Wizards interested in Blair, looking at a S&T.

[coachmac87]

If they do get Ariza could they trade him at deadline if things down work out??

[Texas_Ranger]

will this reach 20 pages?

[Ron Swanson]

Ariza would be a nice fit.

[Bruno]

I wouldn't be against a De Colo + Blair for Vesely.

Vesely has been terrible in Washington but he was very promising in Europe. Wizards selfish losing basketball is an horrible fit for him and he would be so much better in Spurs system. Chip can also help him to fix his shot.

[lmbebo]

I wouldn't be against a De Colo + Blair for Vesely.

Vesely has been terrible in Washington but he was very promising in Europe. Wizards selfish losing basketball is an horrible fit for him and he would be so much better in Spurs system. Chip can also help him to fix his shot.

+1

[SpursFan86]

What about Otto Porter? Think the Wizards would be completely against giving him up?

[Kingsly Alexander]

Ariza's contract is expiring, 7.7m player option that he picked up a couple of weeks ago. The Wizards could actually use a guy like Bonner to stretch the floor for Nêne and Okafor. Bonner+Blair for Ariza would work both teams, tbh.

Completely agree. Not a single stretch 4 on their roster besides maybe singleton, who isn't anywhere near what Bonner is shown he's capable of from behind the line. Plus his expiring contract would make it more enticing.

If it includes Bonner, it isn't going to happen.

I think Pop and RC have to put 2 and 2 together and figure that the man is a choke artist and after 4 yrs isn't going grow a pair at this point in his career.

[Texas_Ranger]

Vesely was amazing in Europe for his age. Even won the FIBA Euro Young player of the year in 2010. Wouldn't mind him and I think he could play much, much better in the Spurs system cause right now he looks like a bust.

[kobyz]

Ariza + Booker and a first for Blair + Bonner and De Colo

[Baam]

I wouldn't be against a De Colo + Blair for Vesely.

Vesely has been terrible in Washington but he was very promising in Europe. Wizards selfish losing basketball is an horrible fit for him and he would be so much better in Spurs system. Chip can also help him to fix his shot.

I like it as well but that's a lot of money for such a raw project so I don't think they'd go for it, maybe if they didn't sign Pendergraph already they would have done it...

[bklynspursfan]

Completely agree. Not a single stretch 4 on their roster besides maybe singleton, who isn't anywhere near what Bonner is shown he's capable of from behind the line. Plus his expiring contract would make it more enticing.



I think Pop and RC have to put 2 and 2 together and figure that the man is a choke artist and after 4 yrs isn't going grow a pair at this point in his career.

Bonner actually had a fairly good playoff run. He didn't get a lot of time and won't depending on matchups. But against LA & the Grizz? He was a huge key to the success of the team. On both ends of the court, he was really impressive

[Texas_Ranger]

I don't think Seraphin is available cause he played pretty good for them last season. The guys on the table are probably Vesely, Singleton, Booker and Ariza.

[xellos88330]

Jan Vesely looks like an interesting idea. I remember wanting him in the draft.

[Kingsly Alexander]

Bonner actually had a fairly good playoff run. He didn't get a lot of time and won't depending on matchups. But against LA & the Grizz? He was a huge key to the success of the team. On both ends of the court, he was really impressive

Agreed. this yr. but in yrs passed in the early rounds?

[Mel_13]

Pretty sure it was TD21 that mentioned Washington as a team with a glut of SFs. Logical trading partner.

[CGD]

Thought we'd be talking about Neal and SnT before Blair, but here we are. Spurs need to send out two players and get one back if they are going to keep the negotiating posture with respect to Neal. Otherwise teams know the spurs will be desperrate to include another player in a Neal SnT or else risk losing him outright.

I like the thought of Ariza, and the Spurs can sent out more than one player to avoid the problem above. if they ship out Nando and Mills the Spurs probably resign Neal. Hopefully they can net a 2nd rounder next year too.

[loveforthegame]

I hate getting my hopes up but thankfully it's Woj reporting it.

Ariza would be welcomed. Especially fits the win right now plan. Not sure we could luck out with Vesely though. Interesting prospect for sure.

[CGD]

With respect to Vesely when would the Spurs have to decide on his 4.2m team option for next year?

[Mel_13]

With respect to Vesely when would the Spurs have to decide on his 4.2m team option for next year?

Oct 31st.

[CGD]

Oct 31st.

Probably a deal breaker for me. He's owed 5.6m the year after that too.

[PlayNando]

Get Jan Veselý, RC..........

International intelligence needs to be acquired............

Play Veselý................................

[Budkin]

y'all are crazy if you think they'll give up Ariza.

[Mel_13]

Probably a deal breaker for me. He's owed 5.6m the year after that too.

That's the projected amount of his qualifying off. 2014-15 is the last (4th) year of his rookie contract, assuming that the 4th year option is picked up in October.

Otherwise, I agree. Would rather have Booker or Singleton as a Kawhi backup.

[ducks]

if spurs get a pick I would be thrilled for blair

[Kermit]

y'all are crazy if you think they'll give up Ariza.

He is precious to them?