Trade Deadline Deals and Rumors

[bklynspursfan]

Sam Amico ‏@SamAmicoFSO
If Spurs decide to sweeten pot by adding player to pick in trade attempts, expect that player to be DeJuan Blair.

[Cigamodnalro]

Re is crap. Horrible defender. I wouldn't give up Green for him. Maybe Blair and Neal, but thats about it.

Re is not a horrible defender in the least.

As a Magic fan, I am interested in the possible inclusion of Gustavo Ayon in any Spurs deal. Nifty passing big with a favorable contract (TO after every year) and someone with likely appeal to the Mexican-American demographic of SA's fanbase. Spurs were rumored to be interested in Ayon last offseason.

[elemento]

I simply want to understand SAS interest in Re . I understand that Neal isn't playing well, but if they want a guard, wouldn't it be better to get a PG like Ridnour instead of another SG?

Not to mention all SA would have to do in order to bring Re 's contract. They would have to move Bonner, Blair, Neal and maybe more to stay below the lux tax. To me it makes no sense.

[Mel_13]

Isn't Gibson's last year only partially guaranteed? Supposedly they could cut him to go under the tax in the case that another trade puts them above it.

He's in his last year now. Making 4.8M, all of which is now guaranteed. No trade for Gibson makes any sense at all.

[Cigamodnalro]

An article on the Spurs ties to Ayon (for those who were not previously aware): http://www.projectspurs.com/2011-art...ith-spurs.html

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I really believe that most of these bloggers are just making stuff up. If it doesn't happen, nobody notices. If it does, they can claim inside sources for the next round of BS they spew out.

Boobie Gibson? Please...

Had to check it at shamsports - Gibson's salary is $4 792 332 - all but $2.3M of it guaranteed with no guarantee date. Don't know how it's structured, but it's possible that cutting him could help a team, say Spurs, go under the tax if another trade puts them above the line.

Edit : beaten by the timely answer cheers Mel.

[moisaenz]

could it be stephen jackson for re and vucevic?

[moisaenz]

An article on the Spurs ties to Ayon (for those who were not previously aware): http://www.projectspurs.com/2011-art...ith-spurs.html

yeah two years ago.

[Mal]

could it be stephen jackson for re and vucevic?

Vucevic wont be dealt

[Mel_13]

Had to check it at shamsports - Gibson's salary is $4 792 332 - all but $2.3M of it guaranteed with no guarantee date. Don't know how it's structured, but it's possible that cutting him could help a team, say Spurs, go under the tax if another trade puts them above the line.

All partially guaranteed contracts became fully guaranteed on January 10th.

[Chinook]

Had to check it at shamsports - Gibson's salary is $4 792 332 - all but $2.3M of it guaranteed with no guarantee date. Don't know how it's structured, but it's possible that cutting him could help a team, say Spurs, go under the tax if another trade puts them above the line.

Edit : beaten by the timely answer cheers Mel.

ALL contracts became guaranteed for the season on January 10.

EDIT: You win this round, Mel_13

[Chinook]

Bloggers and Twitter folk repeat after me: The Spurs don't need a two-guard. The Spurs don't need a two-guard. The Spurs don't need a two-guard. The Spurs don't need a two-guard.

I'm convince Pop is just messing with people now. Shooting guard is the ONE position that the Spurs really can't use another player.

[loveforthegame]

Ugh. No to Booby Gibson. Do not want at all. Hope that's made up.

[nadroj117]

could it be stephen jackson for re and vucevic?

Why would they give up Vucevic?! lol That is their prize from the Howard trade.

[bklynspursfan]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
I discounted San Antonio-Re talks a bit earlier, but sources insisting there are legitimate scenarios in play that make Spurs a factor.

[Texas_Ranger]

I know the Mavs want a pg but Beno??

As a starter he's good, but as a backup he just doesn't care.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

the magic have players that could make a red deal work. i'd love nicholson/

[Cigamodnalro]

yeah two years ago.

There was rhetoric after last season as well (including--I'm a long-time reader--on the thinktank here). Just seems like one of those inclusions that wouldn't be shocking for either side.

[moisaenz]

Why would they give up Vucevic?! lol That is their prize from the Howard trade.

I know, they would be crazy for doing that, just mentioning since someone stated that we should be shopping for him.

[Obstructed_View]

Bloggers and Twitter folk repeat after me: The Spurs don't need a two-guard. The Spurs don't need a two-guard. The Spurs don't need a two-guard. The Spurs don't need a two-guard.

I'm convince Pop is just messing with people now. Shooting guard is the ONE position that the Spurs really can't use another player.

The Spurs could use a real starting-caliber shooting guard since they refuse to put Manu in the starting lineup where he belongs. That said, I still don't understand why they'd be interested in Re , because he sucks. It's got to be whoever the Magic would throw in with him, and the Spurs likely have designs on someone.

[TimDunkem]

the magic have players that could make a red deal work. i'd love nicholson/

Just...lol

[Obstructed_View]

As a starter he's good, but as a backup he just doesn't care.

He's got a lot of talent, and that always draws teams. People think that a guy can develop a work ethic if he's in the right situation. Rarely happens, but when it does everyone remembers it.

[moisaenz]

what is the possibility of jackson being traded?

[Chinook]

The Spurs could use a real starting-caliber shooting guard since they refuse to put Manu in the starting lineup where he belongs. That said, I still don't understand why they'd be interested in Re , because he sucks. It's got to be whoever the Magic would throw in with him, and the Spurs likely have designs on someone.

Green is a starting-caliber shooting-guard. Seriously, what does the man have to do for people to stop thinking every run-of-the-mill guard on another team can do his job better?

[Maddog]

I simply want to understand SAS interest in Re . I understand that Neal isn't playing well, but if they want a guard, wouldn't it be better to get a PG like Ridnour instead of another SG?

Not to mention all SA would have to do in order to bring Re 's contract. They would have to move Bonner, Blair, Neal and maybe more to stay below the lux tax. To me it makes no sense.

Yeah I with you on that one.
I would like him in SA but not sure how it would work.
Makes the Gibson interest seem even more puzzling- An undersized shooting guard not getting a lot of PT on a bad team?