$53 million in dead weight for 2017-18

[Robz4000]

Just embrace the fact that LMA is a role player at this point. Get him shots off the pick and roll, let him shoot open threes, let him crash the offensive boards. He can still be a productive, efficient player that way. No more post-ups. Couple that with his improved defense and there's no reason why he should be considered dead weight.

Pretty much. It's on Pop to realize this and utilize him in the right way. There isn't a realistic trade out there that improves the Spurs while jettisoning LMA.

[cd021]

This would be an ideal scenario but he's got to improve a lot and show some consistency to become a starter. Right now he just seems like a placeholder for when someone needs to sit. Sometimes I don't even realize he's on the floor. He doesn't make too much mistakes but he also does nothing to make his presence felt. He should be less passive offensively and take some of those open looks he keeps getting.

All valid points. He makes great passes but is very passive overall on offense. His ability to knock down corner 3's is key to him becoming effective. He doesn't make a noticeable impact all the time but he did have 6 pts, 9 rebs, and 5 asts in 20 minutes, that isn't an necessarily an outlier type of performance for him.

[Mal]

- Trade Gasol to Bucks, Wolves, Sixer or Celtics, try not to get anything in return. Gasol will still be on good team, that can use veteran at backcourt.
- Do sign and trade with Clippers > LMA for Griffin. I don't see better solution to trade LMA and get something in return. Clippers must blow their core. They get something for Griffin. Salary dump move to Heat or Bucks, but this will get McBob or Henson money back.
- Attach 1st round pick to Parker deal and trade it to Kings. Add Kyle Anderson if his 4 mil is need to get some FA`s. Kings will accepts anything with 1st rounder attached.
- Sign George Hill to reasonable deal
- Let go of Mills
- Re-sign Simmons.
- sign Jodie Meeks for minimum.

[J_Paco]

Tough hard nosed defensive guard like Marcus Smart. Let's start with this. Already meet Bonner. He'd be great next to Whi.

Neither can shot worth , but he and Murray would be a good/great pairing until Murray is ready for full-time starting spot or Tony is recovered.

They still need to find a more effective back up SF(s) than Kyle Anderson. This has been their most glaring issue since Kawhi became the permanent starter.

Salary dumping Gasol also wouldn't be a bad move if he opts - in. He has looked absolutely dreadful all playoffs and can't even score over a 6'7" PF.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Not sure why people keep looking to increase Kyle's role. He is what he is. Great at the Bonner role of soaking up regular season minutes. He's not a starter in this league, and not a guy you want to count on in the playoffs. That's it.

[therealtruth]

If you trade any of those guys send them to the other conference. Make Lebron's life harder. Because you know the second the Spurs trade LA he'll return to Trailblazers form.

[-21-]

Not sure why people keep looking to increase Kyle's role. He is what he is. Great at the Bonner role of soaking up regular season minutes. He's not a starter in this league, and not a guy you want to count on in the playoffs. That's it.

Because we're stuck with him, LMA, and Gasol.

[kaji157]

I don't know why anyone would want to start Anderson. Everyone he defends usually goes on fire the moment Kyle starts covering him.

[DaBears]

LMA is just fine for a 3rd best player, assuming your stars are healthy... He made it clear that as a prime option he is not, he fits in well when setup to score.. Think of it in this way, in general how many power forwards out there are better than him that you'd want. No many who are not the #1 option on there team..

[SASdynasty!]

Stupid troll, there was also a game 7 in SA if things went bad, where is your 34/12 superstar now?

Oh yah because that's what you want...to chance it on a G7. How'd that work for us in 2015? How about 2013? How about 2006?

[SASdynasty!]

LMA is just fine for a 3rd best player, assuming your stars are healthy... He made it clear that as a prime option he is not, he fits in well when setup to score.. Think of it in this way, in general how many power forwards out there are better than him that you'd want. No many who are not the #1 option on there team..

Exactly...what PF are you going to get to replace him? How many other PFs are there available who do this for you?

2016 Playoffs vs OKC:

Game 1: 38/6 on 78%
Game 2: 41/8 on 71%