Buy out candidates: Diaw or Kaman?

[Uriel]

We don't have to choose between the two! We're the favorite to and capabe of signing BOTH.

Favorite for Kaman, because we can offer him the full mini-MLE ($3M) while the Heat and Celtics can only offer the veteran minimum.

Favorite for Diaw, because Parker is here, because we're a contender, and because we're competing against an organization as dysfunctional as the New York Knicks.

Give Kaman the MLE, and Diaw the minimum

the luxury tax now

Kaman/Splitter
Duncan/Diaw
Jackson/Leonard
Manu/Green
Parker/Neal

we stackeddddddddddddddddddddddddd

[T Park]

not thrilled with the possibility of either one, DIaw's ability to stretch the floor will make Pop's heart pitter patter to the point of an arrhythmia...

[Mel_13]

New Orleans Hornets GM Dell Demps says buyout of Chris Kaman likely not option

http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ss...dell_de_5.html




Now, with Diaw playing little for coach Paul Silas, it might make sense to negotiate a buyout that would allow Diaw to sign with a playoff team. Spurs guard Tony Parker has said Diaw would be welcome in San Antonio.

Higgins indicated any buyout discussions would happen in the next few days, if at all. Diaw would have to be waived by March 23 to be eligible for a playoff roster.

http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_th...-deadline.html

[Mel_13]

Masai Ujiri said Turiaf will be waived to make room for Wilson Chandler, who Masai thinks could be signed in nxt 2 days.

http://twitter.com/#!/nuggetsnews

[angelbelow]

not thrilled with the possibility of either one, DIaw's ability to stretch the floor will make Pop's heart pitter patter to the point of an arrhythmia...

EricB sighting??

[Russ]

Kaman started tonight: 9 of 15 shooting for 20 points and 7 rebounds.

Buy out?

[DPG21920]

Diaw was deactivated again...

[yavozerb]

I cannot imagine NOH buying out Kaman at this point. I also read somewhere that new owners would likely prefer to re-sign Kaman over cutting him strictly for cap room.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

I cannot imagine NOH buying out Kaman at this point. I also read somewhere that new owners would likely prefer to re-sign Kaman over cutting him strictly for cap room.

The NBA management committee also doesn't want to appear to hand Miami exactly what they need: a true center.

[Seventyniner]

It appears almost certain that Diaw will be bought out. Kaman is another story.

Turiaf is less desirable than either of those two, but would probably be better than nothing.

[Bruno]

Masai Ujiri said Turiaf will be waived to make room for Wilson Chandler, who Masai thinks could be signed in nxt 2 days.

http://twitter.com/#!/nuggetsnews

If Spurs want Turiaf, they can too use Parker. Diaw, Turiaf and Parker are best buddies. A couple of days ago, I read an article written by a reliable french journalist saying that Parker sold Spurs into trading for Turiaf last year. The deal failed because Knicks wanted Bonner.

If Spurs want it, they have a good shot at getting both Turiaf and Diaw. Parker, Diaw and Turiaf would be thrilled to play for the same NBA team. I think it would be mistake to do so because it will create playing time issue. Spurs should focus on Diaw who is more interesting than Turiaf.

Turiaf could also be claimed from waivers by Indiana. They have the cap space and need a backup C.

[Redshadows]

If Spurs want Turiaf, they can too use Parker. Diaw, Turiaf and Parker are best buddies. A couple of days ago, I read an article written by a reliable french journalist saying that Parker sold Spurs into trading for Turiaf last year. The deal failed because Knicks wanted Bonner.

If Spurs want it, they have a good shot at getting both Turiaf and Diaw. Parker, Diaw and Turiaf would be thrilled to play for the same NBA team. I think it would be mistake to do so because it will create playing time issue. Spurs should focus on Diaw who is more interesting than Turiaf.

Turiaf could also be claimed from waivers by Indiana. They have the cap space and need a backup C.

The spurs could sit blair on the bench.

[T Park]

Turiaf would be great off the bench next to Splitter.

Diaw would work perfect with Duncan...

[therealtruth]

If Spurs want Turiaf, they can too use Parker. Diaw, Turiaf and Parker are best buddies. A couple of days ago, I read an article written by a reliable french journalist saying that Parker sold Spurs into trading for Turiaf last year. The deal failed because Knicks wanted Bonner.

If Spurs want it, they have a good shot at getting both Turiaf and Diaw. Parker, Diaw and Turiaf would be thrilled to play for the same NBA team. I think it would be mistake to do so because it will create playing time issue. Spurs should focus on Diaw who is more interesting than Turiaf.

Turiaf could also be claimed from waivers by Indiana. They have the cap space and need a backup C.

You can't be serious the Spurs had a chance to get rid of Bonner and didn't use it?

[Mel_13]

According to a source, the Sixers bought out the contract of Andres Nocioni Friday night.

One day earlier, they had acquired 6-foot-6 wing player Sam Young in a trade with Memphis that virtually made Nocioni a spectator from here on out, which had been his role for most of this season leading up to buyout.

The move gives Nocioni the freedom to pursue finding a team that might want him for the home stretch of this condensed season or allow him to return to his beloved home country of Argentina.

http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/sixers...8709983980-711

Another longtime object of ST speculation is available.

[Sense]

According to a source, the Sixers bought out the contract of Andres Nocioni Friday night.

One day earlier, they had acquired 6-foot-6 wing player Sam Young in a trade with Memphis that virtually made Nocioni a spectator from here on out, which had been his role for most of this season leading up to buyout.

The move gives Nocioni the freedom to pursue finding a team that might want him for the home stretch of this condensed season or allow him to return to his beloved home country of Argentina.

http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/sixers...8709983980-711

Another longtime object of ST speculation is available.

Well we do have 3 roster spots available right?
We need another Big, a back up PG, and yes we need a back up SF.. after Kawhi everyone else is a SG, if the numbers somehow work.. Wow.

[loveforthegame]

If he's healthy I think you have to take a look at Nocioni. Good size, used to be a tough defender, and versatile all around.

I sorta lost track of him. Thought he was plagued by injuries??

[Hoops Czar]

Well we do have 3 roster spots available right?
We need another Big, a back up PG, and yes we need a back up SF.. after Kawhi everyone else is a SG, if the numbers somehow work.. Wow.

And what position would S-Jax play?

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Well we do have 3 roster spots available right?
We need another Big, a back up PG, and yes we need a back up SF.. after Kawhi everyone else is a SG, if the numbers somehow work.. Wow.

This team just shipped out TJ Ford's vet min contract so they wouldn't have to pay tax on it, and you think they might sign two or even three players?

[Wild Cobra Kai]

If he's healthy I think you have to take a look at Nocioni. Good size, used to be a tough defender, and versatile all around.

I sorta lost track of him. Thought he was plagued by injuries??

He's done.

[TJastal]

If Spurs want Turiaf, they can too use Parker. Diaw, Turiaf and Parker are best buddies. A couple of days ago, I read an article written by a reliable french journalist saying that Parker sold Spurs into trading for Turiaf last year. The deal failed because Knicks wanted Bonner.

If Spurs want it, they have a good shot at getting both Turiaf and Diaw. Parker, Diaw and Turiaf would be thrilled to play for the same NBA team. I think it would be mistake to do so because it will create playing time issue. Spurs should focus on Diaw who is more interesting than Turiaf.

Turiaf could also be claimed from waivers by Indiana. They have the cap space and need a backup C.

I'll take whichever one is in better shape tbh.

[Brazil]

If Spurs want Turiaf, they can too use Parker. Diaw, Turiaf and Parker are best buddies. A couple of days ago, I read an article written by a reliable french journalist saying that Parker sold Spurs into trading for Turiaf last year. The deal failed because Knicks wanted Bonner.

If Spurs want it, they have a good shot at getting both Turiaf and Diaw. Parker, Diaw and Turiaf would be thrilled to play for the same NBA team. I think it would be mistake to do so because it will create playing time issue. Spurs should focus on Diaw who is more interesting than Turiaf.

Turiaf could also be claimed from waivers by Indiana. They have the cap space and need a backup C.

The spurs need is imo an energy defensive big rather than a big who can spread the floor. I'd prefer Turiaf right now than Diaw.

[Bruno]

I've always liked Nocioni but he seems to be done.

I don't think Nocioni will sign with a NBA team. He will either go to Europe or in Argentina. His priority should be to be in shape for the Olympics games. He won't be really able to do so if he is at the end of the bench of a NBA team.

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

The spurs need is imo an energy defensive big rather than a big who can spread the floor. I'd prefer Turiaf right now than Diaw.

this. Spurs already have an undersized chubby PF. plus we get to watch Turiaf do the robot when they are winning.

[Bruno]

The spurs need is imo an energy defensive big rather than a big who can spread the floor. I'd prefer Turiaf right now than Diaw.

Disagree.

Unless you're fine with Blair starting, Spurs need a starting PF. Diaw is that guy. In addition of being a good fit, Diaw is just a way better player than Turiaf. I go with Diaw over Turiaf and it's not even close.