Spurs aggressively pursuing West

[HarlemHeat37]

I won't be mad if they get him, but Spurs need defensive players right now..

[Floyd Pacquiao]

I won't be mad if they get him, but Spurs need defensive players right now..

Is there any defensive mobile bigs out there still?

[SpursFan86]

I won't be mad if they get him, but Spurs need defensive players right now..

More specifically, a rim protector. What the are we going to do if Duncan gets injured? Aldridge is actually a very solid rim protector, but he hates playing center apparently. Diaw isn't really an option. West is a solid defender but again, not really capable of playing center and protecting the rim.

[HarlemHeat37]

Is there any defensive mobile bigs out there still?

Probably not for the minimum, unfortunately..maybe Biyombo but he's pretty awful offensively..

Fortunately, Green will probably start playing 30+ next year, at least..

[313]

Mills, cojo, and Manu ate going to get dropped off for 40 a game. We need a back up three.

[manufan10]

[HarlemHeat37]

Otoh, Duncan will probably focus on defense more now that his offensive role is going to diminish + Green will probably play 30+ after getting paid and Manu aging..

[Mr. Body]

There is no shot-blocking C solution. And you don't pass on West if he's available.

[Spur-Addict]

Cavs frontcourt seems too crowded at this point, doesn't make sense to me unless they moved somebody.

[BillMc]

Otoh, Duncan will probably focus on defense more now that his offensive role is going to diminish + Green will probably play 30+ after getting paid and Manu aging..

Timmy's minutes and attempts may go down, but bet his FG% and rebound rate go up.

[ginobilized]

West will choose the Spurs
He's perfect for that wily vet role
1st unit will be much more compe ive with Aldridge
2nd unit will be lethal

[Raven]

Is there any defensive mobile bigs out there still?

in theory, byombo

[Ditty]

Hopefully we can land Biyombo also!

[Seventyniner]

Otoh, Duncan will probably focus on defense more now that his offensive role is going to diminish + Green will probably play 30+ after getting paid and Manu aging..

Yup. Duncan will be the 4th option on offense so he can save energy for defense.

I wonder how many minutes Pop plans on giving Aldridge? My early guess is 33 or so, but it depends on how the rest of the team fills out.

[Ice009]

Hopefully we can land Biyombo also!

West and Biyombo.

[313]

Maybe KA gets some burn at back up 3?

[Chinook]

So this means Manu is coming back? Otherwise, they'd have the room exception to offer West. Cavs aren't a threat, as there's no minutes available for West. I doubt he wants to sit on the bench.

[Cklbmk]

Maybe KA gets some burn at back up 3?

I hope so

[vjcchs12]

How much can we offer west?

[Shastafarian]

So this means Manu is coming back? Otherwise, they'd have the room exception to offer West. Cavs aren't a threat, as there's no minutes available for West. I doubt he wants to sit on the bench.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

How much can we offer west?

The same as the others

[Spurs9]

If the Spurs somehow sign West this will probably be my favorite Spurs team we have ever had tbh

[manufan10]

Could the Spurs do a S&T with Cavs involving CoJo and Mozgov? If they end up getting West, they're going to need to clear that logjam a bit... and Mozgov is in the last year of his contract.

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Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 13m13 minutes ago
David West has strong ties to Ohio --- from family connections to his days as national player of the year at Xavier.

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David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt 9m9 minutes ago
While continuing to monitor David West pursuit, Wizards moving on to re-sign Drew Gooden and add wing player, per sources.