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Not any more.
I would laugh my butt off after Portland did that to us with Batum. Why are they going after Casspi if they already are overloaded at that position? Freakin' Blazers. I guess they're either losing some of their small forwards or figure they'll leave him overseas for a season or two, and by then they'll have an opening.
Not any more.
I think the Jefferson trade makes it more likely that the Spurs don't move Splitter. They're not as desperate now to add a wing such that they might be willing to take a chance on one in the draft. Plus I'm not sure how much trade value Splitter has right now. It'd be much better to wait on him or perhaps see if they can buy him out of his Tau contract this summer. More simply, they need bigs and it's not a given that they won't be looking for bigs a year from now when they aren't limited by the rookie scale to sign Splitter.
If we want to get really technical, we know that Spurs have been scouting this Casspi kid for about 5 years now. That puts the timeline to about the point where ard was with the Spurs organization. Obviously, he has first-hand knowledge of who the team has been scouting. So he knows practically everything about who the Spurs are hot on.
I believe Casspi signed with the Kings.
BUMP!
remember, we talked a lot about Casspi around the 2009 draft and about him being the #1 target of the Spurs in that draft.
(btw. some interesting posts in this thread)
well, Marc Stein is just reporting this:
pretty interesting. even if the Spurs don't need him badly, I can't see them have lost their former interest, especially considering that he has done better in the NBA than many expected. he more than ever displays a profile a future Spurs team could use well. (of course he also offers some qualities the Spurs could use immediately, but as mentioned, it's not that they have to fill a big hole)http://espn.go.com/blog/TrueHoop/pos...-casspi-landry
DeMarcus Cousins isn't the only young Sacramento King generating trade interest.
Stein Line HQ favorite Omri Casspi is also the subject of trade calls Sacramento is fielding, sources close to the situation say.
The major difference, of course, is that Cousins has been deemed an untouchable by the Kings while Casspi – depending on the quality of the offers – is a legit candidate to be moved before the Feb. 24 trading deadline.
Among the teams that have registered interest in the NBA’s first-ever Israeli: Chicago and New York.
The Bulls, in particular, like Casspi not only for his ability to shoot but also his experience in pressure situations after playing at the highest levels of the Euroleague with Maccabi Tel-Aviv as well as his defensive potential, believing that the energetic swingman would develop nicely on D under the guidance of Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau. The bonus: Casspi is shooting 40 percent from 3-point range this season – up from 36.9 percent as a rookie – to further squelch his pre-draft rep as a non-shooter.
however, what could the Spurs offer, beside their 2011 1st rounder? (which won't be enough, and no, Bonner won't help in this case)
btw. I always liked Landry a lot. similar situation like Casspi, Spurs don't really need a player like him. but still, the idea to get Landry as a successor of Dice looks pretty intriguing to me.
I was very wrong on Casspi. But don't see much to trade for him.
I had a weird dream that we traded for and landed Landry. I can't remember who we traded or if any other player simply because I didn't about it that much. But this post jogged my memory a bit. Casspi would be the player I would really target for us. Landry is awesome but hes undersized and a poor rebounder.
Saw this, too. I'm a big fan of his and would love for him to be a Spur, I just don't see the pieces to get it done.
To stimulate debate, something like this would work
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=385md57
In addition, both SAS and CHI would need to send 1st round picks to SAC. Scalabrine is non-guaranteed and would immediately be waived, to preserve the universe from red-head overload...
SAS gets a better fit to fill the back up SF spot (and take over from RJ in due time). They would also make further savings by immediately cutting Udoka... It's a pretty lateral trade for them talent wise, but would theoretically give a better fit. They might ask for a future 1st from CHI, as they are doing pretty well talent wise out of this (or maybe their own 1st back and the future 1st to SAC...or maybe a SAC 2nd).
CHI fills their SG spot with an immediate upgrade (Garcia) and a potential commer.
SAC gets 2 firsts and out from Garcia's contract...
Your link takes me to the Trade Machine but nothing in particular.
But I don't see the pieces because I don't see the players worth getting rid of that would net a gain for the Spurs this year, something I believe needed to deem it worthy.
Some might see this as an over-estimation, but specifically for the Spurs' needs, I think Casspi would be an upgrade over RJ. He's a better defender and rebounder, hits the 3, younger, taller, longer. The problem is he'd probably take a season to adjust to our system. As a backup he could be a game-changer, but it would cause a logjam at SF.
As a piece for the future (who might exceed expectations and learn the system quickly - he seems pretty savvy, so who knows? He might be useful this year) I'd love to have this guy. Doubt we'll get a player anywhere near as good from the draft. Can't see how it would happen though. Maybe Sacto have a crush on Anderson or Neal? One of them is expendable because they both play basically the same role. One of them and a 1st?
I'm not sure why you're not getting the specific trade, but it is
SAS in Casspi, Scalabrine
SAS out Anderson
CHI in Anderson, Garcia
CHI out Scalabrine, Bogans, Watson
SAC in Bogans, Watson
SAC out Casspi, Garcia
I rather keep Anderson than trade him for Casspi.
Hill will want to start and command a large salary by year after next. We seem to be stocked well at the guard position. The salaries are simliar and Sac wants a an athletic young PG in return. Seems like a good fit.
That's a tough one for me on the Spurs' front. Casspi is one of my favorite players, I just really like the individual and the way he plays the game, but I'm pretty high on Anderson. And given the Spurs have RJ locked up for a while and the size, skill and position of Anderson, I think he's a better fit for them moving forward.
Casspi may be better for the Spurs in the short-term -- this year -- but I'm not positive of that. So as much as I like him, I don't think I could pull the trigger on that -- which is a testament to how highly I think of Anderson, me being able to bypass the acquisition of a player I like that much.
@dbestpro,
What's given you the impression that Indy will demand to start or look to move elsewhere if not afforded the opportunity? Honestly?
I love trade talks, trade machine etc, but most of them have no sense. Why would Kings trade Garcia and Casspi for Bogans and Watson. Even with 2 1st round pick from Bulls and Spurs it makes no sense for them.
Gah and you think our 6'10 ginger sucks, you better hope you never have to see Brian Scalabrine as a Spur. He KNOWS he sucks.
It gets them out of Garcia's contract.
There was a reason I suggested he'd be cut immediately...
Dont see Garcia`s deal as that bad to give up on Casspi.
that's right. sure, he is overpayed, but not by a huge margin.
Garcia has been a solid contributor on defense and offense and the last year (2013-2014) is a TO. so he has two more years on 12 million $ combined. agree that they wouldn't sacrifice Casspi just to get rid of Garcia.
I'm not that interested in Casspi mainly because he will be hard to get. I don't see the point of getting Casspi if you have to give up Anderson or Hill.
The Kings SF I keep an eye on is Donté Greene. He has been back in the doghouse for 3 weeks. If he is still in it at the trade deadline, he will be available with Kings looking to dump his contract. Chris Quinn's expiring contract could be enough to get him.
Donté Greene has so much talent and athleticism he'd be a very good player if he can get it together but I guess this has been said about many other players who've never managed to realize their potential.
Bruno, what do you think is stopping him? Empty head? Bad work ethic? Doesn't care enough?
I doubt the Kings want to get rid of him that badly, that it takes just an expiring contract. it will still take a pick. I wouldn't hesitate to trade the 2011 1st rounder for him (maybe get back a 2nd rounder from the Kings? their own 2nd rounder would be nice, but this would be just trading #30 for #32. not really attractive for them. maybe the Bulls 2nd rounder they own).
as discussed in several other threads, Spurs 2011 1st rounder doesn't look very intriguing considering the draft class depth and the lock out scenario. I would invest it in a gamble like Green, who could very well become helpful this season. (remember how Wilson Chandler torched us in NY. that's the moment when you want someone like Green to match that kind of size and athleticism)
Good call mountainballer. +1
I don't have much faith or place much value in that first rounder. If we could do something like this I think you make it happen. I wouldn't mind Chris Quinn being bought out and returning in a scenario like this though. Hes been useful. But if thats not the case, it's by no means a deal breaker.
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