RICHARD JEFFERSON opts OUT!!

[The Truth #6]

I'm guessing RJ has an arranged deal somewhere, otherwise he isn't THAT stupid to opt out is he?

Yeah, the Spurs don't have other great options now but RJ is basically a drag. The chances of him somehow improving were low and a trade was probably not going to happen in my opinion. I can deal with him leaving, but I just wish we knew this before the draft. Then we could have tried to buy a ing pick to get someone like Pondexter. That's the part that rubs me.

[EricB]

Now that I think of it, if RJ signs with a team using cap space, a sign-and-trade is likely. Doing a sign-and-trade will allow the other team to save a bit of salary cap space this season. It'll then give the Spurs a large trade exception. Having a trade exception in this market is gold.

Now we have to pray that RJ is going to a team with cap space. In other words, let's hope RJ is going back to New Jersey.

Or New York.

Supposedly New York is interested AKA D'Antoni.

[baseline bum]

Now that I think of it, if RJ signs with a team using cap space, a sign-and-trade is likely. Doing a sign-and-trade will allow the other team to save a bit of salary cap space this season. It'll then give the Spurs a large trade exception. Having a trade exception in this market is gold.

Now we have to pray that RJ is going to a team with cap space. In other words, let's hope RJ is going back to New Jersey.

Or he ends up as Plan F in New York.

[coyotes_geek]

Not good. The Spurs pretty much have to bring RJ back. It was going to be a struggle to begin with for the Spurs to build up the neccessary depth to compete for a le. If RJ walks without the Spurs getting anything in return then they're screwed.

[spursfan1000]

JMcDonald_SAEN

Todd Eley, Jefferson's agent: “It’s not an issue of not wanting to be in San Antonio. It’s maximizing as many opportunities as you can."

hmmmmmmmmmmm.

[elbamba]

I am happy that Holt will not have to bite that bullet. Truth is that RJ would not have brought the Spurs anything they were willing to take on. This is it for the Spurs, they will not bring back a long-term contract just to get rid of RJ.

[The Franchise]

Tracy McGrady anyone? He will be taking an Iversonesque paycut this season, and he is better than anything else you guys can get for the money. If he is somewhat healthy, he could be a steal.

[slick'81]

Not good. The Spurs pretty much have to bring RJ back. It was going to be a struggle to begin with for the Spurs to build up the neccessary depth to compete for a le. If RJ walks without the Spurs getting anything in return then they're screwed.

no doubt cg things got a interesting fast

[Marcus Bryant]

Also, it was not like the Spurs were really going to use Jefferson's expiring anyways. That only has value if you're willing to continue to stay above the lux tax threshold. The value for the Spurs would have been that he walked at its end.

Jefferson just saved Holt Cat a nice chunk of change.

[4>0rings]

Tracy McGrady anyone? He will be taking an Iversonesque paycut this season, and he is better than anything else you guys can get for the money. If he is somewhat healthy, he could be a steal.

McGrady only wants to play for contenders. The Spurs are done contending.

[spursfan1000]

Tracy McGrady anyone? He will be taking an Iversonesque paycut this season, and he is better than anything else you guys can get for the money. If he is somewhat healthy, he could be a steal.

At this point I woulden't mind this.

[EricB]

Also, it was not like the Spurs were really going to use Jefferson's expiring anyways. That only has value if you're willing to continue to stay above the lux tax threshold. The value for the Spurs would have been that he walked at its end.

Jefferson just saved Holt Cat a nice chunk of change.

Uh, you have a link for that?

All reports and things that have been said pointed to the Spurs using that contract as a trade sweetner..

[DesignatedT]

The Spurs will be either barely under or barely over the salary cap. Either way, they will still just have the MLE and LLE.

Alright thanks kori. I was about to go ape if that was the case

Sorry I'm on my phone hard for me to keep up

[Marcus Bryant]

My guess is the Spurs committed to re-signing him at a lower figure, provided he doesn't find a better deal elsewhere.

[EricB]

At this point I woulden't mind this.

Its time for you to step away from the computer and take a nap.

[edgar]

Richard opting out calls for a championship parade of its own on Friday! See You There!





With that said, lets work on next order of business. What to trade Parker for?

From Hoopshype.com
Chris Paul notwithstanding, the wild card in the point-guard market remains Tony Parker. One source said the Spurs are “ bent on moving him,” but that will take time to play out. The Knicks are the most likely destination for Parker, but they need to address their top priority – LeBron – before they go down that road. CBSSports.com

[Marcus Bryant]

Uh, you have a link for that?

All reports and things that have been said pointed to the Spurs using that contract as a trade sweetner..

Did you really believe the Spurs would stay above the lux tax threshold indefinitely, especially on the downside of Duncan's career?

[jag]

Not counting the 96-97 disaster, these 5 would do:

Vinny Del Negro
Steve Smith
Samaki Walker
Paul Pressey
JR Reid

I actually liked watching Vinny play. The guy was smooth.

Cadillac Anderson
Corey Alexander
Nick Van Exel
Danny Ferry
Monty Williams
Doc Rivers...

[spursfan1000]

Alright thanks kori. I was about to go ape if that was the case

Sorry I'm on my phone hard for me to keep up

For some reason I can't post here on my phone

[coyotes_geek]

My guess is the Spurs committed to re-signing him at a lower figure, provided he doesn't find a better deal elsewhere.

I certainly hope that's the case. RJ does have a fair amount of leverage here. If it takes something like a 3yr-$24 mil deal to keep RJ, the Spurs pretty much have to cough it up.

[slick'81]

I actually liked watching Vinny play. The guy was smooth.

Cadillac Anderson
Corey Alexander
Nick Van Exel
Danny Ferry
Monty Williams
Doc Rivers...

dr rivers wasnt that bad lol

[The Great Fantastic]

This thread has so much classic TPark knee-jerk reactionary bull .

[L.I.T]

Not going to read through 21 pages (yet). And I'm sure this has been said already, but not good news for the Spurs as a team. Weakens the SF position (as in, no one there) and reduces dramatically our tradable assets.

I would be curious to see if behind the scenes the Spurs were working on shopping RJeff and he decided to take his own fate in his hands instead.

[Seventyniner]

I certainly hope that's the case.

What would be reasonable for the Spurs? 4 years, $28M? Or would RJ balk at that?

[The Franchise]

McGrady only wants to play for contenders. The Spurs are done contending.

The only problem with him saying that is that most contenders are already above the luxury tax, and are only going to want to pay him the vet minimum. Were the spurs to give him a 2 year 8 million deal (second year team option) I have a feeling he would jump at it.