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That's GOT to be a joke.How would they call him to let him know?
NBA.com's mock draft showed the Spurs picking Deshaun Thomas.
That's GOT to be a joke.
AgreedThat's GOT to be a joke.
i actually do. and i think it would be wise. if it's for a sf like batum. maybe #1 & #19 for batum and #10?
imagine the cavs depth chart. then add batum, oden, and carter-williams. that's some scary depth!
i think your right. the magic have to targeting burke. the wiz, tough call, but either porter, bennett, or noel. i'd let the wiz make the tough call, have the more expensive pick, and have to give up something for it.
if the cavs want sf, firstly i think batum and #10 are the best target. if not that, then trade down and take cheaper, equally promising bennett, muhammad, oladipo, or mclemore. + whatever the wiz are willing to give up.
Not that bad of an idea, since Batum has similar upside to Gallinari. I'd prefer Gallo, but Portland may be very willing to move Batum with their other small-forward prospects. Even though I'd consider it overpaying by Cleveland, I don't think it'd be a bad deal for either side.
Saw this on RealGM, but Al Horford might be a target, depending on what the Hawks hear through unofficial channels on Dwight and CP3. Josh Smith is apparently friends with Dwight, and you'd have to imagine CP3 might be intrigued by those 2 plus a top lottery pick(Should look at around #1) and shooters(Jenkins) and a more competent Management than the Sterling/Vinny group he's had. Atlanta would have to hear they could pull that off to make the trade, but it makes sense if they could bring those 2 in. They could then get Porter/Oladipo as a role playing wing.(Don't need #1 pick to get them, but Cleveland fits)
Apparently Clevelando may be looking to trade his 1st pick, something that I think could be a good idea for them.
Rumor is Dallas also want to trade his 4th pick for cap space, shame, I wanted them to pick Schroder, the more I see about that guy the more like him.
The Spurs should try to move up.
if the cavs offered #1 for kawhi straight up... should the spurs take it?
I thought about it. I don't know the draft well enough to have an idea about the prospects, but I think the Spurs should (and would) stick with Leonard. I'm one of those people who doesn't think Kawhi will be a star, but neither will the first-overall in many years. Sticking with the known commodity is the best choice now and in the future.
Zach Lowe seems to think that the Wizards are willing to move the #3 pick for vets too. They evidently think they're a playoff team next season if healthy.
The Spurs don't have the assets to interest the Wizards, but with the Cavs talk I just thought I'd put that in the conversation.
Actually, I'm not sure about the Wizards. Last time they traded a top-five pick, they didn't get a good haul at all. They wanted Ginobili (for his expiring) and tried to include Gilbert Arenas in the deal, but they ended up accepting Randy Foye and Mike Miller. Maybe they're willing to take a package around Green and Diaw (if he picks up his option) for it.
Even not considering that, it seems to suggest some of their young non-star players may be on the market. The Spurs may be able to get Vesely or Singleton for Bonner or even just a trade exception.
The Spurs should stay put w/ their draft status until draft night. This is a weak class up top (not a lot of elite potential) but fairly solid in the above average to average department. In particular, I like Reggie Bullock (SF) from NC for his 3 pt shooting and defense (NBA Comparison is Danny Green) and Grant Jerrett (PF) from AZ who compares to a Matt Bonner who can play defense. Bullock is projected as the 30th best prospect and Grant Jerrett is the 58th - both possibilities for the Spurs.
the problem is the wizz would take Porter too..
Please, for gods sake, if we are talking about a Matt Bonner replacement, take Ryan Kelly (Duke) before Grant Jerrett... but let's not replace Matt Bonner with another 1D shooter. Instead, take Tony Mitc with the 28th if possible.
Regarding Bullock, if you project a guy as Danny Green, you don't draft him. You can get 3 and D talent from the D-league - as Danny himself illustrates. Use the draft to go for serious talent - either undervalued NCAA players (Kawhi, Cojo, George Hill), or foreigners who will develop overseas (eg Bertans, Tiago).
Bonner's contract plus 1 player (Neal-Mills-NDC) should be enough to go up in the draft.
If Dallas is trading their pick, I would try get that, although I think they would rather trade for other picks to get more cap space now.
In fact, if the Spurs already know that they will renew contracts (Neal, Mills or NDC) next season, they should try to trade them for anything they can. Maybe even picks for next year.
Not again, man.
Also, Bonner may be enough to move up a bit, but I sort of doubt adding another player will help. The point of getting Bonner is to save some money, so it wouldn't make sense to add a million or so in salary by taking on Mills or De Colo.
What the are you guys taking? Bonner + Neal enough to move up in the draft? Why do people think so many teams are willing to give up assets for our trash?
Would you trade our pick for Steve Blake? Rashard Lewis? Hasheem Thabeet? No, so why do you think other teams would want a player like Bonner?
i agree. although i am one that thinks kawhi will blossom into a star. i think he's doing it this year in the playoffs. what's more, he's doing it with a bad knee.
LOL! It's the 'Our trash smells sweet' syndrome! Bonner's $1M buyout is supposed to look super lucrative, but his whole salary is only what, $3 to $3.4M. It's not a huge win for a team, even assuming that we take trash back.
As soon as I saw that you had replied my comment I thought: Oh ! What the did I post wrong??
I know, I know...I just wanted to add players..that's all.
Isn't Bonner in the same situation as NDC? The team takes $5mm with both players. Or is there a difference between those 2 contracts? Its just $1mm more.
The buy out clause!! thats the reason! you are right...again!
I was referring to you thinking Neal is tradeable during the draft.
As soon as I saw that you had replied my comment I thought: Oh ! What the did I post wrong??
I know, I know...I just wanted to add players..that's all.
Isn't Bonner in the same situation as NDC? The team takes $5mm with both players. Or is there a difference between those 2 contracts? Its just $1mm more.
As Bruno pointed out to me, Diaw and Mills can be traded during draft night if they pick up their options. So they could be fair game. Bonner is fair game no matter what (and his partially guaranteed deal makes him one of the most likely players to be traded), and Neal and every other expiring contract is untradeable. I believe ABC posted a list of tradeable players earlier in this thread. After adding Diaw and Mills as possible trades, that list is a good guideline to use for draft scenarios.
Cap relief is going to be important this summer. Bonner can potentially save a team $3.8 Million in salary. That's definitely the price of a 20s pick in June. Packaging that savings with another first would theoretically be worth a high-20s pick, if not more. But the logic sort of fails there, as teams who are looking to save money aren't going to want a low-first (one of the least-valuable picks in the whole draft), nor will they want a player like De Colo or Mills. Those two may be enough to move up a spot or two on their own, though.
I can understand your sentiments but the Spurs have to draft somebody...Grant Jerrett is a better defender than Kelly and Bullock is the same as Danny Green but at the SF position. He's a role player who's excellent at perimeter defense and 3 pt shooting. Think of a better/younger version of Bruce Bowen.
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