General 2013 Free Agency Discussion

[Mr Bones]

I definitely see Delfino and Francisco Garcia as back up plans. I agree that the Spurs need more ballhandlers.... Ginobili has become too inconsistent to run the offense for extended minutes and Green, even though he's a starting off guard, is a complete liability when he handles for ball. Contrast that situation with SGs like DWade, Harden, Iguodala, Tyreke Evans, etc... Parker needs help, but I don't think it has to be all-star level help. I like Jarrett Jack too, but I think he's about to get a major payday from somebody.

[Mr Bones]

Any discussion should start with eliminating players who have been hurt more than healthy the last three years. That means crossing Dunleavy off the list.

Jack would be a great target, that guy's a baller.

Dunleavy played 75 games this season. Parker played in 66, Manu in 60. What injuries did he have last season?

[yavozerb]

Dunleavy played 75 games this season. Parker played in 66, Manu in 60. What injuries did he have last season?

12-13 = 75 games played
11-12 = 55 games
10-11= 61 games
09-10= 67 games
08-09= 18 games

Dunleavy has not been healthy for quite sometime. Guy is now 32-33 and not getting any healthier. Pass

[Mr Bones]

Kawhi Leonard played in 58 games this season... should the Spurs dump him too? Sorry, I don't think your argument makes sense.

[terzappi]

Are there any real chance to sign Dwight Howard?

[CGD]

^ Nah, he'll use the Spurs as leverage only. I think he stays a Laker or gets traded to the Clips for Griffen/Bedsoe (which would be an awesome trade for the Lakers).

[yavozerb]

Kawhi Leonard played in 58 games this season... should the Spurs dump him too? Sorry, I don't think your argument makes sense.

, not even an arguement, its a fact..Keep up the good fight though if you want..

[SpursDynasty21]

J.J. Re might be a good player to sign.

[superjames1992]

J.J. Re might be a good player to sign.

I'd prefer Kyle Korver, tbh, but Re would be fine, too.

[Mr Bones]

, not even an arguement, its a fact..Keep up the good fight though if you want..

Games played last season:

Kawhi: 58
Manu: 60
Tony: 66
Duncan: 69
Dunleavy: 75

It's fine if you don't like Dunleavy, but your reason makes no sense. Dunleavy was more durable last year than 3 of the Spurs' 5 starters and their sixth man.

[raybies]

Our top targets imo would be Jarret jack and David west.

In this scenario we replace Neal for Jack and west for splitter.

Wouldn't have to go small ball but could.

[CGD]

Our top targets imo would be Jarret jack and David west.

In this scenario we replace Neal for Jack and west for splitter.

Wouldn't have to go small ball but could.

Jack reeks of a player that will get a big contract and then stink it up.

[Knoxxx]

^ Nah, he'll use the Spurs as leverage only. I think he stays a Laker or gets traded to the Clips for Griffen/Bedsoe (which would be an awesome trade for the Lakers).

Huh? He's a max contract player that can go to any team that has the space. What does he need leverage for?

[CGD]

CP3

[ace3g]

Needs:

Ball handler

Can attack the basket

Good rebounder

[look_at_g_shred]

Needs:

Ball handler

Can attack the basket

Good rebounder

Boom!

[Spursfanfromafar]

As Bruno & others pointed out, if Paul Millsap is available he would be a great purchase as a backup/starting PF replacing Bonner.

I would also like the Spurs to go after Martell Webster or Mike Dunleavy. The latter was the Bucks' only bright spot in their playoff series against the Heat, while the former had kinda breakthrough season with the Wizards shooting a lot of threes and playing decent defense. Webster is a useful swingman, while Dunleavy can handle the ball and play a little Point Forward.

[DesignatedT]

I still like Francisco Garcia at the backup 3. He defended Durant well in the first round and can hit the open 3.

I agree the Spurs need another ball handler though. I'm just not sold on Cory or Nando behind Tony and Manu is good for 40 games next year.

[ace3g]

Spurs need at least 2 true SFs on the roster.

[sexinthatsx]

Man... imagine if Celtics amnestied Paul Pierce and he came to the Spurs for 6-8 mil a year... that would be a sight to see

[Andthentherewas21]

Man... imagine if Celtics amnestied Paul Pierce and he came to the Spurs for 6-8 mil a year... that would be a sight to see

Don't need the amnesty. He has a $5 million buyout before 7/1 on his $15 million dollar contract. If the Celtics blow it up, which they've made every attempt to do so far this off-season, then he could be had. Bigger issue would be could he accept a back-up role for the Spurs (Green wouldn't be as effective off the bench, Kawhi has shown hes a starter, ect).

[sexinthatsx]

Don't need the amnesty. He has a $5 million buyout before 7/1 on his $15 million dollar contract. If the Celtics blow it up, which they've made every attempt to do so far this off-season, then he could be had. Bigger issue would be could he accept a back-up role for the Spurs (Green wouldn't be as effective off the bench, Kawhi has shown hes a starter, ect).

Spurs have A LOT of options cap space wise, the ball is in their court to make a move.

[Big P]

Renounce everyone and sign Josh Smith.

[DesignatedT]

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[Baam]

Here's a full scenario :

let Splitter walk

Marion doesn't pick his option, becomes a FA and we sign him to a 2 years ~20M deal

trade Bonner for a pick

draft Jean Charles as backup SF

draft Ledo as backup PG

you get :

Tim Baynes
Marion Diaw
Kawhi Jean-Charles
Green Manu
TP Ledo

Boris is at his best when he's surrounded by 2 great rebounders, Manu gets a more talented sidekick who can really shoot. You still have flexibility in the post Duncan era since you don't sign a complementary player like Splitter to a long deal which would be a mistake imo.

An alternative would be to keep Bonner who is fine as a 5th big and instead sign someone like Aminu as backup SF.