Mickael Pietrus might become available

[Gooshie]

What do we have that Orlando could possibly want (that the Spurs would be willing to part with)?

Well if the only reason they'd be doing it is to get rid of a multiyear contract, how about this:

Sign and trade Mason or Bogans (their choice) at a one year deal for Pietrus?

Orlando obviously wouldn't want Mase or Bogans, but if they want to get rid of Pietrus' contract, then why not?

OR we could package some of our non guaranteed contracts and sign and trade Mason/Bogans on a one year deal for Pietrus. They would probably like that better because it's less of a financial burden for them next year.

[MoSpur]

IF (BIG IF) the Magic match Re 's offer from the Bulls then they'd have to part with Pietrus I think. They just signed Q Richardson and I don't think they'd keep all three. They don't want Barnes back by what I can tell. So they more than likely would trade Pietrus away for nothing (such as picks or non-guaranteed contracts) because they won't have the money to take back a contract.

Pietrus only has this season and next season left on his contract. Each years is around 5.3 million I think. I think a third team would have to be involved, but I am not sure. I'm not even gonna pretend I know about all the financial stuff when it comes to the cap and all that.

[Kermit]

Well if the only reason they'd be doing it is to get rid of a multiyear contract, how about this:

Sign and trade Mason or Bogans (their choice) at a one year deal for Pietrus?

Orlando obviously wouldn't want Mase or Bogans, but if they want to get rid of Pietrus' contract, then why not?

OR we could package some of our non guaranteed contracts and sign and trade Mason/Bogans on a one year deal for Pietrus. They would probably like that better because it's less of a financial burden for them next year.

That just sounds like a last case scenario for them. No offense, but I'm sure they could do much better.

[MoSpur]

I forgot that they signed Duhon as well.

[coyotes_geek]

If Orlando is looking to move Pietrus, it's got to be to a team with cap space or a TE who doesn't have to send back salary, or for a player with a non guaranteed contract. There just doesn't seem to be much point in trading Pietrus for another player who would be making basically the same amount.

[Mugen]

I remember being a big advocate of signing o Pietrus when he was a FA but i think we ended up w/ Money Mase .

Pretty poor shot selection but Pop likes chuckers. Much better fit than RJ.

[urunobili]

When did the Spurs have a chance to get him on the cheap?

When he was a free agent the last time IIRC

[Mel_13]

When he was a free agent the last time IIRC

He was available, but not on the cheap. Orlando signed him to a 4yr MLE contract.

[mountainballer]

If Orlando is looking to move Pietrus, it's got to be to a team with cap space or a TE who doesn't have to send back salary, or for a player with a non guaranteed contract. There just doesn't seem to be much point in trading Pietrus for another player who would be making basically the same amount.

right. we don't have a TE or cap space to absorb the contract.
a scenario the Magic might very well be interested in is a 3 team trade, with Dice going to a team with a TE, James Anderson going to Orlando and Pietrus going to the Spurs. this would make sense, if the 3rd team does really have use for a veteran big like Dice.

[coyotes_geek]

When he was a free agent the last time IIRC

He's been a FA twice. The first time he was restricted, the second time he got full MLE from Orlando.

[callo1]

I believe Tmac is still a possible option for the Spurs. Tmac is the best talent for the $ out there. Playing with a team like the Spurs would be a godsend to
Tmac, and I think we would see the best of what he has left in the tank.

[venitian navigator]

i believe tmac is still a possible option for the spurs. Tmac is the best talent for the $ out there. Playing with a team like the spurs would be a godsend to
tmac, and i think we would see the best of what he has left in the tank.

+1

[urunobili]

He's been a FA twice. The first time he was restricted, the second time he got full MLE from Orlando.

My bad then. I thought (and maybe was an overcreative thread i read on here) that while he was on GS we could have gotten with that salary with a trade or something. Just my impression. Thanks for clarifying if it wasn't the case

[PDXSpursFan]

No Pietrus please. Poor defender, low BIQ & injury prone
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[Nathan89]

So all we need to do is trade rj to the cavs for a trade exception. Then we can get pietrus if this is true. He can shoot the three and I do not think he is a terrible defender. He is definitely not a worst defender than rj but maybe the same.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

When did the Spurs have a chance to get him on the cheap?

Up until Orlando called and offered him the full MLE

[FalleNxWiZarDx]

KoMe took this dude to school

[spursfan1000]

I would do RJ for Pietrus in a heartbeat, Pietrus is a terrific defender and has that 3pt jumpshot, but I just don't see any reason why the Magic would want to do this, so I don't see this happening once so ever.

[Brazil]

Poor defender

[G-Dawgg]

I'd take Pietrus he'd be a nice fit. But I really haven't given up on RJ yet, he's shown in the past that he could be a really good defender when he gets at it and he can shoulder a big offensive load if given an opportunity to.. ALSO he has the ability to finish strong at the basket and draw alot of fouls which has been lacking on this spurs team since Duncan has started his decline..

[ace3g]

Magic To Match Re 's Offer Sheet

The Orlando Magic will match Chicago's three-year, $19 million offer sheet for guard J.J. Re .

The Magic will make their intention known Friday – the last possible day -- but NBA sources familiar with the front-office thinking of the Magic confirmed their decision Thursday afternoon.

"They aren't letting go of J.J.,'' said the source.

This move will put The Magic's payroll at around $84 million and cost them $15 million in Luxury Tax payments with one player to sign to reach the 13-man roster requirement.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...#ixzz0tnqqLbzf

[Sigz]

He's better than RJ.

[DesignatedT]

One trade that could work that I didn't see mentioned is Dice for Pietrus. Assuming Mcdyess would agree to a buyout with Orlando, they could save some money that way or maybe just end up liking Dice and using him.

Spurs send Mcdyess
Magic send Pietrus.

I would do this trade. It keeps us from having to bring back RJ and if Dice could come to a buyout agreement with Orlando, then I would love it if he would sign back here.

[jermaine]

Sounds like Pietrus is bout to come up for trade! Magic gone match Bulls offer!

[FeZZy]

Dice would get bought out and come back!