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thats a tough one!! im saying no because thats alot of our depth just for one guy
I know it's early in the season but I had to ask this question ...
Looks like Hornets maybe ready to unload Okafor for expirings...
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs...consideri.html
Bonner Mason Mahimni Finley for Okafor? Would you consider it?
thats a tough one!! im saying no because thats alot of our depth just for one guy
as a fan yes
if I was an owner/Gm no
NOH would NEVER trade with us, especially when we get the talent and they just save money.
If we threw in a 1st rounder along with our expirings New Orleans' owner would say yes. Maybe the GM wouldn't want to deal to us, but the owner down there in the NO has the ultimate say.
As far as both sides getting what they want out of a trade, this would definitely be one to explore.
They're definitely a team I've had my eye on; ever since that Chandler debacle last year, their intentions have been pretty clear.
also NO has 15 on the roster, I don't think they would want to cut 3 contracts.
If NO was willing to do this, of course you do it. I know he has a long contract, but it is not the same situation as Jax. Okafor will still be very solid at the end of his contract. He would fill a huge need.
I don't know if the Spurs would take that on however. They still have to re-sign Ginobili and I cannot see the Hornets dealing anyone to the Spurs.
Spurs 1st rounders are about as valuable as a second rounder. Spurs would probably have to throw in Splitter just to have a any kind of shot.
What's West have left on his contract?
he signed a 5 year 45 million extension which came in effect during the 07-08 season so I think 3 years 27 million. Interesting though
Sure, doubt it'd happen though.
It depends if Holt's REALLY committed to fortifying the team for the remaining 3 years of Duncan's time, or if it's just for this year, and he was going to let these players all roll off.
If they really want to be in the elite talent group, they'll see if NO will bite on the endings plus a pick or two. Okafor is a real good rebounder and real good shotblocker who can even spell Tim in the offensive post for 10-15 minutes.
I just threw the idea out there but if you want to get technical, we can do that.
Spurs sends:
Bonner, Mason, Finley To New Orleans
New Orleans sends:
Okafor, Marks, Diogu To San Antonio
New Orleans' waive's Finley and Finley more than likely comes back to the Spurs after 30 days.
Spurs roster would look like:
Parker
Bogans
Jefferson
Duncan
Okafor
Hill
Manu
Hairston
McDyess
Blair
Ratliff
Finley ( After 30 days)
Inactive list: Marks, Haislip ,Diogu ( if he isn't waived)
New Orleans Roster:
Paul
Mason
Stojakovic
West
Armstrong
Bobby Brown
Posey
Wright
Bonner
Songailia
Peterson
Devin Brown
Inactive List: Collison, Thornton
If the Kings are the one's mulling over this offer of Kenny Thomas for Okafor that says a lot on the New Orleans side. Obviously our expirings and a 1st round pick is better than Kenny Thomas. Just saying....
I didn't try to get technical there I was just throwing my opinion on the trade out there.
If Holt is all about winning these next two years. You do this deal. IMO. Okafor's salary will be spent next summer anyway even after Manu's new contract.
The only question is... What will it take for Hornets to deal with us?
We can surely do better than Kenny Thomas
If it lands us Okafor then i'd send Splitter in a heartbeat.
Holt is all about winning IMO though I don't think he will sign off on another major trade financially. He's dug in pretty deep this year I don't know how much further he'd be willing to go.
Well, we give up all of our wing depth for Okafor while solving absolutely nothing for New Orleans when it comes to the Hornets' wing players. I don't see how any team benefits except for New Orleans saving money. Although Finley is coming back, we only have 5 players on the SG/SF spot and we also do not solve the back-up SF problem. The Spurs need some size for the SF spot and cannot rely on Finley to backup RJ if Pop is going for small ball 10 minutes a night. Someone like Martell Webster and Travis Outlaw would be perfect.
We give up Mason....Not exactly all of our wing depth...
Manu Jefferson Bogans Finley Hairston Hill is by all means enough depth. IMO
You don't know all of the details. There very well could be more to it.
I think the West contract is more interesting as Blackjack brought up though its very unlikely I guess.
If only you are convinced Finley is still capable of playing in the NBA and that Hairston is capable of NBA minutes. I would usually be down for this but the Spurs would eat up 5 years of Okafor's big contract and I am not sure whether the Spurs front office would do this.
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