Roster - Remaining Spots

[Marcus Bryant]

If Spurs cut Reggie Williams, They will have about $1.8M in cap space. Their next move (signing West, Manu, Green or Kawhi) willbasically take away that space.

We will see if they wait a little before making this next signing to see what they can do with that space.

Not that I doubt the man, but let's get West signed.

[TD 21]

I was kind of under the impression Teletovic could play the 3 with no problems. Am I mistaken?

I've said this multiple times, but Dorell Wright is still a really good option IMO. I think I read somewhere that he wants to return to Miami, though...so I'm not so sure about that. We'd have more money to offer him in that case as I'm fairly sure Miami could only give him the minimum.

You are. He's strictly a PF and one who no longer makes sense for the Spurs, given the Diaw over Splitter decision and West signing.

If he'd accept the minimum, I'd sign him anyway. But I can't imagine him not being able to easily eclipse it or settling for it, plus a guaranteed non rotation spot.


As an aside, I wonder if the Nets would trade Karasev for Williams' contract. It would save them some money and clear up a roster spot. He's coming off a major injury and doesn't appear to be in their plans.

Hasn't yet proven to be a legit NBA player, but he's had limited opportunity. Had a rep coming out of the draft, as a potential 3 and D ish type that can swing between both wing positions.

[Bruno]

Not that I doubt the man, but let's get West signed.

Yeah, I'm certainly not for Spurs waiting too long before signing a player that took such a pay cut.

[Timothy21]

Spurs potentially have the room exception for Teletovic. But I don't love the idea of getting yet another shooting PF at all.

room exc has been used for Manu

[SpursFan86]

You are. He's strictly a PF and one who no longer makes sense for the Spurs, given the Diaw over Splitter decision and West signing.

If he'd accept the minimum, I'd sign him anyway. But I can't imagine him not being able to easily eclipse it or settling for it, plus a guaranteed non rotation spot.

Hmm, well in that case, I agree that using the room exception on a guy who doesn't fill a need would be unwise. Would rather use it to help land a halfway decent center, or a 3&D guy like Wright.

[NASpurs]

[NASpurs]

The dream is dead guys. Tank for Okafor.

[SpursFan86]

Welp, no need to worry about that Wonder if Phoenix is planning on getting rid of Markieff.

[RD2191]

The dream is dead guys. Tank for Okafor.

[TheCerebral1]

They had to spend that cap someplace. It sort of sucks that they dealt Marcus Morris for nearly nothing.

[TD 21]

Hmm, well in that case, I agree that using the room exception on a guy who doesn't fill a need would be unwise. Would rather use it to help land a halfway decent center, or a 3&D guy like Wright.

With West signed, wing is a bigger priority, since whatever C they bring in has zero chance at cracking the rotation.

Wright wouldn't be a terrible fit, but he's far more 3 than he is 3&D and he can only credibly play SF.

This is fine if they intend to sign two wings, but I suspect they sign one, along with a depth C and Bonner and call it an off season.

[Leetonidas]

Joel Freeland or Nazr Mohammed for the minimum tbh

[Mugen]

I'm fine with bringing Nazr's corpse back. But I'm still despondent over losing Wayne Ellington tbh.....

[DPG21920]

If Spurs cut Reggie Williams, They will have about $1.8M in cap space. Their next move (signing West, Manu, Green or Kawhi) willbasically take away that space.

We will see if they wait a little before making this next signing to see what they can do with that space.

Nice, so if the Spurs use Reggie in a trade that is 1.8M cap space + 1.1M = about 4M+ they can take back in a trade

[Darkwaters]

With West signed, wing is a bigger priority, since whatever C they bring in has zero chance at cracking the rotation.

Wright wouldn't be a terrible fit, but he's far more 3 than he is 3&D and he can only credibly play SF.

This is fine if they intend to sign two wings, but I suspect they sign one, along with a depth C and Bonner and call it an off season.

I really think they need to sign two wings and a center (not Bonner). Keep Bonner on the sidelines in the front office and ready to pull the Robert Horry if necessary.

[SpursFan86]

Wow just saw that the deal with Ellington was only 1 year/$1.5 million...would've loved him here for that amount

[Austin_Toros]

Andris Biedrins as C off the bench? He can provide the rebounding and shot blocking the Spurs need. Can't shoot free throws though.

[Marcus Bryant]

Something's going on. The rest of the signings haven't happened yet.

[TD 21]

I really think they need to sign two wings and a center (not Bonner). Keep Bonner on the sidelines in the front office and ready to pull the Robert Horry if necessary.

I don't disagree, but for financial/flexibility reasons, I suspect they keep the fifteenth spot open.

If fully healthy and not giving anyone a game off, Anderson is probably 14th, which means inactive, while being shuttled back and forth from the D-League. Bonner is probably 13th, almost entirely because he's well liked and because even minimal veterans are almost never inactive, when healthy.

[jbspurs]

Hanga or Davis Bertans please....

[Bruno]

Nice, so if the Spurs use Reggie in a trade that is 1.8M cap space + 1.1M = about 4M+ they can take back in a trade

Nope, there is $1.8M in cap space if Williams is waived.

To make it clearer, right now and after having waived Williams, Spurs can:
- Sign a free agent for $1.8M.
- Trade for a player with a $2.4M salary.

Spurs not making official the rest of their summer moves (Kawhi, Green, Ginobili or West) might be a sign that they are looking at what to do with that money. It's hypothetical since this wait might also just be logistic related. And even if they are looking, it isn't said they will find something they like.

[DAF86]

Get James Jones and Joel Freeland and get ready to go.

[DPG21920]

Nope, there is $1.8M in cap space if Williams is waived.

To make it clearer, right now and after having waived Williams, Spurs can:
- Sign a free agent for $1.8M.
- Trade for a player with a $2.4M salary.

Spurs not making official the rest of their summer moves (Kawhi, Green, Ginobili or West) might be a sign that they are looking at what to do with that money. It's hypothetical since this wait might also just be logistic related. And even if they are looking, it isn't said they will find something they like.

Ah, damn. I see - thought that might be off, but thought there was a chance I was missing something and your calc had Reggie included.

*edit* just re-read your post and don't know how I missed that you mentioned Reggie in the post. Duh.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Something's going on. The rest of the signings haven't happened yet.

Trying to sign or trade for another swing would be my guess.

[SAGirl]

Things are probably being worked with Williams' contract behind the scenes. I really didn't like him last year. Daye was cut to bring Williams over and he wasn't any better. He had a limited run but he didn't shoot or defend, and he's not athletic or young. I do believe KA needs to continue to develop, particularly his shot, but Reggie will not prove to be a better option.