd rather trade Finley before Mason.

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=m4x8vx

I'll have nightmares if Finley is starting at 2 again.

[Buddy Holly]

Depends how healthy he is. Nocioni's been banged up a lot recently. But if he's healthy and cool with coming off the bench, that'd be a difficult trade to turn down.

I agree. His health and willingness to come off the bench are key.

[DPG21920]

I think that Gist has to be a 3 if he wants to be a Spur any time soon. There are conflicting reports on whether or not he can play there, but I guess we will see this Summer.

[DPG21920]

Of course the Spurs would trade Mason/Bonner for Jackson. He can play the 2/3 and he is clutch and a good defender.

Why would the Warriors do that?

[Buddy Holly]

I honestly think Gist at the three could work.

[Buddy Holly]

Why would the Warriors do that?

Clear cap room for next summer.

[Borosai]

The Spurs already have 5 bigs, and Blair would make it 6. I really hope Gist can earn minutes as a SF, but if not...

Another trade?

[Buddy Holly]

If Finley is traded, that opens up the backup 3 spot.

[Interrohater]

Hold on guys, I'm enjoying this new roster as much as the next guy, but we still need some continuity. Keeping Finley is not such a bad idea. Granted, I'd much rather have Bowen than Finley, but we still need to keep some grizzled vets to help transition. There's really no rhyme or reason to what I'm saying, it just feels like if you get rid of 75% of our team and replace it with a lot of youth, you might actually be taking a step backwards because of inexperience with the system and each other.

I have no basis for this argument, it just seems like someone needs to reign it in a little bit and not get too crazy with revamping the team

[CubanMustGo]

Grizzled vets = Duncan, Ginobili, Parker. That should be plenty.

[Marcus Bryant]

Depends how healthy he is. Nocioni's been banged up a lot recently. But if he's healthy and cool with coming off the bench, that'd be a difficult trade to turn down.

Nocioni would be a great fit in SA. How about 'small ball' with:

1 Parker
2 Ginobili
3 Jefferson
4 Nocioni
5 Duncan

?

Nocioni's deal is a bit hefty, though it does decline by a half mil a season. And it doesn't extend past 2012. But that's assuming the Spurs would be fine with adding his contract, extending Manu, and signing Splitter (or someone else) using some part of the MLE next summer. If the Spurs are going all in, I think they should pursue a deal with the Kings. From the Kings' perspective they'd save at least $13.5 mil past next season. If Williams' contract is included then the savings will go up. Of course, the Spurs' lux tax bill would also increase. But Nocioni would be a great fit...

[Mavs<Spurs]

If we could trade Bonner and Finely or even Mason and get Nocioni,

Stephen Jackson would be too great; I couldn't even dream that !

He's so clutch, great shooter, great defender, good rebounder, is unselfish,..

[loveforthegame]

Wow, Stephane Lasme is on the summer league team? That guy is a sick shotblocker.

Nice. I thought the Warriors cut him too quickly. It should be interesting to see how he does but I don't see any room for him here.

[timvp]

The Knicks summer-league team gathers tonight in Las Vegas for a team meeting, with their first practice tomorrow. First-rounders Jordan Hill and Douglas highlight the club. In addition to shooting guard Morris Almond, former Pistons guard Alex Acker is being evaluated for a contract next season.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07102009..._ny_178492.htm

So I assume that wasn't Morris Almond. He must have a twin.

[timtonymanu]

I'd rather trade Finley before Mason.

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=m4x8vx

I'll have nightmares if Finley is starting at 2 again.

unfortunately i think Finley will be a starter next year. Mason will be coming off the bench.

Parker
Finley
Jefferson
McDyess
Duncan

[Buddy Holly]

unfortunately i think Finley will be a starter next year. Mason will be coming off the bench.

Parker
Finley
Jefferson
McDyess
Duncan

What? And Manu, the backup's back up?

No. Mason will start like he did last season and instead of Finley starting at the three, we have Jefferson.

And when I said I'd have nightmares seeing him start at 2 again, I'm speaking about prior to last season when Bowen started at 3 and Finley started at 2. Last year because of Bowen's decreased role, Finley took over at 3.