The Spurs roster is essentially full

[Pavlov]

One other thing to note is the distribution of players in terms of position:

Smalls (4)
Combo Guards - White, Murray
undersized SG's - Mills, Forbes, (Weatherspoon - assume a 2 way)
Wings (8)
2/3 - Derozan, Walker, Belinelli
SF - Keldon? (is he a 3 or a 2/3?), (Ben Moore - I am guessing we keep him rather than Eubanks as a 2 -way)
Perimeter PF (3/4 tweener) : Gay, Bertans, Samanic, Metu
Bigs (2)
PF - Aldridge
C - Poetl

I cannot see us going into the season without adding at least 1 more big man... We will not go into the season with only 2 real bigs. Include this factor in whatever offseason projections you care to make...

Eh, Samanic is already pushing 230 before an NBA trainer has gotten a hold of him. If Eubanks is retained he's also there to fill in when needed.

[Pavlov]

After being mildly surprised the Spurs kept both first rounders, I think it's entirely possible they re-sign Rudy, make decisions on their two-ways and call it a summer. They're adding Murray, Samanic and probably Walker to the rotation, with all the change that implies. Maybe they just want to see how that works before doing anything major.

[tbdog]

I think we keep Eubanks over Moore to answer your last paragraph. We played Eubanks more than Moore last year.

After being mildly surprised the Spurs kept both first rounders, I think it's entirely possible they re-sign Rudy, make decisions on their two-ways and call it a summer. They're adding Murray, Samanic and probably Walker to the rotation, with all the change that implies. Maybe they just want to see how that works before doing anything major.

I can't imagine the spurs passing up on the MLE. There is no need to maximize cap space next offseason. There is no max free agent that I would let a MLE this offseason go for.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

It is going to be interesting to see what they do with the roster. I think Eubanks might get an active roster spot this season if he plays well in summer league. He played good in spot minutes last season and seems to be working hard on his shooting.

[Degoat]

After being mildly surprised the Spurs kept both first rounders, I think it's entirely possible they re-sign Rudy, make decisions on their two-ways and call it a summer. They're adding Murray, Samanic and probably Walker to the rotation, with all the change that implies. Maybe they just want to see how that works before doing anything major.

why would they not use the MLE?? I think they’ll overpay someone with the MLE quick when free agency starts and then call it a day lol

[Pavlov]

I can't imagine the spurs passing up on the MLE.

You're probably right, but "To play what whose minutes?" would be the question I have. Guess it depends on what roster holes they see. They don't have to spend the whole thing.

[Degoat]

I have a feeling Taj Gibson will be are target as a third big with the MLE... I would love a wing like Demarre carrol but I feel like the spurs will just count on DeMar, Rudy, and Lonnie eating up SF minutes

[cd021]

After being mildly surprised the Spurs kept both first rounders, I think it's entirely possible they re-sign Rudy, make decisions on their two-ways and call it a summer. They're adding Murray, Samanic and probably Walker to the rotation, with all the change that implies. Maybe they just want to see how that works before doing anything major.

I doubt that Samanic and and Walker are actually rotation players next season, Maybe Walker but likely not Luka.

[FkLA]

Belli and Forbes have to go. I'd rather keep Forbes over Wombat but with his $50 million contract+him being coach's pet I'm not going to pretend like that's even a remote possibility. I want to keep Bertans, although he might be gone after next season anyway so if he needs to be included to make a deal happen I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

PG/SGs: White, IB, Wombat
SG/SFs: DD, Walker, KJ
SFs/PFs: Gay, Samanic
Bigs: LMA, Poetl, Bert

Sign another SF/PF hybrid with the MLE (Ariza, Aminu, Morris, etc) and that's a pretty deep 12, imo. Metu and Eubanks can keep their roles as towel wavers, I like their enthusiasm. Can go toe to toe with anyone in the West unless another superteam forms out in LA, imho.

[Pavlov]

I doubt that Samanic and and Walker are actually rotation players next season, Maybe Walker but likely not Luka.

OK, forgot about Milutinov. Pencil him in for that last slot until we hear he's not coming over.

[TD 21]

So what? As if there's no possible way to create roster space. Third big/C is a definite need that will be filled (logic indicates the time is right for Milutinov, but we'll see).

You'd think big wing would be priority #1, but these are the geniuses that just passed on Little. Morris is the only theoretically attainable option who's both a good enough shooter and physically able enough defender to both play with the starters and defend the likes of James, Durant, S bag, Antetokounmpo, etc . . . but they'd never sign a Morris brother and I highly doubt a Morris brother would ever sign here.

I wouldn't put it past them not address it at all, but it's probably more likely than not that they sign some scrap heap type (Stanley Johnson, Deng, Lance Thomas, etc.) They'd take Metu's roster spot if Bertans and/or Belinelli/Forbes isn't traded.

I wouldn't do it because Crowder isn't a good enough shooter, but I wouldn't be shocked to see Bertans for Crowder.

[cd021]

I can't imagine the spurs passing up on the MLE. There is no need to maximize cap space next offseason. There is no max free agent that I would let a MLE this offseason go for.

Adding a player for the MLE- say Carroll would drastically alter the rotation. If Poeltl doesn't start then that opens up some playing time at the forward.

Murray, White, DDR, Carroll, LMA
Mills, Forbes, Bertans/Beli/ Walker, Gay, Poeltl

Poeltl would probably only play about 16-18 minutes, which would suppress his value when he hits RFA and may not make him happy. Bertans, Beli, and Walker would compete for the backup 3 minutes.

That is a better rotation, Carroll is probably an average defender at this point. I am worried about this team's spacing but him playing off ball with the starters is a better fit in the SL due to his shooting (Career 36% 3PT)

[Pavlov]

So what? As if there's no possible way to create roster space. Third big/C is a definite need that will be filled (logic indicates the time is right for Milutinov, but we'll see).

You'd think big wing would be priority #1, but these are the geniuses that just passed on Little.

You consider Little a big wing?

[benefactor]

You consider Little a big wing?

Don't bother, he's smarter than you...just ask him

[Dejounte]

You consider Little a big wing?

Lmao this dude has terrible takes. Im sick of the people who were fans of Little. That dude will be out of the league in 4 years. So much ado about nothing. Reminds me of the Rodney Carney fans back in the day

[tonight...you]

You consider Little a big wing?

After a couple of rails he's King Kong.
Denzel ain't got nothing on him!

[mo7888]

We need to trade Mills (yeah I know.. I know), in the absence of that trade forbes. Then try and move belli or bertans. Sign Willie Reed for the 3rd center spot (pop can even say some bs about our culture rehabbing him at the end of the season and feel good about it). Resign Gay for two years and use the MLE on Morris if possible and if not, get Mirotic or Carroll.

[tonight...you]

Don't bother, he's smarter than you...just ask him

I don't know exactly why, but your avi makes me miss the Hula Hut.
Haven't been back to Austin in... 10 years? Maybe 9.

[BatManu20]

Can they cut Metu and offer him a d-league deal? He has no business being on the active roster.

Agree tbh. I’m pretty low on Metu. Don’t think he’ll ever amount to anything, but even if he does, that roster spot should go to someone who can contribute this season.

[TD 21]

You consider Little a big wing?

Absolutely and so will the league. He's 6'6'' 224, with a 7'1.25'' wingspan. He's "SF" sized, but his skillset is more so small ball "PF".

This is a league where comparable players like Kidd-Gilchrist, Hollis-Jefferson and Stanley Johnson, now mostly play small ball "PF". The first 2 even moonlighted as small ball "C's" at times.

Don't bother, he's smarter than you...just ask him

At me giving my opinion on a message board offending you so greatly . . . I guess I should just come here to and moan about people doing so.

[Pavlov]

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So a guy with a half inch less standing reach can't be a big wing at all?

[Mugen]

The roster distribution was terrible heading into last season (even if you factor in Dejounte going down) and I wouldn't be surprised if the dummies take another season to figure it out.

A few good wings have already been traded (Prince, Crowder) and there should be several that won't break the bank come July 1st (Miller, Aminu, RHJ) plus other trade targets......

But I'd honestly be very surprised if they filled that gigantic wing hole until late July/August when they realize how stupid they are and sign a QPon/Dante type ( , they might just bring those 2 back).....

[TD 21]

So a guy with a half inch less standing reach can't be a big wing at all?

I know what game you're playing, so I'll skip ahead and save us both the time: No, Johnson will be an "SG/SF" in the league. He'd get run over by the types of players I mentioned.

[Pavlov]

I know what game you're playing, so I'll skip ahead and save us both the time: No, Johnson will be an "SG/SF" in the league. He'd get run over by the types of players I mentioned.

But Little won't, because of that half inch of standing reach?

[slick'81]

But Little won't, because of that half inch of standing reach?