Official Buyout Watch List

[jestersmash]

Can't we take a day off?

What are you talking about?

[sananspursfan21]

i really don't care, the whole team chemistry deal is really working right now. i'm indifferent, it was good news to me that there was no trade at the deadline. donte green wouldn't be a bad addition but otherwise i'd almost rather they didn't move anybody

[Anonymous Cowherd]

apparently Hakim Warrick will be waived FWIW

[jjktkk]

Well Spurs decided to stand pat after the trade deadline, doesn't mean they can't look at the buyout options like last year (Diaw).

Also Donte Greene is still available and linked to the Spurs in workouts and one of the teams interested.

Familar with Green's collegiate career, but what about his NBA career? Has Green been a starter, or a rotation player in the past?

[jyra]

So that's one option off the table.

[SURGE]

SPURS should pick up Greene n waive blair

[SpurSpurSpurs]

KMart will probably go to Miami after the Pittman trade.

Sad that KMart goes to the Knicks. NY may have the oldest roster in the league and still acquiring.

[Strategic]

Another possibility is to waive Blair and bring up either Rick Jackson or Jamychal Green from the Toros. Green has been a monster on the boards, grabbing almost 40 total in the last three games alone. Jackson plays under the glass well. Both of these guys are true 6'9". Green appears to have the edge in athleticism among the two, along with being able to hit his free throws.


Concerning Donte Greene, earlier this year I wanted the Spurs to take a look at him, but this late in the season I'm not sure how he would both be able to get into game shape, along with learning enough to fit with the team. He has not played in a game this year to my knowledge.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Another possibility is to waive Blair and bring up either Rick Jackson or Jamychal Green from the Toros. Green has been a monster on the boards, grabbing almost 40 total in the last three games alone. Jackson plays under the glass well. Both of these guys are true 6'9". Green appears to have the edge in athleticism among the two, along with being able to hit his free throws.


Concerning Donte Greene, earlier this year I wanted the Spurs to take a look at him, but this late in the season I'm not sure how he would both be able to get into game shape, along with learning enough to fit with the team. He has not played in a game this year to my knowledge.

a toro would be a smart move. the guy would know the spurs system.

[exstatic]

Spurs would obviously have to remove Blair from the team. It's not like people really want him.

He still has to be paid, and there isn't a minimum salary between where we are now and the tax.

Not happening.

[Mel_13]

He still has to be paid, and there isn't a minimum salary between where we are now and the tax.

Not happening.

I thought so, too. Turns out, there is. The Spurs can waive Blair and sign another player to a prorated portion of the minimum salary while remaining under the tax line. See Bruno's post on the first page of this thread.

[exstatic]

I thought so, too. Turns out, there is. The Spurs can waive Blair and sign another player to a prorated portion of the minimum salary while remaining under the tax line. See Bruno's post on the first page of this thread.

I think Bruno is figuring that Blair will take nothing in order to be released. That might leave enough room. That's unlikely, though. The usual buyout is 50% of remaining salary. That would cut into whatever Bruno was calculating by about $200K.

[raybies]

Why would spurs waive Blair now and get nothing?

[Mel_13]

I think Bruno is figuring that Blair will take nothing in order to be released. That might leave enough room. That's unlikely, though. The usual buyout is 50% of remaining salary. That would cut into whatever Bruno was calculating by about $200K.

No, they have enough room even if they pay off Blair's full salary. I don't believe such a move is very likely at all, but it is possible to make such a move and remain under the tax.

[Mel_13]

Why would spurs waive Blair now and get nothing?

In order to sign a free agent that they believe can help the team more than Blair.

[Strategic]

I think Bruno is figuring that Blair will take nothing in order to be released. That might leave enough room. That's unlikely, though. The usual buyout is 50% of remaining salary. That would cut into whatever Bruno was calculating by about $200K.

So then maybe the only way for the Spurs to come away with any room is for Blair to ask to be released. I'm not sure why he would do this. He's been rumored to be wanting out for some time(though rumors are like .........), but if he believes the Spurs have been trying to find someone interested in him and have found not takers, Why would he think he could find someone interested enough to pay him for the rest of this season and beyond?

[ChumpDumper]

Another possibility is to waive Blair and bring up either Rick Jackson or Jamychal Green from the Toros. Green has been a monster on the boards, grabbing almost 40 total in the last three games alone. Jackson plays under the glass well. Both of these guys are true 6'9". Green appears to have the edge in athleticism among the two, along with being able to hit his free throws.

Man, Blair would average 20 points and 20 rebounds in the D-League.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Don't know if any of them will be useful - but the Bucks will surely waive some of its excess front court list. They have 8 members in Ilyasova, Dalembert, Gooden, Henson, Sanders, Ayon, Przybilla, Udoh. I reckon they will retain their young core - Henson, Sanders, Ayon, Udoh, Ilyasova.. and Gooden's long contract makes him un-waivable. That means, Dalembert and Przybilla will be expended and I want neither of them.

[raybies]

In order to sign a free agent that they believe can help the team more than Blair.

In that case they could have easily got a second... IMO (see warriors trades) Either way it was said our demands were too high, I doubt we waive a player we stood by at the deadline ... but whatya know

[Chinook]

It would take a great player being bought out for the Spurs to release Blair. I'd think it would be more likely that they release Baynes if anything.

[Strategic]

Man, Blair would average 20 points and 20 rebounds in the D-League.

........and still be a twitter baby hanging his dirty laundry out for the whole world to see.

[ChumpDumper]

........and still be a twitter baby hanging his dirty laundry out for the whole world to see.

That's not a reason to waive him.

[Mel_13]

In that case they could have easily got a second... IMO (see warriors trades) Either way it was said our demands were too high, I doubt we waive a player we stood by at the deadline ... but whatya know

The Warriors added cash to get those teams to take their players. The draft picks they received in return are protected to the point that they'll never be conveyed. If the Spurs were willing to pay someone to take Blair, he'd be gone right now.

And I agree, it's doubtful that they waive Blair, but it is possible.

[Strategic]

That's not a reason to waive him.

You're right, but a 6'6" center that hasn't improved on his 4 feet from the hoop game is troubling. I agree that he is a decent insurance player and his price is right.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Man, Blair would average 20 points and 20 rebounds in the D-League.

i don't think he would