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Its time to rectify a past mistake. SCOLA FOR THE MAX!
That Parker contract is so painful, especially when you see Pablo Prigioni giving similar impact for the minimum..
Its time to rectify a past mistake. SCOLA FOR THE MAX!
I haven't been watching, did Prigioni just miss two layups and a wide open three on the baseline?That Parker contract is so painful, especially when you see Pablo Prigioni giving similar impact for the minimum
I'm not very knowledgable on the topic of signing/salary cap issues, but just out of curiosity are there any actual solutions to the Tony Parker salary issue other than hoping he plays better next season and justifies the contract? I mean, the spurs aren't going to get rid of a guy who's been with the team for 14 years and whose jersey will be in the rafters soon, and who has said he'll be retiring in San Antonio. Can anything be done to alleviate the pain of that contract in the short term, or are they just going to have to work around it when trying to sign free agents this summer?
Hope there's a lockout after next season and the amnesty clause is re-introduced tbh.
Man, even Inside the NBA talking about the Spurs going after LMA. Could this really happen"
I think getting alridge or another big fa is the only reason Duncan comes back
Might as well share this in here:
http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/and...actors.283782/
Duncan is definitely coming back, otherwise Pop wouldn't be talking about retooling, but about blowing it up. Besides, top 10-15 players, not named Michael Jordan, don't retire. The roster turnover would likely be at least 5 players, that's quite a lot. It'd be very difficult to change half the team and still have the chemistry to contend right away, but you know they'll want to do their best to be in a position to contend because of Duncan, so they'll need to be very creative this summer.
This guy pretty much nails it on the head though...
Man I would kill people to have it as good as the Spurs fans. , even 1 le would last me a lifetime of fandom! Spoiled...
magnifier661, Today at 11:08 AM
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He's one of the better fans over there, though last year he told me Splitter would be destroyed by LMA and Duncan was the only one who could guard him
Marc Stein's 5 burning questions for what's next for the Spurs. Nothing we haven't discussed here really. But I'll post the Splitter part.
http://espn.go.com/blog/marc-stein/p...-antonio-spurs
The working assumption nonetheless persists that the Spurs, with maestro executive R.C. Buford as their offseason point man, will manufacture at least $20 million in salary-cap space this summer to go after Aldridge -- or Memphis' Marc Gasol -- even if Leonard is maxed and Duncan returns.
How?
One scenario on the personnel grapevine gaining steam is the notion that the Spurs could elect to explore the possibility of dealing away Tiago Splitter to create more financial flexibility. Splitter has two years left on his contract valued at just under $17 million and is quietly regarded as a key contributor in San Antonio given how well he fits as a frontcourt sidekick next to Duncan. But if you're the Spurs -- and if the increasingly loud rumbles about Aldridge having San Antonio as the preferred destination atop his wish list prove true -- examining Splitter's trade market might suddenly become unavoidable.
The thing is, getting Aldridge only really makes sense in the context of an Aldridge/Splitter front court. Even though Tim/LA can work for a year, there'd be no way to improve next season.
The only advantage to a direct trade of Splitter for Aldridge is that it could be manipulated into a S&T, which would allow the Spurs to stay over the cap.
Maybe Splitter, Mills, Anderson and some picks for Aldridge? Then, the Spurs can get the best fourth big they can with the MLE (O'Quinn) and the LLE on a guard (Neal?), while re-signing /S&Ting Joseph and Baynes. They could pay Tim/Manu whatever they want, and they can make a compe ive offer to Beli while also bringing over some stashed guys.
Exactly.
Tiago needs to go, Spurs did a great job developing the guy but there is a limit and we need new blood, Im not saying he is old btw.
If Spurs get Aldridge it will certainly mean losing Splitter but what do y'all think of trying to snag Kosta Kofous to replace him tbh? Not a huge obviously, but how much would he command this summer, iyo?
Asik, Brandon Wright, Robin Lopez, Jeberko, and Stoudemire also are available this summer, though none of them sound particularly enticing.
It's too bad Spurs can't get rid of Parker. I would much rather have a Dragic and Tyson Chadler combo
What Splitter is getting. And, no, by no means is it a Splitter/Aldridge dilemma. If Duncan doesn't return, then there's no way the Spurs trade Splitter. Diaw seems like he'd be easier to move, anyway, seeing as his deal only have $3 Million or so more guaranteed after this season.
Parker has a no-trade clause in his extension. Get on the phone with the Rockets. Morey miiight just be dumb enough to make a trade. They need a PG badly. (never happening, I know)
I'm assuming Duncan will return thus the need to trade Splitter. Obviously I have no inside info but I'm pretty confident he will return. Ginobili I think will retire
The free agent crop is pretty disappointing. Outside of Marc Gasol and maybe LMA, there aren't any players that can thrust the Spurs back to championship contention. With Manu losing effectiveness and maybe retiring, and Parker unable to score in the paint, the Spurs are really hurting for play makers. The Spurs might need a hero baller but there aren't many good ones available. I would say blow it up and tank for a season or two but that will depend on if Duncan returns. Don't want his last season to be a terrible one.
Why wouldn't be a way? Cap is supposed to go up. Patty becomes an expiring deal. I don't buy the Aldridge/Splitter front-court is the only way narrative.
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