Options for the Spurs after the trade deadline to improve

[bigdog]

I wouldn't mind, and wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs went after Gooden again. That being said, I think they'll go after someone like an Etan Thomas or a backup PG...maybe a D-Leaguer.

[nkdlunch]

Etan Thomas. Wouldn't mind him. He is a good few minutes a game.

[SpurNation]

Last season it appeared Gooden was starting to compliment the system well just prior to his getting injured.

Was letting him walk last summer a decision based on him not being what Pop thought about his "abilities" for this team or knowing McDyess was going to be the target from the get go?

Etan Thomas?...I've been a fan of his since college. But how long would it take for him to make the adjustment to this team if the goal is to bring somebody in that already knows the system to help win this year?

[DesignatedT]

I would actually consider bringing gooden back.. assuming he would even want to... i really didnt mind the way he played and tends to be pretty reliable on the offensive end and on the boards... his defense is nothing special but our defense already sucks anyway.

[jjktkk]

1. As teams are expected to begin the buyout process, scan the waiver wire for any potentially productive players. For example, I agree with the notion of giving Drew Gooden another look.

2. Buy out Michael Finley, give him his gold watch and say "Adios". Again, the Spurs are not contending for a le or even a Division championship this year. No need in having end-of-the-bench players take minutes away from young, developing players.

3. As head coach, President & GM, Pop should look himself in the mirror and utter the words, "we've ed ourselves". Once you admit that truism, get moving on the rebuild process. Call up Hairston, give him some time. Insert Ian, give him some burn. See what these guys have for next year. Check out some other D-League prospects. If you can get James Gist back in here and sign him for the rest of the season, do that too. Just start kicking the tires on some other guys.

I have always been intrigued by Gist. Do you know how hes doing over in Europe this year?

[Sobe_Kucks]

1. As teams are expected to begin the buyout process, scan the waiver wire for any potentially productive players. For example, I agree with the notion of giving Drew Gooden another look.

2. Buy out Michael Finley, give him his gold watch and say "Adios". Again, the Spurs are not contending for a le or even a Division championship this year. No need in having end-of-the-bench players take minutes away from young, developing players.

3. As head coach, President & GM, Pop should look himself in the mirror and utter the words, "we've ed ourselves". Once you admit that truism, get moving on the rebuild process. Call up Hairston, give him some time. Insert Ian, give him some burn. See what these guys have for next year. Check out some other D-League prospects. If you can get James Gist back in here and sign him for the rest of the season, do that too. Just start kicking the tires on some other guys.

Yes, I agree totally this should be the path forward;however.... it involves unloading Pop's favorite mancrush vet Finley and developing young talent by giving them minutes on the floor. This SHOULD happen but it won't

[ShoogarBear]

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[vander]

Spurs just need to play more aggressive. especially on D, like they did against Denver.

and a new coach probably couldn't hurt any

bench either TP or Manu each game so they can recuperate and be ready for balls-to-the-wall basketball come playoff time. Mason is an excellent regular season fill-in.

[DPG21920]

What I want to figure out is this: Spurs are not contenders this year. Knowing that, what can they do to become contenders next year or the year after that? Do they resign Manu and if so, what is the logic behind keeping Parker,Duncan,Manu and RJ together when they are not a contender?

[poop]

they wont be contenders again utill the organization gets the balls to replace or at least call out pop.

[TIMMYD!]

Are people in the organization intimidated of Pop?

Anyone that has seen a basketball game know small ball doesn't work so why can't he?

[Ryvin1]

Last season it appeared Gooden was starting to compliment the system well just prior to his getting injured.

Was letting him walk last summer a decision based on him not being what Pop thought about his "abilities" for this team or knowing McDyess was going to be the target from the get go?

Etan Thomas?...I've been a fan of his since college. But how long would it take for him to make the adjustment to this team if the goal is to bring somebody in that already knows the system to help win this year?

Would Etan Thomas stop the layup drill and dunkfest defense disaster? Anyone who can slow down someone from just parading to the basket would be a welcomed sight.

[easy7]

Trade Bogans for a pair of big balls and a heart for so he can turn into a black and bald Gino #2. Trade Finley for some defense for Bonner. Have a brain change operation between Ian and Blair, and the Spurs will sweep everygame this year including the playoffs.

[SouthTexasRancher]

Watching the Mavs do a number on the Magic with their two new guys, Butler & Haywood, tells me Pop and RC are so damn overrated it ain't funny anymore. Nobody wants any of our players at this point. We have no tradeable players other than Hill & Blair. Tim is too old and Tony & Manu are too damn broken down and the rest of our players couldn't beat The Little Sisters of St. Mary's All Female Tiddlywinks Team if they spotted our guys 50 points with 3 minutes left in the game. Damn, we SUCK...!!!

[TimDunkem]

1. CAT Scan for Pop.

[rascal]

I was looking into that myself today. Seeing who might be available in a buy out scenario.

The corporate knowledge defacto does seem to be a necessity for this team to succeed.

Do you think by adding such a player Elson, Gooden that it would make a difference for this year?

Technically it might. The team still has it's core in Parker, Ginobili and Duncan. All relatively healthy compared to last year. Hill with more experience. Mason might become the type of player he was prior to the injuries of other players last year. McDyess has been showing signs of rejuvination. And Jefferson...for all he's being paid ( and not close to what was expected) is still an improvement to what the team had in his position a year ago.

I like the thought. I wish I could be more positive about the rest of this year and deep inside would hope above all hope that something could still be done.

This idea just might be the only hope left for the season.

Any castoff from another team will not be any type of difference maker.

[jjktkk]

The only hope is for Pop to get cancer...

Totally classless. Grow up.

[ChumpDumper]

Ok.

How about .....


a Heart attack......

A stroke.......

A car Accident?

I wouldn't mind if these happened to you.

[benefactor]

Right now there is no point in wasting money on a veteran big. It's not going to help the situation enough to make the Spurs anything close to contenders.