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what about Joel Przybilla
You have a few more years to wait.
But there's three of them -- hopefully one will pan out.
what about Joel Przybilla
Would you all want Olowokandi? Maybe the Wolves would take Rasho back as they are familiar with his game? I don't know what anyones contract are worth, but I'm sure something could worked out.
http://www.startribune.com/507/story/184155.html
Wolves owner hinting at possible Olowokandi trade
Apparently the real reason the Timberwolves have not been playing Michael Olowokandi is that the center, in his last year of his contract, could be traded very soon.
Wolves owner Glen Taylor strongly hinted at that after Friday night's victory over Denver at Target Center.
"Call me in 72 hours and I will have some news for you," said Taylor, sounding like the deal had been made and will be announced soon.
However, Taylor said the Wolves don't have any interest in suspended Orlando point guard Steve Francis, who is making too much money.
As for Indiana's Ron Artest, Taylor said: "I don't know of anything that's new on Ron Artest. They haven't talked to us, so I assume there is nothing that's going to happen."
Taylor said he is disappointed with the Wolves' .500 record.
"I'm the same as the team and the coach, that we're disappointed with the wins that we have," he said. "I think at this point in the process that we just thought that we would be further on our plan. It appears more in the area of scoring. We're just having trouble finding guys who can score. So that's what we're working on."
With Utah being a big surprise, it is not going to be easy for the Wolves to win the Northwest Division with their current personnel.
First of all. Bowen won't be traded now or never. Like Kori said he's a Spur until he retires. I also don't think that Pop would trade Oberto. He hasn't had any playing time to showcase his talent and I know that Pop really likes his game, just can't find minutes for him. He's too busy playing Rasho.
IMO players that are likely to be traded are Barry, Nazr, and Rasho and a possibility of Beno being included.
This is the only part of the Spurs season I don't like. I can't wait until the tradeline is passed.
If I have to give up someone, I'd let them have Nazr. But I hope the team stays fully intact.
I'm sorry, I just don't see what Oberto brings to the table. He's not big enough or long enough to man the 5 spot - which is where this team is hurting. He's an undersized PF forward. Maybe the Spurs will find a place for him in the rotation at some point. But it won't be at the 5 spot.
Of course, it could be worse. Rasho and Nazr are not as bad as Erick Dampier
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I think the Spurs would be well-served to find a guy who has decent size and is at least an average man-to-man defender, but who sells out on the glass.
For some reason, the guy who keeps coming to mind for me is Reggie Evans, but I haven't given this a lot of thought -- there are probably better options.
Speaking of Nazr... some guy just walked by sporting his Nazr spurs jersey. I didn't even know they sold them.
There's some weirdness going on with Evans in Seattle and rumblings he might be on the block.
Here's some of the weirdness ...
The Sonics are not saying they are punishing players. But it seems more than coincidental that forward Reggie Evans, who did not call the team for three days while attending a funeral, was not in uniform for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Evans, who lost his starting role when coach Bob Weiss was fired, joined the team Saturday and warmed up before the game. But a few minutes before tipoff, a Sonics spokesman informed the media that Evans was “ill” and would not be dressing.
Hill said that when he asked Evans why he did not call, Evans told him he had called his agent and told him instead. Asked if there would be any punishment for not communicating with the team, Hill deferred to general manager Rick Sund.
“You got to talk to Rick about that, but that will take place later, I think,” Hill said.
Not that it wasn't obvious, but I hereby submit my entry for kluby of the week....
If they trade for anyone, I'd like it to be for youth at the SF spot. We're going to lose Bruce to retirement soon and I'd like to see them grooming someone now.
LMAO....
Now without Bowen the Spurs are not a championship contender?
Are you ing kidding me?
Kobe will go for 40 without Bowen on the floor?
.. how many guards and forwards went for 30+ with Bowen on the floor this year alone?
This team is built by, for, with, because of Tim Duncan.
Bowen is a sidekick in his parade....
The Spurs need athleticism, they need rebounding, they actually need some scoring too.....
Bowen is getting old, his trade value may be a little higher than Beno's, so why not package him up and rock this front line for the next 4-5 years?
Bowen is not all that...
Did you watch the Detroit games this year?
Yeah, lets retire Bowen as a Spur at the cost of a dynasty....
Ah memories!
What about rotating Duncan to the 5, and getting a guy like Gooden from Cleveland? I'm always hearing specualtion anout them possibly trading him. In 28 minutes a game, he pulls down 10 rebounds a game. Decent scorer, and can bring a bit of nastiness that IMO the Spurs could use. Barry for Gooden works as far as contracts go......but I would suspect it would take a 2 for 2 type of trade...Cleveland signed Zendon Hamilton to a 10-day to back up Z...maybe you can also get something of value for either Rasho or Nazr.
Any of you who are saying Bowen is overrated are TOTALLY KIDDING YOURSELVES. His perimeter D is essential to this team. I would argue he's more crucial to this team than any other player except TD. Without him making the other team's best small scorer work like for his points, our vaunted D becomes very average.
I agree with Exstatic - anyone but TD, Bowen, Manu and TP (and maybe Horry) is fair game for a trade.
Well, I like Gooden's boarding and range, but his D isn't all that great and if we figure Nazr is going to be out of our price range next summer, Gooden might cost twice as much.
Reggie Evans is a beast on the glass and a true PF. I wouldn't mind seeing the Spurs acquire, but we're still vulnerable at the 5.
What's Javtokas up to these days? Is his season still going on in Europe?
Not that he would give you a bunch of points but he would at least knock some people around.
Reggie has the right to refuse any trade, and I keep hearing that his Bird rights would be lost in any trade this season though I haven't actually seen anything to back it up.
spurs need a big man because duncan is hurt
There just aint that many big men available. That's the problem.
??? Bird rights cannot be lost because of a trade. If your contract was at least three years in duration, whomever winds up with you when you're a FA has them.
Is Tim Thomas any good on the boards? He would definitely come cheap, since CHI has told him to just stay home. He's also an ending contract.
How about NY's Davis (I forget which one, Dale or Antonio)? They've obviously gone with a youth movement.
As I said, I never saw any verification. They seem to believe that this could happen to a player who accepted a qualifying offer.??? Bird rights cannot be lost because of a trade. If your contract was at least three years in duration, whomever winds up with you when you're a FA has them.I think the Bulls might be giving themselves a mulligan this season before using cap space next summer to get another big man. No, Tim Thomas sucks on the boards but may still be available if he's waived after the trade deadline.Is Tim Thomas any good on the boards? He would definitely come cheap, since CHI has told him to just stay home. He's also an ending contract.The stuff i've read say that the Knicks and A. Davis are happy with each other and he's a mentor for the young'ns.How about NY's Davis (I forget which one, Dale or Antonio)? They've obviously gone with a youth movement.
Don't care whos traded, just get it done.
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