Marc Stein: Spurs are #1 on LaMarcus Aldridge's list

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Don't get me wrong, even knowing the market was dry I'd still have done the Splitter salary dump. But damn it would have been nice to be able to hedge some bets.

I understand it, but I really figured this would be wrapped up and the Spurs would be on to finding ways to round out the roster. , 48 hours ago we were hearing rumors that Lamarcus was recruiting guys to come to SA with him. Not sure how any of us bought that one.

[Sean Cagney]

@ Mavs, Excluding putbacks 4% of Deandre Jordan's baskets were unassisted, no way in is he worth the max.

Product of CP3?????

[Spurs9]

I'm getting word from sources that Parker may be close to a agreement with Dunkin Donuts.

[TheGoldStandard]

Next seasons lineup, Parker, Green, Kawhi, Aldridge, Duncan.... Manu,west, Diaw, mills, Kyle anderson, sonny weems/ Alan Anderson/KJ McDaniel/stuckey, bonner, lelanne

[Horry Hipcheck]

God damn Musso and Frank's sucks. It's such a dingy piece of , the food is lousy and expensive, and there were two 60 year old s making out two tables down from me the one time I ate there.

I've been only once. It certainly has the atmosphere of a place that was once quite glamorous, but is now mostly riding on reputation and history. I didn't pay for the meal, so I thought the food was fine. I've found much better options in the subsequent few years though.

[Aztecfan03]

I understand it, but I really figured this would be wrapped up and the Spurs would be on to finding ways to round out the roster. , 48 hours ago we were hearing rumors that Lamarcus was recruiting guys to come to SA with him. Not sure how any of us bought that one.

[baseline bum]

David West + Kosta Koufos > Rasho, tbh.

And teams with cap space have been getting great returns for absorbing contracts.

Splitter is a good player but a pretty notable injury risk. The Spurs have never really figured out what's wrong with him. They don't know if his calf pain causes his back weakness or his back weakness causes his calf pain...

Who would be available in trade other than Nene or Hibbert? Hibbert would be about the worst fit possible for this team, I'd almost rather start Bonner at center. I don't know Koufos too well, what does he bring?

[Beaverfuzz]

If he goes to suns, they can do sign and trade and LA can get his Max max. I know everyone is talking about how he can get more with 2 yr opt out, but he did have surgery on his hand. Has to make him question passing up 120M. One Injury away from losing that opportunity next year. Plenty of things he has to really consider. He probably wants this to be his final move. That makes it all the more important to get it right.

He should have had surgery on the hand during the season instead of waiting so long. Dumb move with OKC injury-prone, they had 4th place in the bag no matter what.

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It's probably in this thread. Have fun looking.

[TheGoldStandard]

Or maybe amare lol

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Who would be available in trade other than Nene or Hibbert? Hibbert would be about the worst fit possible for this team, I'd almost rather start Bonner at center. I don't know Koufos too well, what does he bring?

What the happened to Hibbert? His decline rivals anyone this side of Tiger Woods.

[DPG21920]

My only hope is that if the Spurs miss out on LMA, they don't panic and give out a longer term deal. Nothing more than 1 year deal hopefully.

[Spurs da champs]

Koufos brings size, toughness, & rebounding. He'd be a huge upgrade over Baynes, he'd be an ideal backup for Timmy.

[DPG21920]

Hibbert sucks, but I bet you Spurs would get his best efforts in SA. He absoultely loves Tim and the Spurs and I'm sure he would be fully engaged. He's not great, but not a terrible option. Plus, he's off the books next year.

In fact, because of that, I hope SA does get Hibbert if they miss out on LMA. Plus they will probably get an asset in return (pick or player

[SPURt]

Tobias Harris here we come!!

[objective]

As good as Splitter is, two good players who can stay healthy are probably equal to the value he would give since he's going to be an injury risk going forward.

West missed a lot of games last year and was frequently hobbled when he did play. At his age ...

[bklynspursfan]

[Chinook]

Who would be available in trade other than Nene or Hibbert? Hibbert would be about the worst fit possible for this team, I'd almost rather start Bonner at center. I don't know Koufos too well, what does he bring?

Koufos is just a solid all-around center. Not a mobile as Splitter but he actually has a jump-shot. Wouldn't love him next to Tim, but then again if West comes along, Koufos would likely play next to Diaw in the second unit. Not a bad get at all, though I don't think he'd like being a backup again.

[TheGoldStandard]

Maybe Hanga will come over this season lol

[Texas_Ranger]

Udoka at the meeting

[timtonymanu]

Looks like Ime is there

Spurs have quite a few Blazers connections for Aldridge

[TheGoldStandard]

Udoka at the meeting

Pimping out his wife

[Chinook]

My only hope is that if the Spurs miss out on LMA, they don't panic and give out a longer term deal. Nothing more than 1 year deal hopefully.

Koufos is 26. I'd give out a four-year deal in a heartbeat.

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West missed a lot of games last year and was frequently hobbled when he did play. At his age ...

Yeah so 2 and a half players, with West counting as the half. Is there room on the roster?

[Mnky]

He should have had surgery on the hand during the season instead of waiting so long. Dumb move with OKC injury-prone, they had 4th place in the bag no matter what.

Tru dat.
Baseline not surprising.