Spurs reach agreement with Jeff Pendergraph (Report: 2 Year, ~$4 million)

[Kingsly Alexander]

Who was that? I know Hairston went. Gist went. Temple or Gee?
benefactor

[benefactor]

E-N writers could do some work this offseason and try to get this contract number

Can't remember the last time I went there for Spurs news. I get it from the official or PTR.

[timvp]

Any particular reason why the Pacers didn't try herder to bring this guy back?

They brought in Copeland who they envision to be a backup PF. They're also stuck with Mahinmi and invested a first round pick in Miles Plumlee so they're pretty set with bigmen ... especially since their two starters (West and Hibbert) will play big minutes anyways.

[ElNono]

Just tweeted Woj asking about the money side of the deal... not expecting a reply, tbh...

[benefactor]

Who was that? I know Hairston went. Gist went. Temple or Gee?
benefactor

What are you talking about?

[weebo]

I'm still hopeful the Spurs can snag a back SF (to match up with Durant/James) who can hit an occasional corner 3.

[TheGreatYacht]

Amen!

The signing of Pendergraph certainly qualifies as an upgrade to both Bonner and Blair. He's also as good or better than any big that was available to the Spurs via the draft. He languished on a stacked roster in Portland for a couple of years and didn't appear to develop very much. Fortunately, he's still young enough where he can continue to develop and improve, with good coaching. The fact that he's smart, to go along with his already raw, physical skills, is yet another plus. The Spurs finally have a bonafide, legit backup PF. There's no question that he is an upgrade to the second unit. His presence will allow for more rest for the starters during the regular season. There is nothing but upside to this signing. I like it a lot.

Trying to be optimistic? LOL.

[DesignatedT]

Yeah I like the way this guy looks. I just hope it means Bonner is gone.

[TheCerebral1]

A bit more size. I doubt it's for a substancial amount. It could also be a non-guaranteed contract. Have the terms been released?

[DesignatedT]

Can this guy play defense?

[Darkwaters]

There are a few things that are upsetting about the Pendergraph signing.

1) Hes American. We don't sign Americans. We were going for an all foreign team (sans Leonard/Green).
2) He went to the WRONG Arizona school. We don't associate with Arizona State, thank you very much!
3) On the other hand, Marcus Williams was our last kid from Tucson...and that didn't work out so well. Maybe a change is indeed in order.

[tlongII]

I like Pendergraph. We waived him when he blew his knee out, but I would have liked to keep him. He is a mean mofo.

[Spurs Brazil]

Typical McDonald

@JMcDonald_SAEN
Most around league assuming Spurs used part of MLE on Belinelli signing. Would seem to put Kirilenko and FAs of that caliber out of range.

‏@JMcDonald_SAEN
But again, we don't know for sure how the Spurs are organizing their offseason just yet.

[SenorSpur]

Trying to be optimistic? LOL.

Maybe, but anytime this franchise signs a big, who has the requisite skills that are diametrically different than Bonner's single skill set, THAT is more than enough reason to be optimistic.

[weebo]

I like Pendergraph. We waived him when he blew his knee out, but I would have liked to keep him. He is a mean mofo.

Of course.

[Kingsly Alexander]

Bonner hasn't proven himself in the postseason last three yrs enough to warrant a coveted roster spot.and if pop " had his way" it certainly wouldn't be to keep him, based how he's benched his ass every post season eventually. We need more as much athleticism/grit as we can get to compliment Duncan and surely their be some taker out there for bonner for a late second rounder at the least.

I'm sure with six bigs on the roster the fo will be looking for a back up at sf to compliment our perimeter depth especially if and when we opt to play Kawaii at the 4 with Duncan on the floor. Question is who the is left. Dorell wright?

[Chinook]

I like Pendergraph. We waived him when he blew his knee out, but I would have liked to keep him. He is a mean mofo.

Damn, I forgot that he got Blazer'd a couple of years ago. It's good to see him still able to contribute, but I guess that's why he seems to have less athleticism in the Pacer clips.

[Spurs Brazil]

@PaulGarciaPS
Pendergraph made $1.5 mill with the #Pacers last year which I'd assume the 2-year deal is somewhere in the 2.5-3 mill price range.

[kobyz]

he played with Harden at Arizona State!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

Maybe, but anytime this franchise signs a big, who has the requisite skills that are diametrically different than Bonner's single skill set, THAT is more than enough reason to be optimistic.

I suppose you're right. Matt Bonner is pathetic on defense.

[Chinook]

@PaulGarciaPS
Pendergraph made $1.5 mill with the #Pacers last year which I'd assume the 2-year deal is somewhere in the 2.5-3 mill price range.

Probably the MLE then. Still time to change that, though.

[elec99]

I see this as Blair replacement, can't see popletting Bonner go.
Considering how close we were I expected minute tweaks, not major moves.
Pendergraph , baynes , Marco will get first training camp
Backup 3 yet to be resolved

[Sean Cagney]

Eh, decent depth and development signing. Did make 2/4 3s last year.

Somehow feels like a prelude to bigger move.

LOL bigger move? No it's not, this is the Spurs.

[raybies]

I'm still hopeful the Spurs can snag a back SF (to match up with Durant/James) who can hit an occasional corner 3.

Sam Young?

[Kingsly Alexander]

In ref. to ur post on how a player wouldn't opt to go overseas to play in Europe for us. I was trying to ask who was that? benefactor