Trade bait before the deadline...

[alpha_HaZE]

I'd dangle Aldridge before the deadline and if they can get a mid 1st rounder, they should take it and run.

I would too, but don't think that's possible. He just signed an extension.

[sasaint]

I don’t buy that personally. He probably was dissappointed the Spurs weren’t able to do anything different in the summer bc the rumors were that PATFO tried very hard to get Irving and had interest in CP3. He must have known everything that went down with LMA.

Kiwi complaining during the season would be very disruptive.

Lamarcus was unhappy for an entire season and didn’t voice things with a Pop until the offseason but your point about the chemistry and the past summer is a good one if he said something then Spurs are in the know. The reports about the roster came in early in the season or preseason which now make more sense to me.

What is it that you don't buy?

[Birn]

They're not going to trade anybody. Maybe a small move like for someone such as Skal Labissier. If they make any roster moves, it will be after the deadline with the buyout market.

[SAGirl]

What is it that you don't buy?

That he would complain or give nuanced inclinations in the middle of the season that he wants changes. It would be disruptive and he’s not playing... that’s even borderline cancerous if he’s anything but supportive right now bc as a player in the middle of the season, he should be focused on getting better and playing and helping out the team. I do buy he would be frustrated with the injury management and the difficulties he has experienced... However in the summer and the offseason I do buy he could and would express concerns..

[sasaint]

That he would complain or give nuanced inclinations in the middle of the season that he wants changes. It would be disruptive and he’s not playing... that’s even borderline cancerous if he’s anything but supportive right now bc as a player in the middle of the season, he should be focused on getting better and playing and helping out the team. I do buy he would be frustrated with the injury management and the difficulties he has experienced... However in the summer and the offseason I do buy he could and would express concerns..

Gotcha. Good points. I think that's probably a good read of Kawhi's character.

[cd021]

Mills, Green, Bertans, Anderson are on table.

Mills needs to go.

The Mills deal was like if Belichick used 2 back to back 1st round picks on RBs then went into FA by re signing Burkhead to a 4/52 million dollar deal. The deal made no sense and was unnecessary. Pop & RC the bed with that deal.

At least with Pau, he filled a huge need since LA was only other true big and it was only 2 years guaranteed.

Use Kyle or Davis to help offload Patty. ( whichever you don't see Spurs moving forward with since its highly unlikely they re sign both).

Been saying this since the off season but if Green is really available then they need to hit Cleveland up daily letting them know he is.

Danny for the Cav's 2018 1st round pick ( currently the 22nd or 23rd pick), Zizic, and Frye is a good return if the Spurs were to go that route- which would be pretty damn surprising if they actually did

[Chinook]

Been saying this since the off season but if Green is really available then they need to hit Cleveland up daily letting them know he is.

Danny for the Cav's 2018 1st round pick ( currently the 22nd or 23rd pick), Zizic, and Frye is a good return if the Spurs were to go that route- which would be pretty damn surprising if they actually did

It's a good return (especially if Danny isn't exactly what the Cavs need and Cleveland goes on a run), but I can't imagine the Spurs being sellers during the deadline.

[George Gervin's Afro]

Can we put some poster's on the trade market?

[jag]

I like how this was sort of a legitimate thread and then posters just started ting all over it.

[Seventyniner]

What I meant by that is that they'll pan out or not, tbh, but we shouldn't be expecting any of those guys to soar into a known quan y that can help now. If it happens great, but it's not happening anytime soon anyways (maybe Murray). Also, to nitpick, don't forget LJC was a round 1 pick for the Spurs too.

Good point about LJC, I had edited him out of my memory.

Straight up bust.

[duncan2k5]

Good point...next season he will be even more valuable.

Because this and next season are throwaway's and its crucial we get some young talent in to give Kawhi a 4-5 year window.

It's the guys who will be 30+ during this window that we need to shop.

What we have to work with:

LMA +Green/Mills ...sweeteners DJ, Kyle, Bertans , draft pick

TP salary dump (cant see it happening though)

he will be older next season, with a potential postseason disappearing act for the second year in a row...he WONT be more valuable...

[duncan2k5]

Ahhhh...I think his chilling is a combination of factors, possibly including issues with LMA, which I have theorized for quite some time. I don't see that an offense can work very well - especially in today's NBA- with those two both in the lineup. I have the idea that Kawhi (and probably LMA, too) have the same issues as I do. Of course I am speculating wildly.

spurs were one of the best offenses last year...im confused...

[Chinook]

spurs were one of the best offenses last year...im confused...

There were a safely above-average offense in terms of ORtg. At best they were efficient but not dynamic. They certainly weren't high-octane or even particularly imaginative.