Spurs reportedly interested in Caron Butler

[DPG21920]

So: GS 4 Biedrins, UTA for Millsap or Al Jeff, LAC for Kaman, ATL for Josh Smith?

[DPG21920]

Outside shot of Minny or CLE being the trade partner.

[Ditty]

I'm waiting to hear that "Richard Jefferson will not join the Spurs on Friday for the opening of training camp."

[DPG21920]

Also, Clippers seem to be pretty decent partners.

LAC: Kaman for RJ+whatever
GS: Beidrins for RJ+whatever
UTA: Milsap or Al Jeff for RJ +whatever
CLE: Anderson for RJ+whatever
ATL: Josh Smith for RJ+whatever

[Pistons < Spurs]

Also, Clippers seem to be pretty decent partners.

LAC: Kaman for RJ+whatever
GS: Beidrins for RJ+whatever
UTA: Milsap or Al Jeff for RJ +whatever
CLE: Anderson for RJ+whatever
ATL: Josh Smith for RJ+whatever

Clippers supposedly have interest in Prince (from Compton) too. Kaman (from Michigan) would be a likely sign and candidate.

[DPG21920]

Definitely, my list really isn't from anything I've heard, but what seems logical. There are always more than one option and a million things that can derail a deal. ESPECIALLY WITH THE CLIPPERS a la Spurs getting Camby.

[ezau]

^

If I had to bet on a trade, it would be RJ for Biedrins.
Warriors are trying to sign Tyson Chandler or Nene...

Biedrins ain't that bad IMHO.

[Giuseppe]

I smell Biedrins.

[Em-City]

from projectspurs...

Caron Butler itinerary: CHI Mon, LAC Mon night/Tue, SAS Tue, NJ Wed, DET Thursday if he hasn't made up his mind yet...

[Buddy Holly]

Jefferson/Blair or Splitter for Deandre Jordan.

[DPG21920]

Jefferson/Blair or Splitter for Deandre Jordan.

If they feel they have a legit shot at Dwight Howard I can see that maybe.

[DPG21920]

I smell Biedrins.

You've always like him as well.

[Nathan89]

I don't think it's Beidrins. Would the Spurs really want to give up the ability to amnesty a player in the future for a guy that missed as many games as he has over the last three years. I don't think so.

[Ditty]

Jefferson/Blair or Splitter for Deandre Jordan.

Wow that would be nice if it was Blair except Splitter. Jordan would be a great center to have for the future, but I think Jordan is going to either Houston or Clippers.

[DPG21920]

I think they can't be too picky when it comes to getting rid of RJ. I don't think amnesty is really an option anyways as I don't see them just ever eating a contract. I think the need for a big means paying 30M to someone, it should be a big.

[Mugen]

i'd like a RJ for Kaman trade better than RJ for DeAndre.

wouldnt be opposed to a RJ for Biedrins trade either but Bieds is a bit redundant with Tiago around.

i just hope we have a new starting SF come opening day.

[DPG21920]

There are a lot of things I wish for, but all in all if the Spurs can get a competent big man for RJ I don't really care. Big men are almost always better assets going forward anyways and there is definitely a need. It would be quite the luxury to get another decent big to pair with Tim then to be able to bring a guy like Tiago off the bench with Manu.

[Nathan89]

A move like this would indicate to me that the Spurs might have eyes on a defensive big only. Since they can't take the scoring pressure off of Tim with a big they are going after a more offensive sf. Also for the Spurs to spend more money I see them not gaining money and possibly saving money in the trade. The only player that fits all the criteria IMO is Anderson Varejao.

Rj+Blair+2nd round pick
for
A.Varejao+scrub

Varejao is my odds on favorite.

[Ice009]

Jefferson/Blair or Splitter for Deandre Jordan.

How you most of you guys rate Deandre Jordan?

I watched him in Summer league last off season a few times and thought he was horrible. I don't know if he wasn't giving it his all or what (I assume he wasn't), but in the game against the Spurs team he was outplayed by nearly all the no name guys the Spurs had on that SL team. That Spurs team also didn't really have any notable big men as Dejuan Blair sat out with an injury, so to me, he really was that awful.

I'm a little surprised he did so well during the NBA season though. I guess Blake Griffin can bring out the excitement and get you to play a little harder.

Anyway, I rate him quite low. He's very athletic, but other than that I don't think he has much game. Not sure how he is defensively (apart from blocking some shots)? Is he an above average defender?

[Buddy Holly]

i'd like a RJ for Kaman trade better than RJ for DeAndre.

Why's that? DeAndre >> Kaman

[Buddy Holly]

How you most of you guys rate Deandre Jordan?

I watched him in Summer league last off season a few times and thought he was horrible. I don't know if he wasn't giving it his all or what (I assume he wasn't), but in the game against the Spurs team he was outplayed by nearly all the no name guys the Spurs had on that SL team. That Spurs team also didn't really have any notable big men as Dejuan Blair sat out with an injury, so to me, he really was that awful.

I'm a little surprised he did so well during the NBA season though. I guess Blake Griffin can bring out the excitement and get you to play a little harder.

Wait, so you dislike him because he sucked in the summer league but excelled in the regular season?

[RodNIc91]

Bruno, amongst the trade candidates you feel likely, apart from biedrins of course, who else would you place your bets on.

[DPG21920]

Varejao is my odds on favorite.

I would like that, but it's kind of hard for me to see for a few reasons.

1) Andy is actually cheaper overall (29M guaranteed vs 30M for RJ)

2) They just traded Hickson for Casspi and they really seem to like him. One assumed he will start. RJ would be an extremely expensive sub.

It's definitely a possibility IMO and if he's fully healthy I would be pretty damn happy with that.

[Ditty]

Yeah finding a big man is alot harder then finding a small forward. I don't know about Utah because Hayward will be a starter, and I doubt that Clippers gave up on Al-Farouq Aminu, if Prince doesn't sign with them, then I think Spurs may have something with the Clippers, but all reports still have the Clippers in the race for Prince.

[DPG21920]

I could see ATL, but I really don't see how it wouldn't take TP to get Smith.