General 2010 Free Agency Discussion

[benefactor]

Frye has played in 2 playoffs' and has been extremely bad..PER of 10.5, TS% under 51..he's not a Bonner-level choker(only Roger Mason is at that level), but he's a certified choker..

I don't think his D is that bad, his post D is pretty decent, better than I thought it would be..I just don't like him though, I don't think he's a championship-level player..he's soft and has low basketball IQ, as he demonstrated in the playoffs with his bad shot selection and bad decision making..

Hopefully the Spurs go away from these soft chokers..stop looking for Horry so hard, Robert was a unique player..

[manufan10]

As I said earlier, I think my judgment was probably skewed by the awesome series he had against the Spurs. I also know that Pop has been looking for a 4 that can effectively spread the floor. Personally, I would prefer if they looked for a defensive minded 4 or at least one who is effective defensively. If the Spurs got someone who can be intimidating in the low post defensively, then I think that would help Tim out a lot. He won't have to use all of his energy on the defensive end being the only reliable big in the middle.

I'm not sure if there is someone like that out there in free agency, although I did see Francisco Elson is available.

[Mel_13]

Sham has put together his best guess as to the actual amount of cap space teams will have this summer. He shows his assumptions. Very good reference for this subject.

1. Miami 25.1M (in addition to DWade, over 41M without him)
2. NY 34.1M
3. NJ 26.8M
4. Chicago 20.6M
5. Wash 19.9M
6. SAC 18.8M
7. LAC 17.6M
8. Minny 16.9M
9. OKC 14.1M

http://blog.shamsports.com/2010/06/a...-actually.html

[TDMVPDPOY]

how about darius miles? whose attempting a comeback with the bobcats...

all we need is a long 3 to play defense and hit outside shots thats about it, can his knees hold him up?

[Bruno]

Josh Lomers from Baylor will attend Spurs mini-camp that starts on July 8th.

http://boernestar.com/articles/2010/...3668003656.txt

[DesignatedT]

Josh Lomers from Baylor will attend Spurs mini-camp that starts on July 8th.

http://boernestar.com/articles/2010/...3668003656.txt

Oh god. This guy is terrible.

[kromediablo]

Spurs wont get any big name free agents, because nobody wantds to play here. Lebron will never join the spurs, hes booked to go to LA!

[Chieflion]

Spurs wont get any big name free agents, because nobody wantds to play here. Lebron will never join the spurs, hes booked to go to LA!

That's very insightful of you.

[TimDunkem]

That's very insightful of you.

lol This is catching on.

[Bruno]

Clay Tucker will have a tryout with Spurs. If he doesn't get a guaranteed contract, which will likely happens, he will be back in Europe.

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/yb/146438456

"I have a tryout with (NBA) Washington this week, then one with the Cavs," Tucker said. "I also have one with San Antonio. I'll see if I have a legitimate chance to make a club. If not, I'll go back to Spain. It's a win-win situation."

[benefactor]

He had a pretty good season in Spain, so I'm sure guaranteed money is waiting on him there. Perhaps he at least earns a training camp invite.

[mountainballer]

Tucker is pretty much Roger Mason. he was good in Spain that last 2 seasons. but he is 30 and has yet to play his 1st NBA game. big gamble if a NBA team gives him guaranteed money at this point.
(well, of course a minimum contract isn't expensive as he would be rookie)

[manufan10]

Spurs wont get any big name free agents, because nobody wantds to play here. Lebron will never join the spurs, hes booked to go to LA!

Stupid NBA. I knew it was rigged. No one has a shot of winning ever again. I'm never going to watch the NBA again.

[Mr Bones]

Sham has put together his best guess as to the actual amount of cap space teams will have this summer. He shows his assumptions. Very good reference for this subject.

1. Miami 25.1M (in addition to DWade, over 41M without him)
2. NY 34.1M
3. NJ 26.8M
4. Chicago 20.6M
5. Wash 19.9M
6. SAC 18.8M
7. LAC 17.6M
8. Minny 16.9M
9. OKC 14.1M

http://blog.shamsports.com/2010/06/a...-actually.html

I'm amazed that there isn't more talk of free agents going to OKC. I really think they are one player away from contending for a championship.

[ace3g]

Salmons Tells Bucks He's Opting Out

John Salmons has told the Bucks that he will opt out of the final year of his contract and hit the free agent market.

Salmons helped lead Milwaukee to the postseason and a seven-game defeat at the hands of Atlanta in the first round.

"Free Agency 2010 sleeper alert: John Salmons has notified Milwaukee that he will be opting out, according to a source close to him," Sam Amick of FanHouse wrote on his Twitter page.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...#ixzz0rc88DxWf

[Blackjack]

Interesting move on his behalf. I guess he might be able to secure more guaranteed money before the new CBA, though. I'm guessing that's the thought process . . .


Feel free to come play for the Spurs on a significant salary reduction, Johhny.

[Bruno]

After the draft, I think Spurs will have 3 priorities in FA:

Priority #1: Getting a quality bigman.
Tiago Splitter will be option A, B and C to fill that need. If Spurs can't reach a deal with them, they should go after a vet FA with the MLE.

Priority #2:: Getting a backup SF.
Spurs will have 5 perimeter players under guaranteed contracts (Parker, Hill, Ginobili, Anderson and Jefferson) and 4 ones with partially or fully non guaranteed contracts (Jerrells, Hairston, Gee and Temple). Among these 9 players, only 1 is higher than 6'6". Spurs will need a player with some length. Outside shot and good defense will also be welcome.

Priority #3: Getting a 5th bigman.
Duncan, Splitter, McDyess and Blair should be a good rotation for the playoffs but Spurs will need more depth for the regular season to have fresh Duncan and Dice for the playoffs. There are dozen of options for that spot but Spurs could go with re-signing Bonner or re-signing Mahinmi .


I can Spurs going with this 12 players active roster at the start of the season:
Parker, Hill, Ginobili, Anderson, Jefferson, backup SF, Duncan, Blair, Splitter, McDyess, 5th PF/C, one of Temple/Gee/Hairston.

[lurker23]

After the draft, I think Spurs will have 3 priorities in FA:

Priority #1: Getting a quality bigman.
Tiago Splitter will be option A, B and C to fill that need. If Spurs can't reach a deal with them, they should go after a vet FA with the MLE.

Priority #2:: Getting a backup SF.
Spurs will have 5 perimeter players under guaranteed contracts (Parker, Hill, Ginobili, Anderson and Jefferson) and 4 ones with partially or fully non guaranteed contracts (Jerrells, Hairston, Gee and Temple). Among these 9 players, only 1 is higher than 6'6". Spurs will need a player with some length. Outside shot and good defense will also be welcome.

Priority #3: Getting a 5th bigman.
Duncan, Splitter, McDyess and Blair should be a good rotation for the playoffs but Spurs will need more depth for the regular season to have fresh Duncan and Dice for the playoffs. There are dozen of options for that spot but Spurs could go with re-signing Bonner or re-signing Mahinmi .


I can Spurs going with this 12 players active roster at the start of the season:
Parker, Hill, Ginobili, Anderson, Jefferson, backup SF, Duncan, Blair, Splitter, McDyess, 5th PF/C, one of Temple/Gee/Hairston.

Nice summation Bruno. Those certainly seem to be the needs. If the Spurs don't use their Bird Rights for Bonner or Mahinmi, then both 2 and 3 will need to come from minimum contracts and/or LLE and/or what's left of the MLE. My best guess would be a veteran SF for the LLE and a veteran big man for the minimum, a la Theo Ratliff.

[admiralsnackbar]

I wonder if Marcus Williams is worth a third (fourth? Fifth? ..I lose track) look in SL? He's long, has some experience with the system, and is cheap cheap cheap.

[lurker23]

I wonder if Marcus Williams is worth a third (fourth? Fifth? ..I lose track) look in SL? He's long, has some experience with the system, and is cheap cheap cheap.

Speaking of SF summer league blasts from the past, one has to wonder if this is the make-or-break summer for James Gist. As willing as he was to go overseas for the Spurs, you have to think that his dream is to play in the NBA. This may be the summer where he says, "Give me a shot, or set me free."

[Bruno]

If the Spurs don't use their Bird Rights for Bonner or Mahinmi, then both 2 and 3 will need to come from minimum contracts and/or LLE and/or what's left of the MLE. My best guess would be a veteran SF for the LLE and a veteran big man for the minimum, a la Theo Ratliff.

Agree. I've ranked these priorities by order of importance.

I think Spurs will make the financial effort to get Splitte because he is damn good and will after that be cautious with the money spend. If there is a SF worth it, he could get the LLE but I wouldn't be surprised to see Spurs filling that spot with a vet min player. For the 5th PF/C, it should be a min player. a player like Bonner could be too expensive for Spurs to fit that role.

[outmap]

T-Mac for the LLE as back-up SF.

[RiverwalkParade]

Elson or Rasho for vet min-they know the system, have "corporate knowledge"
Barnes or James Jones for LLE
Splitter-MLE

PG: Parker, Hill, Temple
SG: Hill, Manu, Anderson
SF: RJ, Barnes/Jones, Anderson
PF: TD, Blair
C: Splitter, McDyess, Elson/Rasho

[tdunk21]

matt barnes makes 1.6mil right now with the magic and has a player option.....can the spurs offer more than 1.6mil to get him....he would be a very good addition....can we offer him the LLE or BAE or LLE+BAE or vet min

[MaNu4Tres]

Prediction

1. Spurs sign Splitter for most of the MLE (if not all)
2. Spurs resign Mahinmi for 3 years (last year being team or player option)
3. Spurs pick up the options on Temple, Hairston and Gee.
4. Richards is the 14th man on the roster (spending 95% of the time in Austin).

Starters
PG Tony Parker
SG James Anderson
SF Richard Jefferson
PF Tim Duncan
C Tiago Splitter

Main core off the bench
PG/SG George Hill
SG Manu Ginobili
PF DeJuan Blair
PF/C Antonio McDyess (minutes limited during reg. season; sits game on B2B)
C Ian Mahinmi (Finally gets minutes due to TD,AM PT limited and DNP's)

Musical chairs on Inactive and Active Roster; 2 of the 3 will be on the Active Roster at all times (if everyone healthy)
SG/SF Alonzo Gee
SG/SF Malik Hairston
PG Garrett Temple

14th player on the roster spending 95% of his time in Austin
C Ryan Richards

Potential players to fill out the roster to 15
PG Curtis Jerrels
SF/PF James Gist
SG-C Rookie Free Agent