2013 General Free Agent Signings/News and Trades

[monkeypunk]

About as much as Neal could play point guard

[bklynspursfan]

I read recently how he trimmed down. He looks like he's getting himself in better shape-

"I've lost 27 pounds. I'm on my way down. I had to do it, and I'm focused. I've got a lot left in the tank. I'm only 33 years old, and people act like I'm 40. I'm just excited about getting back out there on the court and showing everybody. For me, this year I'm going to have a chip on my shoulder, so if I play like that I'm going to be tough to deal with."

"I want to win, so I'll put it like this: I want to go to a situation where I can compete to make the playoffs," he said. "I'm too old to play for nothing. When I was younger, of course you play for stats and you want to be good, but I'm not going to be a Hall of Famer or nothing like that, so I want to win. I just want to win.
"Whatever situation I can get to where I can help a team win, that's what I want to do. I don't want to play 36 minutes or none of that. Play 20, 25 minutes, just help mentor the young guys and stuff like that."

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...tract/2596797/

[spurraider21]

I read recently how he trimmed down. He looks like he's getting himself in better shape-

he probably actually lost 27 pounds. impressive. looks motivated

[rick1991]

I read recently how he trimmed down. He looks like he's getting himself in better shape-
he looks to be in great shape




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[moisaenz]

so Spurs get rid of Jax.. rumored to get metta but didnt, then some ppl want Harrington?

[bklynspursfan]

@AlexKennedyNBA: It sounds like Greg Oden has made his free agency decision. Announcement coming soon.

[BackHome]

Arguing Tolliver's merits with you is like having a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Oh No He Didn't....

[szkorhetz]

RT @ajchawks: Per league source, Hawks have waived DeShawn Stevenson. Clears way for DeMarre Carroll signing. #ATLHawks

[wildbill2u]

Seems like just a few seasons ago Harrington was a hot property. Father Time catches up to us all.

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 16m Lakers free agent forward Antawn Jamison is having dinner with Clippers coach Doc Rivers on Saturday night, a source told Y! Sports.

[Chinook]

I like Steveson. We already know he can defend James and Durant. I had actually wanted the Spurs to acquire him if the Hawks got Splitter in a sign-and-trade.

[Chinook]

He does seem too small to play the three full-time, though.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Stevenson fell off a cliff a couple of seasons since his release from the Mavs (where even he was less than adequate). Last season, he was in the last decile of players in the league in both defense and offense. No way, the Spurs should even think about him.

[TheWriter]

Al Harrington at the backup 3 would do nicely. He's still good, esp, now that he seems to be back in shape. He's the type that can get hot and help your offense.

[Chinook]

Stevenson fell off a cliff a couple of seasons since his release from the Mavs (where even he was less than adequate). Last season, he was in the last decile of players in the league in both defense and offense. No way, the Spurs should even think about him.

His stats do look horrible. I guess I was just caught up in 2010.

Al Harrington at the backup 3 would do nicely. He's still good, esp, now that he seems to be back in shape. He's the type that can get hot and help your offense.

In a world where the Spurs had gotten rid of Bonner, Harrington would have made some sense as a stretch-four. But he's definitely more of a big than he is a combo-forward nowadays. He's sort of in Antwan Jamison's boat, even with the weight loss.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Al Harrington at the backup 3 would do nicely. He's still good, esp, now that he seems to be back in shape. He's the type that can get hot and help your offense.

Harrington can still contribute and will do his bit for a contender. Am afraid though that he can't play the 3 now. At this stage of his career, he is more suited to be a stretch 4. The Spurs have a better version in Bonner and Harrington would be redundant.

[Robz4000]

Tbh if Harrington could play minutes as a smallball 4 I'd be more than interested.

[ChumpDumper]

I think we may be overrating the average backup 3 in the NBA.

[Spursfanfromafar]

I think we under-rate the need for a backup three for Kawhi. Manu will do that job, but wont' be enough in the playoffs.

[Baam]

I think we may be overrating the average backup 3 in the NBA.

Who cares about the average backup SF, we only care about the 4 or 5 elite teams...

When you look at a three wings rotation of Stephenson, George and Granger it has to make you pause...

There's talk about Green defending SFs when he can hardly defend the top SGs and is at his best vs PGs...

[ChumpDumper]

Who cares about the average backup SF, we only care about the 4 or 5 elite teams...

When you look at a three wings rotation of Stephenson, George and Granger it has to make you pause...

There's talk about Green defending SFs when he can hardly defend the top SGs and is at his best vs PGs...

I think we may be underrating Danny Green in the NBA.

[dbestpro]

I think we may be underrating Danny Green in the NBA.

If we do not sign a backup SF, then Green will play the role of SF with Manu or Belinelli playing SG when they are on the floor. It is the only logical conclusion until the Spurs make a move. Green may start at SG, but at this point he may see 10 minutes or so per game at the backup SF.

[Spursfanfromafar]

I think we may be underrating Danny Green in the NBA.

Or Overburdening him.

[TheCerebral1]

I'd rather see a Seth Curry invite. Shrugs, at least it's someone that's hungry for a chance in the NBA, being non drafted. Something to prove.

[ace3g]

Marc SteinVerified account ‏@ESPNSteinLine Al Harrington and DeShawn Stevenson, I'm told, officially cleared waivers today to become unrestricted free agents