Official 2014 Free Agency Thread

[littlecoyotecoin]

Actually, more like they're confident in the swing rotation that ran out last year - Kawhi, Green, Manu, and Beli.

Anderson and Daye will only play significant minutes to cover injuries... for that reason I was hoping we would have Aminu (Chip can teach anyone to shoot better... how much better is the question) or Marion or another vet to cover, especially since Manu is 36 and might play the summer with a fractured leg. I guess the FO has sufficient faith in Daye tp make him the 5th wing, because Anderson looks very young (I love his potential, but to expect much from him this coming season would be unfair).



Yuuuup.



Chip has vastly improved the shooting of so many players over his career that I certainly thought Aminu would be worth a shot at reclamation, as obviously do many other people around here.

Significant minutes are not to be had. Even without injury. Kawhi will play 30+, leaving 18 or less per game to be divided up among Green, Belli, Manu, Daye, Anderson, and maybe even Boris in wierd/extreme situations. There are a lot of options at SF. A lot of people say RC didn't address the issue, but the last two players acquired were forwards. So, he addressed it. He just didn't address it to some of fans' liking. In the case of injury to Kawhi, there is no standout defensive stalwart in that group, maybe, but if any team loses any key piece, that is usually the case. Rarely is an equal replacement available. Kawhi and max contract are being discussed for a reason. Marion nor Aminu step in to fill his role if he goes down with injury, and if he's healthy, there are precious few minutes to be divided up amongst the others mentioned, much less another forward. It just isn't a GLARING need.

We also have LJC and Bertans waiting in the wings that can play at the small forward position, so unless Marion or Aminu want to sign one year deals, RC may not be interested based upon desiring to bring over foreign prospects next year.

If Baynes doesn't come back, or if Ayres is cut (I don't think he will be), I would much rather see a shooter, slasher, creator at the 1 (only temporarily for Patty), 1/2, or a Hanga type 3/2, maybe. At least for half the season Patty and possibly Manu, will be unavailable. Tony is often injured, as well. We are much thinner on offense at the 1/2 right now.

[Kineto]

I just read an interview of Mickaël Gelabale on a french website http://www.basketusa.com/news/234142...y-retournerai/

He is free agent, and would like to come back in NBA. He can be a really good solution for the back-up 3 spot
He's a solid defender, a very good 3pt shooter, a team player with good basketball IQ.
And the French NT use some of the spurs system, so he will not need one year to adapt.

My only concern is that he is a little injury prone, but Spurs are a really deep team (and they can still wait after the WC to sign him)

[xmas1997]

Has anyone besides me noticed there have not been any "rumors" of the Spurs interested in any FAs except Gasol?
That should tell you something. if you have followed the Spurs for any length of time.

[Obstructed_View]

Has anyone besides me noticed there have not been any "rumors" of the Spurs interested in any FAs except Gasol?
That should tell you something. if you have followed the Spurs for any length of time.

Sorry, not following. What "should" a lack of rumors tell us? The only solid conclusion I gather from it is that the Spurs don't participate in the rumor mill.

[xmas1997]

Sorry, not following. What "should" a lack of rumors tell us? The only solid conclusion I gather from it is that the Spurs don't participate in the rumor mill.

Exactly, and usually by the time a rumor concerning the Spurs gets to us, they have long since moved on.
We usually don't hear about a FA with the Spurs until they actually get him. There are the exceptions like with Finley and Gasol, but it definitely isn't the rule.

[kobyz]

Eric Green, Danny's cousin sign with Nuggets...

[pookenstein]

People need to understand that Jeff is here for the log haul. He will replace Bonner as the guy every fan can about 24/7.

[Random5843]

I thought that was Bellineli's spot

[Vic Petro]

[Robz4000]

Do not want

[xmas1997]

Will the Spurs make him an offer?
I think they will, but I wouldn't bet on it.

[littlecoyotecoin]

People need to understand that Jeff is here for the log haul. He will replace Bonner as the guy every fan can about 24/7.

Well, he's much better suited for log hauling than basketball, so it looks like we're on the right track with him now. Who gets his spot on the team?

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
ESPN sources say Omri Casspi is finalizing a one-year contract at league min. with Sacramento tonight after clearing waivers earlier Friday

[xmas1997]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
ESPN sources say Omri Casspi is finalizing a one-year contract at league min. with Sacramento tonight after clearing waivers earlier Friday

That answered that question.

[tholdren]

That answered that question.

great move sacramento! playoff bound

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Significant minutes are not to be had. Even without injury. Kawhi will play 30+, leaving 18 or less per game to be divided up among Green, Belli, Manu, Daye, Anderson, and maybe even Boris in wierd/extreme situations. There are a lot of options at SF. A lot of people say RC didn't address the issue, but the last two players acquired were forwards. So, he addressed it. He just didn't address it to some of fans' liking. In the case of injury to Kawhi, there is no standout defensive stalwart in that group, maybe, but if any team loses any key piece, that is usually the case. Rarely is an equal replacement available. Kawhi and max contract are being discussed for a reason. Marion nor Aminu step in to fill his role if he goes down with injury, and if he's healthy, there are precious few minutes to be divided up amongst the others mentioned, much less another forward. It just isn't a GLARING need.

We also have LJC and Bertans waiting in the wings that can play at the small forward position, so unless Marion or Aminu want to sign one year deals, RC may not be interested based upon desiring to bring over foreign prospects next year.

If Baynes doesn't come back, or if Ayres is cut (I don't think he will be), I would much rather see a shooter, slasher, creator at the 1 (only temporarily for Patty), 1/2, or a Hanga type 3/2, maybe. At least for half the season Patty and possibly Manu, will be unavailable. Tony is often injured, as well. We are much thinner on offense at the 1/2 right now.

Green 24 Manu 24
Kawhi 30 Beli 18

is how it plays out at the swing positions (which are basically interchangeable in today's NBA) without injuries. The problem is there will be injuries, and that means at some point we'll be playing Daye (or SloMo) about 18mins per game. Against poor teams that would be fine, but against strong teams it will hurt. As long as the injuries occur mid-season it'll be fine I guess. I just don't have nearly the faith in Daye that you do... however, I do firmly believe the FO knows what they're doing so I'm sure it will all work out just fine.

Aminu for 1.1mil would've been a great signing though - he could have taken a year to develop his shooting and learn the system, and be there to play when the injuries occur if necessary. The FO must know something about him we don't, because he looks like a missed opportunity to me.

[FireMicoHalili]

Casspi/Garcia > Daye

[littlecoyotecoin]

Green 24 Manu 24
Kawhi 30 Beli 18

is how it plays out at the swing positions (which are basically interchangeable in today's NBA) without injuries. The problem is there will be injuries, and that means at some point we'll be playing Daye (or SloMo) about 18mins per game. Against poor teams that would be fine, but against strong teams it will hurt. As long as the injuries occur mid-season it'll be fine I guess. I just don't have nearly the faith in Daye that you do... however, I do firmly believe the FO knows what they're doing so I'm sure it will all work out just fine.

Aminu for 1.1mil would've been a great signing though - he could have taken a year to develop his shooting and learn the system, and be there to play when the injuries occur if necessary. The FO must know something about him we don't, because he looks like a missed opportunity to me.

It is not so much that I am confident that he will knock the socks off, but more that I am getting more and more confident that he's going to get a chance to attempt to do so this year. He played about 115 minutes last year, and was here for about 1/4 of the season. That alone translates to roughly another 345 (more) minutes that he'll play if they play him as minimally as they did when he first arrived. Given what I have been seeing, I believe they intend to use him more than that, possibly significantly more. Seeing as he will be a returning player with summer league, training camp, and preseason games under his belt, it is not far-fetched to think he plays a little more. Even if his minutes are bumped only 50%, from 8 to about 12 minutes a game, 575 more than last year; they've got to come from somewhere. It looks mostly like they'll be from the 4 spot, relieving Duncan some, and displacing Bonner. But, if needed I imagine he could try to fill in at the 3. But, I think they will also give Anderson minutes there. I think he is a rookie that might get to play.

If they cut Daye, of course, I was wrong.

[palangi]

Was Leonard a great shooter when he first came here? Aminu is still young. I also figured Chip might be able to do something with him to help him improve his shot. If the Spurs weren't interested in him at all (even for a contract as cheap as he got), then I assume they don't think much of his bbiq, or Chip must think they can't do anything with his shot?



Where exactly did I mention hall of fame players? I said the name Aminu, does that sound like me demanding hall of fame players at every position?

And the main reason I want a backup SF (a true backup small forward), is for defense. What the F is Daye and Anderson going to do against someone like Kevin Durant or Lebron James (apart from get wrecked defensively) if they had to check someone of that caliber?



Main reason I was interested in Aminu was as a backup SF/PF that can rebound and play defense. Spurs don't have very good defenders behind Kawhi at SF IMO. I'd like someone that is decent defensively that can backup Kawhi (in case of foul trouble). Could Diaw be getting in better shape and lose more weight this off-season to be able to play some minutes at backup SF?

I don't have much confidence in Daye or Anderson providing any kind of adequate defense if they had to defend any of the top SFs in the NBA.

funny... You think there are backups out there that can guard Lebron or durant. You sir are in a fantasy land. You are hall of fame seeking for backups.

[apalisoc_9]

What's cunnigham's status with the wolves? haven't really seen him play in a while tbh, but I know he should be off the books by now.

[Ditty]

What's cunnigham's status with the wolves? haven't really seen him play in a while tbh, but I know he should be off the books by now.

We would have a former end of bench Portland Trailblazer reunion with Pendergraph,Mills and Cunningham

[FireMicoHalili]

not free agency-related but:

Rumor has it that the NBA’s season-opening game on TNT will be San Antonio at Cleveland, the first home game for LeBron James in his return to Cleveland and the first game for the defending NBA champion Spurs. The NBA schedule is expected to be released next month. - Boston Globe

[NickiRasgo]

not free agency-related but:

Rumor has it that the NBA’s season-opening game on TNT will be San Antonio at Cleveland, the first home game for LeBron James in his return to Cleveland and the first game for the defending NBA champion Spurs. The NBA schedule is expected to be released next month. - Boston Globe

LMAO

This is a very disrespecting to Spurs. Have at least the Spurs have their first game in home to relieve the championship but instead they prefer LeBron's homecoming to Cleveland against the defending champion. Well, it's NBA. Hopes the Spurs wins the game with 30 points.

[Big P]

lol...the NBA is not going to make lj watch the Spurs ring ceremony....I wonder who that lucky team will be?

[ace3g]

I could see the Spurs play Cleveland opening night, but not in Cleveland, defending champs always get opening night at home for the ring ceremony.