McDonald: Popovich In No Rush To Make Roster Cuts

[tav1]

Orlando does have roster space and big enough trade exception. He would make sense there are a 3rd point....I don't think Utah has the space or money to bring in JV.

[kobyz]

Parker/Hill/Vaughn(Stoudamire)
Ginobili/Mason/farmer/Hairston
Bowen /Finley/Udoka
Duncan/Oberto/Bonner(Tolliver)
Thomas/Mahinmi

[exstatic]

Parker/Hill/Vaughn(Stoudamire)
Ginobili/Mason/farmer/Hairston
Bowen /Finley/Udoka
Duncan/Oberto/Bonner(Tolliver)
Thomas/Mahinmi

You're not reading Pop's quotes. Tolliver is a mortal lock, barring injury. He's the exact tweener type of athletic forward they've been looking for for like 4 years. Salim, Hairston, and Farmer are all fighting for that last spot.

[SenorSpur]

You're not reading Pop's quotes. Tolliver is a mortal lock, barring injury. He's the exact tweener type of athletic forward they've been looking for for like 4 years. Salim, Hairston, and Farmer are all fighting for that last spot.

Agreed on Tolliver.

As for the 2-3 guy, Farmer is the better scorer, but I believe Hairston is the better fit over the long haul because of his all-around ability.

[exstatic]

Agreed on Tolliver.

As for the 2-3 guy, Farmer is the better scorer, but I believe Hairston is the better fit over the long haul because of his all-around ability.

Whoever makes those last two spots is going to be spending beaucoup time in Austin like Ian did last year. It doesn't do the youngsters any good to sit in a suit for 82 games. I don't think the wing player has any chance for minutes. Hill should supplant Vaughn and Tolliver has a shot to sit Bonner.

[SenorSpur]

I'm really wanting to see Watkins make it along with the other two. Mainly because of his shotblocking ability and paint presence. I've sort of given up on the idea of him making the sqaud.