Possible FA targets?

[DPG21920]

You had to know that Bruno wouldn't suggest a transaction that wasn't allowed under the new CBA.

Very true. Should have been an automatic tip off.

[DPG21920]

Mel, the reason I was confused was because of Dwight. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Dwight would be eligible for an extension, therefore an Extend and Trade, not a Sign and Trade, correct?

[Mel_13]

Mel, the reason I was confused was because of Dwight. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Dwight would be eligible for an extension, therefore an Extend and Trade, not a Sign and Trade, correct?

Correct.

Dwight can only sign a new contract after he becomes a free agent.

[DPG21920]

I just don't see Nene as realistic due to the fact other teams could make stronger offers and still be appealing to Nene and I can't fathom the Spurs spending a lot of money.

[DPG21920]

Correct.

Dwight can only sign a new contract after he becomes a free agent.

So if he exercises his ETO after this year, then he could do that.

[Mel_13]

So if he exercises his ETO after this year, then he could do that.

That's my understanding.

[DMC]

If we could get Tiago to play it would be a refreshing change.

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

Nene isn't a that unrealistic target providing 2 big conditions:
- Spurs are Nene's first choice.
- Spurs are ready to offer him a big contract.

After that, it's a S&T with an UFA. Denver isn't in a strength situation because Nene can just say "if you don't do the S&T with Spurs, I'm going to a team below the cap and you will get nothing for me."

A S&T for Nene could be Nene for Dice+Blair+Butler+Green+Cash+1ste.
Green, Butler and Dice are just included to match salaries and all three will be waived by Nuggets. With that package, Nene's contract can start at almost $10M.
The cash is to paid Dice trade kicker and his remaining guaranteed salary and makes his inclusion financially neutral for the Nuggets.
At the end, Nuggets will get Blair and a 1st round pick. That's not as good as Nene but it's better than the nothing they will get if he signs to a team under the cap.

this. Gurantee Nene would enjoy playing for the spurs since they are the best with dealing with international players & making them comfortable. along with a mature & professional group of players.

but again its a hard deal to make but its not impossible like everyone thinks.

[Bruno]

I just don't see Nene as realistic due to the fact other teams could make stronger offers and still be appealing to Nene and I can't fathom the Spurs spending a lot of money.

Money would certainly be a problem but you can imagine a scenario were Spurs do other trade(s) that save some money.

For example, Clippers are looking to get a SF and they could be tempted to do a RJ for Gomes swap. Trading Bonner shouldn't be do complicate to do and could too allow Spurs to wave some money.

On a more global note, Spurs are in a tough situation. They have a flawed roster but they don't really great trade assets or cap space to improve it. Because of that I'm not really optimistic about Spurs' FO being able to do some great trades to improve the team. I expect more Spurs' decline to continue. In two or three years, the most exciting moment of the season for Spurs' fans would be the lottery draft day.

[edgar]

don't say that you BAS !

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

http://eye-on-basketball.blogs.cbssp...48484/31418371

Take that into consideration. I know he isn't willing to go that low, but this coupled with training with Duncan, Nene knowing Pop is a championship coach, and that the Spurs are a championship winning team with the right pieces, might help a whole lot.

[analyzed]

What do you think about getting AK47

can we afford him?
From cnnsi:
Andrei Kirilenko

Kirilenko can swing between both forward positions, but we’ll lump him in here because he’s played much more small forward over the last few seasons in Utah. If Kirilenko does switch teams, it will be fascinating to watch how he changes with age (he’s 30, and plays a very athletic style) and in an offense other than Utah’s movement- and cut-heavy flex. He can help on both ends in the right home, but if he becomes even more addicted to long jumpers that he hits at a below-average rate, he could be a disappointment.

[Fireball]

What do you think about getting AK47?

Not a bad idea, but can we wait until the end of January?

http://www.bloguin.com/crossoverchro...er-injury.html

[analyzed]

Not a bad idea, but can we wait until the end of January?

http://www.bloguin.com/crossoverchro...er-injury.html

On the other hand , this could be a opporutnity for a steal, an under the radar move. that seems un-atractive in appearance but could reap long term benefits. Just like how everyone was afraid of drafting Blair due to the injury scare. This just might work in the Spurs favor who actually are not in the best position, leverage wise. At the end of the day, whats being out one month in the bigger scheme of things. If he wins one playoff game for us, thats worth all the risk

[Fireball]

I also am not afraid of the risk in picking him up ... having a temporary fill-in player for the first month of the season should not be a problem.

[cutewizard]

just think guys,

if we got Nene and then Nocioni,.....!!!!

wow!!!!!

[cutewizard]

i also like Kirilenko, he could sub for Manu!!!!!

oh yeahhhhh

[cutewizard]

the Detroit forward is also available

[TDMVPDPOY]

the Detroit forward is also available

only prince and monroe is worth lookin at, the rest are overrated players on bottom feeder team

[The III]

I like David West

[Maddog]

I like David West

Big gamble.
31 coming off a knee injury. Slightly undersized power forward. Part of his productivity might be related to playing with CP3

[The III]

Good call Maddog.

[hater]

I just don't see Nene as realistic due to the fact other teams could make stronger offers and still be appealing to Nene and I can't fathom the Spurs spending a lot of money.

this is because you are using your godgiven brain and common sense.

[DMC]

this. Gurantee Nene would enjoy playing for the spurs since they are the best with dealing with international players & making them comfortable. along with a mature & professional group of players.

but again its a hard deal to make but its not impossible like everyone thinks.

If Nene wants it, he can make it possible. The big 5 can play on the same team if they want to take the pay cut.

I don't think it's likely enough to warrant considerable thought. I'd like to see it happen too though.

[mountainballer]

what is the most likely?

remember, Spurs currently have the 3rd expensive team in the league.
and with this expensive roster they go nowhere. (they will make the PO, but same story as last year is ahead).
does really anyone see the Spurs use the exceptions and skyrocket the payroll close to 80 million? (Leonards rookie contract cost another 2 million) and still go nowhere, b/c a MLE player won't take us anywhere.

I'm pretty sure we will see some cost saving moves in the first place.
(remember, amnesty used on RJ isn't cost saving, when Spurs are not in tax land. Holt still has to pay him) the reason why Holt wanted the amnesty option to be used whenever a team chooses during the new CBA is that they want have it available in 2012, when the real moves for the furture will be made.
however. first moves will try to bring Spurs under the threshold. (let's guess 70 million). that's why they will just waive Dice. (saves them 2.6M). and they will entertain some more cost saving trade scenarios (Bonner) what might cost them some assets (picks?).
then they will fill the roster with minimum veterans, maybe hope for a amnesty steal.
but we will not see a major or mid level FA signing.

we can hope that Tiago breaks out, Leonard is an immediate boost, Blair has lost 20lbs and learned some defense, Anderson is on track. then the Spurs will look good. (without being a contender).