Spurs contact Pau Gasol reportedly

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine · 57s

In past discussions w/Bulls, ESPN sources say Lakers have been open to taking back Carlos Boozer's contract depending on assets attached

Probably were asking for jimmy Butler.

[spurraider21]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine · 57s

In past discussions w/Bulls, ESPN sources say Lakers have been open to taking back Carlos Boozer's contract depending on assets attached

Lakers can't take on boozers salary in a sign and trade, let alone take on more assets

thw only way that's possible is if they find a third party to take on nash

[Mel_13]

Do the Grizzlies have any cap room?

No. Just exceptions.

[spurraider21]

Wait a second, Pau is a FREE agent right? All this talk about sign and trade and , they can't force a sign and trade right? Wouldn't he have to choose to go to Chicago?

The idea is that in a sign and trade, the bulls can offer more money. But f they give assets back, it also makes them a less preferable destination. If they want pau bad, their best option is to amnesty boozer

[99 Problems]

Our FO is deadset silent. Yep something is going down.

[313]

Search "if Pau Gasol goes to the spurs" on twitter for lulz

[szkorhetz]

No. Just exceptions.

Marc will join Pau and the Spurs and not Pau joining Marc in Memphis.

[Kindergarten Cop]

Wait a second, Pau is a FREE agent right? All this talk about sign and trade and , they can't force a sign and trade right? Wouldn't he have to choose to go to Chicago?

Correct, but he would potentially get a significantly higher contract via S/T.

[ceperez]

Splitter is fluent in Spanish.

Native Spanish... very different from 'fluent in'.

[NASpurs]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine · 57s

In past discussions w/Bulls, ESPN sources say Lakers have been open to taking back Carlos Boozer's contract depending on assets attached

57s ago We posted that half an hour ago

[crc21209]

The idea is that in a sign and trade, the bulls can offer more money. But f they give assets back, it also makes them a less preferable destination. If they want pau bad, their best option is to amnesty boozer

Got it. Either way though, he would still have to agree to go there though. That, and the Bulls are wasting time by the minute waiting on Melo..

[Chinook]

It's funny, since I actually don't want Gasol on the Spurs, I've pretty much missed how many Spurs fans are hanging on this thread.

I'm like, 'Pau hasn't decided yet? Who cares?'

[Kindergarten Cop]

Wait a second, Pau is a FREE agent right? All this talk about sign and trade and , they can't force a sign and trade right? Wouldn't he have to choose to go to Chicago?

Correct, but he would potentially get a significantly higher contract via S/T.

[Obstructed_View]

The Cavs board was camped out for over 3 years waiting for a decision from Lebron.

You think I'm kidding, but there is a thread with over 23,000 posts over there on RealCavsFans.

http://www.realcavsfans.com/showthre...Safari-2014%99

Found this gem there...

[ironman2886]

Wait a second, Pau is a FREE agent right? All this talk about sign and trade and , they can't force a sign and trade right? Wouldn't he have to choose to go to Chicago?

Yes, but why the f#€k would he want to go there? Melo is most likely re-signing with the Knicks. Who knows if thug could stay healthy? Thibs will run him into the ground. Easy choice. Even the money will be better spent in San Antonio.

[Obstructed_View]

No. Just exceptions.

So Pau could go to the Grizz for the same amount as going to the Spurs?

[szkorhetz]

So Pau could go to the Grizz for the same amount as going to the Spurs?

Yep.

[Chinook]

Native Spanish... very different from 'fluent in'.

I imagine not for Splitter. I'm pretty sure he's known the language most of his life. Quite a few Brazilians grow up speaking Spanish in addition to Portuguese.

[ceperez]

Our FO is deadset silent. Yep something is going down.

The tell of this is Pop's renewal that was done early so Pau would be assured of the coach that he'll play with.

He ain't going to turn down playing for the best coach in the NBA.

[Malik Hairston]

It's funny, since I actually don't want Gasol on the Spurs, I've pretty much missed how many Spurs fans are hanging on this thread.

I'm like, 'Pau hasn't decided yet? Who cares?'

I'd take him assuming that he accepts his role as a bench guy and as depth, tbh..

I don't think he fits well, but I'm sure Pop can figure it out, and it always helps to have alternatives, especially when Duncan is having one of his poor games..

It will definitely become overrated when everybody starts saying, "omg Pau to the Spurs, it's over for the league!!!", which I'm sure we'll be hearing plenty of..

[spurraider21]

It's funny, since I actually don't want Gasol on the Spurs, I've pretty much missed how many Spurs fans are hanging on this thread.

I'm like, 'Pau hasn't decided yet? Who cares?'

We need you on board for good juju. Look man it wouldn't be hard at all to unload Pau if it's not a good fit. All aboard

[SpursFan86]

It's funny, since I actually don't want Gasol on the Spurs, I've pretty much missed how many Spurs fans are hanging on this thread.

I'm like, 'Pau hasn't decided yet? Who cares?'

Out of curiosity, who would you rather get for the MLE?

[emanueldavidginobili]

If the Spurs get Pau...wow he'd fit in perfectly and would flourish in the spurs offense. One of the best passing big men in the league

[ceperez]

I imagine not for Splitter. I'm pretty sure he's known the language most of his life. Quite a few Brazilians grow up speaking Spanish in addition to Portuguese.

It's kind of like saying that Ibaka is fluent in Spanish.... c'mon man...

[Dex]

Something else I'm sure Pau is considering: $5M in Texas is bigger than $5M in Chicago.

Illinois' 5% state income tax could cost him ~250K right off the bat.