Another swingman could be available

[ChumpDumper]

LOL

Why would Memphis hand over M. Miller?

Because you want them to?

You're preposterous.

Kill yourself.

Money. You know, the thing you never ever think about when you dream up your stupid trades for players who suck.

Throw in some cash and a next year's regular picks.

You want Delonte West for pete's sake.

[ChumpDumper]

The Spurs like shooters who can spread the floor and DeMarr Johnson certainly demonstrated that he can shoot a bit. His lateral movement is a bit suspect, so I wonder if that could be improved upon. However he's no worse of a defender than either Barry or Finley at their advanced ages. I would've liked to see them bring DeMarr back too.

Finley is a much better defender than DerMarr.

[tav1]

Money. You know, the thing you never ever think about when you dream up your stupid trades for players who suck.

Throw in some cash and a next year's regular picks.

You want Delonte West for pete's sake.

Mike Miller would be a tremendous fit but I don't think the Spurs would want him for the same reason Memphis would like to get rid of him--8.5 million.

Some of the guys I'm suggesting--Jack and Frye, Villanueva--would be locked up through next season, at the least. But part of their attraction is that they'd be locked up on inexpensive deals. Other guys, Juan Dixon, for example, I'm suggesting to fill potential problem spots in the roster--Barry injured, no third point for a guy (Elson) who isn't in the rotation.

[ChumpDumper]

Mike Miller would be a tremendous fit but I don't think the Spurs would want him for the same reason Memphis would like to get rid of him--8.5 million.

That's just it -- the Spurs aren't planning on going under the cap until the summer of 2010 -- exactly when Miller's contract ends.

Memphis sucks and they are going to suck next season too. If they can suck for $9 million less ( , $10 million less if the Spurs sweeten the deal with cash) and have a couple of draft picks to develop while they suck, bonus. They could even bump up their run at a max free agent one summer if they prefer.

[tav1]

That's just it -- the Spurs aren't planning on going under the cap until the summer of 2010 -- exactly when Miller's contract ends.

Memphis sucks and they are going to suck next season too. If they can suck for $9 million less ( , $10 million less if the Spurs sweeten the deal with cash) and have a couple of draft picks to develop while they suck, bonus. They could even bump up their run at a max free agent one summer if they prefer.

Hmmm. And hopefully Mahinmi and Splitter would overplay their rookie contracts. Double hmmm.

Still seems too expensive, but I see where you're coming from.

I'd probably prefer this if they unloaded Bonner's contract in the deal and not Elson's.

[SenorSpur]

Finley is a much better defender than DerMarr.

OK. I'll bite.

But at least Johnson can stroke it a bit. I just wonder if he could ever get better defensively. Certainly has length.

[mountainballer]

That's just it -- the Spurs aren't planning on going under the cap until the summer of 2010 -- exactly when Miller's contract ends.

Memphis sucks and they are going to suck next season too. If they can suck for $9 million less ( , $10 million less if the Spurs sweeten the deal with cash) and have a couple of draft picks to develop while they suck, bonus. They could even bump up their run at a max free agent one summer if they prefer.

as much as I love the idea of getting Miller (who is fantastic and still by far underrated. I don't know exactly, but he might be be the guard/wing with the best points per shot average over the last 5 years. he's always over 1.3, currently at 1.43. people don't care enough for that stat IMO) and as much as I follow your point, that the Grizzlies might be willing to give him away just for financial reasons, the problem will be, that if the Grizzlies put him on the market, there are several other teams, that can offer expiring contracts PLUS sweeteners (like lottery picks and/or young talents on cheap contracts).
take the Heat. Miller would be exactly what they need. they can offer Williams plus a very promising talent in Cook.
(who plays the position of Wade anyhow. and who the Grizzlie do have a big need for. and who they for sure would love to reunite with Conley, since they know that this tandem does work very well.)

the question will be, are the Spurs willing to ,for example, sacrifice Splitter plus a 1st rounder to become an interesting trade partner, if someone like Miller is on the market?

[tomcat]

I's be surprised if the Spurs keep Richardson past Wednesday.

[AFBlue]

I's be surprised if the Spurs keep Richardson past Wednesday.

Especially since they're going hard after Stoudamire by all accounts...