True or False: A New Small Forward on the Horizon?

[td4mvp21]

He's averaging 5 rebs a game.

Damn, we need this guy. Too bad the Hornets probably won't trade him.

[ChumpDumper]

Why bother with all these tiny small forwards? Would they really take so much time from the wing players we have now?

Losses make this board go nuts every time.

[samikeyp]

No. We need some one to produce today, that can get us a ring or 2 more before Duncan tanks.

Magette can do that too.

[spurschick]

If someone can show me a player who has "trophy guaranteed" tatooed on their ass, I'd like to see it.

[samikeyp]

You are just looking for excuses to look at naked athlete's asses!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Then... there are third tier SFs possibly available, such as Viktor Khryapa, who may not be as big of help this year.

Here we go again.... moved on to the next Euro draft pick for the Spurs, I see...

[spurschick]

You are just looking for excuses to look at naked athlete's asses!

It's all about the perks.

[SenorSpur]

The front office likely recognizes what we do - this team needs something. They have the assets to get other teams to listen, but is it enough to get it done?

I'd say it's highly likely the Spurs make a trade this year. While Maggette is the flavor of the week, there are some other disgruntled swingmen floating around. What are the chances one of these guys becomes a Spur?

Corey Maggette -- 3 yrs, starting at $7 million

Morris Peterson -- 1 yr, $4.5 million

Desmond Mason -- 1 yr, $8 million

Then... there are third tier SFs possibly available, such as Viktor Khryapa, who may not be as big of help this year.

All three of these are good options. Like some have already suggested, I would throw Gerald Wallace in this mix too. He's expected to walk after this season and that cheapskate owner likely will not pay him the money he wants.

Mason is expected to walk after this year, so I would guess the Hornets would make a deal to trade him. His salary is good enough to take on for at least this year. He is only 6'5", but is a very solid defender and one of their best players.

Corey Maggette would be the ideal choice. He's big, strong, athletic and quick. Good on the boards, attacks the basket and can shoot the three. Is a good FT shooter as well. Perfect choice.

I don't know much about Mo Pete - Other than the fact that he aint happy about losing his starting job.

[Mr. Body]

Here we go again.... moved on to the next Euro draft pick for the Spurs, I see...

Balls. I'm not a Khryapa fan.

[timvp]

True or False: A New Small Forward on the Horizon?

False. The Spurs really don't have that much available to trade and teams won't exactly be fighting to give a contending team even more ammo.

[Mr. Body]

False. The Spurs really don't have that much available to trade and teams won't exactly be fighting to give a contending team even more ammo.

The argument could be made that Toronto won't care whether San Antonio contends or not, barely being playoff eligible themselves, and New Orleans may stumble out of the playoff race if injuries keep plaguing them. The Clippers may be another story.

Toronto or NOK, knowing they're (possibly) out of the race, may decide to get some value for the players who will depart at the end of the year...

[angel_luv]

Toronto's prospects have improved- no need for defeated moves on their parts.

[ChumpDumper]

Toronto or NOK, knowing they're (possibly) out of the race, may decide to get some value for the players who will depart at the end of the year...

What value?

[Mr. Body]

What value?

Are you kidding? A Brent Barry, a Scola, a couple second round picks, a back-up point guard...

[ChumpDumper]

Are you kidding?

[Mr. Body]

Are you kidding?

Are you re ed? We're talking about a mid-season rental for two of these players, neither of which is bound to resign with their team. Outside the playoffs, which of Toronto or New Orleans would hang on to these players if they could get something of value for them? On the other hand is the Clippers, who already wants to get rid of their bench SF. Is this hard to understand?

[Bob Lanier]

Brent Barry would have great value to the Pistons, who have two very good defensive 3s on their bench.

[ChumpDumper]

Your idea of value sucks ass. Is that so hard to understand?

[Mr. Body]

If I'm Toronto and I'm out of the playoffs, a collection of expirings+a couple second round draft picks or a decent prospect for Morris Peterson is something I'd look at, if I know Mo Pete is not coming back. Same with Desmond Mason. This isn't rocket science. It ain't even remedial math, bub.

[ChumpDumper]

Mr. Wolverine.

You do realize that Toronto is leading its division right now?

And NOLA is 2.5 games out of the playoffs with all of its stars out.

They don't give a about Scola and second rounders right now.

[Mr. Body]

No ing joke. I'm not talking about the moment. Toronto stands a chance of falling out. New Orleans I doubt can keep it up. Peja's not coming back. West is out for a while. Paul just went down.

You severely lack the sense of the prospective. le of the thread: the future. Unless you think you're standing on the horizon.

But congratulations. You've officially made hash of yet another thread.

[ChumpDumper]

You severely lack the sense of knowing we have to offer in a trade for quality NBA players, Comic Book Guy.

[ChumpDumper]

le of the thread: the future.

It was True or False.

I say False.

Deal with it.

[tlongII]

Barry might interest a few teams, but Scola and a couple of late 2nd round picks?! You gotta be kidding me.

[Mr. Body]

It was True or False.

I say False.

Deal with it.

Thank you! Prima donna needs some drama before giving a simple answer.