Spurs contact Pau Gasol reportedly

[Mr. Body]

I think the Spurs are somewhat interested, but I think they are really just trying to drive up Pau's price.

All they can offer is the MLE. Not sure that's driving up the price anywhere.

[tmtcsc]

All they can offer is the MLE. Not sure that's driving up the price anywhere.

The can amnesty Perkins and give Pau more $$ afterwards.

[xmas1997]

Now ESPN just said that if Gasol goes to the Spurs, it would be scary, very scary, for the rest of the league, but he would have to take the MLE.
Nothing we, and certainly Gasol, and the rest of the league for that matter, does not already know.

[Ron Swanson]

Wait, I thought ESPN said we're out of consideration for Gasol. They don't know .

[xmas1997]

Nothing but "speculation" from everyone. No one knows right now IMHO.

[Mr. Body]

The can amnesty Perkins and give Pau more $$ afterwards.

OKC's ownership is very tight fisted and doesn't like just cutting a guy, while still paying him, while taking on more salary.

[Knoxxx]

The can amnesty Perkins and give Pau more $$ afterwards.

Fail. That gets them down to $60 million with cap at $63 and they lose mid level exception and have LESS to pay Gasol. Miami if their big 3 take significant pay cuts or back to Lakers if he only cares about money seem most likely cases.

[tmtcsc]

Fail. That gets them down to $60 million with cap at $63 and they lose mid level exception and have LESS to pay Gasol. Miami if their big 3 take significant pay cuts or back to Lakers if he only cares about money seem most likely cases.

Welp, there goes that.

[AFBlue]

People sayin Pau wouldn't be a good fit are ing re ed..Spurs obviously think he'd fit in just fine....and they're thoughts are the only one that matters. Getting Gasol is a steal with the MLE. Spurs may not be going hard at him like other teams..but he'd fit fine.


So the up and let the FO do their job

Obviously the Spurs FO has the opinion that matters, but that shouldn't stop people from providing their opinion on a public forum designed to encourage discussion and debate around topics relevant to the site's purpose. Honestly, who's the ing re ?

[AFBlue]

And the "fit" concern, at least as it pertains to me, has nothing to go with Pau's individual talent level or skill set. In a vacuum he fits very nicely. It's when you integrate him with two other Centers that likely can't share much time on the floor together without being exposed defensively that has me concerned. And while it's true that he'd add offensive production, I'd challenge the notion that "we'd score 140". There's only so many minutes to split between so many players, and there's only one ball.

Not saying it can't be done...just saying I don't think it's as great an overall roster fit as some others.

[vander]

what if we traded Splitter for Gasol (front loaded deal) and a 1st round pick from LA? would that be an improvement assuming we could then lure Marc next year?

[Dex]

what if we traded Splitter for Gasol (front loaded deal) and a 1st round pick from LA? would that be an improvement assuming we could then lure Marc next year?

I'd rather have Splitter's defense than Gasol's offense.

[vander]

I'd rather have Splitter's defense than Gasol's offense.

me too I think, but if we also get marc and a mid first rounder out of it...

[dunkman]

Pau is probably done in LA, per Woj:

https://twitter.com/FOXSportsLive/st...44555358756865

[DPG21920]

Fail. That gets them down to $60 million with cap at $63 and they lose mid level exception and have LESS to pay Gasol. Miami if their big 3 take significant pay cuts or back to Lakers if he only cares about money seem most likely cases.

Not true - they won't lose the MLE if that's the case.

[tmtcsc]

And the "fit" concern, at least as it pertains to me, has nothing to go with Pau's individual talent level or skill set. In a vacuum he fits very nicely. It's when you integrate him with two other Centers that likely can't share much time on the floor together without being exposed defensively that has me concerned. And while it's true that he'd add offensive production, I'd challenge the notion that "we'd score 140". There's only so many minutes to split between so many players, and there's only one ball.

Not saying it can't be done...just saying I don't think it's as great an overall roster fit as some others.

I think by adding Pau to the equation, you strengthen your depth and lessen minutes on Timmy. You also set yourself up to exploit whoever you are matched up with. Can you imagine subbing Tim with Pau? Or starting Pau with Tim when it suits the matchup? Holy crap.

I want Diaw re-signed first and if Pau wants to come along for the MLE - it would be awesome. Either way, we don't need him but would be better with him.

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Pau Gasol Addendum No. 2: Hearing Pau, as with OKC, indeed giving legit consideration to San Antonio if he looks at places where $ is scarce

[Agloco]

No . Dude sleepwalked to 17 ppg and 10 rpg last season.

Spurs aren't going to get him, but it's good form to check in.

I see it both ways tbh. Kinda like the way you dont discount a Ferrari up front. Keep the price marked up if you will. Gasol is on record as wanting a legitimate shot at a ring next season, finances be damned. IMO the only places that can happen realistically are OKC, Miami and SA. All three of those teams can/will offer something at or near the MLE.

We will find out how serious he is about a ring based on what he accepts. At any rate, if we want both Boris and Pau, we're most likely into the tax area.

[Mel_13]

I see it both ways tbh. Kinda like the way you dont discount a Ferrari up front. Keep the price marked up if you will. Gasol is on record as wanting a legitimate shot at a ring next season. IMO the only places that can happen realistically are OKC, Miami and SA. All three of those teams can/will offer something at or near the MLE.

We will find out how serious he is about a ring based on what he accepts. At any rate, if we want both Boris and Pau, we're most likely into the tax area.

Even with Boris at 10M and Pau for the full MLE, the Spurs would still be below the tax.

[Agloco]

Even with Boris at 10M and Pau for the full MLE, the Spurs would still be below the tax.

Shows you what I know.......carry on.

Errr, you think Boris will get 10per? Or was that to simply make a point?

[Mel_13]

Shows you what I know.......carry on.

Errr, you think Boris will get 10per? Or was that to simply make a point?

Just to show that the tax isn't a real concern for the team this year.

My guess for Boris has been 3yrs/21M.

[Agloco]

I was thinking the same (for Boris). What's your take on Paus fit with the Spurs? What's the right price IYO?

[raybies]

Yes I wrote another Pau piece. Just for further reading and to practice writing.

http://spurshomer.blogspot.com/2014/...sign-with.html

[xmas1997]

With the signing of Dirk by the Mavs for 10 mil (3 years-30mil), do not be surprised to see the Mavs go after Pau now too.

[FkLA]

A Duncan-Splitter-MVPau-Diaw bigman rotation would be so cot damn nasty.

Come to San Antonio, Paulito.