Spurs trying to get Raja Bell?

[MaNu4Tres]

That's what I've been saying. Basketball is a tough sport to be out of for a whole year. Especially at the NBA level.

Spurs just need 20 minutes a night out of him.

That is more than plausible.

[HarlemHeat37]

Bell is extremely overrated on SpursTalk, but he's better than nothing..he's just a slightly above average defender at this point, but he's a vocal leader and brings good intangibles to the team..he could be a good teacher for the young guys..

I wouldn't mind signing him if he isn't guaranteed a certain amount of minutes..if he gets outplayed by Anderson, Hairston and Temple in preseason, I would like to see a fair allocation of minutes, which is what scares me about signing an old man like Bell, like Bogans last year(I realize Bell is a lot better than Bogans)..

With that being said, he'll probably end up in Miami anyways..

[TheSpursFNRule]

Wes Matthews?

[Spurs Brazil]

RT @M_Monroe_in_SA: Spurs deal for Splitter starts at 3.4 mil, totals 11 mil over 3 years

[ElNono]

I'd love Raja Bell for what is left of the MLE. He has slowed down and isn't an elite defender but he'd still be the best perimeter defender on the team. Even though he's only 6-foot-5, his toughness would allow him to play small forward in San Antonio's system. On offense, he's a very good three-point shooter.

He's the closest thing to a Bruce Bowen or Mario Elie that is still on the market. Add in the fact that he's not afraid to rough up Kobe and Bell is far and away the best the Spurs could get with their remaining cash.

Even washed up he's leaps and bounds better than the centerpiece

[ChuckD]

We have enough SG's, we need a SF

We have George Hill, who splits time with Tony, and Manu Ginobili. That's it. Everyone else is a rook or a d-leaguer. You should probably get ready to accept that Pop is going to sign another vet SG, and Bell is about as good as we could get with the remainder of the MLE.

[ChuckD]

Will you love Bell now?

I don't see that being a problem. I ing hated Robert Horry, pre-Spurs years.

[TheSpursFNRule]

Already signed to an offer sheet I believe. For more than what the Spurs have left as well if I am correct.

Ah ok. Thanks. Makes sense.

[slick'81]

one things for sure that 2.5 will be offered up to someone

[DesignatedT]

Fact is the Spurs need shooters. If they can find a Shooter who has greater size than that's great but options are very limited. Our best 3 pt shooter is Bonner who spurstalkers seem to never want to see the floor (understandably) and after that its manu and george who both shoot under 40%. Spurs have to sign a guy who can come in and shoot the 3 ball, it is a complete necessity for us. If Bell can provide that than I am fine with the signing. We have to get guys who can shoot.

[siraulo23]

rasual butler, josh howard !!!

[ChuckD]

If Spurs add another wing with the remainder of the MLE, I think that will be the off-season.

I don't see them adding more than one wing because of how high they are on Anderson and Hairston.

Don't buy your Hairston jersey just yet. Having watched this front office in action for 20+ years, "We know what we have in Malik" isn't necessarily a positive statement.

[ChuckD]

Fact is the Spurs need shooters. If they can find a Shooter who has greater size than that's great but options are very limited. Our best 3 pt shooter is Bonner who spurstalkers seem to never want to see the floor (understandably) and after that its manu and george who both shoot under 40%. Spurs have to sign a guy who can come in and shoot the 3 ball, it is a complete necessity for us. If Bell can provide that than I am fine with the signing. We have to get guys who can shoot.

His career mark is 41%, and it's not on just a few attempts. He's a volume shooter from long. He has 6 seasons shooting > 40% from downtown.

[lurker23]

DonHarris4WOAI

NBA Source: Splitter contract is for 10.9 million over 3 years. 3.4,3.6,3.9 million per. Great buy. Leaves Spurs room to pursue Raja Bell.

[TD 21]

Hairston may not be on the team, but at this point I think it's safe to say he'd have to play himself off the team in training camp/preseason.

The fact that he's not in summer league is a clear indication that they view him as someone that they not only expect to make the team, but contend for rotation minutes.

If the Spurs can't sign Bell, then I'd imagine they'd turn their attention to Jones. Assuming either one were signed, Hairston/Gee would likely be competing for one spot in training camp/preseason. At this writing, I'd give Hairston the edge.

Obviously, this is getting well ahead of ourselves, but if I had to guess the playoff rotation (assuming Bell were signed), it would be...

Starters: PF- McDyess, SF- Jefferson, C- Duncan, SG- Bell, PG- Parker

Bench: SG- Ginobili, PG/SG- Hill, C/PF- Splitter, PF- Bonner

Regular season, I imagine Blair and Anderson will both play regularly.

[Spurs Brazil]

DonHarris4WOAI

NBA Source: Splitter contract is for 10.9 million over 3 years. 3.4,3.6,3.9 million per. Great buy. Leaves Spurs room to pursue Raja Bell.

Do you think he really has a source or he read on Wojo twitter?

[lurker23]

Do you think he really has a source or he read on Wojo twitter?

Couldn't tell you. For what it's worth, McDonald hasn't heard anything, though obviously the speculation about Bell is rampant.

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JMcDonald_SAEN

My guess would be Raja. But just a guess. @Stang_08 JMcDonald_SAEN u think spurs can sign Matt Barnes with what's left?

[DJB]

Uh...if they are going after Bell they might as well just resign The Centerpiece for the minimum.

Raja Bell > The Centerpiece x1000

[HankChinaski]

I'm still liking Barnes over this guy. But I wouldn't mind seeing the man on the spurs team. In a spurs lineup (starting or secondary) Bell would fill a hole in several categories the spurs depth wasn't receiving from the previous season roster.

Barnes on the otherhand is just seems like that compe ive defender that actually looks pissed when he gets scored on by elite players he guards who becomes more aggressive on the defensive end the longer he plays them. I would love that type of intensity from a player that could be on the spurs team.

Now what I've been reading here and other random places online is that Barnes alledgedly isn't getting heavy interest from Free Agency. Waiting out further could allow the spurs to get lucky and get him in on the cheap.

Now consider the chance of using the remainder of the MLE to get Bell plus pulling in Barnes with the majority of the LLE then using which ever exception has money left to sign Richards to his rooke scale contract and you have a amazing off season considering how much money has been flying around the league.

[ElNono]

Now what I've been reading here and other random places online is that Barnes alledgedly isn't getting heavy interest from Free Agency.

You don't wonder why?

[ChumpDumper]

Get someone taller.

[Cane]

The real question is, if he's a Spurs will they ring a bell after every 3 point shot he makes?

[HankChinaski]

You don't wonder why?

yeah I've read he burns bridges where ever he has gone with his respective teams. I don't see how waiting on him and the F.O. just went straight up with him with no bs about what they want and expect from him how if he signed then he wouldn't be someone you could reel in.

[ElNono]

The real question is, if he's a Spurs will they ring a bell after every 3 point shot he makes?

[HankChinaski]

Get someone taller.

Yeah, I agree with you there. But considering the options left out in Free Agency. Who do you feel confident about bringing in that has the potential of this guy?