Rasual Butler and Matt Barnes are the only legit SF left on the market (and my wish list) after Childress signed a deal with the Suns using part of the Amare trade exception
I can see it going that way, and, really, I like the idea. Let's blood some youth.
Of those guys I mentioned, I wouldn't mind Hassell - he can't play offense for , but he sure plays tough on D (or at leats he did 2 years ago... he might be slowing down now).
Really hoping Butler might come here for the culture, minutes and a shot at a le, but that's wishful thinking given the money we can give him (LLE is about 1.8mil?). When Johan Petro is getting 3.3mil, Butler is a long shot for the LLE...
If we don't end up with RJ, ( Clips can throw money away ) we might have to settle with head cases Howard or Tmac. Eveyone else is pretty much signed
If Howard could be had for the LLE then it's a steal, but that's a pipe dream.
Celtics eye Howard?
The Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls have shown “serious interest” in free-agent forward Josh Howard, a league source told Yahoo! Sports.
While the Bulls could have the salary-cap space to sign Howard, depending on what happens with their offer sheet to J.J. Re , the Celtics would need a sign-and-trade to arrange a deal because they have already used their midlevel exception on Jermaine O’Neal.
Howard has yet to receive a contract offer. The Washington Wizards also have some interest in re-signing Howard.
– Marc J. Spears, 1:30 a.m. ET, July 12
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...gentbuzz071110
Update: In red, players that are gone:
1. Mike Miller
2. Josh Childress
3. Wesley Matthews
4. Kyle Korver
5. Anthony Morrow
6. Travis Outlaw
7. Linas Kleiza
8. Josh Howard
9. Ronnie Brewer
10. Ryan Gomes
11. Matt Barnes
12. Dorell Wright
13. Rasual Butler
14. Tony Allen
15. Pete Mickeal
16. Quentin Richardson
17. James Jones
18. Bobby Simmons
19. Tracy McGrady
20. Jarvis Hayes
21. Bostjan Nachbar
22. Rodney Carney
23. Stephen Graham
24. Alan Anderson
25. Devin Brown
26. Antoine Wright
27. Joey Graham
28. Dominic McGuire
29. Keith Bogans
30. Damien Wilkins
I like Howard, Brewer, Barnes, Butler, Jones, Simmons and Hayes. If Spurs can't get one of these players, they should gamble on their young guys..
Howard and Brewer will definitely get more than the LLE. Given the money flying around right now, I hate to say that it's a pretty safe bet that Butler might as well. Barnes might not, but that should be viewed more as a warning sign than anything.
Agree. I put all the players I would like Spurs to get but some aren't realistic options.
curious to see the money on the Tiago signing. wonder if any is left over to use with the LLE for a SF.
Nachbar said he'll stay in Europe. But he's willing to listen to an opinion if an NBA team contacts him.
Bruno, if Tiago deal is really three years and $10 million total how much do we have to offer to a SF
I have a hard time seeing McGrady back with NY - especially since now that they are capped out and it would have to be for the veteran's minimum and he's said he wants to sign with a contender.
If the Spurs want him, it might not be a bad move to contact him now - by all accounts he wants to keep his family in Houston, so playing in SA would make some sense, a la Robert Horry.
If the rumored 3yrs/$10mil deal for Splitter is true, then that makes some of those options suddenly become a little more realistic.
True, I'd go after Butler
I would go first after Howard and then after Butler.
I'd at least lob a phonecall Josh Howard's direction just to give him the opportunity to say no. Starting at $2.7 the Spurs could offer 4yrs/$12 mil. I doubt that would be enough for Howard but it's at least enough to not get laughed off the phone.
After that though, Butler.
Personally, although Bruno hates it, I'd go for McGrady. If there is any hope of a championship for TD's retirement (next 2 years), given what's building in Miami, and has been built in LA, it's time to swing for the fences. Mcgrady has more boom potential than anybody left on the list.
He'd be a pretty good fit too, playing Brent Barry-ish minutes, filling in at the 2, the 3 and small ball 4.
Howard + Bell. The Spurs need to be able to shut down offenses in the postseason.
Re , even in reserve, has been a very popular player in Orlando, and ownership has said several times it expected to keep him. The Magic still are exploring various trade possibilities that include moving center Marcin Gortat, forward Mickael Pietrus and high-priced guard Vince Carter. Barnes is an unrestricted free agent who has been seeking more than the veteran's minimum of $1.6 million that the Magic would be willing to pay him. Richardson, according to sources, is expected to receive a two-year deal worth just over $4 million. The Magic have until Friday to decided whether to match the offer sheet to keep Re . FanHouse.com
Peitrus would be a great option at SF for the spurs. REally do not see an option to trade for him though. It keeps looking like RJ will be our SF for years to come.
rest of mle and lle options
howard, bell - we get scoring sg/sf in howard, defender in bell
butler, barnes - both are good defenders
howard, barnes - we get scoring sg/sf in howard, defender in barnes
barnes, bell - both defenders
I hope for Howard or Butler. Barnes would also be a good adition. Bell is just old.
Howard/Barnes would be a locker room nightmare.
lol....true....i believe pop and timmy can change that
It's looking like Howard's going to go to the Celtics or staying with Washington. Anyone considered Morrison? He can shoot, and he'll probably be a bargain.
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