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With the latest interest in small forwards (Butler, Howard, Nachbar), Captain Obvious says they must feel pretty confident a RJ trade will get done-- most likely packaged with Dice or Blair or both.
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With the latest interest in small forwards (Butler, Howard, Nachbar), Captain Obvious says they must feel pretty confident a RJ trade will get done-- most likely packaged with Dice or Blair or both.
It's funny because he's a pothead.
There's also the amnesty route. I doubt any team wants to take RJ back in a trade.
Under the new CBA, does a team acquiring a new player in trade reserve the right to apply the "amnesty" clause?
For example, if the Spurs send RJ to the Nuggets as part of a sign-and-trade package for Nene, do the Nuggets retain the right to apply the amnesty clause on RJ?
Won't be known until the final version of the new CBA is written and signed.
The draft agreement doesn't specifically address that point.
A team in need of a small forward wouldn't necessarily puke at the chance to take on a player who still managed to average 11 per game on 44% shooting from three (not to mention having one of the highest TS% in the league), all while being the 5th option. Especially if they could amnesty the player as soon as next off-season if he doesn't work out (they may be able to amnesty him as soon as this year but I'm not too sure; Mel? Bruno? Bueller?). And especially if other assets were tied to the deal such as McDyess' partially guaranteed expiring and/or Blair.
Thanks. So many things are going to happen in such a short window. I'm excited to be back on this forum to keep up with developments.
Concerning the Spurs, I'm curious to see how Dice's partially guaranteed deal is going to be treated (e.g., did it become fully guaranteed or not?), as well as what Duncan plans to do after this year (e.g., restructure his last year in exchange for more years).
This is the last year on Tim's contract. If he plays beyond this season it will be on a completely new deal. There will be no restructuring of his current contract.
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Really is starting to look like they are either going to amnesty RJ or trade him. I don't care which it is as long as he's gone.
I think it's contingent on them finding a suitable replacement, though I don't think Evans is that guy. Still, it's clear they're actively seeking said replacement.
I bet we hear about the Spurs and Anthony Parker soon.
I don't think it is. If they have the opportunity to trade him and improve their big rotation, he's gone, whether they're stuck having to resort to having a guy like Evans start or not. Worst case scenario is they open up minutes for Leonard and a few more for Anderson.
Obviously, Evans is not a starting caliber player, but they could get away with him starting depending on the caliber of big they acquire. If it's Al Jefferson, then they'd instantly have one of the best big rotations in the league to go with one of the best back courts in the league. In which case the starting SF would only need to provide respectable 3D. If it's Amir Johnson, then they're going to need a more dynamic starting SF.
Pretty sure he was referring to having a replacement lined up before using the amnesty.
The funny thing is every season we hear about the Spurs and basically every free agent, so I don't get why now just because we all want a trade think it means something. It very well could, but hearing the Spurs name tied to any free agent has never really been a strong indicator of what they are doing.
People want to believe that where there's smoke, there's fire. Sometimes it's just smoke. Just think about all the "Tony to NY" stories last summer. All smoke.
I'm sure none of these stories are coming from sources in the Spurs FO. Most, if not all, are supplied by agents to the media. Even if we assume that they're not outright liars and that they have spoken to the Spurs about their clients, it doesn't mean that the Spurs initiated the call or have any interest whatsoever. More likely that the agent called a bunch of teams and then told his media friend that "these six teams have expressed some level of interest".
It's the same dance every year.
Part of the offseason's fun is speculating and trying to connect the dots.
Spurs being linked with few SFs could a well mean absolutely nothing or that Spurs have some trades options including RJ. There are no solid hints to discount either hypothesis.
The good news is that we won't wait a lot this year before knowing the truth because, in less than two weeks, the offseason will be over.
imo save the MLE
and wait for the players that hold back in china b4 they are release from the season....
Could also mean that Pop plans to let Leonard ride the bench, except in blowouts, and have a veteran backup SF, which I think a big man is more of a need, or insurance if Leonard hits the rookie walhe thel, but unless Howard takes the minimum or LLE then I'm willing to sign him for a 1 year contract. I have always liked him, and still pissed we didn't take him in the draft.
I guess you've been on here all summer long talking about basketball through the lockout. As for me, I just started thinking about basketball again a week ago. I'm only speaking for myself, but I'm going to probably be worked up about a lot of things because I'm so ing excited that there's actually basketball again.
Seriously, can you blame anyone for getting worked up about the idea of the Spurs being able to simultaneously shed RJ's horrible contract and improve the team? Yeah, it's probably fiction, but do you have to throw cold water on it right away?
I'm sure the Spurs are doing their due diligence and calling agents for FA players to find out what they want. Doesn't mean they can afford them, but in order to think about potential trades, etc, this is stuff you need to know.
Maybe the Spurs are doing all that to scare RJ into playing harder. It'd be nice if amnesty actually cost the player something. Did you know Michael Finley is STILL being paid by the Mavericks?
These are all things I have said and I agree. It's definitely a crazy time and should be exciting to see how it plays out.
I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade. I am every bit as excited as the next fan. I was just commenting on something that has been going on since I can remember (meaning the Spurs name being tossed around by every agent/player with little to no truth). I am not damning anyone for getting excited, it was more of a "this is happening again, it's a good sign that basketball is back on ST" type thing.
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