Spurs to pursue Mike Conley in free agency

[Indazone]

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Report: Spurs to pursue Mike Conley in free agency

The San Antonio Spurs have already been linked to free-agent-to-be Kevin Durant, and may be setting their sights on another high-profile free agent this summer as well: Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley.

ESPN’s Marc Stein reports the Spurs intend to court Conley in July in addition to Durant. San Antonio was eliminated from the playoffs Thursday and faces some uncertainty this off-season surrounding the potential retirements of longtime stars Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili.

If those two players retire or opt out and restructure their deals, acquiring Conley could be possible thanks to the upcoming salary-cap e. But such a move would affect the status of veteran starting point guard Tony Parker, 33, who would likely have to accept a bench role or have his contract — due to pay more than $14 million next season — moved to accommodate the younger Conley,
Despite injury problems, Conley averaged 15.3 points and 6.1 assists in 56 games this season.

http://www.si.com/nba/2016/05/13/san...es-free-agency

[SpursforSix]

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Report: Spurs to pursue Mike Conley in free agency

The San Antonio Spurs have already been linked to free-agent-to-be Kevin Durant, and may be setting their sights on another high-profile free agent this summer as well: Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley.

ESPN’s Marc Stein reports the Spurs intend to court Conley in July in addition to Durant. San Antonio was eliminated from the playoffs Thursday and faces some uncertainty this off-season surrounding the potential retirements of longtime stars Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili.

If those two players retire or opt out and restructure their deals, acquiring Conley could be possible thanks to the upcoming salary-cap e. But such a move would affect the status of veteran starting point guard Tony Parker, 33, who would likely have to accept a bench role or have his contract — due to pay more than $14 million next season — moved to accommodate the younger Conley,
Despite injury problems, Conley averaged 15.3 points and 6.1 assists in 56 games this season.

http://www.si.com/nba/2016/05/13/san...es-free-agency

I was just posting about Durant joining the Spurs. Wow...with Conley. That'd be quite a coup for the offseason.

[Indazone]

I have a feeling the Spurs will make a spectacular move this summer. It will be eye popping.

[random21]

I have a feeling the Spurs will make a spectacular move this summer. It will be eye popping.

Hope so... Spurs have a decent two with Kawhi/LMA as building blocks... Decent enough just with those 2 as 50+ wins for next couple of seasons...

[TheGreatYacht]

Make it happen

[TheGoldStandard]

Do you think you're better than Tony?

[Mugen]

#AuRevoirTony

Let's make the Spurs great again this summer tbh.

[NASpurs]

There seems to be many options that the Spurs could take this offseason be it through free agency, trades and the draft. We'll find out in the draft more or less what they're going to try and do.

[NASpurs]

Btw most of these articles are old as but still... doesn't mean they don't hold any truth.

[JonNOKC]

Conley for the right price I like... I'm no expert on CBA - is there any sign and trade scenarios with Grizzlies that would be intriguing?

[dabom]

Conley for the right price I like... I'm no expert on CBA - is there any sign and trade scenarios with Grizzlies that would be intriguing?

could they take tony?

[SpursforSix]

could they take tony?

I'll be gone before Tony.

[dabom]

I'll be gone before Tony.

[Ice009]

What would the Spurs have to do to get both Durant and Conley? It is even possible to fit both in with some moves?

[TXstbobcat]

could they take tony?

I don't think that they would want The $30 million left on Tony's contract enough to do a sign and trade.

[TXstbobcat]

What would the Spurs have to do to get both Durant and Conley? It is even possible to fit both in with some moves?

Spurs would have to probably get rid of Diaw's, parker's and Green's salaries to even get close to possible

[MaNu4Tres]

Been saying it for a while on Twitter. Conley for TP in a Sign and trade makes sense for both sides. Only if Conley chooses to come here. Can't see Tony being okay with a 12-15 minute role, and can't see Spurs taking on 40 million or 40% of cap in salary at the PG position -- RC isn't that undisciplined.

[SpursforSix]

I don't think that they would want The $30 million left on Tony's contract enough to do a sign and trade.

My bad.

[024]

Do not want Conley for the max unless Parker is moved. Parker won't be moved.

Spurs should do everything they can to pursue Durant. But even if Duncan and Ginobili opt out and Diaw is cut, I don't think there is enough space to max Durant. That requires salary dumping a few players. Spurs were able to reach a wink wink agreement with the Hawks last year to take on Splitter in the event that LMA chooses the Spurs. But the Spurs may have to dump Green before Durant makes a decision. What would be plan B if Durant doesn't sign? The Spurs will be without Green.

[Ice009]

Do not want Conley for the max unless Parker is moved. Parker won't be moved.

Spurs should do everything they can to pursue Durant. But even if Duncan and Ginobili opt out and Diaw is cut, I don't think there is enough space to max Durant. That requires salary dumping a few players. Spurs were able to reach a wink wink agreement with the Hawks last year to take on Splitter in the event that LMA chooses the Spurs. But the Spurs may have to dump Green before Durant makes a decision. What would be plan B if Durant doesn't sign? The Spurs will be without Green.

This would be crazy, but if the Spurs really are looking at both KD and Conley for the max and dumping everyone else to open the slots, is there any reason they can't call up Lebron before going after Conley and ask him if he wants to form the biggest 4 in NBA history? Lebron, KD, LMA and Kawhi. Lebron and KD can be the playmakers while they just sign a defensive PG.

[FvckMavs]

Yahoo said the cap would be 94m this year. If both Manu and TD opt out, Spurs should be able to give Durant max by dumping Patty, Diaw and Anderson.

Do not want Conley for the max unless Parker is moved. Parker won't be moved.

Spurs should do everything they can to pursue Durant. But even if Duncan and Ginobili opt out and Diaw is cut, I don't think there is enough space to max Durant. That requires salary dumping a few players. Spurs were able to reach a wink wink agreement with the Hawks last year to take on Splitter in the event that LMA chooses the Spurs. But the Spurs may have to dump Green before Durant makes a decision. What would be plan B if Durant doesn't sign? The Spurs will be without Green.

[Chillen]

This would be crazy, but if the Spurs really are looking at both KD and Conley for the max and dumping everyone else to open the slots, is there any reason they can't call up Lebron before going after Conley and ask him if he wants to form the biggest 4 in NBA history? Lebron, KD, LMA and Kawhi. Lebron and KD can be the playmakers while they just sign a defensive PG.

Nice pipedream, but seriously if that ever happened, even the Warriors would be scared as f**k of that lineup.

[Juan]

Yahoo said the cap would be 94m this year. If both Manu and TD opt out, Spurs should be able to give Durant max by dumping Patty, Diaw and Anderson.

Would they be able to match an offer to keep Boban under this scenario or would he have to walk as well..?

[Ice009]

Nice pipedream, but seriously if that ever happened, even the Warriors would be scared as f**k of that lineup.

lol, yeah, I'm just kind of dreaming for a little bit here. I was just joking that if the Spurs are looking to try and open up two max slots, why not just call KD and Lebron first before talking to Conley.

[look_at_g_shred]

Yahoo said the cap would be 94m this year. If both Manu and TD opt out, Spurs should be able to give Durant max by dumping Patty, Diaw and Anderson.

Dude if that's all it takes....damn