Who can the Spurs sign to fill out their roster . . . . . .

[ChumpDumper]

and he plays the combo forward, SF or PF?

From what little I've seen, seems to be more PF at this point. I'm sure the Spurs would love for him to be a combo forward.

also, would it be possible to keep Joseph? or would a sign and trade for someone like Jason Thompson be possible?

As far as I know, Joseph's qualifying offer hasn't been rescinded yet, so either scenario would be possible.

Let me ask you, Chump. Did you ever watch Sonny Weems in any of his workouts? It was clear he wasn't NBA-ready, but I thought he had a shot. He's been good in Europe, and very good with Moscow. Word is he really wants to get to the NBA this season. He's got a deal waiting with Barcelona if he doesn't catch here. I know he doesn't answer the backup big problem, but I also know the Spurs gave him a look before. Does his game translate to the NBA, or is he headed back to Europe?

I haven't seen enough of him lately to make that kind of a call. One of the bigger knocks on him in the NBA was his outside shooting. Statistically he has made himself pretty reliable outside the arc. If NBA scouts and GMs think that can translate to the league, he could find his way onto a team.

A spot on the Spurs might be a tough sell to a guy like him since he is in his prime earning years and playing a 4th wing role for the minimum can't be the most attractive deal out there.

But stranger things have happened.

[Ditty]

Ray Allen, but with Marco gone, I think Allen was decent at times in the 2014 finals that he could still be a decent replacement for Marco this season in limited minutes. Barganani to replace Bonner. We need a defensive big that can rebound well, I actually like Aldrich over Seraphin I think he has a higher basketball IQ, good rim protector and rebounder even if he moves a little slow. Wouldn't be a bad Baynes replacement, but I wouldn't be upset with Seraphin also, the chick he is actually banging right now lives here in SA , and she is very nice (well back then when we used to date/mess around back in high school) so maybe that's a legit reason for him coming to the Spurs . Of course hoping for David West. LJC will be our project player this year, not sure if he would still be eligible for the first round rookie salary, but if not I think they should bring him over as I think they could get him at a good price, if not sign Lalanne and put him in Austin for this season for the most part. Not sure how I feel with Diaw playing the backup small forward, I think he would be a presence offensively at three, but not sure if he can keep up with some of the other three's in the league. Hopefully we can bring Joseph back, but if not hopefully we can find a replacement point guard that can play some D.

Duncan/Aldrich/Bargnani
Aldridge/West/LJC
Leonard/Diaw/Anderson
Green/Ginobili/Allen
Parker/Mills/Joseph

[GSH]

A spot on the Spurs might be a tough sell to a guy like him since he is in his prime earning years and playing a 4th wing role for the minimum can't be the most attractive deal out there.

That looks like you think Manu will be back in a Spurs uniform this season? If that happens, Weems obviously doesn't make sense for either side. If Manu wasn't coming back, I thought he might be a consideration.

As for him? His situation might be the rare exception where a young guy might play for less. I know he really wants to get to the NBA. And anyone who gets minutes with the Spurs helps his own value. If this year's roster turns out as good as it is looking, he could put himself in position to stay in the NBA, and really get paid in a couple of years. What I saw of him playing with Moscow, he looked "solid". That's a pretty Spur-worthy trait, if he can keep it up in the NBA. I was a big fan of Anthony Parker a few years back, and saw him the same way. He had some very respectable seasons with Toronto and Cleveland, and I always wished I could see him on the Spurs' bench. I see Weems a lot the same way.

I'd obviously rather see Manu on the floor. But if that doesn't happen, I'd love to see Weems at least get a shot.

[Seventyniner]

You know instead of blaming everyone else, perhaps you should try introspection.

Thanks for posting this and the bull you've been spouting off to Chinook. Makes it easy to see how big of an asshole you are.

[SURGE]

Michael Beasley Ryan hollins and David west

[Maddog]

Michael Beasley Ryan hollins and David west

Hmm
West, no thanks on the others
For some really strange reason the thought of bargnsni on the spurs intrigues me
Probably make more overseas than what they can offer

[GSH]

Oh, well. Weems just signed with CSKA until 2017. Shame, if Manu isn't back.

[Dverde]

My guess is West will sign somewhere else. Spurs sign Caron Butler and Bonner. Promote someone from the Summer team/D-league who will never play.

[Biggems]

He's a real hustle player and would be a fine situational end-of-bench guy, but if the Spurs have another big man penciled in for the room exception, digging up another pure shooter seems like a bigger priority.

this is why drafting the Serbian instead of trading the pick for 2-3 of Phillies 2nd rounders was a mistake. Hopefully they at least tried to make a trade.....I like the Serbian, but we need wings in a bad way. With the two picks we could have gotten a very good 3pt shooter and defender in Brown, and then an athletic shooter in Connaughton. With those two, adding West would have been the final piece to the puzzle.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu, Connaughton
SF - Leonard, Brown
PF - Aldridge, West, Livio-Charles
C - Duncan, Diaw, Bonner

But now, we have holes. It will be difficult to fill them, with our financial limitations. I would still like to do a sign and trade CoJo for Jason Thompson if possible. Add Larry Sanders on a non-guaranteed contract full of incentives. I would go for West, but we need his money on the wing. So go after Ellington, if he can be had on the cheap. Then maybe add another wing via the Summer League, D League, or veteran FA.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu
SF - Leonard, Ellington
PF - Aldridge, Diaw, Sanders
C - Duncan, Thompson, Bonner

I know Ellington is more of a SG, but I just put him as one of the 2nd unit.

[Chinook]

Anderson isn't a PG. Like, seriously. He might be a point-forward, but the Spurs aren't going to call him a PG if they don't consider Manu one. The Spurs need a small guard and another bigger guard, even if Manu comes back. Good news is that small scoring guards are the easiest players to find.

[ChumpDumper]

this is why drafting the Serbian instead of trading the pick for 2-3 of Phillies 2nd rounders was a mistake. Hopefully they at least tried to make a trade.....I like the Serbian, but we need wings in a bad way. With the two picks we could have gotten a very good 3pt shooter and defender in Brown, and then an athletic shooter in Connaughton. With those two, adding West would have been the final piece to the puzzle.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu, Connaughton
SF - Leonard, Brown
PF - Aldridge, West, Livio-Charles
C - Duncan, Diaw, Bonner

But now, we have holes. It will be difficult to fill them, with our financial limitations. I would still like to do a sign and trade CoJo for Jason Thompson if possible. Add Larry Sanders on a non-guaranteed contract full of incentives. I would go for West, but we need his money on the wing. So go after Ellington, if he can be had on the cheap. Then maybe add another wing via the Summer League, D League, or veteran FA.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu
SF - Leonard, Ellington
PF - Aldridge, Diaw, Sanders
C - Duncan, Thompson, Bonner

I know Ellington is more of a SG, but I just put him as one of the 2nd unit.

This year's second rounders will not make the Spurs rotation.

I can't see the Spurs' being attractive to Ellington.

[MR-Clutch]

Alexey shved would be a good belli replacement. I like okafor as a backup center as well.

[Mr. Body]

this is why drafting the Serbian instead of trading the pick for 2-3 of Phillies 2nd rounders was a mistake. Hopefully they at least tried to make a trade.....I like the Serbian, but we need wings in a bad way. With the two picks we could have gotten a very good 3pt shooter and defender in Brown, and then an athletic shooter in Connaughton. With those two, adding West would have been the final piece to the puzzle.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu, Connaughton
SF - Leonard, Brown
PF - Aldridge, West, Livio-Charles
C - Duncan, Diaw, Bonner

But now, we have holes. It will be difficult to fill them, with our financial limitations. I would still like to do a sign and trade CoJo for Jason Thompson if possible. Add Larry Sanders on a non-guaranteed contract full of incentives. I would go for West, but we need his money on the wing. So go after Ellington, if he can be had on the cheap. Then maybe add another wing via the Summer League, D League, or veteran FA.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu
SF - Leonard, Ellington
PF - Aldridge, Diaw, Sanders
C - Duncan, Thompson, Bonner

I know Ellington is more of a SG, but I just put him as one of the 2nd unit.

Most of the Spurs' success with wings and SGs has come from bargain bin guys, other than Kawhi, obviously. Bruce Bowen, Gary Neal, Danny Green. They seem to feel they need to draft their centers while the perimeter players are much easier to come by. I feel they're right, and Mulitinov is going to be a steal, IMO, due to his mobility, motor, and floor IQ.

[spurtech09]

Agreed , Omri Casspi with David West and Jeremy Lin

yes yes yes

[pad300]

This year's second rounders will not make the Spurs rotation.

Not sure about that myself. They see something in Lalane, or else they would have taken a higher ceiling long shot - Christian Wood.

He's got a heck of a physical profile: ridiculous (7'5") wingspan on a 6'8.25" frame, and a extremely quick 6.02 agility test time, as well as a 5.37 sprint time (also quick) . According to rumour, he showed the Spurs a jumpshot in workouts. I can see him taking the 5th/6th big spot on the roster...

[Mr Bones]

The 3rd string center/ 5th/6th big is almost a non-issue to me. The Spurs need someone to give them maybe 10 mpg. Cole Aldrich can do that, Henry Sims can do that, Ekpe Udoh can do that. Whoever it is, they probably don't get minutes in the playoffs. If they get West or even Scola, it matters even less. All the Spurs need to do in my view is find another ball-handling combo guard.... I have no doubt they'll be able to do that after scouting the summer leagues and looking over the free agent remnants...

[milkyway21]

Luis Scola is a free agent?

[Kawhi 5-0]

Saw a couple people mention Kevin Seraphin. Would be pretty awesome if we could get him. I really like Clint Capella too. I think he'd be worth a first round pick if he could be pried away from Houston. Those would be my top two targets. We only have three bigs signed as far as I know. I think Kyle Anderson can backup Kawhi. Would have been nice to have gotten Aminu. Manu is pretty vital for next season. I hope we know soon regarding him. With CoJo gone, I would lean towards Nate Robinson or Shved. Another pipe dream would be Ezeli. On a practical level, I like Henry Sims too.

Good input everyone!

--Paul

[Mr Bones]

Luis Scola is a free agent?

Yes.

http://www.nba.com/freeagents/2015/

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Saw a couple people mention Kevin Seraphin. Would be pretty awesome if we could get him. I really like Clint Capella too. I think he'd be worth a first round pick if he could be pried away from Houston. Those would be my top two targets. We only have three bigs signed as far as I know. I think Kyle Anderson can backup Kawhi. Would have been nice to have gotten Aminu. Manu is pretty vital for next season. I hope we know soon regarding him. With CoJo gone, I would lean towards Nate Robinson or Shved. Another pipe dream would be Ezeli. On a practical level, I like Henry Sims too.

Good input everyone!

--Paul

Sadly I don't think Capella is going anywhere...

[kobyz]

Copeland is a compe or.

More like a soft ass ..

[PublicOption]

Larry Drew 2

[Shabazz]

Larry Drew 2

You are high off your ass. You want quitter momma's boy on the team?

[MoSpur]

Jared Zwerling: While the Grizzlies are still in the mix with PG Mo Williams, another team to emerge, I’m told, could be the Spurs. PG Cory Joseph moved on.

[Spurs9]

Not sure if we could afford him or not, but I'd definitely take Mo if that was a option.