Official 2016 Spurs Offseason Thread

**Mr. Body** · 07-02-2016

He didn't turn anyone down. Teams know that Durant is heading back to OKC and the free agent pool is drying up so they're being proactive. None of these players are actually signed so technically the team and/or player can back out of any deal before July 7th.

Read the thread. It appears he turned down the Clippers.

**AFBlue** · 07-02-2016

Originally Posted by Chinook

The Spurs don't have much to move on to. If they are staying over the cap, the only thing that matters is inking Bertans with the LLE. They won't be able to offer Boban anything more than the full MLE. If they go under the cap, they really have to see what Tim and Gasol do before making any other move.

Gasol is exactly the reason to believe the Spurs are still in it. If they were informed that they were out if the running it's reasonable to assume they would've quickly moved on to Gasol.

**Budkin** · 07-02-2016

Originally Posted by tmtcsc

Way "blown away". Tears from the owner? Thats just disturbing and desperate.

Broussard wanted it so bad!

**TheGoldStandard** · 07-02-2016

Originally Posted by Chinook

The Spurs don't have much to move on to. If they are staying over the cap, the only thing that matters is inking Bertans with the LLE. They won't be able to offer Boban anything more than the full MLE. If they go under the cap, they really have to see what Tim and Gasol do before making any other move.

I think the Gasol thing would be done by now.. Offers have been thrown out.. I'm sure SA already gave him an amount they would be comfortable with if Durant said no. I'm sure they're just waiting to hear something from their camp and we will get a Gasol is leaning towards a deal with San Antonio or elsewhere..

**GSH** · 07-02-2016

Mahinmi got $64M / 4 yrs. from the Wizards? So the Spurs couldn't have afforded him anyway, without major surgery. Unless Gasol is in the mood to sacrifice money to come here, that's probably a moot point, too.

**TheGoldStandard** · 07-02-2016

Originally Posted by GSH

Mahinmi got $64M / 4 yrs. from the Wizards? So the Spurs couldn't have afforded him anyway, without major surgery. Unless Gasol is in the mood to sacrifice money to come here, that's probably a moot point, too.

Not necessarily, the Spurs might dole out 12-13 mil for Gasol which is still great money for a contender. Or they might catch a slight break and offer longer terms.. He's 36, if they give him a 3 year deal with a player option for that 3rd year 3/36 might do it.

**AFBlue** · 07-02-2016

Originally Posted by GSH

Mahinmi got $64M / 4 yrs. from the Wizards? So the Spurs couldn't have afforded him anyway, without major surgery. Unless Gasol is in the mood to sacrifice money to come here, that's probably a moot point, too.

Mahinmi's deal has no bearing on Gasol's potential deal. He knows what the Spurs can afford/clear to sign him, and thus far he hasn't signed elsewhere.

**GSH** · 07-02-2016

Originally Posted by TheGoldStandard

Not necessarily, the Spurs might dole out 12-13 mil for Gasol which is still great money for a contender. Or they might catch a slight break and offer longer terms.. He's 36, if they give him a 3 year deal with a player option for that 3rd year 3/36 might do it.

Originally Posted by AFBlue

Mahinmi's deal has no bearing on Gasol's potential deal. He knows what the Spurs can afford/clear to sign him, and thus far he hasn't signed elsewhere.

Does anybody ever read before replying anymore? I thought I was pretty clear about that. If Gasol is in the mood to give up millions to come here, sure it's still possible... IF.

Originally Posted by GSH

Unless Gasol is in the mood to sacrifice money to come here, that's probably a moot point, too.

There are still a bunch of teams sitting on a load of money. One of them is going to offer Gasol something similar to what Ian got. Which means he will have to choose the Spurs over a full payday.

Yeah, Mahinmi's deal has no "bearing" on Gasol signing here. Except that it shows teams are still throwing big money around, and that big men are in demand.

**AFBlue** · 07-02-2016

Originally Posted by GSH

Does anybody ever read before replying anymore? I thought I was pretty clear about that. If Gasol is in the mood to give up millions to come here, sure it's still possible... IF.

There are still a bunch of teams sitting on a load of money. One of them is going to offer Gasol something similar to what Ian got. Which means he will have to choose the Spurs over a full payday.

If he wasn't considering coming here, it's pretty likely that he'd already be under contract somewhere. No less than three teams have made him a priority during the first 24hrs of free agency. Is it speculation? Yes. But it's pretty logical speculation.

By the way, yes I read your reply.

**cjw** · 07-02-2016

Crawford is a total chucker and will get worse as he gets further into his 30s. I really hope the Warriors waste their exception on him.

**TheGoldStandard** · 07-02-2016

Originally Posted by GSH

Does anybody ever read before replying anymore? I thought I was pretty clear about that. If Gasol is in the mood to give up millions to come here, sure it's still possible... IF.

There are still a bunch of teams sitting on a load of money. One of them is going to offer Gasol something similar to what Ian got. Which means he will have to choose the Spurs over a full payday.

Yeah, Mahinmi's deal has no "bearing" on Gasol signing here. Except that it shows teams are still throwing big money around, and that big men are in demand.

What'd you say? I didn't bother reading..

**GSH** · 07-02-2016

Originally Posted by TheGoldStandard

What'd you say? I didn't bother reading..

**hooperflash** · 07-02-2016

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**raybies** · 07-02-2016

Sam Amico ‏@AmicoHoops 2m2 minutes ago
Kevin Durant has informed #Clippers he will not be joining them, per LA Times.

**LakerHater** · 07-02-2016

**raybies** · 07-02-2016

good call on the whole, he hasn't turned down anyone talk. we are still in and if we weren't things would've started to get moving. right now, it's okc, golden state, spurs, celtics, and heat since they haven't been seen yet. okc should have the leg up right now.

We just got to make it to the finals and then anything can happen.

**99 Problems** · 07-03-2016

Sound like he is going to tell teams if they're out and let them move on with off season dealings. Therefore the longer there is no Spurs movement (in) means we are still alive.

**Keepin' it real** · 07-03-2016

Originally Posted by LakerHater

Free agent Ian Mahinmi has agreed to a four year, $64M deal with Washington

Why??? When he could have taken the league minimum to get scapegoated and benched by Pop? Poor decision.

**Hoops Czar** · 07-03-2016

Originally Posted by 99 Problems

Sound like he is going to tell teams if they're out and let them move on with off season dealings. Therefore the longer there is no Spurs movement (in) means we are still alive.

The Clippers probably contacted Durant's agent to see if there was any real shot of him joining their team because Players are threatening to sign elsewhere. If Crawford re-ups with the Clippers, that's exactly what happened.