Spurs trying to get Raja Bell?

[murpjf88]

Let them take him! He wouldn't help that team at all. They need shooters.

Here's the link. Its from July 7th. He's not taking a minimum contract to play with the Heat.

http://www.projectspurs.com/2010-art...r-roundup.html

[Blackjack]

Well, I don't feel as if Larry Brown has returned the favor (to Pop) with regards to recommending Jackie Butler (who the Spurs got rid of by dangling Scola as bait). Larry Brown also made a lot of use out of Ratliff after getting him from the Spurs for nothing.

I said they've been good about sending it out, not that they always receive it; but they've received their fair share and have 4 les to show for it.

[TDMVPDPOY]

if larry brown is serious about returning a favor

trade us either wallace or jax
for rj, bonner, centerpiece....

[MaNu4Tres]

Are you assuming RJ will come back?

Jefferson will most likely resign within the next couple of days.

[rmt]

So Bell thinks of himself as a SG if he wants to go to DAL (already has Marion & Butler), Heat (Lebron) or ORL (VC) not as a SF as Spurs fan would. He's not coming to SA then.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Jefferson will most likely resign within the next couple of days.

Where is that information coming from? Not doubting you, just wondering.

I had sorta hoped we'd move in a different direction. RJ was not a good fit last year, and I don't think it was because he didn't know the system.

[MaNu4Tres]

Where is that information coming from? Not doubting you, just wondering.

From the same source who said Splitter will be signing early this week.

Ticket760

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

From the same source who said Splitter will be signing early this week.

Ticket760

Bugger.

In that case, I don't think we need another player, although Pop will probably sign another vet for insurance. Bell, Butler, whoever will do. I just hope at least one of Hairston and Gee gets some significant time. I'm pretty sure Temple will get some burn at backup PG.

[rmt]

Regarding sticking with the young guys instead of getting vets, does anyone think that Popovich would/should play the young 'uns in the playoffs? What seemed like such a great bench in the RS didn't pan out in the playoffs. Pop rode the vets and didn't even play Blair much (and Blair did get substantial time in the RS). Just remembering how Boston looked in the playoffs compared to how they played in the RS.

[EricB]

Well, I don't feel as if Larry Brown has returned the favor (to Pop) with regards to recommending Jackie Butler (who the Spurs got rid of by dangling Scola as bait). Larry Brown also made a lot of use out of Ratliff after getting him from the Spurs for nothing.

Neither one anticipated Jackie Butler completely giving up and stoping caring for basketball.

Jackie Butler was very very talented and very good. he just stopped caring.

[bigdog]

I'd rather have Matt Barnes.

[Bruno]

Bell isn't a sexy pick but he will be very solid.

We all want size, youth and athleticism. Bell is old, small and unathletic.

Saying that, a role player in Spurs system needs to do two things: hitting open 3's and playing good defense. Bell is one of the best shooter in the league and even if he is old and small to defend SFs, he should still be decent on the defensive end.

The problem with Bell is that he seems not really interested in playing for Spurs. I can see him going to Miami to get a ring. A 2 years min contract is $2.75M for him. It isn't that low.

[MaNu4Tres]

For what it's worth, there are two players that have done an excellent job defending Dirk Nowitzki in the playoffs over the past few seasons. Matt Barnes and Udonis Haslem.

Antonio McDyess?

[buttsR4rebounding]

Can you believe the miami heat are looking into RJ.

Unless they put LeBoozer at point he would be a very expensive back up 3.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Antonio McDyess?

Spot on. He was superb on Dirk in the first round.

We need a lockdown perimeter defender in the Bowen mould (as has been said repeatedly above), not a Dirk-stopper.

[TJastal]

I'd much prefer Hairston to Bell. He's younger, 500X more athletic, plays much bigger than Bell and I think Malik has the tools to be a great defensive player and he showed in last year's summer league he can hit a 3 ball. I don't know why dumbass Popovich brought in the "centerpiece" last year which denied this kid his opportunity to shine. Bringing in Raja Bell would be essentially the same as bringing in Keith Bogans last year and would net similar results.

[ChuckD]

I'd much prefer Hairston to Bell. He's younger, 500X more athletic, plays much bigger than Bell and I think Malik has the tools to be a great defensive player and he showed in last year's summer league he can hit a 3 ball. I don't know why dumbass Popovich brought in the "centerpiece" last year which denied this kid his opportunity to shine. Bringing in Raja Bell would be essentially the same as bringing in Keith Bogans last year and would net similar results.

If Hairston could shoot the NBA 3 ball, we wouldn't even be having this discussion. The fact is, in an offense that presents opportunities every time down the floor for spaced shooters, in 62 games he's 2-12 from beyoind the arc. He's both not taking and not hitting the shot. RJ showed us what other teams will do to that kind of a player in a playoff series: they isolate him and force him to be the shooter. Not a pretty sight.

[Muser]

Erm no, Bell is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bogans. Bell would be perfect as our perimeter defender, and he would provide good 3 point shooting which everbody was complaining about last year.

[ChuckD]

Did Barnes rape your sister or something?

No, he's just not that ing good.

[TJastal]

If Hairston could shoot the NBA 3 ball, we wouldn't even be having this discussion. The fact is, in an offense that presents opportunities every time down the floor for spaced shooters, in 62 games he's 2-12 from beyoind the arc. He's both not taking and not hitting the shot. RJ showed us what other teams will do to that kind of a player in a playoff series: they isolate him and force him to be the shooter. Not a pretty sight.

His summer league 3pt% was much higher IIRC he was at least 35% if not close to 40%. His offensive numbers proved he can become a decent scorer if given the opportunity.

I'm not saying I know for sure he can precisely translate these numbers to the nba, but I know 12 shot attempts in 60+ games of mostly garbage time isn't a reliable indicator of anything.

[TJastal]

http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/ar...terest/2852554

Sorry but the spurs aren't even in Raja Bell's top 3 of choices. This is stupid to even discuss.

Be glad.

[Obstructed_View]

That is an intriguing prospect, but I think we need one more vet.

TP/Hill/Temple
Manu/Anderson/Hill
Bell/Hairston/Gee

would be about the right mix I think.

Everyone is assuming we will re-sign RJ, but unless they know something more than I do I doubt we will. All of my posts have been under the assumption that RJ is gone. If RJ is re-signed, I'm with you, we don't need another vet. Are you assuming RJ will come back?

Yes, I'm assuming RJ will be here. If not, then of course the veteran 3 becomes more of a priority. What I'm not excited about is RJ and Bogans redux sucking up all the minutes.

[ohmwrecker]

Pass on Bell.

[Kindergarten Cop]

http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/ar...terest/2852554

Sorry but the spurs aren't even in Raja Bell's top 3 of choices. This is stupid to even discuss.

Be glad.

FTR, that statement was made when everyone assumed that the Spurs would only have the LLE/minimum contracts to offer. Perhaps things have changed now that the Spurs can offer more and now that Orlando has signed Richardson.

[jiggy_55]

STEIN_LINE_HQ

Sources: Kobe and Raja Bell will meet face-to-face this week in LA as Kobe continues to recruit his old nemesis in free agency. Link soon

http://twitter.com/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/18438672458