Could he play against Dallas, or would we have to nail him to the bench like Rasho or Nazr?
Well, the problem is: is there a better big man available? Who is defending Yao and who plays C if the Spurs don't sign Javtokas? Right now it is only Bonner/ TD/ Horry/ Oberto and that is not that good. Going after him makes sense imo. Add Pryz and Javtokas and you are set at the 4/5.
i think the spurs are better of with plan b, tank the season to draft greg oden
I'd rather the spurs target Dalembert. He is not happy in Phil. Haven't checked yet anyone know if he is a fa? If not they package Muhammed in some way for Dalembert.
yeah dalmbert would be great with him getting 12 million a year
I have always been impressed with Joel. I wouldn't be upset if the Spurs signed him.
I'd rather the spurs target Dalembert. He is not happy in Phil. Haven't checked yet anyone know if he is a fa? If not they package Muhammed in some way for Dalembert.
Eddy Curry's skinnier brother? No thanks.
and for 12 million on top of it.
do you idiots even watch basketball? this guy is 10 times better than rasho.
he's probably the best shot blocker in the league and he can dunk (unlike rasho)
his contract runs out in 2011 to right kori?
Dalembert?
Yes it runs through 2011. He'll be making $8,840,000 this upcoming season and over 12M at the end of the contract.
do you idiots even watch basketball? this guy is 10 times better than rasho.
he's probably the best shot blocker in the league and he can dunk
Who gives a about Rasho, he plays for Toronto.
yes dalember
rascal's great suggestion
rascal how are you going to get him?
I suspose you would trade manu for him?
Przybilla or Mohammed could boost frontcourt
BY MARLEN GARCIA
Published June 29, 2006
Ben Wallace might be the biggest draw in free agency, which begins Saturday, but the Bulls are more likely to sign Joel Przybilla or Nazr Mohammed.
The Pistons' Wallace, 31, is expected to command a huge contract, one that probably will be too expensive for the Bulls, a team source said. In his next deal, Wallace, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year and an unrestricted free agent, could end up averaging nearly double the $7.35 million he made last season.
The Bulls would be satisfied with either Przybilla or Mohammed, both centers capable of anchoring a frontcourt with too many liabilities last season. Like Wallace, Przybilla and Mohammed are unrestricted free agents.
Przybilla and Mohammed are experienced veterans with modest statistics. Mohammed averaged 6.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last season for the Spurs. Przybilla averaged 6.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.32 blocks per game for Portland.
Garnett never a possibility
Early draft day, there were rumors the Bulls were trying to trade for perennial All-Star Kevin Garnett. Not true, general manager John Paxson said.
"I never had that conversation," Paxson said. "I think everyone in the league made a phone call to [Minnesota general manager] Kevin McHale and asked if Kevin Garnett was available. But never had we discussed anything."
Songaila becomes free agent
As expected, Darius Songaila will exercise the player option in his contract and test free agency. Songaila was a top reserve, averaging 9.2 points per game.
The 6-8 forward made $2.2 million last season, which ended March 10 because of a broken right foot. The Bulls still could sign him to a new contract.
Copyright © 2006, Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...ack=1&cset=true
I'd rather have Michael Finley than Stromile Swift.
Joel is a great addition to any team. He runs the court well, is an excellent shot blocker, and he doesn't need plays run for him on offense. He's terrific on the pick and roll. He sets good screens and then rolls to the hoop for the dunk. I'm happy to hear that the majority of you don't value him very highly. We would be ecstatic to sign him for the MLE and we've cleared out our center position and brought in some nice young talent in the hope that he will recognize we are a great place for him to stay.
He's much more athletic than Rasho. The big problem I see with him is he doesn't show alot of discipline on defense to match his ability. If he's coachable, he'll be worth the MLE.
We should just shoot this down now. We have no money to offer him. The report is from a newspaper in the Midwest with no connection to either team. It's the first anybody has heard of it, and it's a small blurb in the middle of an article filled with blurbs. It's not going to happen. period.
It probably is just speculation. The only reason it's showing up there is because he's from Minnesota.
If it came down to it though, we probably do have the money.
Happily send Nazr in a S&T.
I didn't know he was from Minnesota so they have some connection, but I think the local beat writers would have heard of this by now. Javtokas has all the athletic ability to be a good center. SA's coaching staff should at least give him a chance and not decide what he is before training camp. Then if he can't cut it trade for a Center. How many players defy expectations every year one way or the other?
Last edited by Quadzilla99; 06-29-2006 at 03:16 PM.
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/joel_przybilla/index.html
At first I thought no, but isn't this guy what we need? 7 ppg, 7-8rpg sounds good for a center, especially 2.32 bpg. Career high 9 blocks just this last season, and plus he's young.
you can't wait for the season to start and then go, "oh crap Jak isn't ready, we need a center fast i sure hope there's a team out there willing to give us a starting center for Beno" We will be screwed if it comes to that, so if Javtokas is as good as some think he'll just have to earn his playing time just like everybody else. If he's getting Oberto minutes it's because he's not ready.
Teams make midseason trades all the time. That's the way the NBA works.
OTOH, if you get Joel and Robertas does work out as a center, then you have a juicy trade piece for other team needs.
Q: Is Przybilla eligible for a sign and trade?
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