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Exactly. Good take.
It's been reasonable since the get go. Sure, he has some warts. Guess what: perfect two way players don't hit the trade market.
Exactly. Good take.
The Spurs could hide his defensive shortcomings in many ways. Look at what they do when Matt Bonner's ass is on the court lol\
Really hope this rumor somehow comes to fruition.
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+ Trust Latest word on Utah Jazz and who they'll keep vs. deal between Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap: Jefferson is the likeliest to stay right now, according to several opposing team executives. Consensus is the Jazz can't afford to keep both with Gordon Hayward soon to be eligible for an extension and the belief that Hayward is in the team's long-term plans
K. Just give us Milsap for Neal, Bonner, Blair and two first rounders. Problem solved.
Well RIP to that potential trade then.
Way too much to give up for Millsap imo.
No one believes the first rumor, but suddenly the second one is INSTANTLY credible.
I'm not surprised that Jefferson would be more likely to stay. Excellent low post scores are hard to come by even if his D is less than desirable.
Milsap would be a much better fit on both ends than Jefferson.
That trade rumor was DOA, tbqh.
Never liked the Jefferson trade rumor to begin with. Now if the Spurs could somehow pry away Millsap for some sort of package of Neal/Mills/De Colo (one of them), Bonner, Blair, and a pick, I'd be all for it...
It's frustrating that the Spurs are possibly ONE big away from basically having NO flaws on the team. Seeing the combination of Blair and Bonner on the floor at the same time is painful. We're set with TD, Splitter, and Diaw. We just need one more legit big man capable of playing 10-15 minutes a night. If only we could get a Millsap, Landry, Bass type of big man...
We should be trying really hard to get Millsap right now. We need another capable big badly.
Having some in-laws in Utah, I was expecting the Jazz to resign Jefferson, and ship out Milsap...that simply makes more sense for them. According to latest reports out of the Jazz camp, it appears they are looking to do that indeed.
I like that deal far better tbh, provided that the Spurs could do it right.
It looks like Utah is copying Spurs trick when they leaked that Parker was available just to raise Hill trade value.
While Al Jefferson is a little better than Millsap, keeping Millsap would be the right move for Utah. Milsap will just work better in a 3 men PF/C rotation with Favors and Kanter while Jefferson won't because he can't really be paired with Kanter.
UPDATE: SUNS INTERESTED IN BIG AL
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap...yward-Shumpert
Jefferson is a much better fit for the Spurs than Millsap. He has a polished jumper and post moves. His defense is okay (not lazy), but Duncan will be around to anchor it. What he brings on the offensive end would more than make up losing Splitter on Defense. He is also good insurance for Duncan if he misses more games. I wouldn't even pursue Millsap. He is a slightly bigger version of Blair. Might as well just keep Splitter and Blair.
al jeff defense...will improve 10folds if he attempts to put both arms up...
http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/smith_130218.html
Spurs could target Jefferson with trade deadline looming
There are plenty of reasons for trades: Economics to get out of the luxury tax and the opportunity to add a young player or draft pick for your future. Though the most intriguing always has been the one to perhaps put you over the top for a le.
The name of Al Jefferson of the Utah Jazz, a free agent after this season, has been speculated about as well. And it would seem to me he’s the big name to watch. And where I’d watch would be the San Antonio Spurs because this may be their last and best chance to win a championship.
It seems unlikely barring any major injury anyone can upset Miami in the East. But with the Harden and Gay trades and the Lakers’ issues, the West seems wide open now for the Spurs. They’re the most stable team and have the best depth along with the Clippers. The Clippers are just coming together, but the Spurs may have the shortest window with the ages of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili a free agent. This may well be their now or never year, and with the Harden trade perhaps the open window before the Thunder recover.
The chance for a great short-term rental to buttress their chances for this season seems there with Jefferson, who is unlikely to resign with the Jazz given Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter waiting in the wings and Utah’s desperate need for a point guard. Add a distributor and they have the nucleus to begin to make a run in the West. The Spurs happen to have that guy hanging around in rookie Nando De Colo, who could fit in nicely. The Spurs add Stephen Jackson and perhaps one low paid player to make the money workout and Jefferson gives the Spurs great insurance and front court depth with Duncan and Tiago Splitter. It’s a heck of a team to go into the playoffs with considering the Spurs’ depth, shooting and overall strength. When you have a chance to go for a le, you have to take it. Especially with a team like the Spurs which once Duncan leaves may not get many chances for years to come.
This is the trade I would like to happen, if any. Big Al's offensive arsenal is unbelievable even though his defense is less than desirable. To me De Colo does have value and I think will be a good point guard in years to come. This also seems somewhat realistic. My biggest fear however, is the Bledsoe for Milsap trade rumor that has been lingering. Bledsoe has star potential. I also love how year after year it's all about the Spurs' last run for a le.
could we liken this to a Nazr for Rose trade?
The Spurs didn't make the finals in '12, because Pop was too late adjusting for the Thunder adjustments. By the time he adjusted the reds stepped in (games 5 and 6). It's probably a good idea to have another player capable of making indefensible shots in that cir stances.
But by shipping Jack, the Spurs will have to use Diaw at SF.
Really curious to see if Spurs make a move before the deadline.
If he can't play D do we really need him? Spurs score 105 pts a game the offense is hardly a problem. He could help Tim on the glass but he needs to be able to guard..
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