Past Trade Target: Stephen Jackson

[Ice009]

one thing about Stephen Jackson is that he knows how to stop Dirk.

When looking at trades for Sjax the thing I look at first is defense.

He is a huge upgrade over Finley, Bonner, Mason Jr. defensively. I don't think many people consider that aspect when discussing trades for Sjax.

He would be an upgrade defensively and obviously he can score a bit too so that would really make this deal even better.

[Mark in Austin]

An even more appealing scenario for Phoenix with Maggette, Bonner and Mason included.

Amare to GS

SJAX to SA


http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=lc9s92

you're crazy if you think Kerr would trade for a chucker like Maggette & his contract - especially with PHX trying to shed salary.

I thought Jack & Nelson were tight. If Nelson wants him gone, Jack might actually be available. But he's 31 now, & damn that is a $$$ extension he signed.

If Nelson quits, all bets are off though - and at that point, I think GS tries to move either Maggette or Jack, and nobody is going to want a one-dimensional player like Maggette at 10M per year, so you never know.


But if we're playing borderline possibility trade machine, I think I'd opt for Nocioni over Jack. He's a year & a half younger and has a much more affordable contract over the same number of years.

[waly.mg]

why
manu should not make more then the mle

[TDMVPDPOY]

if RJ doesnt panned out....

i be happy to ship his ass next summer for jax....

[urunobili]

Jax is the ultimate Mav killer...

[SpurCharger]

That Is the one Move I have never Forgiven Pop For, is lettin Stephen Jackson go..... He was So Clutch in 2003 for us...... But oh well!

[bigdog]

That Is the one Move I have never Forgiven Pop For, is lettin Stephen Jackson go..... He was So Clutch in 2003 for us...... But oh well!

The Spurs did NOT let Jackson go. They offered him a contract, only for him and his agent to reject it and sign with the Hawks for a deal that was significantly less than the one the Spurs offered.

[EricB]

That Is the one Move I have never Forgiven Pop For, is lettin Stephen Jackson go..... He was So Clutch in 2003 for us...... But oh well!

I'm sure Pop can't sleep at night thanks to you.

[JoeChalupa.]

I'm sure Pop can't sleep at night thanks to you.

there's just no way you could be sure of that.

[Sdayi135]

Pass...ship sailed in 2003. Give me Andres Nocioni instead.

[Bruno]

http://dimemag.com/2009/08/breaking-...-golden-state/

Breaking News: Stephen Jackson Wants Out Of Golden State

Dime: You made a big declaration earlier today by saying you wanted out of Golden State. When did you decide this?
Stephen Jackson: It’s not about a decision I made. It’s just things are in the air right now. I really can’t get too much into it right now, but I’m just looking to go somewhere where I can go and win a championship.

Dime: Are the Warriors aware of this?
SJ: Yeah they all know.

Dime: Is there anywhere specifically you want to go?
SJ: Either Cleveland, anywhere in Texas or out here with Al in New York.

[Bartleby]

Not sure how the Spurs could possibly afford him, but I'd hate to see him in Houston, Dallas, or Cleveland.

[Bruno]

Well, I don't want him back given his contract but there are a lot of SJax fans here...

[lurker23]

I'd love to have Jack back, but I don't see how he fits into this team after the RJ acquisition. There are only two ways I see the Spurs going after Jack at this point, and both seem very unlikely:

1. If they are somehow convinced that Manu isn't coming back after this year, or
2. Jack can be had for expiring contracts, something like Jack for Finley/Bonner/Hairston.

(Like I said, very unlikely.)

[DPG21920]

He can be had for Mason and Bonner. Not to mention, he can easily play SG.

Edit: Did not mean he could be had, meant the salaries match. Huge difference.

[Sausage]

Finley and Bonner would work too according to the ESPN trade machine. Finley Bonner and Mason would also work. I mean it's not a bad trade since all three contracts are expiring.

[Thompson]

I doubt we'll have much need for this year's draft pick with Splitter (hopefully) coming over. Unfortunately I don't think we can trade it since we traded last year's pick. Maybe trade them the 2011 (protected) pick along with Bonner and Finley's expiring contracts?

I'd hate to see him on the Mavericks.

[loveforthegame]

I don't see GS and Dallas making a trade. You think Nelson would gift wrap Jackson for Cuban? Not a chance.

[Thompson]

I don't see GS and Dallas making a trade. You think Nelson would gift wrap Jackson for Cuban? Not a chance.

Actually I forgot about that. Donnie Nelson is his son, however. Does he love his son or hate Cuban more? I think Donnie might not want to find out the answer to that one.

[tav1]

His contract is a killer, so I wouldn't move on him unless Golden State was willing to, more or less, cap dump him (which I doubt). 2003 was a long time ago.

Having said that, replacing Roger Mason Jr with Stephen Jackson would be an absolute coup, and especially on defense.

[benefactor]

His contract is a killer, so I wouldn't move on him unless Golden State was willing to, more or less, cap dump him (which I doubt). 2003 was a long time ago.

Having said that, replacing Roger Mason Jr with Stephen Jackson would be an absolute coup, and especially on defense.

No doubt. If we can get him for Mason/Bonner then I am all for it. It would give us a lot of size and defense on the perimeter and it would add another proven clutch playoff player.

I actually think that it's a trade that Nelly might consider. Mason and Bonner are both run the floor pretty well and both shoot 40+ from behind the arc. That is all that is required to play for GS.

As far as his contract goes, it's about par for the course for a player with Capt. Jack's skills. Eating money at the end of contracts is nothing new. It's worth it if he can be the final piece that earns us a le this season or next season.

[will_spurs]

As usual it all depends on what the price is. But SJax is an upgrade over Mason pretty much whichever way you look at it. And the Spurs have too many players right now, they can probably ship one on top of it. If GS is ready to accept something Mason+Bonner for SJax then definitely yes.

[iilluzioN]

JOX guards Dirk very well, I say we go for him

[Muser]

JOX guards Dirk very well, I say we go for him

Why would Boston want someone to guard Dirk?

[DPG21920]

I want us to get him. If it were at all possible to get him without giving up Mason then the Spurs could just get the party started for a championship.

Shamsports say that he is making 7.65 million this season.

I'm not sure if Bonner+Finley+Williams total contract numbers (~6.5 million) would match up. As much as I don't want to Ian might have to be thrown in as well if we want to keep Mason.

If our defense really can't be all that great and we do get Jack the we should be able to outscore any team in the league.

I think our defense would improve drastically if we gave up either Mason or Finley for Jax. Spurs would still have problems with length and down low, but overall would be damn solid.

Parker is a decent defender, put SJax in place of Finley or Mason and that goes up, RJ is solid, Duncan and Dice?