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Someone actually put their thoughts into a thread and have it make some sense.
I actually thought they would move him prior to the draft. Either netting them a higher pick ( in the 15-20 range) or pair him and the #29th pick to move to the late lottery.
As of now, I think Manu should start. The problem is he can't play big minutes. Do we play him the first 7 minutes of the 1st and 3rd. While playing 6 minutes in the 2nd and 4th quarters (27mpg)? As of right now, I don't think the market is as high for Green after the dust has settled. Your right its unusual for a player to continue to develop a part of his game (attacking off the dribble) at the point in his career. Its possible but he will be remain a role player because of this flaw, a very good one none the less.
The Neal rumor is completely baffling. We would have 5 PGs. 3 true SGs (with De Colo, Mills and Neal eating time there as well), 1 SF, and 6 4/5's.
It also is an means the Spurs either don't beleive Joseph is capable of handing the backup PG duty or is still developing (unusual because he's entering his 3 season and still can't get steady minutes, even though he was the 28th pick just 2 years ago). Mills return is another oddity. Why return knowing (at the time atleast) that Neal and Joseph were ahead of him with De Colo having a possibility of winning back time at PG.
Trading De Colo makes the most sense to me. Moving him for an protected 2nd rounder that gives us $1.5 million and an open spot. An S&T to the Bucks for Neal (a pick in return) or just opting not to match any offer. This would allow the Spurs to use $3.6 million of the remaining MLE to sign a player. We'd be in position to slightly overpay for a veteran that may not have view the Spurs as a serious option (Kenyon Martin) We also could still sign Oden to the minimum or more . Either resign McGrady to play SF or inform Diaw that he will be tasked with playing SF for stretches over the course of the season.
