Marco Belinelli plus someone else possibly going to be traded

[SpaceCoast Spursfan]

Was surprised that Fournier was a potential trade target, but he is probably one of the better scorers you could realistically get without having to move any of your young guys. Like DDR he can play the 3, but his natural position is the 2. I don't know his contract details but if he would come off the books the same time as LMA/Derozan I could see the Spurs considering it especially if they were looking to make move with Morris under contract.
I also think Orlando has been pretty bad and for much of his time there he has been asked to be the #2 guy, even #1 option before Vucevic emerged.

Having said all that would much rather target a true 3/SF type to defend the LBJ, Nephew types

[KobesAchilles]

I have to think that Morris really ed up this trade. Spurs were all in on him and finally found their defensive player for Nephew, George, and LeBron. Get rid of Marco, who wasn’t gonna get any playing time for a bag of chips. Now they lost Morris and you know is thinking Marco can guard Kawhi. I’m scared to watch this team against the LA teams tbh.

Sidenote: you Morris. You ruined my life!

[coachmac87]

I'd far rather have Mills and Belinelli than some random more expensive guy on another team. We don't know how the guard logjam is going to work out, we don't know if injuries will hit again. If they need to whittle the roster down, you can do this later and for a position of need.

This is 110% PATFO logic and totally justifiable

[Excessive Egotist]

Belinelli and Metu for Kyle Anderson?

[Seventyniner]

Belinelli and Metu for Kyle Anderson?

Imagine the meltdown here if it happens. I think it would work well for both teams except for the fact that Anderson's contract runs one year too long.

[Joseph Kony]

Belinelli and Metu for Kyle Anderson?

sad to say but i wouldnt mind this, spurs would have another lengthy defender to throw at Leonard/George or LeBron. As limited as he is offensively he is a solid player overall

[Mr. Body]

I've been saying Kyle fits this team much better now.

[cutewizard]

[r0drig0lac]

Solomon Hill would be an option with only 1 year of remaining contract, but the value leaves any trade virtually impossible.

[look_at_g_shred]

Is this died?

[John B]

Belinelli and Metu for Kyle Anderson?

That ship has sailed. Pass

[ThaBigFundamental21]

Kyle Anderson is awful. You guys are ridiculous if you think Anderson can guard Kawhi or LeBron James, let alone Paul George. The team should be trying to improve while dumping washed up bums with bad contracts. Taking back a mediocre overpaid Kyle Anderson would be counterproductive towads true improvement. The Spurs would be better off to miss the playoffs with a youth movement while getting a better pick next season. Kyle Anderson does nothing to move the needle, especially not with the years on his contract.

[dbestpro]

Enough of the soft-ass Euros. We need ballers who want to win and play like they give a .

Most of the world of basketball sees the NBA as soft and the Euro leagues as one of the places where true basketball is still played. Of course maybe you just prefer a good game of H.O.R.S.E.

[slick'81]

Is this died?

Been died

derozan on the trade block is the new jam

[tmtcsc]

Most of the world of basketball sees the NBA as soft and the Euro leagues as one of the places where true basketball is still played. Of course maybe you just prefer a good game of H.O.R.S.E.

Says you. The NBA is considered the best league and assemblage of basketball talent in the world. Who was the last player who failed in Europe only to flourish in the NBA?

[BackHome]

Most of the world of basketball sees the NBA as soft and the Euro leagues as one of the places where true basketball is still played. Of course maybe you just prefer a good game of H.O.R.S.E.

+ 1

[tmtcsc]

+ 1

Lol, Kevin Durant signing with Barcelona in 3...2....1

[San Antonio Slayer]

NBA players are too soft thanx to refs and overpayment. they would got pulverised in FIBA 3x3

[exstatic]

Says you. The NBA is considered the best league and assemblage of basketball talent in the world. Who was the last player who failed in Europe only to flourish in the NBA?

He didn't say Europe was better, just tougher. The fact is, the NBA has been majorly pussified by rules changes over the last decade or so.

[Seventyniner]

He didn't say Europe was better, just tougher. The fact is, the NBA has been majorly pussified by rules changes over the last decade or so.

This is part of why some were saying that Samanic should do better in the NBA where he won't be pushed around so much.

[dbestpro]

Says you. The NBA is considered the best league and assemblage of basketball talent in the world. Who was the last player who failed in Europe only to flourish in the NBA?

The NBA plays no defense. When they play defense they can regain that argument. Right now, it is not the game that brings players to the NBA, it is the money. When the money matches in Europe, players stay there. Real basketball involves 10 players on a court not 2 or 3 who are isolated on offense and another 5 not allowed to play defense. There is a reason the NBA is removing the center position. It is soft and has been taken over by marketing and merchandising concerns.

[Keepin' it real]

This trade taking forever! Marco must be demanding a private jet ala Leanord.

[tmtcsc]

The NBA plays no defense. When they play defense they can regain that argument. Right now, it is not the game that brings players to the NBA, it is the money. When the money matches in Europe, players stay there. Real basketball involves 10 players on a court not 2 or 3 who are isolated on offense and another 5 not allowed to play defense. There is a reason the NBA is removing the center position. It is soft and has been taken over by marketing and merchandising concerns.

C'mon man, you're just trolling now. The biggest knock on European players is that they DON'T play defense. Seriously, name one player who came from Europe who was good at defense. Sarunas Marciulionis, Ibaka, Detlef Shremp & Sefolosha were decent. We're arguing toughness, not overall skills or basketball IQ. European players seem to have a problem defending without hacking or getting juked out of their socks. Some of the best European players' games don't transition to the nba.

[tmtcsc]

NBA players are too soft thanx to refs and overpayment. they would got pulverised in FIBA 3x3

FIBA 3x3? I never knew that was a thing.

[NASpurs]

What could had been but now we’re stuck with the meatball