Spurs reach agreement with Jeff Pendergraph (Report: 2 Year, ~$4 million)

[DesignatedT]

Any chance this guy play in Summer League

[Baam]

Bonner hasn't proven himself in the postseason last three yrs enough to warrant a coveted roster spot.and if pop " had his way" it certainly wouldn't be to keep him, based how he's benched his ass every post season eventually. We need more as much athleticism/grit as we can get to compliment Duncan and surely their be some taker out there for bonner for a late second rounder at the least.

I'm sure with six bigs on the roster the fo will be looking for a back up at sf to compliment our perimeter depth especially if and when we opt to play Kawaii at the 4 with Duncan on the floor. Question is who the is left. Dorell wright?

Bonner still outplayed Splitter the last three offseasons so...

[ironman2886]

Of course.

[Obstructed_View]

Bonner still outplayed Splitter the last three offseasons so...

Bonner is, by far, the superior offseason player.

[benefactor]

Duncan needs more rest than ever, so the more bigs that can eat minutes effectively the better.

Also...my plan is still in motion to acquire MWP when he is amnestied.

[Darkwaters]

Bonner still outplayed Splitter the last three offseasons so...

Ummm, no, not really.

You really don't want to be caught on the side of praising Bonner's playoff performances. The supporting do entation just isn't there.

[DesignatedT]

Bonner is, by far, the superior offseason player.

[CGD]

Typical McDonald

Talk about the art of saying nothing. So his signing for part of the MLE... unless he's not...

[Kingsly Alexander]

Bonner still outplayed Splitter the last three offseasons so...

ha!

[Darkwaters]

Bonner is, by far, the superior offseason player.

[UZER]

Finally the type of player I've been craving. An athletic big that can play strong on the weak side when going for rebounds and blocks. Also finally a role playing big who finishes around the basket strong with purpose. This is what I meant by wanting an Stateside big, not another euro softie big. Dudes not a star, but on this team he just has to come in with toughness for a few minutes a game.

Maybe Pop finally saw the type of impact a player like Birdman can have with pure hustle, energy and toughness, instead of just corporate knowledge players who just "know the system" but shy away.

Edit: pop recognizing. Who am I kidding?

[benefactor]

In ref. to ur post on how a player wouldn't opt to go overseas to play in Europe for us. I was trying to ask who was that? benefactor

I was referring to this years draft. They were going to draft someone with the 58th pick but the player informed the Spurs that he would not be willing to go overseas...which is why they took Thomas instead.

[Baam]

Bonner is also the superior postseason player . That's the truth T-Vag lovers...

[fleggy2k2]

Ummm, no, not really.

You really don't want to be caught on the side of praising Bonner's playoff performances. The supporting do entation just isn't there.

offseason was the operative word

[Solid D]

Now the only question is cost. prayingdog.jpg @ two years at the minimum

Interesting signing. This may not not be a fully guaranteed contract. I recall 4 years ago, the Spurs announced an agreement with Marcus Haislip the day after July 4th holiday. That turned out to be not fully guaranteed, even though it was crafted early in the FA signing period.

Back then, people wondered if the Spurs used part of their MLE to sign him, if I recall.

[Mel_13]

I'll echo the prevailing sentiment, great for the minimum, not so great for the MLE.

It's entirely likely that this it for free agency:

1. Spurs bring back 12 of the 15 players on the playoff roster.

2. Neal, Blair, and TMac are the only players who do not return.

3. The MLE is split between a Neal replacement (Beli) and a Blair replacement (Pendergraph).

4. 15th roster spot does not get filled any earlier than the end of training camp.

5. ST uses the emoticon so frequently that it has to be retired.

[Kingsly Alexander]

I was referring to this years draft. They were going to draft someone with the 58th pick but the player informed the Spurs that he would not be willing to go overseas...which is why they took Thomas instead.

Is that just hearsay, or was there a particular player who said they wouldn't? For curiosity's sake

[TheCerebral1]

Typical McDonald

That second quote is so awesome. Great stuff!

[Darkwaters]

offseason was the operative word

Caught that after the fact.

[benefactor]

Is that just hearsay, or was there a particular player who said they wouldn't? For curiosity's sake

I remember a legit source reporting it. You can go through the draft thread if you want and look for it.

[Kingsly Alexander]

Props
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[Darkwaters]

Interesting signing. This may not not be a fully guaranteed contract. I recall 4 years ago, the Spurs announced an agreement with Marcus Haislip the day after July 4th holiday. That turned out to be not fully guaranteed, even though it was crafted early in the FA signing period.

Back then, people wondered if the Spurs used part of their MLE to sign him, if I recall.

The difference with Haislip was that he was a guy trying to get back into the league after having busted and moved to Europe. He felt that the Spurs were the best chance to find a fit in the league, and the money wasn't as big of a player so much as the opportunity of a future in the NBA.

Although, one could argue the same point on Mr. Pendergraph, considering his slight use the last few years. Still, I think they're apples and oranges.

Solid D, that's a really nice comparison though. Good call.

[benefactor]

I'll echo the prevailing sentiment, great for the minimum, not so great for the MLE.

It's entirely likely that this it for free agency:

1. Spurs bring back 12 of the 15 players on the playoff roster.

2. Neal, Blair, and TMac are the only players who do not return.

3. The MLE is split between a Neal replacement (Beli) and a Blair replacement (Pendergraph).

4. 15th roster spot does not get filled any earlier than the end of training camp.

5. ST uses the emoticon so frequently that it has to be retired.

I was just about to post something similar to this. The Spurs replaced the players they lost and beyond trying to find a cheap player to eat minutes at backup SF, that will likely be the offseason. Perhaps they surprise us with a trade for that SF replacement.

[raybies]

I'll echo the prevailing sentiment, great for the minimum, not so great for the MLE.

It's entirely likely that this it for free agency:

1. Spurs bring back 12 of the 15 players on the playoff roster.

2. Neal, Blair, and TMac are the only players who do not return.

3. The MLE is split between a Neal replacement (Beli) and a Blair replacement (Pendergraph).

4. 15th roster spot does not get filled any earlier than the end of training camp.

5. ST uses the emoticon so frequently that it has to be retired.

I can see the Spurs trying to get a pick or maybe a player for Gary in a sign and trade.

[Obstructed_View]

Is that just hearsay, or was there a particular player who said they wouldn't? For curiosity's sake

James Southerland.