Ludden: Tim Duncan re-signs (3 years, $30M), Patty Mills re-signs, De Colo signs

[Das Texan]

Damn, Ludden scoops the Duncan re-signing, Mills re-signing and bringing in De Colo in a matter of sentences. Legendary stuff

Have the Spurs beat writers broken any of these signings?

[pad300]

De Colo is confirming his signing on Valencia official website. He is too thanking the fans for the three years spend in Spain:
http://valenciabasket.com/index.php?...cias&noti=2054

His contract with Spurs is a 2 years contract.

I'd guess the BAE... $4M/2years.

[xmas1997]

That pretty much confirms "who" is coming from Spain that Blair was referring to, not Lorbek.

[freetiago]

dont like the mills or de colo signing
i guess de colo could be a project type signing and hes cheap
but we know he cant defend so is he really any better then neal whos proven

but mills cant defend or pass and hes undersized
he can shoot but so can everyone elses spot he would be taking

rather see what denmon can bring
we know he can defend and hit big time shots
also efficient player in general
also said hes been working a lot on his pick and roll play this since the season ended

joseph please go
guy cant do anything
no amount of summer league/training camp can magically make this guy an nba rotation caliber player

[timvp]

John Hollinger ‏@johnhollinger
Looks like Duncan deal can keep Spurs a hair under tax line, esp. if they move Blair.

It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

[ElNono]

Welcome back Tim!

[CubanMustGo]

It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

From your lips to the Spurs FO's ears ...

[timtonymanu]

It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

That's not gonna happen.

[Spurtacus]

It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

[Bruno]

I'd guess the BAE... $4M/2years.

Or a part of it like $3M/2 years.

[bklynspursfan]

It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

Then I guess it's impossible, cause I don't see Bonner getting amnestied. Ah well...

[timvp]

Tbh, I'm surprised Mills didn't hold out a little longer. I'd think he could land the full BAE somewhere.

[freetiago]

maybe mills really enjoyed waving the towel during all the blowout wins

[pad300]

It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

Sans Amnesty, Tim and Dentmon, with De Colo at $2M, Green at $4M, and Diaw at $4.6M, I get something on the order of $60.5M. Tax Line is $70M IIRC

PS. Mills also probably got a raise from 885K...

[Laredoart]

Why would another team trade an athletic big for the Spurs worst players.

They may just need some guys who can help you get to the playoff or they may need some three point shooters, plus Neal is a pure shooter and he can actually hit any type of shot, the only reason why we would let him go is because of his defense in last years playoff, Bonner one of the best three point shooters in the league, but again can make it happen in the playoff, Blair a of a hustle and energy type of player, but with his height his not usable for us in the playoff. Theres some teams who can actually benefit from this guys, they have cheap contracts, they are young, and they can take you to the playoff. We should be looking to trade with someone who verly made the playoff or was close to making it, but is gotta be from the East, is alot eassier to trade with somebody from the East, they dont play us as much and they dont have to see us in the playoff till the NBA Finals.

[davidbowie]

DRIVE FOR FIVE IN FULL EFFECT!!!!!!!

[Dex]

Tbh, I'm surprised Mills didn't hold out a little longer. I'd think he could land the full BAE somewhere.

That 20-game winning streak probably had a lot of guys like Diaw and Mills wondering just how good this team can be...

[ThaBigFundamental21]

If the Spurs were planning on trading Parker, then what would've been the point of resigning Duncan? Trading Parker signals "blow up" time.

So you are telling me if he Spurs go and get another big man for Parker, it is still blow up time. You don't think maybe Mills could hold it down? We know he isn't nearly as good as Parker, but a quality big man won't offset the loss??? We have gotten only so far with a good PG, and no big men to pair with Duncan. Why not take a step back at PG and improve your inside presence? It's a gamble, but are we winning a le without another big man this next season?

[Bruno]

If Spurs are something like $3M above the tax, then they would have a strong financial incentive to amnesty Bonner. I haven't yet look at the close number but a Bonner amnesty could save about $4M to Spurs.

[smackdaddy11]

Sure would be nice if Tim's contract was as front-loaded as possible, thus creating as much space as possible for next year.

[BackHome]

Does this leave Corey Joseph Austin bound or do we see him and DeColo as interchangeable parts that will swap time in Austin?

People need to give up on CJ being a PG it is never going to happen. His best shot is SG which I don't think he has a chance of doing in the next two years.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Let the Nando de Colo nickname contest begin

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

So you are telling me if he Spurs go and get another big man for Parker, it is still blow up time. You don't think maybe Mills could hold it down? We know he isn't nearly as good as Parker, but a quality big man won't offset the loss??? We have gotten only so far with a good PG, and no big men to pair with Duncan. Why not take a step back at PG and improve your inside presence? It's a gamble, but are we winning a le without another big man this next season?

By quality big man do you mean Dwight Howard?

[loveforthegame]

Still need another big. And from the looks of things it will have to come via trade.

What a log jam at the guard position.

[vander]

spurs have done nothing to improve on last years team yet, and due to age, they are worse going into next year.

need to do something significant