Zach Lowe "Durant to Spurs buzz is ascendant around the league"

[Mnky]

Players understand you need other big time players to win. LeBron has a cast of them with 4 Max contracts. Curry has arguably 4 Max contracts on his team, as well as the clippers and thunder and soon to be heat. Anyone wanting to win has to choose to play with other stars or they don't have a shot. Durant will go where he can get paid obviously, but also who can give him a shot at winning.

Spurs just need to rid themselves of Parker's to be in the talks of making something happen. There were talks of trading him at a draft not to long ago. I don't see it being that hard to do if they think they have a shot at teaming up lma Durant and Kawhi.

People are trying to win these days. The money isn't as hard to come by. You definitely get players willing to take the min to play with that team.

It could happen just like him to the Lakers could happen. There's enough reason for it to be logical. We will see how the playoffs play out and who comes up big.

[SAGirl]

Rather have a high-quality PG

And we have a great player at that position already

I agree which is why I said he doesn't make sense for us....
players talk among themselves though, so who knows.

I agree with you. I think we need an elite guard to continue to contend legitly. We probably want a rim protector too. That Diaw/West combo is not going to continue to fly with both players another season older and I think D.West might retire TBH. He's really playing for love of the game at this point, he was already financially secure, thus he had no trouble leaving 12 mill or 11 bc he doesn't need it. From interviews I have seen of him, he has a variety of interests outside the game and will be ready to retire anytime now. Kind of the same for Boris TBH.
If Timmy goes we need a rim protector (be it whoever it is, but we need someone that will need to get paid).

Depending on how our backcourt performs in this offseason, who knows if Pop is ready to make a move to acquire a guard upgrade (whether that is a trade or just a FA signing).

[baseline bum]

We're dumping the high school sweetheart for the latest hottie down by the pool, tbh.

You mean dumping the chick who got fat for the head cheerleader.

[spurraider21]

If it's for the minimum, why not?

[RD2191]

If it's for the minimum, why not?

[Mugen]

I think the Spurs should play it safe and just cut Tony tbh

[DarrinS]

I agree which is why I said he doesn't make sense for us....
players talk among themselves though, so who knows.

I agree with you. I think we need an elite guard to continue to contend legitly. We probably want a rim protector too. That Diaw/West combo is not going to continue to fly with both players another season older and I think D.West might retire TBH. He's really playing for love of the game at this point, he was already financially secure, thus he had no trouble leaving 12 mill or 11 bc he doesn't need it. From interviews I have seen of him, he has a variety of interests outside the game and will be ready to retire anytime now. Kind of the same for Boris TBH.
If Timmy goes we need a rim protector (be it whoever it is, but we need someone that will need to get paid).

Depending on how our backcourt performs in this offseason, who knows if Pop is ready to make a move to acquire a guard upgrade (whether that is a trade or just a FA signing).

I trust that RC and Pop will make the right moves. They usually do, with a few exceptions (D*** Jefferson).

I like Bobo and West, but they are definitely on the back nine of their careers.

[BillMc]

You mean dumping the chick who got fat for the head cheerleader.

[hater]

Gasol, LMAlpha, Kawhi, Durant, Parker would be murder to the league IMO.

Stern would come back from the dead to stop this from happening....

[DarrinS]

And Kevin has added a lot of assness to his game, of late.

Not Spur material

[TheDoctor]

And Kevin has added a lot of assness to his game, of late.

Not Spur material

Perfect cover tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

I don't think he's worth dumping Tony, tbh.. Imo

[Old School 44]

If Durant's looking to get to the Finals and doesn't go to the Spurs or the Warriors, he should go East. Look what playing in the East has done for LeBron's legacy.

[BillMc]

We'll have to beat OKC next round for Durant to consider coming here. No way he vanquishes us then switches to SA.

[DarrinS]

I don't think he's worth dumping Tony, tbh.. Imo

Lulz

[steeledl]

ing please. Prime Kawhi + prime Durant > than lebron and wade..... Would be the best wing combo since Jordan and PIppen .... Plus we'd still have LMAlpha.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

I don't think he's worth dumping Tony, tbh.. Imo

Dump green on his ass

[TheGreatYacht]

Dump green on his ass

This. Why aren't you bolded yet?

[DarrinS]

This. Why aren't you bolded yet?

Why aren't you?

[dbreiden83080]

that would be insane... in a good way of course.

Do Not want him. Go win a le with OKC Kevin. Stay with your team and keep at it. This guy has been a rival for many years at this point, with another playoff series about to kick off. I just don't want the guy here..

[DPG21920]

It's easily worth losing Tony or Danny basketball-wise to get Durant. That's not really the question IMO. I don't really see SA dumping TP, especially if the Spurs make a deep run this year. Spurs just don't do that to their players. If they leave in FA to pursue bigger deals, fine, but trading a big 3 member?

Danny, IMO, is the only one they would be "open" to trading, same with Boris. I can't see them trading TP.

[dbreiden83080]

that Parker contract ..

Yeah he's only the best PG in Spurs history.. him..

[DarrinS]

It's easily worth losing Tony or Danny basketball-wise to get Durant. That's not really the question IMO. I don't really see SA dumping TP, especially if the Spurs make a deep run this year. Spurs just don't do that to their players. If they leave in FA to pursue bigger deals, fine, but trading a big 3 member?

Danny, IMO, is the only one they would be "open" to trading, same with Boris. I can't see them trading TP.

Yeah, I can't see them doing that either. Having said that, the PG position is the glaring weakness of the team.

[BillMc]

It's easily worth losing Tony or Danny basketball-wise to get Durant. That's not really the question IMO. I don't really see SA dumping TP, especially if the Spurs make a deep run this year. Spurs just don't do that to their players. If they leave in FA to pursue bigger deals, fine, but trading a big 3 member?

Danny, IMO, is the only one they would be "open" to trading, same with Boris. I can't see them trading TP.

This.

[dbreiden83080]

If Durant's looking to get to the Finals and doesn't go to the Spurs or the Warriors, he should go East. Look what playing in the East has done for LeBron's legacy.

Great talent is still in OKC, he just needs to stick it out. All these guys bolting in FA during their prime harms their legacies to me. I always respected guys like Ewing, Miller, Malone so much for staying put and trying year after year to get that ring. Not just looking for an easier option.. What was Malone like 40 before he finally tried LA for one season?