Roster

[SpursDynasty85]

Right, the guaranteed portion of his 2019-20 salary is $6 mil, the full amount is $16 mil. So in a hypothetical trade a team could drop $10 mil in salary by waiving him for that season, as well as whatever amount beyond that year. That would allow the Spurs to take back $16 mil in player salary if they wanted.

But I dont think it's much of a good expiring contract. The amount of teams willing to rebuild and unload good players the Spurs would want are already thin but to have to pay Gasol $6M more just to waive him the year after should detract a lot of teams. Any hypothetical trades you can think of? Maybe Ryan Anderson ? I actually think Pop could use him fairly effectively.

[Marcus Bryant]

But I dont think it's much of a good expiring contract. The amount of teams willing to rebuild and unload good players the Spurs would want are already thin but to have to pay Gasol $6M more just to waive him the year after should detract a lot of teams. Any hypothetical trades you can think of? Maybe Ryan Anderson ? I actually think Pop could use him fairly effectively.

If a team's looking to clear salary and that $10 mil they could drop by waiving Gasol is the difference between being above the tax apron or whatever or below it, it has real value. That is the question, what teams out there have a bad contract and a defensive perimeter player?

[kaji157]

Gasol Is a very tradeable contest this season. A clear candidate to go at the deadline.

[Immortal Spur]

Mbah a Moute would've been perfect. did he sign already? i forget

[Arcadian]

In today's NBA, you don't even need a true SF. Lots of teams run with three guards on the floor, a stretch 4, and a traditional big. Basically, all positions have "moved up a slot." What used to be a 2 is now a 3, what used to be a 3 is now a 4, etc. Lebron James is a PF in today's NBA, for example.

Starters: Murray/Belinelli/Derozan/Gay/Aldridge

Backups: Mills/Walker/Ginobili/Bertans/Gasol

At least that's what I'll run in 2K19

[TD 21]

In today's NBA, you don't even need a true SF. Lots of teams run with three guards on the floor, a stretch 4, and a traditional big. Basically, all positions have "moved up a slot." What used to be a 2 is now a 3, what used to be a 3 is now a 4, etc. Lebron James is a PF in today's NBA, for example.

Starters: Murray/Belinelli/Derozan/Gay/Aldridge

Backups: Mills/Walker/Ginobili/Bertans/Gasol

At least that's what I'll run in 2K19

Outside of superstars and stars, big SF's/combo forwards, who are at least competent at 3 and D, are the most coveted assets in the league. Most teams are trying to load up with as many as possible, so they can play 3 at a time for significant stretches.

Their value lies in being able to offer enough of what bigs and guards generally excel at, without the inherent limitations they generally possess.

It's only the archaic types, like the Spurs, who don't seem to place a premium on them.

This is the worst kind of roster construction in the modern NBA: Antiquated stars, small guards, slow bigs and severely limited lineup flexibility/versatility. They're basically what the Raptors were, only in a deeper conference. What's worse, they gave the Raptors the an hesis of this and did so without making them feel any pain (Anunoby, Mills in place of Green, looser protection on pick).

[sasaint]

I think we'll see one more trade, they need a defensive 3.

I doubt it. Too much roster turnover already to suit Pop. I would be very happy to be wrong, though.

[sasaint]

Outside of superstars and stars, big SF's/combo forwards, who are at least competent at 3 and D, are the most coveted assets in the league. Most teams are trying to load up with as many as possible, so they can play 3 at a time for significant stretches.

Their value lies in being able to offer enough of what bigs and guards generally excel at, without the inherent limitations they generally possess.

It's only the archaic types, like the Spurs, who don't seem to place a premium on them.

This is the worst kind of roster construction in the modern NBA: Antiquated stars, small guards, slow bigs and severely limited lineup flexibility/versatility. They're basically what the Raptors were, only in a deeper conference. What's worse, they gave the Raptors the an hesis of this and did so without making them feel any pain (Anunoby, Mills in place of Green, looser protection on pick).

Yep. Only Memphis is diving deeper than the Spurs, doubling down on a slow-footed tweener like Kyle.

[r0drig0lac]

Outside of superstars and stars, big SF's/combo forwards, who are at least competent at 3 and D, are the most coveted assets in the league. Most teams are trying to load up with as many as possible, so they can play 3 at a time for significant stretches.

Their value lies in being able to offer enough of what bigs and guards generally excel at, without the inherent limitations they generally possess.

It's only the archaic types, like the Spurs, who don't seem to place a premium on them.

This is the worst kind of roster construction in the modern NBA: Antiquated stars, small guards, slow bigs and severely limited lineup flexibility/versatility. They're basically what the Raptors were, only in a deeper conference. What's worse, they gave the Raptors the an hesis of this and did so without making them feel any pain (Anunoby, Mills in place of Green, looser protection on pick).

yes, gsw has the offensive death lineup, and the raptors can have the defensive death lineu with lowry (delon) / green / kawhi / anunoby / siakam

[sasaint]

In today's NBA, you don't even need a true SF. Lots of teams run with three guards on the floor, a stretch 4, and a traditional big. Basically, all positions have "moved up a slot." What used to be a 2 is now a 3, what used to be a 3 is now a 4, etc. Lebron James is a PF in today's NBA, for example.

Starters: Murray/Belinelli/Derozan/Gay/Aldridge

Backups: Mills/Walker/Ginobili/Bertans/Gasol

At least that's what I'll run in 2K19

I think a lot more of White than you. But I bet Pop is with you. White looks polished and ready for the NBA; Walker looks too raw. Plus, I think Manu is gone.

[cutewizard]

If Murray can develop a dependable outside shot, he can be a 3 and D. He’s the best perimeter guard Spurs have. White starts at PG, DeRozan SG.

[Fusternino]

Honestly starting to believe that Cunningham will start . . .

[DPG21920]

I cannot believe SA gave Beli, Bertans & Forbes 2nd years fully guaranteed.

[Immortal Spur]

I cannot believe SA gave Beli, Bertans & Forbes 2nd years fully guaranteed.

Guess we saving cap for 2020??? but why? who's free agent? Maybe preparing for DeJounte next payday? Interesting to say the least.