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Not even close, chief.
Another splitter
Not even close, chief.
splitter as a late first was a massive value. your alogy fails. ill take solid and fragile over sturdy but raw (see) ayres for ex
How does it fail? They have similar games from a euro stand point. Both don't have huge athletic ability but have good foot work to sty in front of guys and play hard. Splitter had a jumper while playing in the euro leagues. GH would be 2-3 seasons away from coming over anyway
Do the Spurs make a trade to get an extra pick in the draft or trade their pick for an early 2nd rounder? The cap space scenario that they are facing if they plan to go all in on a big FA is the concern. Say you move Splitter what is a reasonable amount for return? 16th or 17th? If they move Diaw or Mills same question.
The question is whether someone in the teens has the requisite cap space to absorb Splitter outright, and the desire to give up their first rounder to do so. Given his struggle to remain healthy, I just don't see a scenario where a team pays that price. Mills is much more of a trade asset given his modest salary, but the Spurs may also lose CoJo in free agency so a Mills deal could leave them razor thin in the backcourt.
Bottom line: it's not impossible, but I don't think a trade is probable.
I can see the Spurs packaging their 2 picks, #'s 26 and 55 for Minny's 2 second rounders' #'s 31 and 36 or Philly's 2 second rounders #'s 35 and 27 or Philly's #35, #47, and #60...unless there is an absolute steal at 26, I think they would rather open up as much cap room as possible.
Who would you take at 31# & 36#? or 35# & 47#?
Maybe Christian Wood and Andrew Harrison or Rakeem Christmas and Jarell Martin or JP Tokoto?
Good question, I hadn't really thought about it, but I think the most logical thing to do is trade down and see if we get lucky and are able to send one of them to Austin and the other 1 or 2 draft and stash. I'm gonna look at the mock drafts and see who looks good.
I'd take Christian Wood at 26.
Rookie scale contracts don't significantly impact the cap -- if we were really pinching pennies I guess we could just trade our pics for future considerations... but with Timmy's age creeping up/chip window closing, I don't think the FO is going to be looking to be frugal, or patient developing guys overseas. They're going to be looking for people who could reasonably be expected to contribute this year or next, IMO.
I disagree, every bit will count, including a million plus for a rookie scale contract, I think they would rather spend their money on a proven commodity, although I do agree that they could just trade the pick outright for future considerations, but why not get some value for the 26 pick and still not take on any salary. It seems like a no brainer to move back in the draft unless there is a player at 26 that the FO can't pass up.
Would it be worth trying to trade the 26th pick and next year's 1st round pick just to move a few spots into 20-22nd pick in this draft?
Theyll have 2 2nd round picks next year might try to ship one of them plus the 26 to move up a few slots but not likely
Highly unlikely. The Spurs value draft picks, unlike many teams in the NBA. They're an asset, a chance to get a developmental piece of the future at a very cheap price.
Jonathan Holmes has reportedly been canceling his workouts with teams selecting in the early 30's. This suggests that a team in the late 20's has already promised him he'll be taken. That could be the Spurs, given how close R.C. and co. are with the Texas Basketball program . They know Holmes well (he's also from San Antonio), and he's the type of team-first, stand-up kid that the Spurs like. Wouldn't be surprised if we have another Cojo situation where they reach on a guy who they're very familiar with. He's also a stretch 4, which the spurs appear to be interested in. Just speculation, but wouldn't at all be surprised.
Looks like a poor man's aldridge especially with the Texas ties.
Do the Spurs really want to use that pick on a senior who averages 10ppg? You gotta roll the dice on Christian Wood instead.
More like the next Luis Scola...
I wish Holmes were younger, but he'd absolutely fit a need for the Spurs. Think he'd be a much better pro than he would a college player. Holmes looks like he could be a starter one day.
He looks good in the draftexpress video, and if he could shoot the three ball consistently, he'd be a more physical Bonner, with toughness. I don't doubt that type of player could be a rotation player for the Spurs. My concern is what magic the Spurs could conjure with the 26th pick in a stacked draft, and if that pick should be used on a senior whose ceiling is visible. I wouldn't be upset with the pick though, because after all, I'm no talent scout.
Do teams abide by the promises they make prior to the draft?
Holmes would be an underwhelming pick. I get the Texas ties, but he was not a standout player there in four years. He doesn't do anything above average, nor does he have above average size or length. I get that he's performed well in the draft process, but you have four years of underwhelming production at the college level. Projecting pro success for Joseph was a risk, but he was 19 when drafted and could be developed. Holmes is already 22.
Again, there is no rumor of the Spurs wanting to pick Holmes or having interest, this is just my personal speculation, or connecting of the dots, if you will. But I think Holmes has a pretty good chance to be a better pro than he was a college player. He reminds me a bit of Draymond Green, who was a 2nd round pick due to his lack of size. Holmes obviously had a bit of a disappointing season last season. His Jr year was his best season as a Longhorn, when he played the 4. He was moved to the 3 last year to make room for Myles Turner, and it obviously affected his impact on the game, as his PPG average dropped 3 points and his shooting % dropped 10%. But, as a stretch-4/energy and hustle guy, he's the type of player that the Spurs seem to be interested in, and the staff is very familiar with him given the Texas ties. I just wouldn't be surprised if he's the pick is all, but I wouldn't go as far as to say I think he will be.
I just hope they pick someone who can be useful sooner rather than later. Tired of watching the majority of our draft picks end up in Europe and never come over
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