Surely not. If such a player existed, then one of the 30 NBA teams would have at least signed him to a 10-day contract.
just because no other team found somebody doesn't mean somebody doesn't exist. i think you put too much faith in the quality of nba gms. look at the spurs, blair stinks and they won't cut him. there is an error factor in talent assessment of nba gms.
Well, now you're just chasing your own tail. If such a player exists, but can't be recognized by even one of the 30 GMs in the NBA, then he may as well not exist.
You've now reached the point of advocating that the Spurs waive a player even though you claim that they don't possess enough FO skill to sign a proper replacement.
Moving goalpost in 5, 4, 3, 2...
Not from a buyout but I absolutely like Travis Leslie as a cheap prospect.
2nd round pick from 2011, he never had a proper chance in LAC. He had good numbers in college (especially adv stats) and he is doing well in the D-League. He is basically Neal's opposite. Very good defender (Best Case:Tony Allen) and very good rebounder for a G. Not a great shooter though.
This season SA is stacked at the G position, but next season he is worth a try if we don't bring Neal back and Mills opts out. Chump probably knows him well from the D-League. He has been playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors since he was released by the Clips.
the quality assessment problem isn't with incoming talent, it's with outgoing. i have no doubt in the spurs FO's ability to find talent. they even address the obvious needs. i just doubt them when it comes time for goodbye. perfect example: what are the odds they re-sign blair? one better, what are the odds they overpay?
the spurs love to wallow in their own filth. for all the spurs FO skill, they have a problem with overconfidence and indecisiveness. i suspect it's the downside to striking oil sooo often. they take too long to recognize and resolve roster issues. it can be a failed experiment like rj or an overachieving one like george hill. yeah those situations turned out great. rj wasn't that bad, and resulted in jack back. and kawhi. but what about the humongous headache spent figuring out the obvious?
how many timmy championship seasons have been spent dealing with some stupid easily solved roster headache? that's why all spurs fans love a good trade machine. we all know the deal. blair is this years head ache. it's a small one and i don't think it'll hinder the playoff run. but even a small headache isn't helpful.
this thread is about waiver pick ups. we know darn well blair ain't goin nowhere. don't perpetuate spurs FO blair injury insurance bs. the spurs couldn't pull another diaw outter thin air? one that's better at defense and boards? the they can't. shoot down casspi or greene, yeah they might be fails. but don't tell me the roster is better off with blair.
I'll let that last post stand. Classic drunk post.
Raja Bell and Jazz have a buyout settlement in place, but it rests on Bell's ability to find a contract elsewhere. So far, still no takers. Bell's agent, Herb Rudoy, continues to talk to several teams. Bottom line, as it's been for months, is no team has stepped up to commit
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bell is done fck him
Also don't Bell and Manu have some personal issues? I remember really wanting the Spurs to go after Bell years ago, but it was leaked the Manu's agent said he couldn't stand Bell. This could be complete bull (it is coming from me) but I remember something like that.
Who could fit the Spurs needs? Who would be a professional? Who would be better than Blair for the next 30 some games? Who is mature? Who has played along side TD, TS, MG, TP and other Spurs? Who is 6'9" and would bring his best every time? Who, Who, Who, Who, Who? The Spurs already have a front court youth movement in Splitter, Leonard, Baynes and D League. Do you really think Blair will be here after this season? Screw it, I'd be calling Antonio and asking if he's serious about another run. Just saying, all these responses that nobody else is out there........ Right now for this year for 10 minutes a game, I would rather have McDyess.
bring up cojo
i'd rather the spurs find a young project guy. but mcdyess isn't a bad idea. he's probably a safer playoff player than baynes or bonner. he wouldn't add any depth to the spurs at 3. but with mcdyess around, diaw could play 3.
i don't like bell. i think he's too old and doesn't do anything for to help on rebounds. but a wing defender is a good idea.
DTxL is quickly becoming one of the more annoying posters around here. He reminds me of the guy that used to pretend to be a scout in the think tank, his name is eluding me right now.
texas 2 step
i'm no scout i'm just a spurs fan. i came in here to trade ideas with ya'll. i apologize if i'm coming off annoying.
i've been checking out this forum as a non-poster for a while.
it seems like this forum needed a voice like mine. maybe it's just the trollers. but talk of blair is good injury insurance and tempered expectations from baynes and spurs need a backup point. i think the general poster in here is nuts.
Why is there an assumption that McDyess can still play? Or would even want to play?
chris wright, maine red claws.
No. NBA GMs are not blind. If a player of such potential existed, he'd be on somebody's 15 man roster.
Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA After forward D.J. White's letter of clearance finally arrived from China, he'll sign with Celtics in next 24 hours, sources tell Y! Sports.
"the quality assessment problem isn't with incoming talent, it's with outgoing."
Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine Cavs and Omri Casspi indeed engaged in buyout talks, I'm told, with deal to part ways possible before March 1 deadline (which is Friday)
Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
Any player waived by March 1 becomes eligible to play in playoffs for another team as long as he signs w/new team by end of regular season
Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine Rockets are a legit & confirmed suitor for Omri Casspi, who is recovering from emergency surgery last weekend to take out his appendix
Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
Playoff eligibility deadline officially 11:59 PM Friday night. So long as waivers requested by 11:59 ET, player is eligible for playoffs
Would the Spurs be interested in Casspi? I know that they were previously interested but that was before Kawhi. Do you guys think he is worth enough to let go of someone? I don't but we are not deep at small forward. And Sjax health has been a concern as of late. Whatchu think?
There haven't been many names mentioned in rumors for buyouts, so far only Casspi and Raja Bell from my knowledge; could be a slow front for this deadline as well.
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