More small forwards to add to the rumor mill: Battier, Hill mulling Spurs

[angelbelow]

Hows Battier nowadays? Can he still defend well? Can he still stretch the floor with his 3 pointer? I feel like he might be past his prime and fans are just after him because they have the Tayshaun Prince syndrome.

[GSH]

Why don't the Spurs just purchase or build a retirement community near SA and house all the free agent hopefuls there?

I mean, we're always picking from Shady Acres.

Nobody has even mentioned Anthony Parker. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see either him or Grant Hill in a Spurs jersey on Christmas.

[xtremesteven33]

Battier or Hill would be a great signing. Battier and Hill have a good post up game and can shoot the 3. Both have a high IQ and wont be afraid to take big shots.

[Mel_13]

Hearing that Shane Battier is bound for the Miami Heat. Not strong enough to write a news story but no league talk of him going elsewhere.

http://twitter.com/RicBucher

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

Dammit. still no real news of Spurs contacting Prince.

[kjhip1]

Dammit. still no real news of Spurs contacting Prince.

SNEAKY SPURS!!!

[DMC]

Mike Dunleavy Jr?

Anyone?

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Wow, getting Prince would be awesome.
I'd settle for Battier, but Prince would be perfect.

[Russo21]

I like Dunleavy to. Haven't heard a word on his status. Prince, Battier, Hill, they're all enticing hey :-)

Gonna be one exciting silly season for the spurs and the NBA

[kobyz]

i will be much more pleased if we hold back our money and wait to go after Wilson Chandler when he finish his business in China, in my opinion the most imposing free agent SF, he's a rising star, already proven as a quality player and good amount of upside left in him, i love his attributes and fit for us, he's fundamentally sound, become solid spot up shooter, impressive improving as a creator and a scorer, can play 3 positions, smooth enough to play both wing positions and tough enough to be a small ball 4, engage defensively with good mentality!

[kobyz]

i will be much more pleased if we hold back our money and wait to go after Wilson Chandler when he finish his business in China, in my opinion the most imposing free agent SF, he's a rising star, already proven as a quality player and good amount of upside left in him, i love his attributes and fit for us, he's fundamentally sound, become solid spot up shooter, impressive improving as a creator and a scorer, can play 3 positions, smooth enough to play both wing positions and tough enough to be a small ball 4, engage defensively with good mentality!

[Russo21]

Kobyz you had me until you said small ball 4 lol i hate that . But yeah he'd be awesome as a 3 lol

[kobyz]

i also hate to paly small ball but i'm being aware that Pop still on the team and if we need to accept that it's somthing indispensable with him and to compromise, Chandler would be favored for that role.

[kobyz]

i also hate to paly small ball but i'm being aware that Pop still on the team and if we need to accept that it's somthing indispensable with him and to compromise, Chandler would be favored for that role.

[Russo21]

To True

[ohmwrecker]

Any team coached by Pop is going to play some small ball. At least Chandler's skill set is better suited for it than Jefferson or Finley.

[Mel_13]

Let's Go #Heat!!!!!

http://twitter.com/ShaneBattier

[Mel_13]

The Knicks are on the verge of landing Grant Hill, according to two NBA sources.

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knick...ot25UPRWQR85SJ

[jeebus]

Let's Go #Heat!!!!!

http://twitter.com/ShaneBattier

That's not a surprise

[Xevious]

None of these guys are going to get the Spurs over the hump. Why waive RJ just to blow your wad on a vet who's best days are long behind him? I just hope some trade package is in the works to acquire another big.

[Fireball]

That's not a surprise

Absolutely no surprise, but Hill going to NY would be. I hoped that he would come to San Antonio if he decides to leave his precious home Phoenix. Another one going East.

But losing Battier also weakens the Grizzlies, so I am fine with that ...

[jeebus]

Absolutely no surprise, but Hill going to NY would be. I hoped that he would come to San Antonio if he decides to leave his precious home Phoenix. Another one going East.

But losing Battier also weakens the Grizzlies, so I am fine with that ...

Sounds like Hill is going after a ring now but with NY? That team plays no defense and is doomed to a first or second round exit. I know they're trying to be like the Heat but Carmelo and Amare are the 2 worst players to build around.

[Fireball]

Sounds like Hill is going after a ring now but with NY? That team plays no defense and is doomed to a first or second round exit. I know they're trying to be like the Heat but Carmelo and Amare are the 2 worst players to build around.

Thats exactly why I would not understand Hill going there. Sad ... after losing the one G.Hill I looked forward to replace him with the other G.Hill.

[Russ]

But losing Battier also weakens the Grizzlies, so I am fine with that ...

The Grizzlies look to be a one year wonder along the lines of the Hornets in '08. They aren't building toward anything and they'll be lucky to sneak into the playoffs this year (if they do).

To compare them as an up and comer to OKC (as some have done) is a big stretch.

[Fireball]

The Grizzlies look to be a one year wonder along the lines of the Hornets in '08. They aren't building toward anything and they'll be lucky to sneak into the playoffs this year (if they do).

To compare them as an up and comer to OKC (as some have done) is a big stretch.

Hopefully you are right. I just wrote in another thread that Rudy Gay returning in the lineup may actually hurt them a little bit, because they will go away from the pounding the rock inside mentality they had last season.