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any update on his injury?
any update on his injury?
OOOO, look at my sig...I predicted it!
Just to add context, Fuqua is a pretty serviceable D-League big man, and the Toros will be able to protect four players in the upcoming expansion draft. Virtually all the guards have left for Europe so Fuqua will likely be on the protected list.
I'm sure McHone is going to be looking for players that will work in the Spurs system.
That has usually been left up to the coach, so that would depend on the individual I suppose.I guess that NBDL teams try to draft players who will help them to win games.
I'm guessing the former since they hired a nominal GM to find guys, but it could also depend on the talent available.Will Austin draft players who will help them to develop Spurs prospect (like a solid pass first PG) and players with the greater nba upside, instead of drafting the best players ?
Maybe not from the Spurs' standpoint -- but the players and coaches will always be playing to win. I think that it's so easy to waive a guy in the D-League, it would be easier for the Toros to take a flyer on a talent that at first glance doesn't fit the Spurs' mold.Is winning games still a priority for the Toros ?
So to answer your questions -- I have no idea.
^ Thanks.
I can't decide if I should be excited or not; but at least the Spurs will get him into their training program.
w00t!
He's probably 2, 3 years away from really helping, but if he comes around, plus Sanikidze and Splitter, we've got some serious, youthful potential for Tim's twilight years.
It's going to be interesting to see how the Spurs handle their last remaining spot. The heavy favorite to land the spot is Marcus Williams. Common sense says that he was drafted too high to be left off the team. However, he was one of the worst players in all of summer league, so it'll be interesting to see how that will influence what the Spurs do.
The Spurs have been down this road before. When they drafted Chris Carrawell, they gave him a fully guaranteed contract ... and he was one of the first players waived during training camp. That turned out to be a waste of $350K. Do the Spurs fully guarantee Williams with the thinking that he'll spend the year in Austin? Are they already scared off and looking for other options? Do they give him a partially guaranteed contract to see if he can survive training camp?
Another player who should be added to the conversation is Viktor Sanikidze. He was relatively impressive in summer league and his strengths fill weaknesses the Spurs have on their roster. If the Spurs view him as the better project, perhaps they will bring him over and try to influence Marcus Williams to sign with a European team.
Mahinmi was an expected move. This last move is going to be interesting. Personally, I'd like Sanikidze here over Williams. If the Spurs can't swallow their pride regarding Williams, I at least would like to see Williams signed to an easily disposable contract that the Spurs can get rid of if he continues his poor play into training camp.
It's so hard for me to read this phrase.
Isn't there an annual deadline for a buyout like Viktor's?
I can't see any reason why they wouldn't sign Marcus Williams at this point. Sanikidze is too vague a promise and there ain't anybody else out there.
man are they up to 14 signed now? damn...
As much as this board has been talking up Sanikidze and his performance in SL, I'm not sure he has a realistic shot at making the squad this year. He came in and played more minutes than expected, but he wasn't a featured piece for them and he went back to Georgia before we had a chance to see whether the Spurs would continue to give him burn.
As far as Williams is concerned, I'm still hopeful. There's no doubt that he was a terrible offensive player, but he really went after it on defense and was there to disrupt alot of plays with his length. I agree with timvp that Williams has the inside track to land the last roster spot...if it gets filled.
I'm fine with giving Williams a nonguaranteed deal -- if someone like Jamar Smith of Noel Felix or Justin Bowen (there's my list of invitees) beats him out in camp, so be it. I'm going to assume it's too late for Viktor to be bought out.
Add to that...
Drafted in high-second round
Only 20 years old
Solid defensively with good fundamentals and length
Got to admit though....Chip has his work cut out for him on that shooting form. It's flat-out disgusting.
the kids 20, and people want to cut him?
Thats like people saying earlier that at 25 Parker's abilities had "peaked"
IAN VID I hadnt seen this mahinmi link yet.. if it has been posted then let it be known. thought i'd share what i found while looking up our newest addition
IF they dump Beno and replace with a better option at PG, this off season got a major roster churn for the bottom 5.
I'm still all for this trade.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/feature...8:5-2388&cash=
Last I checked, the Spurs had 13 roster spots filled before signing Ian. This is a great signing...
I hope, I truly hope that Pop gives him a chance. He's the youngest Spur since Parker.
Or this trade.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/feature...1:24-929&cash=
You mean Quin.
Viktor is not currently under contract. His two year contract with Estudiantes is fulfilled and he is a FA. Therefore: no buyout.
Thanks. That's a little unnerving at this point -- but maybe the Spurs have already decided to sign him but are waiting until his NT play is over so they don't have to pay insurance.
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