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Wow. If they are only offering Lance a similar amount of money per year to George Hill, that's not a smart move from Indiana.
From what I've seen... his "sources" are basically other people's twitter accounts. He's always the last to report.
Wow. If they are only offering Lance a similar amount of money per year to George Hill, that's not a smart move from Indiana.
That may persuade him to sign with Charlotte instead since they can pay him abit more.
Jimmer would have tripled those numbers on the lakers.Kent "Blaze-more" with the Lakers:
13.1ppg, 3.3reb, 3.1apg, 1.4stl, 45fg%, 37 3P%, 28MPG
Evan Turner is not Spurs character, or quality
We need a guy who can handle the ball some. Honestly don't know much about bazemore but he seems intriguing.
I hope the Spurs trust both Anderson to develop and Mills to come back, and look to fill other needs with FAs, a player like Aminu for example.
A name that could interest the Spurs, is Nenad Krstic. He's a free agent also and would make a great 4th big.
As for Evan Turner, the Spurs were rumored to be interested in him at the trade deadline last season, so he could be an option if he comes cheap, And he might be cheap. His play in Indiana last season butchered his stock. I doubt there's much interest with him including a 6+ million contract, but at 3-4 mill with Spurs and a hope that the system could save him, might be something he looks at. I'd like a 2 year deal with a team option for a 3rd.
Only thing I dislike about signing Evan, is that he might get in the way of Kyle and his development. But Kyle is 20, and having a more experienced player to back up Kawhi could mean more victories. With that being said, Evan still has potential; he averaged 17.4 PPG, albeit a bad team, last season with the 76ers. Again not my first choice, but could be a find for the Spurs system at the right price.
The Spurs need another guard who can defend PG's effectively. As of right now, they have two guys on the roster who can defend opposing PG's. They don't need another SF IMO.
Celtics and Avery Bradley agree to deal. 4 year / 32M
Another player overpaid. Similar to the Meeks deal I think this is too much, but only just, depending on options. $32m/4yr is probably a good deal if the Celtics get a team option on the 4th year, but I'd say $25m/4yr is probably closer to his value.
Yah, I agree; although, this Patty injury puts us in a tough spot. If we do re-sign Patty and sign another PG, that leaves us with 4 PGs again. It also means we would be letting one of our free agents go, assuming Patty is staying. Who would go? Matt Bonner? Maybe that's why they guaranteed Austin Daye's contract.
He recently signed in Turkey with Anadolu Efes. While he is still a pretty good offensive player, his defense and rebounding might be worse than Bonner's.
I think Cory can do a job defensively, I think we'll go with him next year as a Mills replacement until he gets over his injury. Doubt we sign another point guard AND Mills
Doesn't necessarily have to be a PG. It could be a wing player as long as he still has the quickness to guard PGs. Bazemore seems to fit the mold of that type of player but I honestly don't know much about him.
Ok, thanks. Hadn't seen that anywhere.
Well I remember him being a solid defender at Golden State in the little I saw him, but his defensive rating in LA was 110. Although, the whole team defense was bad so take that with a grain of salt. He's more of a two than a point, but he's versatile for the guard spot. I just dislike the fact we would use our final roster spot on a guard and be letting go of one of our bigs to do it. Do the Spurs really let Patty go?
What's weird is that they just drafted Smart so they could really afford to wait and see if anyone would overpaid for Bradley...
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Makes Meeks deal look sexy...
Yes. This is the WORST part about Patty's injury. It saps; hamstrings our flexibility. One of our tradable pieces, Cojo, is now off the table for many deals, and/or we may have to give up another player to sign a guard that is just temporary. Despite his less than stellar play, his knowledge of the system became too valuable when Patty's surgery became necessary. Not saying we could, but if we could have traded him for a pick to open up a roster spot, for example, not possible now. Maybe if someone really impresses in summer league and training camp we could do it, but that would be a risky route and I would expect PATFO to be more conservative with their corporate knowledge in this situation.
I have the opposite look. I think the injury allows us to sign Patty for less. Also, it gives us AMPLE time to put COJO in the mix and see what he brings to the table, as this should be his make or break year. It also opens a spot for more PT for Anderson and Daye. It really forces pop to play those he normally wouldnt. That is, if the roster doesnt change.
I feel bad for patty, but we have a lot of perimeter players that need the work; daye, anderson, italian stallion,
For the first time in awhile Im not really concerned about the roster in the beginning of july.
If the Spurs haven't signed another PG by summer league, a player to watch might be Bryce Cotton. If he has a good showing, there's a training camp invite. Alls I'm saying is, he might have a shot or any other guard that excels during summer league. Another option could be hidden on the Spurs roster already -- Kyle Anderson. Ran the point in college. If the Spurs don't see something they like, they can wing-it till Patty comes back. I wouldn't mind this scenario; I just know the Spurs don't like to be unprepared.
Yes, it will be fun watching Kyle try to run the point, if he gets a chance. I am excited. I am not worried at all for them finding ways to fill in for Patty's absence, I am worried about the roster spots.
Regarding Bryce Cotton, someone should start a thread about that.
I agree, but it still makes me leary of them using a roster spot on insurance. Hopefully, they don't have to and their gamble pays off: Cojo shines. I doubt it, but even if he doesnt, there are enough passers on the team to make up for him, and then maybe they trade him for a pick or something and bring in another point guard for the end of regular season and the playoff run.
I've been saying the same things after watching and reading and listening to all the interviews with Slomo.
His IQ is off the boards. Listen to him talk sometime.
This is the guy who will be special IMHO. And I bet summer league shows the Spurs what they really have here.
I am not worried about the PG position at all.
It almost seems like destiny is opening up for him to shine, what with the injury to Patty, and only Cojo in front of him. Those Magic like comparisons may come to the fore and blossom right before our eyes.
I don't want to get too excited before hand, but I would not be surprised if it happens.
This is my fear too. I hope they dont sign some old ass wing player who sucks, but pop keeps him in the rotation a la finley and more-so McDyess.
* You drafted Anderson a "lottery talent" and paid Daye, PLAY THEM
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