Spurs Recall James White From Austin Toros

[ChumpDumper]

a "peripheral" player....like Arroyo, Dooling, Atkins?

Possilby. To dismiss the trade potential out of hand shows a distinct lack of imagination.

[Bruno]

I don't see how people keep talking about a trade of Williams. The Spurs are not going to trade away his expiring contract (ruins the whole point of trading for him) and there would be no incentive for some other team to trade their expiring guy for him- how could he possibly help them out?

Spurs will move Williams in a deal like Williams + cash + a 2nd round pick for Walter Hermann.
Rockets have done the same move with Hornets last year with Moochie Norris.

[Fillmoe]

I think he should atleast get a shot to see how he handles the pressure and to see where exactly he is at as NBA player....... Otherwise there is no point in calling him up and sending him back down over and over......... Put him in see what hes made of and if he does good reward him with minutes and if he does bad bench him until your getting blown out or up by 30.........

[Bruno]

Great idea to take him along on the rodeo road trip. He can really feel like part of the team.

It's a good reason. RRT is an important moment for the team.

[ChumpDumper]

Otherwise there is no point in calling him up and sending him back down over and over.

Practice. We're talking about practice.

[ChumpDumper]

As far as the effect on the Toros, I'm not quite as worried as I would've been before they traded for Cheyne Gadson. He does a really nice job at the point and will allow Troy Bell to play offguard for many stretches. We won't have alot of defense but there's a ton of scoring potential running Gadson, Bell and BJ Elder at the same time. Justin Bowen's play has been really nice off the bench and he deserves more time to develop as a traditional small forward. We also have Kris Clack returning from injury and Jamar Smith who can play the 3 if needed.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

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[Russ]

Could be....

Pop said something to the effect that "no trade would be made", but then stipulated that a "peripheral player" for a draft pick or another "peripheral player".

What a great day for whomever gets traded -- he not only gets traded, he gets insulted on the way out.

[wildbill2u]

At least White has been getting some playing time in and apparently has done pretty well. Playing time is important for White to hone skills and develop basketball IQ.

But you know there is going to be a lot of unreasonable howls from the clueless to 'play him against Marion and see what happens."

[SKINNYPIMP210]

I Really Think The Spurs Should Play Him This Time. With The League Getting Younger And Faster I Think It Would Help Out This Team. I'm Not Saying Playing Him Against The Suns Or Anything Like That. But Man, This Guy Has Incredible Athletic Ability And He Really Doesn't Need To Put The Game On His Shoulders, All He Has To Do Is Help Us Out. He Just Might Be What We're Missing...maybe. Well That And A Back Up Point Guard. I Don't Care What Anyone Says, Beno Sucks. He Has Had His Chance Over And Over Again And Hasn't Produced Anything!

[ChumpDumper]

Have you seen him play this season?

[johnpaulwall21]

who has?

[ChumpDumper]

I have. I'm asking who else has.

[johnpaulwall21]

what have u seen from this savior?????

[ChumpDumper]

Does anybody read the update threads?

[Borosai]

It has now been confirmed...Pop reads my posts and has come around. White will play. That is all.

[mardigan]

Who is the next ty team we play, dont see any reason he couldnt play against a team

[bdictjames]

Atkins is not a ball-distributor. We need someone like Marquis Daniels who could create plays and play defense

[mardigan]

Marquis isnt a point, we cant get him, and Atkins is averaging about 5 assists a game this year with limited playing time, and no scorers on his team

[ploto]

If it's some combination of the right contract and the right player, they would trade Williams.

I'm not saying they Wouldn't trade him- I am saying that Couldn't trade him given their stipulations for what they want back. To cut payroll, just buy him out and give up nothing to anyone.

[ChumpDumper]

I'm not saying they Wouldn't trade him

The Spurs are not going to trade away his expiring contract

If you agreed with my point there's no reason to repeat it.

[polandprzem]

Marquis isnt a point, we cant get him, and Atkins is averaging about 5 assists a game this year with limited playing time, and no scorers on his team

And in spurs he would not have limited minutes

[ploto]

If you are going to quote someone, at least post the entire sentence and not cut if off.

I am saying that Couldn't trade him given their stipulations for what they want back.

I don't see any team helping them get below the luxury tax so they WON'T trade him. Of course they WOULD trade him for Luke Walton, but I just don't see that happening.

[mardigan]

And in spurs he would not have limited minutes

What does that mean?

[ChumpDumper]

I don't see any team helping them

Your lack of imagination is duly noted.