Best realistic late season pick up for the Spurs?

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From Ian Thomsen's Weekly Countdown on SI.com.

2 Potential buyout signees

2. Mikki Moore. The 33-year-old 7-footer averaged 9.8 points and 5.1 rebounds with New Jersey two years ago, and last year gave Sacramento 8.5 and 6.0. He was bought out by the Kings on Thursday. He could wind up in Boston, especially if the Celtics fail to land ...

1. Joe Smith. The ultimate teammate, well-liked by players and coaches alike, the 6-10 former No. 1 pick is coveted by Boston (where he has a close friend in Garnett), Cleveland (for whom he played against the Celtics last postseason) and San Antonio. The 33-year-old Smith has yet to be bought out, but he'll likely be making jump shots, rebounding and defending for some le contender this spring.

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Pop is good...i live in LA so i saw how Mikki play back in his Clippers days. He can be our 3rd C. Mikki really is an energy doghouse...he'll do anything for the team,including fighting....he will sock KG face for sure :P

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Thunder notebook: Joe Smith: ‘I’m not seeking a buyout’

Smith: ‘I’m not seeking a buyout’

One day after watching the trading deadline pass without seeing his name attached to a deal, Thunder forward Joe Smith said he is not seeking a buyout of his contract, contrary to media reports.

"What for?” Smith asked before Friday night’s game against Phoenix. "I’ve been here all year. Why would I want to do that now? I’m (not) seeking it.”

The 33-year-old Smith, who is in his 14th NBA season, quelled any theories that he hopes the Thunder agrees to a buyout so he can join a le contender and have a shot at a championship before the end of his playing days.

"A lot of people assume that when you reach a certain amount of years in the league that you always want to seek a le,” Smith said. "It’s (not) just me. It’s been like that for a lot of veterans that have been around.

"Like I’ve said all year long, I like these young guys around here. We’ve developed some type of chemistry now where I got faith in them and they got faith in me. The way we’ve been playing lately, it’s been a good thing.”

Smith said he hasn’t talked to his agent, Dan Fegan, about a buyout. Fegan has not returned several phone messages seeking comment. Thunder general manager Sam Presti said he also hasn’t spoken with Smith’s representatives but said he values Smith’s place on the roster.

"If it comes up I’ll listen to what they have to say, but that’s standard,” Presti said. "That’s part of my job. I think Joe brings great value to our team, and he’s someone that has done a nice job for us this year. So we definitely have interest in him and continue to value him.”