Spurs may be looking to trade Splitter

[Mikeanaro]

I feel like a Duncan/Diaw/Aldridge front court would be too weak defensively. Statistically, what do Alridge's defensive numbers/rating look like?

What could Tiago do? he could not even defend Glenn Davis.

[ElNono]

Makes a lot of sense to prioritize retaining Diaw, especially if Manu is retiring. I actually suspect Diaw is in the near untouchable tier. He's extremely talented and versatile, very difficult to replace a player like that. He's also on a reasonable deal.

[tholdren]

Splitter is a good team defender and probably the best passing big in the NBA. You don't trade him unless you are sure you have a big to replace him. Only chance he is traded is part of a sign and trade with Gasol or LMA.

He cannot defend Blake Griffin. He did a ty job passing this post season. He has no post scoring. Im not sure why you need that

[baseline bum]

Lumping Green in with Tiago this year is way off. Danny had a few bad games, but he more than made up for it in the other ones. Tiago was injured and didn't have a good series at all.

I agree, but Green has always been a whipping boy for Pop and he was bad for the first six games. So I think Pop's referring specifically to those two. I doubt he's talking about Parker since he was so reluctant to play Mills over him.

[TheGreatYacht]

Splitter is probably the best passing big in the NBA.

I keep hearing this yet my eyes just see some sloppy scrub in the post missing open guys in the corners, when he's in trouble down there, he doesn't even try to look for anyone else... He just puts up some disgusting ass "fadeaway floater?" that either air balls or gets stuffed. Horrible court vision

[tholdren]

I agree, but Green has always been a whipping boy for Pop and he was bad for the first six games. So I think Pop's referring specifically to those two. I doubt he's talking about Parker since he was so reluctant to play Mills over him.

I agree - even when mills was our second best player in the playoffs

[RD2191]

If anyone deserves some slack for a REAL INJURY this past season it's Tiago. He's a beast on D when healthy.

[baseline bum]

Makes a lot of sense to prioritize retaining Diaw, especially if Manu is retiring. I actually suspect Diaw is in the near untouchable tier. He's extremely talented and versatile, very difficult to replace a player like that. He's also on a reasonable deal.

Yeah, with no Manu having Diaw in the second unit is a must for the Spurs' ball movement. I'd much rather salary dump Splitter than Diaw factoring that in as well as the injury problems that always plague Tiago.

[ElNono]

You could even argue that Splitter offensive value is directly proportional to Manu's pick & roll game...

Tiago real value is defending the P&R for the Spurs. It's very valuable considering Tim's struggles with it, but it's hardly irreplaceable, IMO.

[TheGreatYacht]

Let's face it. Splitter in his prime couldn't stay healthy, he's going to keep playing for Brazil every summer, never shows up in the post season, and he's on the wrong side of 30. Ditch him.

[Spur|n|Austin]

What could Tiago do? he could not even defend Glenn Davis.

You know he was injured right? Like limping back to the bench during time outs type of injured.

[baseline bum]

Tiago real value is defending the P&R for the Spurs. It's very valuable considering Tim's struggles with it, but it's hardly irreplaceable, IMO.

Indeed, but he's gotta be healthy, and depending on Splitter's health is playing Russian Roulette with two bullets in the cylinder.

[Splits]

NBA salary cap projection for 2015-16: 66.5 million

Spurs committed with RFA cap holds: 33.8 million

Committed with Green at 190% of current salary: 41.8 million

Committed after renouncing Ginobili: 34.8 million

Committed after renouncing Baynes and CoJo: 29 million

Resign Duncan at $10 million: 39 million

That leaves 27.5 million in cap space

Sign LMA to max of 22 million: 61 million

Sign Kawhi to max of 16 million: 77 million

Sign LDN to 10 million: 87 million

Over the cap, under the apron.

Salary cap rises to over 100 million in 2016-17, Spurs are under the cap

Why can this series of events not occur?

[RD2191]

@ people excusing Parkers play because of "injuries" yet claim tiago is trash when he REALLY WAS INJURED.

[Mikeanaro]

You know he was injured right? Like limping back to the bench during time outs type of injured.

You know Chris Paul was injured? one word... SOFT.

[ElNono]

Indeed, but he's gotta be healthy, and depending on Splitter's health is playing Russian Roulette with two bullets in the cylinder.

Yeah, his health is a major concern... especially when this season they couldn't even get a diagnosis of what was going on.

On that note, Diaw is way more durable, even when eating french pastries all summer...

[tholdren]

@ people excusing Parkers play because of "injuries" yet claim tiago is trash when he REALLY WAS INJURED.

So what was Tiago's official injury?

[Embedded]

Diaw is a playmaker I want to keep him

[baseline bum]

@ people excusing Parkers play because of "injuries" yet claim tiago is trash when he REALLY WAS INJURED.

Who is excusing Enrique? He was going downhill last year when he was healthy. Parker's done. Awesome player from 2002-2013 but he's Detroit Iverson now.

[100%duncan]

I'd retain Diaw over Splitter any day of the week, and twice on game 7's. With that said, you'd need a defensive big and a cheap one at that if they plan on pursuing LMA. Can't think of any.

[BackHome]

If Manu hangs it up then I would let Green walk if we could get a top SG - someone who can shot from the outside, inside, and dribble the ball to create their own baskets. I don't know though if any good SG will be out there this year as a free agents.

[Malik Hairston]

If Manu hangs it up then I would let Green walk if we could get a top SG - someone who can shot from the outside, inside, and dribble the ball to create their own baskets. I don't know though if any good SG will be out there this year as a free agents.

Pairing the worst defensive PG in the NBA(Parker) with an offensive SG seems like a bad fit, tbh..

[ElNono]

If Manu hangs it up then I would let Green walk if we could get a top SG - someone who can shot from the outside, inside, and dribble the ball to create their own baskets. I don't know though if any good SG will be out there this year as a free agents.

Monta is the only one I can think of, and tbh, I'm kinda torn if he would be a net positive. As Malik said, the defensive concerns are real, plus if you already have Tony taking shots away from Kawhi, having another chucker doesn't help, tbh...

[100%duncan]

I wish they didnt give parker that contract tbh. smdh

[cd021]

I mentioned this before, but a Splitter to Atlanta for the 15th pick makes sense for both teams. Not just because Splitter played for Bud. He would be the 3rd big man and can play with either Milsap and Horford for around 20 mpg. His best season came when he started the season off the bench.

Spurs would shed about $7 million heading into the off season (including the cost of the 15th pick). Potentially having two 1st rounders [assuming they'd be able to keep the 26th pick] in never a bad thing for the Spurs (last time we got Kawhi and Cojo).

Atanta would still have around $17.5 million to resign Milsap and Carrol (they could move Scott to clear out around $21 million) They'd upgrade their front court with Splitter.