I doubt there are too many good trades to be had in mid-November.
I agree, mountainballer. I like Young more but the things you mentioned are essentially why I said I'd take Greene on the Spurs over Young if given the choice.
Greene could turn out to give the Spurs some of the same things Jackson gave them. I just know nothing about him as a person other than the negatives that have led him to fall out of favor. But, again, his situation is somewhat similar to Hedo's final days in Sac.
There's definitely some hope for him.
With Gee waived, Greene isn't an option anymore. Spurs can only get players with min salaries or players paid less than $925,497 (Ratliff's TE + $100K) without trading Anderson, Hill, Blair or McDyess.
I don't see them making a trade for a marginal-to-backup-type. Said that from the beginning. If they can get Young for nothing, I'm guessing it'd be hard to not pull the trigger. But I don't see it happening -- just shooing the about players.
They may need to part with one of the aforementioned players down the line, but I don't believe that's something you'd do at this point.
Donte Greene to Start for 'Forseeable Future'
The Bee's Jason Jones reports that, at practice today, Kings coach Paul Westphal announced Donte Greene will be the starting small forward for the "forseeable future."
don't tell me I need to use blue for you.
however. not many good trades in Novemeber. that's right. but I would still claim that for example Ariza for Brian Cook or Sjax for Radmanovic/Bell worked pretty well for some teams.
The injury to Anderson was unfortunate - especially considering the amount of time he will miss. He was just starting to develop into a key rotation player. We can only hope that this will not be a major setback in his development.
I wonder how quickly Danny Green can get himself aclimated to the system, in order to contribute in Anderson's absence?
Similar system to the one Green played in Cleveland, but can Green live up to his potential, or will the Spurs continue to look for other sf options?
An even better question.
Given what Pop said when Green was signed, I doubt that they have stopped looking.
Well, since Greene is not OFF the table - for now, I would still be very happy if, somehow, the Spurs could make a play for Sam Young. He just doesn't seem to be favored by the Grizz coaching staff, as Xavier Henry seems to have supplanted him in the rotation - at least for now.
Here's the latest book on Young:
http://games.espn.go.com/fba/resourc...?sportsId=4020
News: Young only played a bit more than two minutes in the Grizzlies' loss Monday.
Spin: The short stint on the court followed a DNP on Saturday, and Young's playing time has taken a sharp nosedive of late. He has not racked up double-digit minutes since Nov. 3, and he also had a DNP on Nov. 6. He appears to be healthy, so it looks like coach Lionel Hollins either is not happy with something in Young's play or is simply playing the matchups.
Sam Young is an interesting play. I orginally wanted the spurs to draft Young but Blair just happen to be there, and ofcousre Young was taken a pick later.
I watched on during the summer league and followed his stats here and there during the regular season and both have been underwhelming. During the SL, he was slow and couldnt get his shot off with any accuracy.
At the right price would still love to pair him up with blair again, the kids still got tons of potential.
I also like Young, but I don't think DeColo or a future second round pick is going to get it done. Seems like it would take Hill or a future first round pick and I don't think Young is worth either one.
I definitely would. I would always be interested in guys that come from Pitt. Year in and year out Pitt always plays a very physical brand of ball. Their players are usually hard nosed and usually are polished defensively.
Agreed, even if the Grizz give up on Young theyre going to sell his youth and potential.
I pointed out a few things that I didnt like but here are some areas where I think he can help.
His physical play, this was apparent up close and personal during the summer league. In fact, he was probably the only grizz that maned up against our physical toughness. Hes not the ideal height (6'6 i think) but hes got a pretty good wingspan (6'11).
Agreed and once Anderson is back our small forward position should be set with he and RJ for at least a few years to come.
Why would a former second round pick who can't get off their bench command a first round pick in return?
Good question. Seems like a future 2nd round pick could get it done.
JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Talked to James Anderson before game. He's got a pin in his foot now. Supposed to be on crutches for a week. Already ready to ditch them.
1. Where he was drafted in June, 2009 is irrelevant to his value in November, 2010.
2. I didn't say he would command a first round pick. I listed the assets the Spurs currently possess that would work under the rules to acquire Young. My estimation is that DeColo or a future Spurs second round pick (projected in the mid 50s) would not be enough to pry Young from Memphis. Moving along to more valuable possessed by the Spurs, I estimated that Hill or a first round pick would get the job done, but that Young would not be worth either one. A future second rounder projected in the 30s would be about right, but the Spurs do not own such a pick.
I thought they got a second round pick from New Orleans this year. What happened to that?
Conditional 2014 pick, top 55 protected.
Hurry back he means a lot to this team and right now it is showing....
How much remain for his comeback?
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