Davis Bertans re-signs, 4 years, $20 million (Unconfirmed)

[Raven]

wow.. fml

[DPG21920]

I wonder what is causing the delay in doing the actual signings? I mean, I dont think SA is close on any Kawhi trades so?

[Raven]

I just put Bertans on the SL, because I had Kawhi in there. In the unlikely (but possible) scenario that Kawhi starts the season with us, it would make a lot more sense to have Bertans on the SL than Gay, tbh.

Also, Mills will probably start too, I just put it that way because I thought it made they most sense, not because I think that's what Pop will do.

I thought you meant summer league.. it looked more reasonable, to me.

[look_at_g_shred]

I wonder what is causing the delay in doing the actual signings? I mean, I dont think SA is close on any Kawhi trades so?

When was the first day signings could take place?

[Spursmania]

Ugh!

[Mugen]

When was the first day signings could take place?

July 6th

[DPG21920]

I mean, we know SA is using exceptions vs cap space so I wonder what the hold up is. There does not really need to be any “order of operations” type deal with these signings since SA is operating over the cap.

Just odd. Maybe it’s nothing. Might just be something where guys like Rudy/Beli aren’t around to sign, but seems a little weird to me.

[DAF86]

i know you think that, but there has never been a hint of indication that pop thinks so. its wishcasting and far from the first time you've slotted bertans as a starter

i think he has starter potential but he hasn't shown it yet.

I know, that's why I said: "I just put it that way because I thought it made they most sense, not because I think that's what Pop will do."

I mean, if I was at some point arguing that fact I would understand you trying to argue with me; but I'm not, so I don't know what you are trying to accomplish here.

[kaji157]

I think it's a very movable contract. A guy with size and a shooter, two things that are always needed. For sure he needs to improve in a lot of areas but I think he will or else he won't be given this contract.

[DAF86]

However, despite that I do think Gay will start the season on the SL, I'm not sure he will finish it there, tbh. Pop wasn't too keen on starting him last season. Only after Anderson completely shat the bed on the playoffs did Pop place Gay as a starter. And if the Spurs find another scorer to put on the SL (whether it is via a Kawhi trade or Kawhi just staying) it really doesn't make much sense to also have Gay on the starting lineup. So yeah, I doubt Gay's SL spot is guaranteed.

[SpurPadre]

He's only still on the team cuz he reminds PATFO of Bonner, tbh.

[DAF86]

Depth chart so far:

Murray - Mills - White
Green - Bellinelli - Walker
(Kawhi) - Manu - Paul
Bertans - Gay
Aldridge - Gasol

We need one or two more bigs and one or two more SF's. They will be acquired via Kawhi trade, probably.

Which means the Spurs are probably filling the remaining spots with Summer league players. Metu, Blossomgame, Birmah, Putney.

[tholdren]

Bertans is faster and has better metabolism than anderson and walker

[spurraider21]

i hope contract danny rediscovers his 3 point shot...

[Pavlov]

Bertans is white

[SAGirl]

wow.. fml

Between Marco and this... You will go nuts next season.

[tholdren]

Meeeeelllltttttddddoooowwwwnnnnnn

[SAGirl]

He's only still on the team cuz he reminds PATFO of Bonner, tbh.

Imagine starting Bonner the next 4 seasons. I don't think guys would be happy with Spurs spending 4/20 mill on that...

Heavy said that, I do hope he's better. I never saw prime Bonner but I do hope Davis is better.

I don't want to see guys saying next season that Bertans wishes he was prime Red Mamba. ( and I saw comments like that this past season).

[Pavlov]

Imagine starting Bonner the next 4 seasons. I don't think guys would be happy with Spurs spending 4/20 mill on that...

Heavy said that, I do hope he's better. I never saw prime Bonner but I do hope Davis is better.

I don't want to see guys saying next season that Bertans wishes he was prime Red Mamba. ( and I saw comments like that this past season).

It's a fair deal for the player he is now.

Hopefully his defense raises to at least a Bonner level. That would turn the deal into a bargain.

[SAGirl]

i hope contract danny rediscovers his 3 point shot...

I have been hoping that for 3 seasons. We may get November Danny. If he gets a groin injury its over ...

[Killakobe81]

So he’s mad about contracts so goes to a team that signed Loul Deng and Mozgov? Makes sense!

Your answer makes no sense either. How does your example apply?
THE GUYS that signed Deng and Mozgof are in Charlotte or not in the Lakers front office.
I know it's dark times but you normally are better than that.

[SAGirl]

It's a fair deal for the player he is now.

Hopefully his defense raises to at least a Bonner level. That would turn the deal into a bargain.

I think his shooting needs to trend up, too, but it really might. Playoffs meltdowns aside, Bonner always shot the ball at a high % in the RS, except that one time he said he got Tennis elbow and he was near the end already.

I really want him to shoot better.

[DPG21920]

Your answer makes no sense either. How does your example apply?
THE GUYS that signed Deng and Mozgof are in Charlotte or not in the Lakers front office.

Is the Buss family still involved? Because that is what matters.

[Pavlov]

I think his shooting needs to trend up, too, but it really might. Playoffs meltdowns aside, Bonner always shot the ball at a high % in the RS, except that one time he said he got Tennis elbow and he was near the end already.

I really want him to shoot better.

I can only hope his shooting gets better in the playoffs. His regular season shooting is fine.

[Killakobe81]

Some ownership group that makes terrible decisions.

Facts say otherwise.
They shed the bad contracts of everyone except Deng. Signed LeBron and signed vets to one year deals except LeBron who was the top FA...
Lakers still haven't won anything but the moves made since Maginka took over have been pretty much aces across the board with an incomplete on Lonzo. KUZMA, Ingram Hart have been good to great picks. They won the Cavs trade and Brooklyn trade and the FA signings have been all cap savvy.