Suns trade Thomas, picks to Seattle

[Bruno]

Not that I'm questioning whether you know what you're talking about, but how do you know that? Just based on how much teams have signed players for so far, or do you have projections for what currently unsigned FAs will get as well?

It's an approximation done in a couple of minutes.
We will have a better idea at the end of the offseason.

You don't need too to have a precise number to have an idea an how penalizing it is to be over the tax by $1. A luxury tax between $36M and $54M give you between $1.2M and $1.8M as penalty per team.
The Thomas trade has reduced the penalty by $270K.

[lefty]

What a stupid trade for the Suns. Seriously. KT was great against the Duncan.

Not Rasheed Wallace great, but at least he made him work for his points.

27 pts, 14 rbds and at least 3 bpg ; not to mention the foul trouble

[Findog]

Dont bother arguing with him. He thinks the Mavs are mentally tough enough to win it all due to beating the Spurs in 2006.

You have to be to beat San Antonio. Oh wait, that's right, Timmy had an ingrown toenail, Dallas "got all the calls," etc. Other teams aren't allowed to make excuses, just the re ed segment of the Spurs' fanbase.

[lefty]

You have to be to beat San Antonio. Oh wait, that's right, Timmy had an ingrown toenail, Dallas "got all the calls," etc. Other teams aren't allowed to make excuses, just the re ed segment of the Spurs' fanbase.

With Duncan healthy, Spurs would have won in 5 ; really

[bdictjames]

Nobody was really great against the series except Duncan. Plus the Mavs had that mental toughness and Dirk was unstoppable. I wouldnt even be surprised if the Spurs got beat in 5 or 6.

But good thing Spurs bounced back, and now we have another le.

[lefty]

Nobody was really great against the series except Duncan. Plus the Mavs had that mental toughness and Dirk was unstoppable. I wouldnt even be surprised if the Spurs got beat in 5 or 6.

But good thing Spurs bounced back, and now we have another le.

Yep ; still owning Texas

[Findog]

With Duncan healthy, Spurs would have won in 5 ; really

This is the best series I've ever played," Duncan said

He averaged 32 and 13 in that series. Please, do go on about how limited and only partially effective he was.

[ShoogarBear]

Tim Donaghy was behind this trade!!!!!!!

[itzsoweezee]

this best day of all days to be a suns hater

LMAO AT THE SUNS

[lefty]

He averaged 32 and 13 in that series. Please, do go on about how limited and only partially effective he was.

He woiuld have averaged 64 and 26 !

[BigBeezie]

Presti is looking good thus far. Let's remember that Parker, Barbosa, and Manu were all late picks.

Furthermore, the Sonics may end up in a more supportive city.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Sean Marks in the rotation?

According to Steve Kerr on the Xtra 910 Radio Show via BillsCarnage, that will be the case.

Says he believes Sean Marks will "surprise some people" and be a bigger part of things.

So get me a with a side of .

[Shred]

This board had gone almost 3 days without a Spur fan posting about the Suns. Well done, sir.

[spursreport]

You have to be to beat San Antonio. Oh wait, that's right, Timmy had an ingrown toenail, Dallas "got all the calls," etc. Other teams aren't allowed to make excuses, just the re ed segment of the Spurs' fanbase.

Beating San Antonio doesnt mean a thing if you cant win the ring. Old saying but it is always true. The Broncos dethroned the Patriots and didnt win the Superbowl that same exact year. That win meant nothing unless a championship came with it. Duncans health was fine and the Spurs offense played as well as it could have. Small ball killed us on defense but thats the price you pay for giving the Mavs that much respect. Being unable to stop D-Wade doesnt excuse the 13 point lead with 6:30 left to play in game 3, the criticial missed free throws and the timeout moment Josh Howard made for his idle Chris Webber, and losing that 15 point lead in game 6 (which that series was over after game 5 and Dallas was running on temporary emotion which came to an end after the 1st quarter). The Mavs were just back to being who they truly are during these past 2 playoff series. It is their true iden y.

[intlspurshk]

BARRY + Elson for Thomas?

[ducks]

thomas does more then barry and elson
thomas can teach durant
elson sucks

[Findog]

Duncans health was fine and the Spurs offense played as well as it could have.

Good, you're admitting we beat you at full-strength. No excuses.

Small ball killed us on defense but thats the price you pay for giving the Mavs that much respect.

The Spurs have to play that way because of our forward tandem. Duncan can't guard Howard or Dirk. We've had this argument before, so no need for me to say any more on the subject.

"Mavs are soft pussies," or whatever your retort, nobody is going to convince the either of anything.

[lefty]

Who cares ? Mavs haven't won

[Shred]

Donaghy was ref for Game 3 of the WC Semis (Spurs 108 Suns 101).

[ducks]

Donaghy was ref for Game 3 of the WC Semis (Spurs 108 Suns 101).

no

[Findog]

Who cares ? Mavs haven't won

Apparently you do, otherwise you would let it pass without comment.

[lefty]

Apparently you do, otherwise you would let it pass without comment.

I don't care ; I'm just bored ; the season is over, Spurs are too good ; I'm bored ; we need a challenge ; maybe it'll come from GS

[Findog]

I don't care ; I'm just bored ; the season is over, Spurs are too good ; I'm bored ; we need a challenge ; maybe it'll come from GS

Doubt it...unless the Richardson salary dump was part of a bigger plan to acquire KG, they've taken a big step backwards this offseason. They can't use that TE to get him.

[lefty]

Doubt it...unless the Richardson salary dump was part of a bigger plan to acquire KG, they've taken a big step backwards this offseason. They can't use that TE to get him.

I agree ....I was just kidding ; I was shocked when I read that they left JRich go ....way to up the chemistry

[Findog]

I agree ....I was just kidding ; I was shocked when I read that they left JRich go ....way to up the chemistry

As a Mav fan, I was extremely pleased. I think we lost our composure and poise against the Warriors, but there were also very compelling X's and O's reasons for that series loss, and that bigger and better backcourt was a huge part of it.