I hope the Rockets sign Horford. Keeps him away from the Thunder and makes it less appealing for T. Jones to stay there.
He has terrorized the Spurs in the past, and they seem to remember players that do that to them. He has a versatile skillset, a la Boris Diaw, but he also suffers the same comparison from the negative side (not always engaged).
If Boris were traded and Jones came in at a more reasonable price, I think he'd be a great fit...just not sure either of those things are possible.
If the money is close or the same no way Holford ditches his old coach to go to the trainwreck that is Houston, I think. Though, like you, I'd prefer if he did.
if he's putting that much work in the gym i'd imagine he's putting a lot of time into his shot.
What about trading Diaw for Jones? I don't care as much about the contract so long as the Spurs don't use cap space. But Jones has played like a total of 80 games over the past two seasons. That's the major concern for me.
For those that wanted Nando back...
Can you imagine if the fat two French s did offseason work like that?
mills led the 2012 olympics in scoring.
his shooting hasn't been the same since surgery. he'll get it back.
Not a bad idea...
Pros: He's younger, more athletic and consistently in shape.
Cons: He's oft-injured, not always engaged and will have just received a contract (goes to complacency).
Part of me (the admittedly biased part) is hopeful that Boris shows up strong in a contract year for likely his last NBA contract. I don't know if you could count on either, but I'd be inclined to go with the "devil I know."
He isn't consistent though. And his horrible shooting averages would be worse if not for a couple games he got really hot. He also struggles at times to get to the rim against his current compe ion. His offense is just so lackluster, it makes it hard to bring him. Simmons legit is a better offensive threat with the same intangibles. That says something about hangas lack of offense. However I do want to see him, and wish the spurs would develop him here. Sure he would grow much faster.
It might have been his shoulder holding him back tbh. Shoulder Injuries can effect both sides of the upper body.
It would be nice if he got his stroke back. He threw up way more air balls than I ever remember him doing.
Agreed.. I think we'll see a bounce back season from him
I would be interested to see his workout plan. Shoulder injuries in basketball, for a shooter, is more than just the shoulder. He seems to have a work ethic, glad to see him getting bigger. Get on the squats and deadlift pat - db step-ups = Richard Simmons.
The skill-set of a healthy Terrence Jones would be ideal in the Spurs lineup. His ability to dribble is an essential need of any big we play next to LMA and Danny Green. They Biyombo's of the world just won't fit. T. Jones also has skill and size to make it difficult to switch smaller guy on him which is important in this league. Not really sure how he is health wise though which is the deciding factor.
TJ would be a lower key but worthwhile addition. He will probably have solid demand too. Might be one of those early signed lower key FA that get done 1st day while other teams chase bigger fish.
I know he's overrated (still a good player) & going to get max/near max, but I'm surprised no Batum to SA rumors.
Rockets fans think the team didn't tender him because there was a legit chance he'd sign the QO. I don't know what to think about that. I was willing to accept him on something around Diaw's salary. If he's really closer to being priced at half that, it changes the way the off-season is breaking down for sure.
Incidentally (and I know I'll catch flak for this), I think Parsons would be a really interesting addition to the team. He's an awkward stretch-four but from what I hear, he was good there. And he has the perimeter skills the team desperately needs.
Are there any Batum rumors? I thought he pulled a DeRozan (before DeRozan pulled a DeRozan) and said he was re-signing with Charlotte.
Spurs can probably get Boursosis and Terrance Jones for the same price of Gasol (12-15 mil). Give me Boursosis and T. Jones, please. Love Jones' skill set, size, length, agility, age -- he'd be a nice piece moving forward w/ Leonard/Aldridge/Green.
We will see with TJ. Rocket fans probably jaded from the show that is Houston. I think outside of HOU people remember TJs upside and good play and probably discount this year some with the injuries and turmoil.
The fact he's completely unrestricted and can sign right away is huge along with the fact he fits nearly every team. But in this market I would be shocked if he was not at least a mid-level exception type guy.
Wait. You actually agree with me on a player for once?
Not quite / I'm reading he's meeting with both Dallas & LAL
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