LMA is gone!

[BatManu20]

Spurs 100% should’ve dealt him last year when he had way more value. We’re not getting in return for him now. Sucks to suck.

[poopbox]

Kinda gross seeing all the Aldridge love in here but you guys are more patient than me. Just glad the Nephew/LMBeta era is over. It had potential but both of those guys only cared about themselves and not the team.

For all his flaws, I can respect Derozan for not pouting or being a locker room distraction despite how his situation played out and still playing hard for the team. Way more Spur to me than those 2 losers that bailed.

I feel the same way. My only gripes with Derozan is that we already have to many guards and this teams ceiling is higher with a natural stretch 4 rather than a guard playing a stretch 4. But dude has been a consummate pro. Got traded to a team he clearly never would have given the time of day to in free agency, did a good job of bringing the young guys along, pretty much got shoehorned into becoming a 4 so that our young guards could get more minutes, now has to share ball handling duties with two other guards in dejounte and derrick, and never publicly pouted about it. Went from being an automatic all star in the east to not even getting consideration in the west, but you don't hear him crying about it. Had to change his game A LOT from the way he played in Toronto where he could just pound the ball forever and pretty much do what he wanted, and didn't pout about it. Clearly the spurs do not plan on bringing him back, they have had two years to sign him, have plenty of money to sign him, and haven't signed him, and clearly Derozan isn't happy about that, but doesn't pout doesn't cry doesn't let it affect his play on the court.

And all this talk about LMA carrying us when Kawhi left, get the out of here, LMA wanted Kawhi gone, that is the only way he was going to ever get "his touches" LMA is probably the one who told Tony to make that my injury was a 1000 times worst comment in the first place

[poopbox]

See I don’t like his at ude but I’m not happy that we lost his talent. Even the version we had this year still was better than nothing, but he was really over it I guess. Hoping for a decent replacement.

Seeing as how statistically we play our best basketball when he does not play and our worst basketball when he does play, the version if him is mathematically actually WORSE than nothing.

[Ditty]

My guess is that he goes to Boston for Hayward’s TPE and one of their Williams players or Semi.

[RD2191]

I feel the same way. My only gripes with Derozan is that we already have to many guards and this teams ceiling is higher with a natural stretch 4 rather than a guard playing a stretch 4. But dude has been a consummate pro. Got traded to a team he clearly never would have given the time of day to in free agency, did a good job of bringing the young guys along, pretty much got shoehorned into becoming a 4 so that our young guards could get more minutes, now has to share ball handling duties with two other guards in dejounte and derrick, and never publicly pouted about it. Went from being an automatic all star in the east to not even getting consideration in the west, but you don't hear him crying about it. Had to change his game A LOT from the way he played in Toronto where he could just pound the ball forever and pretty much do what he wanted, and didn't pout about it. Clearly the spurs do not plan on bringing him back, they have had two years to sign him, have plenty of money to sign him, and haven't signed him, and clearly Derozan isn't happy about that, but doesn't pout doesn't cry doesn't let it affect his play on the court.

And all this talk about LMA carrying us when Kawhi left, get the out of here, LMA wanted Kawhi gone, that is the only way he was going to ever get "his touches" LMA is probably the one who told Tony to make that my injury was a 1000 times worst comment in the first place

Truth nuke tbh

[daslicer]

I feel the same way. My only gripes with Derozan is that we already have to many guards and this teams ceiling is higher with a natural stretch 4 rather than a guard playing a stretch 4. But dude has been a consummate pro. Got traded to a team he clearly never would have given the time of day to in free agency, did a good job of bringing the young guys along, pretty much got shoehorned into becoming a 4 so that our young guards could get more minutes, now has to share ball handling duties with two other guards in dejounte and derrick, and never publicly pouted about it. Went from being an automatic all star in the east to not even getting consideration in the west, but you don't hear him crying about it. Had to change his game A LOT from the way he played in Toronto where he could just pound the ball forever and pretty much do what he wanted, and didn't pout about it. Clearly the spurs do not plan on bringing him back, they have had two years to sign him, have plenty of money to sign him, and haven't signed him, and clearly Derozan isn't happy about that, but doesn't pout doesn't cry doesn't let it affect his play on the court.

And all this talk about LMA carrying us when Kawhi left, get the out of here, LMA wanted Kawhi gone, that is the only way he was going to ever get "his touches" LMA is probably the one who told Tony to make that my injury was a 1000 times worst comment in the first place

Deranged LMA haters are now making up make believe scenarios to justify their hate.

[cjw]

My guess is that he goes to Boston for Hayward’s TPE and one of their Williams players or Semi.

If that deal is available, you take it yesterday. There simply isn’t any cap space out there (outside of OKC and NYK), and I do not want a trade that inhibits cap space heading into the summer. Either that, or you piece together expirings like Miami could offer. But I’d rather take a flier on a prospect vs. a known commodity.

Will be interesting to see how the 20-22 minutes a night Poeltl can’t man at the 5 get divided up. Eubanks can’t be out there that long, so might get more small ball lineups.

[John B]

I bet you we'll see a more confident Jakob now knowing that he has the starting C spot on lockdown

Not with his performance tonight. He was outplayed in every facet of the game. I hate to say he was probably sitting on the couch during the break. I mean I would package him with Aldridge to get Drummond at this point

[BackHome]

KY still can’t wipe his Ass you KY Ass lickers are needed in Cali ASAP!

[Stump]

I'm conflicted on how I feel about this. LMA was the biggest free agent signing the Spurs have ever had, and has stuck around for six seasons. However, he has constantly demanded his touches, even if his iso-style is not conducive to team success. Furthermore, it bothers me that only a few games after being deservingly demoted to second string, the situation has deteriorated to the point that he won't even be around the team anymore. I get that stars expect a certain treatment, but LMA isn't a star anymore.

I think it's generally best to bury grievances and wish the best to someone as they depart, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit a have a bit of a bad taste in my mouth.

[Degoat]

I know it’s hard to speculate but what kind of deals do yall think are being presented to the spurs?

[MultiTroll]

3 pointers.
When he finally added them to his game, huge improvement.

Since Popped said LMA "did everything we asked" does this mean CIA Pop never encouraged, even demanded LMA pursue his trey game?

[MultiTroll]

I know it’s hard to speculate but what kind of deals do yall think are being presented to the spurs?

Expiring's of some player.

Or with the Spurs Light Years Behind PATFO perhaps trying to snooker in a ty player with the expiring.

[Degoat]

Expiring's of some player.

Or with the Spurs Light Years Behind PATFO perhaps trying to snooker in a ty player with the expiring.

My thought process is LMA didn’t contribute anything this year, I mean spurs are bound to at least get someone who could contribute at least even if it’s just a role player

[slick'81]

Spurs picked up that option just to cut him the followoing year spurs really f'd up just letting aldridge go for essentially nothing

[timtonymanu]

Truth nuke tbh

Golden God 1
LMBeta 0

[KaiRMD1]

Aldridge has been this whole season. This was a no-brainer when the boys went on a winning streak while he was out.

[gambit1990]

I know it’s hard to speculate but what kind of deals do yall think are being presented to the spurs?

not great ones

[R. DeMurre]

B-b-b-b-b-but we need veterans like Aldridge and DeRozan to teach the young guys the ways of the NBA

[gambit1990]

very bizarre way to announce it, especially if nothing is actually done yet

yeah but no other way for pop to put it imo. and tbh, if it's gonna happen then it's gonna happen so pop is getting ahead of rumors / doesn't have to pretend or lie about la.

[Thomas82]

We gon get something in return at least

I wouldn't mind trading with Cleveland and taking on Kevin Love's contract if it means getting an unprotected pick from them this year.

[itzsoweezee]

No one’s trading for LMA.

Pop’s quotes after the Dallas game sound desperate. Like, he knows they’re not making the playoffs, even though things looked so rosy a couple weeks ago.

Demar actually appears to have some value. The front office needs to finally do the sensible thing and trade his ass for something worthwhile.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Only fools celebrate losing a player capable of dropping 30 pts on any given night. Spurfan sucks ass and doesn't know when to appreciate what we have. 113 pts away from 20,000 pts and we got ppl on here celebrating and laughing. you all.

Absolutely this. Too bad they couldn't work out a role for him because his 20-25 mins off the bench or whatever would have been more valuable than whatever they'd get in a trade.

Same folks who are celebrating he'll be traded will be the first to be disappointed by the returns.

[daslicer]

No one’s trading for LMA.

Pop’s quotes after the Dallas game sound desperate. Like, he knows they’re not making the playoffs, even though things looked so rosy a couple weeks ago.

Demar actually appears to have some value. The front office needs to finally do the sensible thing and trade his ass for something worthwhile.

The Knicks have interest in Demar. They want go to the playoffs in the east and are currently in contention. The Spurs should try to trade him for a draft pick.

[siraulo23]

good, now play Samanic and minimize Gay's minutes