A small forward away from chipping?

[TheGreatYacht]

Batum has the worst contract in the league and is the worst starting SF to make it even worse. Hornets fans can't stand him. I've seen plenty of their games and they're aren't wrong to hate him. He doesn't even try out there knowing the bag is secured.

James Borrego is a horrible coach. Batum would've been benched a long time ago under the other 29 teams. I mean, the guy has put Tony Parker in the doghouse after scoring 19 in the 4th quarter last week

[Chinook]

if the contract so bad and his production as bottom out for Mike in Chor, then there is a slim possibility that at some point in the future they just spread that 50 million over 10 years. let the guy go. Who would want him? He had all that potential when he was in Portland and it just didn't pan out for the dude. Real plus minus below Micheal Kid Gilcrest his own teammate at this point.

Does all that point to this being "the guy"

Hornets can only stretch Batum out to five more years (not counting this one) at this point. That's still more than $10 Million a year for a guy on different club.

Dude isn't a completely horrible player. He was just paid as a franchise player when he was a mediocre role-player with an impressive frame and on-paper skill-set.

[RC_Drunkford]

Batum is at $77M/3. You're talking about paying $55 Million for a pick here.

yeah but could be a lottery pick and Batum fits our need of a 3-and-D wing. Even if they waive Gasol, Spurs won't have cap space to sign anybody if they resign Gay. So I'd rather do that than stand pat

[spurraider21]

yeah but could be a lottery pick and Batum fits our need of a 3-and-D wing. Even if they waive Gasol, Spurs won't have cap space to sign anybody if they resign Gay. So I'd rather do that than stand pat

yeah we need one in the worst way. kind of like a dante cunningham but with a 3 point shot and good defense

[Mr. Body]

Spurs have to beat Houston or the Warriors to win it all. I don't think they can beat them both. A SF isn't happening. What they have can possibly get it done -- that is, if they continue at this level.

[Mr. Body]

Celtics are winning it all this year. Not GSW, not the Raps, no one else...

Celtics ain't winning .

[Mugen]

MKG is the exact player the Spurs need. He would take Gay's spot in the starting lineup thus giving our bench a ball handler for once. He's what Pop thought Cunningham was in the first 25 games of the season. Plus he has a great contract with a team option for next year.

The Hornets have a ton of wings and Cody Zeller is starting for them, Gasol would improve their C position on both ends.

Zeller is also out 4-6 weeks. The Borrego connection + the need from CHA's perspective = RC blowing up MJ's phone tbh.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

man what did the spurs do to your ass

crofl

[TheGreatYacht]

Zeller is also out 4-6 weeks. The Borrego connection + the need from CHA's perspective = RC blowing up MJ's phone tbh.

[HarlemHeat37]

Damn, this thread reminds me of Raptors fans from the previous 5 years or so

Let's just hope that DeRozan stops being a historic playoff choker with Pop coaching him and a change of scenery, that's the first step towards "chipping"..

[playbonner15]

haha what if Kiwi signed back with us, that would be 99% improbable but we would chip next year.

That’s why the team is not looking for a new SF! Kawhi is the new SF next season! HashtagMindBlown!

[playbonner15]

Damn, this thread reminds me of Raptors fans from the previous 5 years or so

Let's just hope that DeRozan stops being a historic playoff choker with Pop coaching him and a change of scenery, that's the first step towards "chipping"..

Gonna be a meltdown here if this team doesnt make the 8th seed or is a first round exit

[HarlemHeat37]

Gonna be a meltdown here if this team doesnt make the 8th seed or is a first round exit

It would be very surprising if they missed the playoffs, at this point..their flaws aren't particularly exploitable or fatal during the RS..

[TDMVPDPOY]

so whose currently available through
FA?
trade?

thats a possible move

[Chillen]

This team is what it is, as long as they keep playing well and show up every night and give it all they got good things will happen. A championship? well would be nice but I am sure this team just wants to get better and improve every game.

[Chinook]

yeah but could be a lottery pick and Batum fits our need of a 3-and-D wing. Even if they waive Gasol, Spurs won't have cap space to sign anybody if they resign Gay. So I'd rather do that than stand pat

Batum is a bad defender and inconsistent shooter. I'd pause before taking him at half his contract. You don't pay a guy a quarter of the salary cap hoping he can make a big leap. May as well try for Wiggins and Parsons.

[Chinook]

Also, Anderson just scored his first triple-double, if I recall correctly.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Also, Anderson just scored his first triple-double, if I recall correctly.

mein ...

[jbspurs]

Spurs have a chance to win it all. Forbes, White and Bertans are now playing with confidence. Pop and is trusting them and are given them more playing time, they can only get better in the coming games. Injuries will be only the setback for the Spurs, hopefully they can stay healthy.

[RC_Drunkford]

so whose currently available through
FA?
trade?

thats a possible move

Bazemore, Carroll, Ross, Batum

[Gagnrath]

Anyone think we can connect the grizzlies into trading us Temple and Green Straight up for Gasol and either our first or Toronto's? Brings Gasol full circle, let's him have a season playing with his brother. He agrees to retire and give the Griz cap flexibility.

[duncan2k5]

Gonna be a meltdown here if this team doesnt make the 8th seed or is a first round exit

Robert... I'm a huge spurs fan, but the delusions are insane... We beat the nuggets, and now everyone thinks we are one player away from winning a ring... Even if the best SF in the game are giannis, lebron, KD, and Kawhi... NONE are coming here... And even if they did, it wouldn't be enough to win a ring... Not with Aldridge on the team... We need to be realistic here

[duncan2k5]

Spurs have a chance to win it all. Forbes, White and Bertans are now playing with confidence. Pop and is trusting them and are given them more playing time, they can only get better in the coming games. Injuries will be only the setback for the Spurs, hopefully they can stay healthy.

Wait, WHAT?????????? we have a chance to win a ring?? Bro... Let's pass the first round first... Good lord... Ppl look at me as the bad guy, but I'm actually the voice of reason... Temper your expectations

[r0drig0lac]

Robert... I'm a huge spurs fan, but the delusions are insane... We beat the nuggets, and now everyone thinks we are one player away from winning a ring... Even if the best SF in the game are giannis, lebron, KD, and Kawhi... NONE are coming here... And even if they did, it wouldn't be enough to win a ring... Not with Aldridge on the team... We need to be realistic here

I disagree, with one of these we would be favorites

[monty4329]

Hope Pop gives Walker a chance during the second half of the year. Spurs could really use his playmaking ability/athleticism coming off the bench.

how do you know? he didn't play a single meaningful minute yet in the NBA, what do you know about his playmaking ability?