Finally a trade? Report of Melvin Ely to the Spurs

[AFBlue]

You missed the point. WOAI confirmed with them that a deal is in the works of some sort today. They just didn't give up any details.

Probably because the Spurs are trying to figure out how to include Knight in the deal...OMG that would be great!

wait....cautiously optomistic...cautious...

[Ariel]

No way in they give up a first rounder for half a season rental of a player buried deep in the bench of one of the worst teams in the league. Some expiring contract (Williams?), cash considerations and a lowly 2nd rounder sounds feasible. Maybe Butler, considering how poor his work ethic proved, but I'd be shocked if it were more than that. Anyway, if that's the case then he's someone we could use, plus if it works we'd have Bird rights on him much like with Bonner, so that we'd either sign them, or use them as assets (of which we have very few) in a S&T later on. Sounds good.

[Mr. Body]

NJN reportedly couldn't get him without a first round pick (also mentioned upthread). How could this guy possibly be worth any first, especially with an expiring contract? I truly hope they don't drop a decent pick on him. If it's James White, I'm fine with that.

[lessthannick11]

they are still looking to dump brevin knight arent they?

[T Park]

I'm still thinking something might be done with GS or Chicago.

Maybe not directly but in a 3 teams movement

If it was last year id be praying Jannero Pargo would be coming, but oh well.


If its GS, pray that Barry is involved and Jackson is coming.

[AFBlue]

they are still looking to dump brevin knight arent they?

not looking to dump him, but he's on an expiring contract (may bolt for FA) and Felton is CLEARLY the future there.

[T Park]

Maybe Butler, considering how poor his work ethic proved, but I'd be shocked if it were more than that.

Butler's work ethic with the Spurs has been fine.

Where do you get that its bad?

[T Park]

not looking to dump him, but he's on an expiring contract (may bolt for FA) and Felton is CLEARLY the future there.

too lazy to look it up, but how much does ole Brevin make a year?

4 or 5 mill?

[AFBlue]

Butler's work ethic with the Spurs has been fine.

Where do you get that its bad?

He based it off one article that Ludden wrote in which one comment was made that "Butler hadn't shown much", plus the fact that he hasn't played. Flimsy at best....

[SenorSpur]

You missed the point. WOAI confirmed with them that a deal is in the works of some sort today. They just didn't give up any details.

Whoever they bring in, whether it's Ely or whoever, I trust that the Spurs will get a big that can help TD out with interior defense, rebounding and shotblocking.

I don't ever want to see a spare like Jason Kapono establish a career-high in rebounds against us. It seems that several player have established career-highs in rebounding here lately.

[bdictjames]

Hope that deal goes through

[AFBlue]

too lazy to look it up, but how much does ole Brevin make a year?

4 or 5 mill?

Don't quote me, but I think Williams + Butler works for Knight + Ely...not sure of the $$$ figure

[dimsah]

Whoever they bring in, whether it's Ely or whoever, I trust that the Spurs will get a big that can help TD out with interior defense, rebounding and shotblocking.

I don't ever want to see a spare like Jason Kapono establish a career-high in rebounds against us. It seems that several player have established career-highs in rebounding here lately.

Word!

[td4mvp21]

Brevin Knight averages 11 ppg and 7 apg...they want to give that up??

[cheguevara]

how can ppl judge a trade, if we don't know the details???

calm down ppl, be patient

[timvp]

Another thing to note is that Ely has to okay the trade. He signed a one-year contract that will give him bird rights, so he can refuse any trade.

[VaSpursFan]

Whoever they bring in, whether it's Ely or whoever, I trust that the Spurs will get a big that can help TD out with interior defense, rebounding and shotblocking.

I don't ever want to see a spare like Jason Kapono establish a career-high in rebounds against us. It seems that several player have established career-highs in rebounding here lately.

i'm still marveling at how jason freaking kapono with his 2 inch vertical had 11 freaking rebounds against us.

[T Park]

Whoever they bring in, whether it's Ely or whoever, I trust that the Spurs will get a big that can help TD out with interior defense, rebounding and shotblocking.

I don't ever want to see a spare like Jason Kapono establish a career-high in rebounds against us. It seems that several player have established career-highs in rebounding here lately

IMO,

if hes good defensively and can block shots, rebounding will follow.

Playing next to Duncan, where Duncan can attract the other team's better rebounder he might rebound better

[ChumpDumper]

Interesting that the deal is coming about so soon. We may not hear alot about it for awhile; since Charlotte is the only team with any available cap space, several other teams may be trying to jump in on the deal.

[Mr. Body]

Hoopshype has the Charlotte Observer article front page. Don't know whether submitter got it there or they got it from here or the paper.

[AFBlue]

Brevin Knight averages 11 ppg and 7 apg...they want to give that up??

not cheaply, it would probably take one of the prospects (Butler, White) to get it done...but they don't want to let him walk for nothing either....

[td4mvp21]

Another thing to note is that Ely has to okay the trade. He signed a one-year contract that will give him bird rights, so he can refuse any trade.

I'd be surprised if he said no to going to the Spurs.

[JPB]

Could they get Knight in the deal... It's getting more and more exciting

[twincam]

If this does happen,

Good luck to Finley. He simply hasn't been a good fit with San Antonio.
Shooting a terrible 38% for the year. Most of them were WIDE OPEN, UNCONTESTED shots.

[T Park]

Don't quote me, but I think Williams + Butler works for Knight + Ely...not sure of the $$$ figure

Sigh.

Ya know.

Its tough to do, but, if were ing about wasting Duncan's years not winning, that trade makes you a contender again.

I dont know on giving up on Butler though.


God that would be a gut wrencher being offered that.