Rumor: Spurs seeking blockbuster trade!!!!!!!

[texbumTHElife]

The problem is this rumor is weaker than half the you see on the ESPN message boards, and it's up to 20 posts.

Agreed, we arent the kind of organization that makes blockbuster trades. Period end of discussion. I am doomed to be a fan of two of the most boring franchises when it comes to roster moves(Cowboys and Spurs). I am greatful however to be a fan of a team who as boring as they may be at times is a winner year in and year out.

Another plus to signing Curry is his age. If he didnt turn the corner for us and become a great big man it would pay dividends if we kept him around after Timmy retired. I know that time is still far off but, Curry is considerabely younger than TD.

[Gooshie]

The Bulls were playing Minnesota that night, and the Spurs do play the T-Pups next week, so maybe Blanks was scouting them.

But...just for kicks, let's assume he was watching either Curry or Chandler. If in fact the Spurs are serious about trying to trade for one of them, I would have to imagine the rights to Luis Scola would have to be a part of the deal. He is the Spurs' best trade piece at this point, and you have to give up something to get something. Also, Bulls GM John Paxson already signed Argentine Andres Nocioni, and Scola may have caught his eye this summer when he was scouting Nocioni.

So, a package of Scola, either Rose or Rasho, and a first round pick might get the deal done. Of course, Rose or Rasho would probably be sent to another team, who would then send something of value back to Da Bulls.

Personally, I would rather keep Rasho and deal Rose - especially if the Mailman is on his way. Reason being is the Spurs look awfully small at times when Tim and Rasho are both out of the game. Having 3 legit big men on your roster is never a bad thing. This would make Rasho the highest paid back-up center in the league, however.

[timvp]

If in fact the Spurs are serious about trying to trade for one of them, I would have to imagine the rights to Luis Scola would have to be a part of the deal. He is the Spurs' best trade piece at this point, and you have to give up something to get something. Also, Bulls GM John Paxson already signed Argentine Andres Nocioni, and Scola may have caught his eye this summer when he was scouting Nocioni.

You may be on to something. This may also explain why RC Buford has been in Europe recently. Perhaps with Paxson to see how much it will cost the Bulls to buyout Scola?

Makes sense to me.

Good thoughts.

[Gooshie]

That's right - I forgot RC was in Europe recently.

Now that I think of it even more, Scola would probably be an ideal fit with the Bulls. Chandler and Curry do not play well together because neither of them pass well out of the post (check out their horrible assist numbers). If you combine Scola with Chandler, I believe Tyson's game would really start to take off cuz Scola would find him for some easy hoops from time to time. Right now, Chandler is getting ALL of his points via his excellent offensive rebounding. And he's still averaging almost a double double. Now imagine if he were to get a few easy baskets a game. We're talking 18 and 10 a night.

A line-up of Hinrich-Gordon-Nocioni/Deng-Scola-Chandler looks good to me. They could get by with a Chandler/Scola combo in the East, although one more 7 footer would help (Rasho??).

Conversely, I don't think a lineup of Scola and Curry would work because neither of them can do the dirty work like Chandler can, and they both like playing with their backs to the basket, so they could get in each other's way.

[Dalamar_the_Dark]

o. Pop isnt going to trade Rasho for Curry. No way. Neither will Rose go cause of his contract unless Isiah is in the mood.

Why does everyone think that they were scouting Curry or Chandler? I think they could have been scouting either Ben Gordon or Chris Duhon cause of the difficult of the Bulls to get either much significant playing time. More probably Chris Duhon cause he is more of a pass first PG and may be able to fit into a backup role. But Gordon could be the scorer that Pop could consider cause that guy can shoot as well though not consistently yet. Or maybe even Loul Deng? That guy is long and can score though defensive hes not there yet but with lots of upside.

Right now the Bulls have a lot of players with a lot of upside. And Paxson needs to get creative to rebuild the Bulls. But of late they have shown signs that they are going in the right direction and can compete night in and out.

[exstatic]

meh pop would light a rocket under his ass if he ever did get here, he'd get motivated quick

People thought the same way about getting Rasho. Didn't happen.

The most distressing thing to me is how out of shape Curry is for someone his age. At times, they have had to play him in 2-3 minute spurts, because he was out of breath. WTF? Rasho isn't a sprinter, but he can finish on the break on occasion as the trailer, and play more than a couple of minutes. Curry also strikes me as someone with a fairly low bball IQ. The Spurs don't usually gravitate towards those types.

[Tek_XX]

The Spurs are 17-5, and are fine. No trade needed. Seriously what do y'all want from Rasho, the guy's just a big lug feeling up the paint, blocking the occasional shot. Yeah he can play better and i'm willing to give him time.

[whottt]

Malone for Chandler

[PM5K]

Malone for Chandler

That's funny because I was thinking the same thing.

I've been reading all these posts from people who are dead-set against signing Malone and my thought are that like him or not you don't turn down a hall of fame player when you can sign him for next to nothing, even if it means trading him down the line to another team he would have never signed with.....

[Gummi]

I'm pretty sure that Malone will sign a contract with no trade clause in it. And Pop would never do that to Malone. Bring him over and then trade him to one of the worst teams in the league. That's not going to happen.

I'm pretty sure they're not looking at a PG like Duhan. Does Parker and Udrih ring a bell. Duhon is starting and playing 25 minutes a night and you think Pop wants to bring him here to play 2 minutes of garbage time. Nah. Not happening.

It's most definatly Curry, or maybe it's Ot a Harrington because he has an expiring contract after this season. Or maybe Harrington and Piatkowski for Rose, the salaries almost match and that would erase Rose's contract.

Curry has much more potential then Rasho and if Pop thinks Curry and Duncan can work and Duncan wants it, they'll try to make that happen.

But there's one thing that bothers me and it's that Curry's contract is up after this season (actually he has a qualifying offer after this season) and what I've read he's looking for a MAX deal after this season. He pushed hard for it this offseason when he could've signed a contract extension. The Spurs would never give him that.

[Mr. Body]

Not a single idea in this thread makes sense. The Spurs don't need a point guard. Karl Malone, signed with San Antonio, would never be traded - do you realize what kind of precedent that would set? It'd kill all the good-will the team has developed for itself in dealing with personnel. I'm really thankful sometimes lots of people are not involved in management.

The rest of it, I'd be highly surprised anything happens. Since when do the Spurs ever make trades during the season? I'm sure there are examples, but certainly nothing to disturb any of the most important pieces on the team. It would be ludicrous, besides, to mess up one of the clear favorites to get to the le series. Considering Malone is bad enough, from a chemistry stand-point, and he's a Hall of Famer proven time and again to be a good team guy. Considering some young punk who has never shown any ability to win games, that's just stupid.

Sheesh, people.

[Solid D]

Aw come on. Can't a scout do his job? Minnesota is coming in on the 23rd.

Besides, anyone the Spurs would want to bring in, they would either not work out or not want to stay due to the Spurs' "System", right?

[Marcus Bryant]

If true...

Spurs only make such a move with Malone on his way. The Spurs would basically be test driving Curry to see if he's worth a long term deal. If he doesn't work out then they would have the opportunity to attempt to force a sign and trade to get something in return. I'm not sure, but they would pretty much be capped out even without Rasho's contract so free agency wouldn't be much of an option.

Even with my antipathy towards Rasho, he's a known quan y. Curry is not. He could come to SA and turn around his career. Or he could continue on his path to mediocrity and frustrate the Spurs to no end.

But Rasho has been doing a little bit of that himself.

The Spurs currently are on the hook for 4 years and $30 mil to Rasho after this season. It might look tempting to move that and take a look at Curry. The risk would lie in Curry being unworthy of retaining past this season.

As for Scola, I'd be skeptical of the Spurs moving him and Rasho because Scola would be insurance in this scenario.

[ducks]

curry and chandlers contract's are soonj out

spurs would get rid of a long term contract

alot of people last year thought it was going to be rose
looks like rasho is going to go instead

[Sec24Row7]

hmmm interesting...

Curry has one year left on his contract... you dump Rasho's...

Don't forget that Ilgauskus is a free agent at the end of this year as well.

[ducks]

rasho and barry could be involved

barry has proven he can not play d

it is alittle early but I could see barry part of this if they really want to get rid of rasho

[Marcus Bryant]

Whatever move the Spurs make, I would be surprised to see them not leave themselves an out so that they aren't totally screwed should the player they acquire not pan out.

[Marcus Bryant]

No ducks, the Spurs have to keep Barry so they can land Steve Smith.

[ducks]

steve smith helped spurs more then barry so far

he helped the other shooters

he got tp shooting on track

[Slo spurs fan]

Don't trade Rasho PLEASE!

[violentkitten]

theres no crying in basketball

[whottt]

Can we ban ducks?

Suggesting that the Spurs should get Smitty is just about one of the most disgusting things anyone has ever said on these forums.

[ducks]

smith did more then barry did so far

[IcemanCometh]

keep in mind if the spurs dump rasho they still will not have cap room to sign a replacement next year if we lose the person we trade him for

[ducks]

atleast he went off against portland