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Expect a thread for Haslem and Wright now.
Spurs' Mason open to a trade
Jeff McDonald
Last Thursday, one week before the NBA's trade deadline and one day before the start of the All-Star break, Roger Mason Jr. underscored his desire to remain a Spur for life.
“I want to be in San Antonio for my career,” Mason told the Express-News after the Spurs' victory in Denver.
At some point over the break, Mason's mind apparently changed. Mark Bartelstein, Mason's agent, on Monday told the Express-News the veteran guard would be amenable to a trade if it offered him a chance for more playing time.
Bartelstein, however, refused to characterize his conversations with Spurs general manager R.C. Buford and coach Gregg Popovich as a formal trade request.
“It's not a trade demand,” Bartelstein said. “It's simply, if there's an answer to the problem of not enough minutes, and everybody can come out good, they should look at that. That's all that's going on.”
Messages left on Mason's cell phone went unreturned Monday night. Reached via text message at the Kansas-Texas A&M game in College Station, Buford declined comment.
Mason, 29, has previously expressed disappointment with his limited playing time this season. Last season, his first with the Spurs, Mason averaged 11.8 points and more than 30 minutes per game, both career highs. His playing time has dipped to less than 20 minutes per game this season, and he is averaging 7.4 points.
Still, Bartelstein said Mason would be comfortable finishing the season in San Antonio if a trade partner could not be found before Thursday's deadline.
“One of the things I really enjoy about working with the Spurs is you can have conversations like this, where you can find something that is good for everyone,” Bartelstein said. “They really try to do the right thing by players.”
The Spurs should be able to find plenty of interest in Mason, who owns an expiring contract worth $3.75 million.
One league executive said he expects the Spurs to make overtures at the Miami Heat, who are shopping a number of players, including power forward Udonis Haslem and small forward Dorell Wright.
Expect a thread for Haslem and Wright now.
Hmm...Spurs looking at Heat for trade possibilities?
I like Udonis as a player, but he's not the size the Spurs need. I wouldn't mind Dorell Wright, though.
Interesting, someone mentioned a possible Haslem/Arroyo trade idea in one of the other threads...
I dont even want to think about Haslem. That trade wouldn't put the Spurs at the top of the West, but he sure would help tremendously.
that was me. it was more of a joke but it would make sense for the spurs.
Dorrel Wright is a past Spurs draft crush.
That would make sense if it happens.
True. Although Haslem is under-sized, he is one of a defender and can hit the mid-range jumper. He is also a guy that would bring a fire and leadership to this team...
How would Udonis help? He's an undersized Forward. I'm tired of undersized. He won't help against the Lakers at all if the Spurs are trying at all to compete with the best in the West.
Read the above post...he would bring toughness and can body/beat up on Pau and Bynum even if he isnt quite as tall as them...
Haslem really really helps vs the Mavericks...
If I remember correctly he did a pretty damn good job on Dirk in the 06' Finals...
completely agree. we need somebody who is at least 6-11.
Guess Lindsey's handling all the calls, stresses, and Chinese food.Reached via text message at the Kansas-Texas A&M game in College Station, Buford declined comment.
Hope he doesn't bundle Splitter with Mahinmi just to drop $1 million off the luxury tax payments while Buford's out of town.
Only guy I've seen to neutralize him as close to neutralizing gets.
Of course they had Haslem in their Summer league a couple years before that........
I'm just being stubborn. I don't want another guy that's under 6-10.
This is probably what put him in Pop's doghouse in the first place...
Guess Lindsey's handling all the calls, stresses, and Chinese food.
Hope he doesn't bundle Splitter with Mahinmi just to drop $1 million luxury tax payments while Buford's out of town.
Scouting scouting scouting.
Plus RC is good buddies with Self so it makes sense he'd be there.
I'm sure he's already back in SA.
You know damn well you would take Haslem > Bonner
does his kid still play there?
Scouting scouting scouting.
Plus RC is good buddies with Self so it makes sense he'd be there.
I'm sure he's already back in SA.
But, but, but...Bonner is 6-10!You know damn well you would take Haslem > Bonner
Haslem and Wright are both expiring. The Heat don't want to take on the likes of Jefferson.
What could the Spurs even offer them that would be worth giving up for 1/3rd season rentals?
In between drinks maybe JK.
I dunno, he might.
I just remember from 08 him being great friends with Self, and that explained alot to me the reluctance in drafting Mario Chalmers.
Mason, Bonner, Mahinmi, Finley, Draft picks
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