Back on again, Hassell, Van Horn, Diop, Harris, Ager for Kidd and Allen

[Holt's Cat]

The Spurs would happily pay Miller $9 mil a year or whatever it is to be their '4th man'. They aren't positioning themselves for significant cap flexibility until 2010, which is when Miller's contract expires.

Next issue.

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Spurs going after Miller has been reported by Ludden, It's almost sure that it has happened. Calling that fantasy is kinda living in denial.
Whether or not you understand it, Spurs have tried and are maybe still trying to get Mike Miller.

I think that Spurs going after Mike Milller makes a lot of sense, especially when you consider the 2010 plan. I think Spurs have a remote chance to get him but I see nothing illogical in Spurs trying to get him.

The only time we ever hear about the Spurs targeting someone in a trade in the Media is either A) after we've made the trade, or B) after the negotiations have failed... Examples of A) Nazr Mohammed, Melvin Ely; Examples of B) Corey Maggette, Kyle Korver (this season). Mike Miller isn't on the roster, and we here people saying the spurs targetted him. Could it be he fits in column B? Especially after Pop took a shot at the Grizzlies management in the national press...

[Holt's Cat]

The Spurs have to be willing to take on a significant contract if they hope to get anybody of value in return for some combination or Barry and Elson. Horry and Finley's deals will be expiring at the end of this season so they are already set to enjoy some payroll reduction as it stands.

[Ghost Writer]

I'd sugarcoat Elson and Barry for M. Miller with a first round draft pick.

The Spurs are built to win now.

And Miller can defend adequately, shoot 3s and get a lot of rebounds for a SF.

He could be an assassin for the Spurs and is young enough to contribute to the current reign for the next 5 years.

[Bruno]

The only time we ever hear about the Spurs targeting someone in a trade in the Media is either A) after we've made the trade, or B) after the negotiations have failed... Examples of A) Nazr Mohammed, Melvin Ely; Examples of B) Corey Maggette, Kyle Korver (this season).

I quite disagree with that.
There is no way you can say if the fact that Spurs have targeted Maggette has been known before or after negotiations have failed.

Nobody here knows if spurs are still trying to get Mike Miller.
When you consider Pop's comment and that Grizzlies asked a lot for Miller, it's likely that Miller isn't a serious option anymore.
However, it remains a less fantasy option than all the players we don't even know if Spurs are interested in them.

[Ghost Writer]

One thing we do know is that the Spurs true intentions are rarely made public.

Loose lips sink ships.

[clubalien]

The Spurs would happily pay Miller $9 mil a year or whatever it is to be their '4th man'. They aren't positioning themselves for significant cap flexibility until 2010, which is when Miller's contract expires.

Next issue.

cap flexibility in 2010

So we can go after kidd?

[clubalien]

One thing we do know is that the Spurs true intentions are rarely made public.

Loose lips sink ships.

maybe we are going to pull a stackhouse
trade tim Duncan for superman
then have tim duncan opt out of contract wait three days and sign him to the vet min!

yes cia pop would have finally did soemthing good

[SenorSpur]

Diop was in AJ's doghouse a lot this year. Not sure why since he was playing well when he got minutes. I think AJ fell a little too in love with Bass.

I seriously doubt the Mavs would care if the Spurs got him through trade or if he's waived.

I'm not sure why that is. Diop was STILL the Mavs best post defender and shot-blocker. He would represent a step-up from any other big our the Spurs roster - not named Duncan.