Spurs interested in Bulls' Thomas?

[SpurNation]

I think Mason would thrive with the current BUlls basketball.

Salmons and Thomas. I would hope for better better deal. But at this point anything would be better.

[TJastal]

I don't know anything about John Salmons. I know little about Tyrus Thomas, but I know he's only 23 years old, he the 4th pick of the draft a few years ago, he's an athletic big guy, good shot blocker, dunker, physical, what's the problem with him? Because there's obviously a downside.

Cool, good to see there is actually some interest in this. I had this guy (TT) zeroed in last week, but somebody said he doesn't get along with coaching staffs.

But , the way the spurs are playing right now, I think headcase or not, he's worth taking a risk on.

Thing I worry about is if by some miracle we can land him would Pop actually invest the time to break him in, or would he end up like Ratliff and see PT once a month....... THAT is the biggest question.

[TJastal]

Salmons and Thomas. I would hope for better better deal. But at this point anything would be better.

? What the do you want, Lebron and Dwight Howard? Sheesh..

[SpurNation]

? What the do you want, Lebron and Dwight Howard? Sheesh..

Easy Ponchatrain...did I say Lebron...Howard?

Something better is not asking for either of those....cool your "Sheesh"

I've posted several trade ideas that didn't ask for any of those players...I don't get what your eluding to.

[TimDunkem]

I've posted several trade ideas that didn't ask for any of those players...I don't get what your eluding to.

You really think the Spurs have a good chance of landing Igoudala and Dalembert?

[G-Nob]

“They feel like they have to do something, like they’re behind the eight ball a little bit,” one of the execs said.

There goes our leverage.

[SpurNation]

You really think the Spurs have a good chance of landing Igoudala and Dalembert?

Don't know. But it wasn't an out of the way suggestion regarding what has been posted in articles regarding the Sixers. And just saying I would want a better option wasn't downing the idea of Salmons and Thomas or saying I think the Spurs should go after Lebron or Howard.

You really think the Spurs have a good chance of landing Salmons and Thomas?

If so...I'm cool with that.

As I said before...anything would be better at this point. It's apparent this roster isn't working out or even has signs it will.

[DaBears]

I hate to point out the obvious here, but the 2 area's where the SPURS need the help the most is premeter defense & Interior defense.. I would venture to say that primeter defense is more important.... Casue if you can stop the guy on the primeter than he shouldnt be getting into the paint...... Do any of these trades proposals help the stregthen this area..

This all from CPT obvious...

[stretch]

Congrats Jackass. You were the first to say this.

lol butthurt

[timvp]

I doubt Thomas makes much of a difference this season ... but I'm still fine with the idea of trading for him. Also getting back Salmons is a good idea. Salmons isn't great but he can get hot and is a pretty good playmaker.

[PDXSpursFan]

At this point almost any trade is low risk for the Spurs - no chemistry shake up worries, since there's none.

[TimDunkem]

lol butthurt

Why because I called you a jackass? Nice try.

[Blackjack]

If the Spurs can't do my favorite trade, the one mountainballer threw out first (Maggette, Randolph and Bell for RJ and filler), than a Salmons-Thomas acquisition would be my next option; it made sense to me at the beginning of the season, and it still does now.

But if they do acquire Salmons and Thomas, and they really want to improve their team and overall camaraderie and good vibes moving forward, RJ's going to need to be T-mac'd; he's sucking the life and energy out of the room ..

[Buddy Holly]

Get it done!

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=yfv3xgn

[mountainballer]

I'm very diffident about a possible TT acquisition, but I'm also desperate and helpless enough to think any move is better than do nothing and any move should be a step forward.
however, as much as I doubt that TT can fit with the Spurs, as much I'm a fan of a Salmons acquisition.
so, if the trade is TT plus Salmons for Bonner, Mason and Fin, Spurs should do it and not wait for, let's say, Haywood. (who meanwhile at least 4 teams want, likely more)
if the expectations for TT are low enough, he might turn into a nice surprise. this move might not save the season, but maybe it helps a bit and as well gives some nice options for next year.

[mountainballer]

and they really want to improve their team and overall camaraderie and good vibes moving forward, RJ's going to need to be T-mac'd; he's sucking the life and energy out of the room ..

or someone places a gun in his locker and calls Stern.
this would save the Spurs more money than breaking his kneecaps.

[mountainballer]

Jesus. playing with the trade machine should really be regulated by some laws.

[holcs50]

neat

if this goes down, spurs fans will talk about Tyrus Thomas being the next Kevin Garnett, the same way they compare any player that comes to the spurs to some all-time great

lol dejuan "wilt" blair

Ummm, and that's a NO. Any remotely intelligent fan knows that pop won't give him a whole bunch of minutes...plus he has to learn the awesome "system". He wouldn't really change a thing imo.

On the other hand, after realizing that is a complete failure and isn't really ever going to click, Salmons (who I haven't watched much this year) who is about the same size as prob could come in and bring some spark and energy which is badly needed-and he could also take most of s minutes.

[NFGIII]

Pop and Thomas will be butting heads immediately should this go down.

In fact, just getting Pop to play Thomas in the right positions AND consistently, without extended doghouse trips is almost undoubtedly asking too much.

From what I've seen of TT he is an incredibly athletic player with an extremely low BBIQ. So I would tend to agree with z0sa that he would be in the doghouse in a relatively short period of time.

I doubt Thomas makes much of a difference this season ... but I'm still fine with the idea of trading for him. Also getting back Salmons is a good idea. Salmons isn't great but he can get hot and is a pretty good playmaker.

Is it becasue you believe Salmons is worth having even if it means also having to take TT or you believe that TT has promise and the change of scenery along with vets like TD,TP and Co. could help him develop his talents?

[objective]

If Pop was desperate for an athletic big he would have played Ian.

The only desperation is for hail marys that people hope will save their ass.

[Blackjack]

or someone places a gun in his locker and calls Stern.
this would save the Spurs more money than breaking his kneecaps.

Good point.

He needs to be Arenas'd? (there's got to be someone willing to plant the gun...)

[Thompson]

I can't resolve the Spurs' recognition of their desperate need for an athletic big man coupled with their refusal to even try Ian out for a few minutes a game.

[Obstructed_View]

If Pop was desperate for an athletic big he would have played Ian.

The only desperation is for hail marys that people hope will save their ass.

If Pop were desperate for a big in any way he wouldn't be refusing to play Bonner, Mcdyess, Ratliff and Mahinmi against the Lakers.

[DesignatedT]

Slight understatement.

please... we are still in a better position than 80% of the NBA... that is not a understatement... might be dissapointing to spurs fans how we are playing but it could be much MUCH worse.

a trade could change everything... it is a must at this point..

[HarlemHeat37]

Jesus. playing with the trade machine should really be regulated by some laws.

As for this trade, I'm all for it..

The Spurs won't be winning a le this season, but a trade that won't hurt us from a long-term perspective is still good IMO..there's a chance that these guys can help spark the team and give us a nice run into the 2nd round or something..if they don't work, then oh well, their contracts will expire or will be valuable next year(Jefferson and if Salmons is opted)..

Just PLEASE include Finley in the deal so he can't play PF or even see the floor anymore..please..

Bonner+Mason+Finley+Bogans+Ian(sadly) for Thomas+Salmons would be the ideal trade for me..getting rid of Finley and Bogans in the same deal would be like a dream..