Spurs could get John Salmons or Brad Miller via Horry.

[Universe]

Only way they can get Miller is through a buyout and I don't think the Kings would do that.

[Darkwaters]

How about this Mensa bonsu (?) guy? The Toros play the RGV Vipers and the coach here says that Mensa Bonsu is the best player in the NBDL. I like his size, but have never seen him play.

He used to be a Mav. Ask some of the Mavs fans out here. I heard he had potential...but perhaps not as much as some thought.

[xtremesteven33]

Sounds like too much information to just make up. This has some truth to it I would think.

Parker/Hill
Ginobili/Mason
Bowen/Salmons
Duncan/Bonner
Oberto/Thomas


thats pretty deep

[texbound]

I think the Spurs have loyalty to Finley and he won't be part of any trade package - just a gut feeling. Interesting scenario, but it sounds far-fetched.

The Spurs don't have to be loyal at all; however, Finley would have to agree to forfeit his bird rights at the end of the contract and accept this trade (I think) and I seriously doubt he would approve a trade to Sactown. Obviously, Finley is not going to get a huge contract anymore, but this is level of power that Finley has.

[silk]

If finley won't, are the spurs willing to include bowen for salmons ?

i'd rather have bowen i confess

But this salmons thing seems legit, spurs usually do straight the opposite of what I think, i would have thought of a defensive big, they get a scoring sg....

[silk]

too many trades thread, the spurs will win the championship this year without any trades


i know it, i have a good source, don't ask the link

[SenorSpur]

I don't see it happening. Plus I believe with the whole jason Kidd thing last year a player came out of retirement only to be traded and then waived by the Nets to make the numbers work. I think they changed that rule to where a player must be with the team 90 days (or something like that) before he is traded. That is why we can't trade malik right now.

It was Keith Van Horn, who the Mavs used in a similar sign-n-trade scenario, to make the J-Kidd trade work.

[The Truth #6]

Spurs trades aren't usually leaked which makes me think there could still be a third option being considered that the media does not know of yet.

[SPURS21]

Parker/Hill
Ginobili/Mason
Bowen/Salmons
Duncan/Bonner
Oberto/Thomas

If we were able to acquire Salmons for Finley I think at that point you have to package RMJ with some combo of Oberto, Udoka and picks for a legit big man. Salmons for Finley does not put us over the top. Gives us more depth at spots we are already deep.

[scanry]

Who do the Spurs think they are pulling this kind of illegal trade... the Lakers?

Is Kobe's big enough for you? If not you can always get a piece of Shaqfu.

Not every thing revolves around the Fakers.

[EricB]

Who do the Spurs think they are pulling this kind of illegal trade... the Lakers?

Well played.

[InRareForm]

salmons is the kind of player that is only real good when he starts, his numbers go way down coming off the bench.

[Darkwaters]

salmons is the kind of player that is only real good when he starts, his numbers go way down coming off the bench.

Ok. You realize if we trade Finley for Salmons then we'll probably start Salmons. We swap one starter for another.

[Slinkyman]

Miller is a upgrade over bonner, not saying much but he is better then bonner

[wildbill2u]

From www.sacbee.com. Sorry if this has been posted before.


According to a source close to the Spurs, San Antonio has interest in Salmons or Miller and the only way of landing one of them may be by way of the man who so many Kings fans despise. Horry the Kings-killer is not playing and has shown no signs of coming out of retirement, but he may be the only way San Antonio can land Salmons or Miller. The Spurs, according to the source, are considering which player helps them more and trying to figure out what it would take to bring one of them on board. The big three of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker are obviously untouchable, and there aren't a whole lot of intriguing or attractive players or contracts beyond that.

Enter Horry, who would re-sign with San Antonio for this season only in a deal worth (insert necessary $ figure here) and then be traded. He would then be waived by the Kings while chuckling on his way out the door with a huge check in hand, with the Kings also possibly taking back Michael Finley (expiring deal worth $2.5 million) and getting out from underneath a contract (Salmons or Miller) they no longer see as part of the big picture plan. Because Horry played last season, I believe it's within the post-retirement timeframe that this sort of deal would still be allowed by the league. The part where this likely falls apart - if it's ever discussed at all - is the Kings wanting more.

San Antonio doesn't have a first-round pick this year, although they could give up second-round picks for 2009 and/or a future first-rounder. Now because Salmons' deal is worth $5.4 next year (with a player option for 2010-11 worth $5.8) and Miller's expires next year at $12.2 million, it is obviously easier to get to Salmons' number (or within the collective bargaining agreement-mandated 125 percent). The Spurs are just one a number of teams looking at the Kings' roster and pondering the possibilities, but the context and history surrounding this one would make this move far more comical than the rest. - Sam Amick

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Salmosns is 6'6" so he's not the big man we're looking for although he'd be better than Udoka or possibly Finley.

[bigdog]

Miller is a good player but his best days are behind him, his contract isn't friendly to the Spurs, and he smokes marijuana lol. We need a big, but we don't need Miller.

Now, I would love to get Salmons and have him start at the SF position if it included getting rid of Udoka instead of Finley. Finley is still a fairly important part of this team, as Udoka is nothing but a brick-shooting benchwarmer these days. Salmons, in my opinion, is a very good player. Obviously, we need a big man more, so get a big man, then I'd be fine with getting Salmons.

[HarlemHeat37]

I would love to get Salmons as well..he helps our scoring AND our perimeter D at the same time, which is a huge asset to have..

as for Miller, no thanks..he doesn't address a need..he's soft, doesn't rebound or defend well..he's arguably the best big man passer in the NBA, but that doesn't help us much right now..

I still believe there will be a trade though, like I said in the other thread..we're working on something..

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Finley has a no trade clause in his contract I believe.

So it would be up to him to decide if he does or doesn't wanna go to the Kings.

I doubt he would.

[layupdrill]

A bit of a reach

[Ditty]

salmons for horry and get rasheed

[RedsLakers24]

Salmons defends Kobe good, i think its a good trade for the spurs, cause Miller fits perfect with Duncan, and Salmons is a pretty good defender and offensive player

[timvp]

Brad Miller would actually fit pretty darn well. He can play out on the perimeter and wouldn't get it Duncan's way. He's also a very good passer, plus he can rebound well. He doesn't block shots but at least he's big and somewhat physical.

Salmons could be good but usually he shines only when he starts, plays big minutes and is a number one or number two option. That wouldn't happen in San Antonio so he's a little bit of a risk.

[Kori Ellis]

Though most people in this thread are concentrating on Salmons. I believe this moreso for Miller.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I agree, I would look more towards getting Miller than Salmons. Just as long as he doesn't try to braid his hair again.

[YODA]

Though most people in this thread are concentrating on Salmons. I believe this moreso for Miller.

Took me a few min to figure this one out. I was like like," Kori says Moreso for Miller. Who the is moreso?" Yoda freaking out.