McDonald: Spurs' Mason open to a trade

[Bruno]

Memphis (who is said to be interested in Mason) is a damn interesting option for Spurs money wise.

Grizzlies are below the cap by $3.3M. Spurs could save a lot of money. A trade like Mason for Lester Hudson, Tinsley or Marcus Williams would save $4M to Spurs.

[TimDunkem]

Haslem defends Dirk Nowitzki very well. A deal with Mason for Haslem would be a good one IMO, but the Spurs might be able to find a better one.

[TJastal]

while I agree in general, if we can't get either, but we can get Haslem for something like Mason/Bonner, it would still be a huge help for this team.
and overall I would think that in the current situation Haslem will help more than TT.
btw. size and shot-blocker. if you add "interior defender" to the wanted qualities, then Haslem qualifies. he may be undersized, but he is tough, strong and mobile and works his ass off. I bet there are some 7 footers out there, who would prefer to play against any 7 footer before they want to face Haslem.

We'll see. Haslem is a tough guy and the spurs could use another "enforcer" type. Hate the idea of losing Roger though, but the guy just can't catch a break under Poppy . It's probably time to sever the relationship and move on.

Still would much rather see Thomas/Salmons and especially if Mason is out the door we'd at least be getting another scoring wing like Salmons. Dequan Cook and whateverthe ingname of the other guy that are supposedly in this Miami deal aren't proven players.

[TJastal]

Funny how I look at all the advanced stats that Haslem is not that good a player, but he is rebounding at the best his career, his steals percentage and block percentage has dropped though. And his usage rate increased while seeing little production. He also got his minutes cut for obvious reasons. Just throwing something out there.

He's showing the sign that Popovich looks for in a prospective player: Declining athleticism. Guy just turned 30 he's a tad on the young side though. Give him a few more years of seasoning yet and the spurs will be hot on his ass.

[TacoCabanaFajitas]

If Haslem and Wright are the best options to be had, then I would rather trade everyone but Hill/Parker/Blair and build for the future. Let Tim play for a contender, and lets suck for a couple of years and hopefully sign a superstar and have a few good drafts. Haslem and Wright are great for contending for a division le, not an NBA le

[anakha]

What the spurs need is either pure size or an athletic shot-blocker, neither of which Haslem qualifies as.

I was hoping the spurs would be looking at a Thomas/Salmons/Heinrich trade, if for nothing else than to screw the lakers out of getting Heinrich.

[Chieflion]

It is funny how you are laughing when Tyrus Thomas is a legit shot blocker.

[benefactor]

Memphis (who is said to be interested in Mason) is a damn interesting option for Spurs money wise.

Grizzlies are below the cap by $3.3M. Spurs could save a lot of money. A trade like Mason for Lester Hudson, Tinsley or Marcus Williams would save $4M to Spurs.

That would suck from a value standpoint...but I wouldn't be surprised if they did it.

[anakha]

It is funny how you are laughing when Tyrus Thomas is a legit shot blocker.

if for nothing else than to screw the lakers out of getting Heinrich.

[Chieflion]

I believe that Thomas/Salmons are the focal point of the trade, not Hinrich. Hinrich is just the burden that comes with taking those two players. Nothing more than beneftting the Spurs than helping themselves and upping the Lakers want. And Hinrich might as well be the deal breaker because Holt can't pour out any more cash.

[SpurCharger]

No Thanks, Ill Pass On Haslem.... Im tired Of Undersized Power Forwards..... We Need A 6'11 Or Taller Athletic big.....

[Chieflion]

That would suck from a value standpoint...but I wouldn't be surprised if they did it.

Not really. The Spurs, if they wish to, can deal the trade exception and fillers to a team that needs instant savings for another player.

[hater]

Interesting, someone mentioned a possible Haslem/Arroyo trade idea in one of the other threads...

haha that was me. I proposed beasley/haslem/arroy for manu/bonner but now, I can see haslem/arroyo for mason and whatever else it takes

[hater]

If I remember correctly he did a pretty damn good job on Dirk in the 06' Finals...

that was ages ago

[urunobili]

I am about to start a thread like this: Spurs fans, get over it.. Finley's contract won't be used on a trade

anyone down?

[Chieflion]

I am about to start a thread like this: Spurs fans, get over it.. Finley's contract won't be used on a trade

anyone down?

Nope. Your jinx/anti-jinx threads rarely turn out good.

[lurker23]

I'd be up for a Haslem trade, but like others said, I don't really see the Heat's motivation, unless they're itching for outside shooting. One reason Haslem might be a great fit is that he could satisfy Pop's need for small ball while still keeping two bigs on the court. Blair doesn't do that because his defense and mobility isn't good enough.

As much as I'd like this trade, I probably wouldn't give up Splitter unless we somehow get Beasley in the deal.

[urunobili]

Nope. Your jinx/anti-jinx threads rarely turn out good.

you fail Chief... my thread the Spurs FO won't do jack was minutes before the RJ trade got done...

Same before daBeast was chosen too...

weird... you sound like a n00b...

[dbestpro]

vbookie odds on Mason trade?

Memphis for tax relief 1:1
Miami for Wright/Haslem package 5:1
Mason to Chicago for Thomas package 10:1
Elsewhere 10:1

[CGD]

Though not a "big" like most of you want, Dorell Wright looks like an interesting player at the 3. His price tag is very reasonable, and at 6'9" would probably be a better fit when Pop goes small. Found this recent write-up:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/3...-wright-fit-in

[TJastal]

Though not a "big" like most of you want, Dorell Wright looks like an interesting player at the 3. His price tag is very reasonable, and at 6'9" would probably be a better fit when Pop goes small. Found this recent write-up:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/3...-wright-fit-in

6'9", 24 years old, and labeled the "most athletic" on the heat roster. That is something the spurs could potentially get some good use out of. Him and Haslem at the 4/5 would probably be better than Jefferson/Blair at the 4/5.

[pressurez]

Mason for a second round pick to Minny.

Will that really surprise you?

[dbestpro]

Mason for a second round pick to Minny.

Will that really surprise you?

That would surprise me. I expect him to go to Memphis for a trade exception.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Mason for a second round pick to Minny.

Will that really surprise you?

Yup, more than RJ for LeBron would.

[SenorSpur]

6'9", 24 years old, and labeled the "most athletic" on the heat roster. That is something the spurs could potentially get some good use out of. Him and Haslem at the 4/5 would probably be better than Jefferson/Blair at the 4/5.

Wright is a good choice as a second option. However make no mistake, Thomas should be the FIRST option.