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Not that he'd be of interest to the Spurs, but just on the subject of buyout talk....
Raja Bell will not try to negotiate a buyout with the Jazz, a source tells beat writer Brian Smith.
Source: Brian Smith on Twitter Mar 15 - 5:59 PM
Got it. Two straight years was enough for me.
Not that he'd be of interest to the Spurs, but just on the subject of buyout talk....
Raja Bell will not try to negotiate a buyout with the Jazz, a source tells beat writer Brian Smith.
Source: Brian Smith on Twitter Mar 15 - 5:59 PM
Pipe dream, sir.
That's big. I would much like Raja behind Manu instead of Danny ing Green.
Why is that a pipe dream? Didnt Woj or Spears say the Spurs could offer Kaman like a min-MLE compared to the vet mins from Heat and Celts?Pipe dream, sir.
Regarding Raja Bell, he's a good defender, but I really don't think we need him. With Neal and Green, we are fine in the 2 backup spot. Let's not waste our money getting another guard - we need size!
Is there a buyout deadline?
If not, when would a buyout likely happen?
a week today isn't it?
Who would guard the Dirk? Or other quick power forwards?
Kawhi Leonard
Possible playoff match ups that would kill us with Duncan/Kaman:
Dirk
Boozer
Bosh
Z-BO
Gasol
That said. I want the Spurs to try and get him if possible
What about Marion or Carter?Kawhi Leonard
Yes, but who's guarding them now? Blair/Bonner. Doesn't matter which one of Duncan/Splitter/Kaman or even Diaw you put on Dirk, the outcome won't be worse than with Blair or Bonner.
Also you have the possibility to let Kawhi try to defend them.
My point is that Kaman is not a good defender..his WP/48 has been in the negatives, the past 3 seasons, which is pathetic..he's an asset as a bench player, he would be a great 3rd big..as a starter, he would not work out, especially with an equally slow Duncan, next to him..
Obviously he's a massive upgrade over Blair, but that's not the point..Splitter is better than Kaman, but Pop may end up limiting Splitter's minutes for Kaman, since they play the same position..
Kaman is good as a 3rd big, but that wouldn't be his role with the Spurs..they already have 2 Cs, they can't add a 3rd..
Yea, even if Kaman sucks in defense I'd rather watch him play than Dejuan or Bonner. Duncan, Splitter, Kaman would look pretty damn good.
I agree, but I'd rather have Diaw..he would be a better fit and he wouldn't touch Splitter's minutes..
Also would be a great pickup... Watched him yesterday and he looks like a zombie there in Charlotte, I'm sure he wants to go to another team... First one who gets free, we need to make an offer.
Agreed. I was on the Kaman bandwagon in years past but now that they have Splitter he's not really needed as Splitter plays the role the Spurs would have wanted Kaman to play. Diaw fits the Spurs needs more at this point.
Kaman. Spurs don't match up well with the Gasols of the league and could use another big . Duncan would help mask Kaman's weaknesses or at least it wouldn't be as exploited as easily as Blair/Bonner. Kaman also has a jumper so he could be paired with the more mobile Splitter.
Kaman also seems to be a huge fan of Duncan's so the chemistry on and off the court could be outstanding even if Duncan doesn't hunt bobcats. Diaw is a more versatile shooter and would have great chemistry with Parker but the Spurs would still be tiring Duncan/Splitter when they have to take on legit centers like Bynum/Gasol. Kaman's also in better shape fwiw
But being financially ignorant I'd say go greedy and try and land both
Kaman is starting for the Hornets and has 12 points after 10 minutes played.
Diaw has been put on Bobcats inactive list.
It's possible that's the Diaw and/or Kaman question is in fact moot because only Diaw will be bought out.
Seeing that our primary need upfront is a 4 rather than a 5, I would prefer Diaw.
It definitely will be much easier to convince Diaw to sign since he knows Tony. I don't see Kaman wanting to play here tbh. Hopefully Diaw is the main target.
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