State of the Spurs Heading Into the 2015 Offseason

[Richie]

Aldridge max contract = ~94% x $67.1mm = $18.9mm

For 150% + $100k sign-and-trade to work, Spurs would have to ship out $12.55mm in salary. Splitter is almost certain to be included at $8.5mm, bringing the difference down to $4.05mm. Patty is at $3.58mm, so still a difference of $500k. Is Reggie Williams' contract fully unguaranteed? Or would someone like Anderson need to be included to ensure Aldridge can top out at the full max?


If they go the cap space route, Aldridge + Parker + Diaw + Kawhi + Mills + Anderson = $51.817mm. Assuming Splitter can be shipped out for no salary in return and counting Duncan at $6 million (Manu either gone or signed to BAE), plus cap holds for the veteran's minimum would put them at $60.442, or $6-$7mm under the cap for one player plus the room exception left to replace Green. Keeping Green in place would require Tim to take one for the team, or for Mills to be shipped out.


There are ways there, though none are painless.

If we're shipping out more than $10m, we can take back whatever we ship out plus $5m. Therefore to get to Aldridges max, we need to send Portland at least $13.9m of salary.

[Mugen]

S&T Mills/Splitter/Homeless Harden/and Livio Jean Grey to the Blazers tbh.

[cjw]

If we're shipping out more than $10m, we can take back whatever we ship out plus $5m. Therefore to get to Aldridges max, we need to send Portland at least $13.9m of salary.

Fixed, thanks. Forgot about ratchet at $10mm.

[GSH]

Aron Baynes
I really liked what I saw from Aron Baynes during the regular season. He blossomed in front of our eyes. It was like he grew into his body and figured out how he needed to use his hulking frame on the NBA level.

Then the playoffs happened. With Splitter hampered, Baynes had the opportunity to step up and show the world he is for real. Unfortunately, he fell flat on his face and was terrible against the Clippers.

In theory, I'd like for the Spurs to bring him back but it's unlikely he'd be thrilled with being the fifth big once again. Like Joseph, there are scenarios where bringing back Baynes would make sense, but for now he too remains near the bottom of the to-do list.

For his first 3 seasons in the NBA, Mozgov didn't look like a keeper, either. True centers don't usually show up fully-developed to NBA specs. And a lot of good players have been overwhelmed by their first experience in the playoffs.

He's a big, strong kid with some court awareness, and no fear. There just aren't a lot of those around. They would be foolish to let him get away, if they could keep him at a reasonable price.

If the Spurs do let him go, I'd be willing to bet that Kevin McHale would be willing to take him, and teach him how to use that size and be a little more... nasty.

[Vic Petro]

[monkeypunk]

Do not want to see Splitter on a direct rival...

[CGD]

This was obviously the play.

[ducks]

Do not want to see Splitter on a direct rival...

Back east sees Spurs 2 times a year chances healthy both time 25 percent

[Brazil]

the is going on ? Timvp and Bruno ?

[CGD]

Could someone who knows trade exception stuff explain if this is possible (or why not):

Diaw/Tiago traded into the Magic's cap space, Spurs take back Mo Harkless/Nicholson (each at 2m), and resulting unbalanced trade generates a trade exception to Spurs for the balance. Then doing unbalanced trade for LMA using the exception and possibly dangling Hackless/Nicholson to Blazers as a poor mans Batum replacement.

Proceed to sign green with bird rights, extend QO to Baynes and COJO, and fill out roster with MLE.

[look_at_g_shred]

Hopefully it's for splitter and beli

[Dre_7]

I love that timvp is back, at least for now. His takes are almost always spot on and I strongly agree with most everything in his post. Nice to read from you again!

[DrSteffo]

Wow.... As for the envious post by Benefactor...we all know you are an ugly wanker already.

[wildbill2u]

Since Bruno and TimVP may be still looking at this thread, I have a question. I remember a few years ago Tim Duncan and Ginobilli restructured their contracts to take less money to help the Spurs with the cap. Now that Parker got his max extension and has that money guaranteed, could he restructure his contract to more years to help give us more room to sign LA. He would be following in the footsteps of the other parts of the Big 3 to help the Spurs.

Just a thought and a question as to whether it could be done.

[spurraider21]

so vanilla.. ugh, tbh..

[Brazil]

Since Bruno and TimVP may be still looking at this thread, I have a question. I remember a few years ago Tim Duncan and Ginobilli restructured their contracts to take less money to help the Spurs with the cap. Now that Parker got his max extension and has that money guaranteed, could he restructure his contract to more years to help give us more room to sign LA. He would be following in the footsteps of the other parts of the Big 3 to help the Spurs.

Just a thought and a question as to whether it could be done.

Under CBA NBA players cannot renegotiate their contract downward to help out a team salary gap

[DPG21920]

Nice post.

Don't know how I missed this. Welcome back?

[RD2191]

Where the is Benefactor? I'm waiting for him to rip timvp a new one.

[Brazil]

Since Bruno and TimVP may be still looking at this thread, I have a question. I remember a few years ago Tim Duncan and Ginobilli restructured their contracts to take less money to help the Spurs with the cap. Now that Parker got his max extension and has that money guaranteed, could he restructure his contract to more years to help give us more room to sign LA. He would be following in the footsteps of the other parts of the Big 3 to help the Spurs.

Just a thought and a question as to whether it could be done.

a bit more details for those who wonder:

Per Larry Coons NBA Salary Cap FAQ -
A contract for four or more seasons can be renegotiated after the third anniversary of its signing, extension, or previous renegotiation (if the previous negotiation increased any season's salary by more than 4.5%). Contracts for fewer than four seasons cannot be renegotiated. A contract cannot be renegotiated between March 1 and June 30 of any year.
Only teams under the cap can renegotiate a contract, and the salary in the then-current season can be increased only to the extent that the team has room under the cap (and cannot increase the player's salary beyond the maximum salary). A renegotiation can only be used to provide a salary increase -- players can't take a "pay cut" in order to create more cap room for the team.


You can renegotiate the length of the contract but has to keep value of the total contract and this is only after third year

[Spurs9]

I'm excited either way tbh

[monkeypunk]

Where the is Benefactor? I'm waiting for him to rip timvp a new one.

Had his chance on the first page but his vag got in way of a direct attack. He chose to call out posters for appreciating the return of someone who actually posts after they think, which is increasingly rare on this site. Surprised we haven't seen more of Bene's alts though, tbh...

[gambit1990]

does it still hurt?

[benefactor]

Where the is Benefactor? I'm waiting for him to rip timvp a new one.

Sober, tbh.

Sure is a lot of this in this thread though...

[RD2191]

Sober, tbh.

Sure is a lot of this in this thread though...

yup. Pretty pathetic to see grown men ass kissing.

[Dingle Barry]