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Yes that would be ideal for him, but it won't be a possibility if they sign someone else to a big contract- hence the discussion about money or winning.
Lakers are going to do Phil a solid and take Bargnani off there hands.
Yes that would be ideal for him, but it won't be a possibility if they sign someone else to a big contract- hence the discussion about money or winning.
Gary Parrish GaryParrishCBS · 1h
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Couple quick thoughts:
1. Pau isn't coming to SA. Not only would he be giving up more money than he could get from Chi/LA, he would also be coming into a place where he would have to accept a diminished role from what he has played his entire career whereas at least he would still be a starter in OKC. There is no way Pau starts next to Duncan for the Spurs since their PnR defense would be atrocious, and they would be redundant on offense (also there is 0% Tim is coming off the bench).
2. A max contract for Bosh in Houston doesn't make them better but it does make them top heavy. Sure it improves their starting line-up which would be as formidable as any in the NBA, but that is nearly 60 mil committed to 3 players (one of which only plays one side of the court). If they keep Parsons then it jumps to nearly 75 mil for 4 players. As Larry Coon pointed out, they would have to gut their roster to get it done leaving them with no bench. In order to move Lin they're going to need to give up future assets so its unlikely Hou would have future draft picks to fill out the roster in the next couple of years, plus if they want to retain Beverly he is due a payday in the next few years. As far as filling out the roster, you never know what type of FAs are willing to sign for the vet. min but I would think some would be weary of signing with a team that got bounced in the 1st round and whose major addition (Bosh) came with the subtraction of the rest of the team.
I think Pau will end up getting payed somehow. Whether it's going to a team that can offer more salary (Chicago, Miami?) or another contender finding a way to get him via S&T. I don't see him playing for the MLE anywhere unless there is absolutely no way a deal can be worked out. I think he definitely wants to get payed though.
If the Spurs worked a sign and trade for Pau. Giving up perhaps Daye Baynes Ayres and a pick. What would be the most Pau could get paid and have the trade work salary-wise?
Cause if the Lakers are willing to take Boozer...
Sign-and-traded Pau for Bargnani and Shumpert plus maybe the rights to an international player or a pick? About all I can see and is still quite unlikely. Obv only happens if the Lakers completely strike out in free agency.
Yeah, if the Lakers give up on making major improvements this summer, then that sort of S&T (Pau for a large expiring contract plus picks and/or rookie contracts) becomes a possibility. The NY one you mention or similar deals from Chicago (Boozer) or OKC (Perkins). The Spurs don't have an excess piece like that.
Gasol to CHI makes a lot of sense
150% of the Salaries given up. 1.86mil for Ayres. 1.06 mil for Daye. Let's say Bonner resigns for 2mil 3 yr deal. That would be 8 mil worth of salaries. Best the Spurs can do with this trade is take Gasol on a 2 year sign and trade of 12mil. Not that much off from the MLE.
Spurs more than likely would have to include Joesph as well in the deal. That would allow the Spurs to give a 8 mil a year salary to Gasol. Maybe there was a reason the Spurs sign Cotton to a 2 year deal and picked up Daye's contract. But that's a lot for the Spurs to give up. I think it would just be for the MLE if they got Gasol.
This trade would be a uva a lot better for the Lakers than getting Boozer. And the Bulls have to take back at least 13.44 mil in salaries to unload Boozer's contract since they were a Tax Team. It looks like the Bulls have turn their interest to Lance at this point, probably in a S&T with the Pacers
Amnestying Boozer would be asinine for the Bulls to do just to sign Gasol. Their stats have been basically the same for the past 3-4 years and Boozer is younger. You would be paying for Gasol technically 27mil next year.
Lebron's need to milk attention from situations like this borders on Favreian.
Umm, if the Lakers wanted to sign-and-trade Pau Gasol, they sure as wouldn't do it for Daye, Baynes, Ayres and a low draft pick. They would be able to do a lot, lot, LOT better than that. Get real.
David Aldridge @daldridgetnt · 13h
Meanwhile, Trevor Ariza seems to be everyone's backup plan. Wizards want to re-sign him but SF $ is exploding & WAS won't go past $9M/yr
Jonathan Feigen: If Rockets get Bosh and can do both in time, they'd match Parsons' offer sheet, per source. If don't get Bosh, tough, close call on Parsons. Twitter Jonathan Feigen
Him and melo both
I just wish he would make his damn decision already and get on with it. It borders on being narcissistic if you ask me.
Yeah, this is ridiculous.
Steve Blake signed a two year deal with Portland.
Good signing for Portland. Strengthens there bench.
I read in a report that Evan Turner's value might be minimum or near it, so my question is, would you sign Evan for the minimum or bi-annual exception if possible?
In a deal for Nash, why not? Perhaps they could shake something else away from the Knicks too though both players are pretty useless.
Solid signing by Portland.
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