Corey Brewer getting bought out.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

We have enough offensive firepower on this team, I'm much much more concerned with the defense. Both on the wings and inside.

Corey would easily become a top 2 perimeter defender on this team so I'm all for signing him based on that alone

[cd98]

Depends on the FA and what they're looking for. If Brewer wants playing time, I don't think there's any doubt that the Spurs have more of it to offer than the mavs do. If Brewer just wants to get paid to sit on the bench, then the mavs are probably more appealing to him.

Also, need to keep in mind that Cuban is already looking at having to cut a $13 mil check for being over the lux tax. While the mavs do have their full MLE, anyone they sign with it ends up costing Cuban double.

Right. But Mavs don't have to sign him for full MLE. And they don't have to sign him for multiple years. All they have to do is offer a little more than the Spurs. Sure he has to pay the tax, but he's shown to be willing to do that. Exhibit A: Brenden Haywood.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

That's certainly a concern, but I think a guy in Brewer's situation would have an easier time of things, given the role the Spurs would be looking for him to fill. I would think it would be a little easier on a guy when all you'd be asking him to do was provide some quality minutes of man to man defense. The Spurs wouldn't be asking a lot from him offensively and I don't think the Spurs defense is as complicated for the wing players as it is on the bigs.

If all we're going to use him for is man-on-man in a box-and-1 kind of set-up against guys like Kobe in the 4th Q I can see it working. But is that how Pop operates? He's not the kind of coach who will change his entire game plan like that.

Having Brewer around certainly wouldn't hurt the team, but I'm skeptical that he could come in and make a huge difference at this point in the season given Pop's tendency to go with what he knows and is comfortable with.

I think that's a bit much. He was a horrible offensive player when he came into the league. The guy can now hit open shots. His offense still needs improvement, but I wouldn't classify him nowhere near horrible.

He's shooting .384 this year, career .406, which is laughable with his athleticism (he should at least be able to finish at the rim!): http://www.nba.com/playerfile/corey_...eer_stats.html

Must admit that I haven't seen much of him this year, but I've never been anything but appalled by his offense when I've seen him play in past years.

[cd98]

We have enough offensive firepower on this team, I'm much much more concerned with the defense. Both on the wings and inside.

Corey would easily become a top 2 perimeter defender on this team so I'm all for signing him based on that alone

Top 2 may be overstating, but he would have a significant impact. Lots of good 3s we'll have to contend with to win a championship (especially Kobe). Also, at 6'9 and his speed and length, he may be our best option for guarding Dirk. Need to pull out all stops.

[Bartleby]

Lots of good 3s we'll have to contend with to win a championship (especially Kobe). Also, at 6'9 and his speed and length, he may be our best option for guarding Dirk.

Maybe Durant, too.

[cd98]

If all we're going to use him for is man-on-man in a box-and-1 kind of set-up against guys like Kobe in the 4th Q I can see it working. But is that how Pop operates? He's not the kind of coach who will change his entire game plan like that.

Having Brewer around certainly wouldn't hurt the team, but I'm skeptical that he could come in and make a huge difference at this point in the season given Pop's tendency to go with what he knows and is comfortable with.



He's shooting .384 this year, career .406, which is laughable with his athleticism (he should at least be able to finish at the rim!): http://www.nba.com/playerfile/corey_...eer_stats.html

Must admit that I haven't seen much of him this year, but I've never been anything but appalled by his offense when I've seen him play in past years.

Imagine seeing an opposing player hit three shots in a row and then Pop can stick in a defender like Brewer to stop him. Shades of Bruce Bowen.

[DarkGinobili]

Get it done!

[SenorSpur]

Ahh . I just had a mental image of him in a Mavs uniform. They can easily offer double that. Cuban has never been scared of throwing money at his teams.

Yeah and Cubes and his cronies were pissing all over themselves hoping to get Tayshun Prince. Since they failed there, expect them to step in and make a sizeable offer to Brewer.

[SenorSpur]

Imagine seeing an opposing player hit three shots in a row and then Pop can stick in a defender like Brewer to stop him. Shades of Bruce Bowen.

That's what I'm talking about. I don't care as much what his offensive shortcomings are - that can improve. Brewer would provide an immediate and instant upgrade to the Spurs perimeter defense.

[SenorSpur]

Just messaged CB22. Have a feeling he will go to Celtics.

!

Does he want to play behind both Pierce and Green?

[TD 21]

I think he'll sign with the Spurs. They potentially have playing time available and a clear cut role/need for someone like him and not just now. Unlike the other three, who have interest just to have interest, he could fill a long term role with the Spurs potentially.

The Mavs have little to no playing time available as is and will have even less if/when Butler returns, the Celtics have no playing time available with the acquisition of Green and the Thunder don't either. Even though they don't technically have a backup three, between Sefolosha/Cook, they got it covered. Plus, with their lack of shooting, there's no way they can seriously afford to give Brewer minutes. The Spurs are the perfect fit.

[HBS]

Imagine seeing an opposing player hit three shots in a row and then Pop can stick in a defender like Brewer to stop him. Shades of Bruce Bowen.

I agree. If he is not a head case and accepts his role as a defensive stopper, he could be a Bruce Bowen for Spurs.

[Mugen]

if he was smart, he'd sign with the spurs where he can play in a system that maximizes his talents and then leave in the offseason and get paid.

[ElNono]

Not happening, imo

[Texas_Ranger]

I like how now everyone likes him, but if he signs with the Mavs there will be a lot of '' you Corey'' posts.

[Bartleby]

Not happening, imo

Hate to say it, but I agree with you. The Spurs will probably go for a pg now that Tony is out.

[SenorSpur]

I think he'll sign with the Spurs. They potentially have playing time available and a clear cut role/need for someone like him and not just now. Unlike the other three, who have interest just to have interest, he could fill a long term role with the Spurs potentially.

The Mavs have little to no playing time available as is and will have even less if/when Butler returns, the Celtics have no playing time available with the acquisition of Green and the Thunder don't either. Even though they don't technically have a backup three, between Sefolosha/Cook, they got it covered. Plus, with their lack of shooting, there's no way they can seriously afford to give Brewer minutes. The Spurs are the perfect fit.

I agree with you on all points. I just hope he realizes that too.

[Spurfect21]

I like how now everyone likes him, but if he signs with the Mavs there will be a lot of '' you Corey'' posts.

So true...it will be about how they got an offensive scrub and how Manu will rec all over him. Spurs need to make this happen. Solid wing defenders are like good offensive linemen in the NFL, nobody talks about them til your QB is laying there with a broken collarbone. Brewer has great potential on this team...

[Shank]

How do the Mavs not have playing time? Sasha Pavlovic was starting after Butler went out and Peja isn't the solution at that position. He'll get plenty of playing time in Dallas.

[Ross Parrot]

Yep, the posters here have already seen the future of Spurs basketball.

PG. George Hill
SG. James Anderson
SF. Corey Brewer
PF. Dejuan Blair
C. Tiago Splitter

Sixth man. Ryan Richards

[Libri]

I had him on my fantasy team for awhile. Don't expect a lot of 3-pointers from him. Furthermore, he went through a stretch where he had a difficult time scoring. Yet, what I liked was that he always contributed with steals. So I agree that his contribution will be on the defensive end.

[Mr. Body]

Don't expect it. Players wanna pile on with the big stars now. He'll sign with Boston or Miami.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Imagine seeing an opposing player hit three shots in a row and then Pop can stick in a defender like Brewer to stop him. Shades of Bruce Bowen.

I understand his potential value, I'm just not as sure he'd be able to integrate quickly enough to gain Pop's trust. The only player I can think of recently who was brought in and made an immediate impact is Nazr back in 2005. Corey might be able to, but I don't think he's a certainty to do so.

That being said, and as I said above, having him around couldn't hurt. He's no Bruce Bowen, but he is a homeless man's Bruce, and we don't have anyone like him on the roster.

[k_nguyen93]

Miami/Lakers aren't going after him (yet). He wouldn't get much money or playing time at those locations, only exposure and nice weather.

Does he really want to go back to cold Boston with not playing time/money instead of San Antonio after spending last years in Minnesota?

[yavozerb]

I wouldnt feel to bad if ends up at OKC, at least he would get equal or more PT with those guys..