Free Agent: Antonio McDyess

[Mugen]

The Wizards are pursuing Antonio McDyess, but word is he's heading back to the Pistons. A decision from 'Dyess is coming soon, according to a source, and it appears to be between Detroit and San Antonio.

http://ken-berger.blogs.cbssports.co...=rss_blogs_NBA

if Dice goes back to Detroit than he deserves the most loyal mofo in the history of sports award.

[Bruno]

Nice to know that Spurs are after Dice.

[timvp]

The Wizards are pursuing Antonio McDyess, but word is he's heading back to the Pistons. A decision from 'Dyess is coming soon, according to a source, and it appears to be between Detroit and San Antonio.

http://ken-berger.blogs.cbssports.co...=rss_blogs_NBA

oh please oh please oh please

[timvp]

BTW, great job this summer with the info finding, Spurs Brazil

[Spurs Brazil]

BTW, great job this summer with the info finding, Spurs Brazil

Thanks
I just want to find a good news. (McDyess and not Davis)

[superbigtime]

if Dice goes back to Detroit than he deserves the most loyal mofo in the history of sports award.

For real. Dumars has overpaid like a 17 year old with daddy's credit card so far this offseason. they won't go any further than they did this past season, with or without Dice.

[DPG21920]

I think Timvp would rather have LK than Baby. I would rather use the MLE on a solid back up SF that is versatile then pursue a big man trade. Get the best talent for the MLE, not someone who adds nothing just because you need a big man.

[Spurs Brazil]

We'll have problems if McDyess decides to wait to see who will be his coach in Detroit

[bigdog]

I hope Berger is right, and I hope Dice picks SA over Detroit. Who would want to go to a team in rebuilding mode that has no coach? If Dice does that, he is officially gay for Dumars.

[timvp]

We'll have problems if McDyess decides to wait to see who will be his coach in Detroit

I think that if the Pistons hire a "win now" coach like Avery Johnson, McDyess will stay.

[Tully365]

I think Timvp would rather have LK than Baby. I would rather use the MLE on a solid back up SF that is versatile then pursue a big man trade. Get the best talent for the MLE, not someone who adds nothing just because you need a big man.

But then who starts at PF and C?

[Mugen]

I think Timvp would rather have LK than Baby. I would rather use the MLE on a solid back up SF that is versatile then pursue a big man trade. Get the best talent for the MLE, not someone who adds nothing just because you need a big man.

Throwing the MLE at Kleiza is worse than throwing it at Baby.

[rayray2k8]

The Wizards are pursuing Antonio McDyess, but word is he's heading back to the Pistons. A decision from 'Dyess is coming soon, according to a source, and it appears to be between Detroit and San Antonio.

http://ken-berger.blogs.cbssports.co...=rss_blogs_NBA

There's hope!!
Yeah, right.. He resigns with Detroit, I'm calling it. But should we be upset at him because of his loyalty towards the Pistons? That's something we should admire..
You know, I don't think him signing elsewhere would really effect me anymore.

[Mugen]

There's hope!!
Yeah, right.. He resigns with Detroit, I'm calling it. But should we be upset at him because of his loyalty towards the Pistons? That's something we should admire..
You know, I don't think him signing elsewhere would really effect me anymore.

if Dice went back to Detroit then that would be something to admire.

But as a Spurs fan, I say that.

If Dice stays, then he can admire that 2010 Championship ring that's gonna be hanging on for dear life to Big Baby's chubby finger.

[DMX7]

If he wants to win, it would be so stupid to pick the pistons in a rough Eastern Conference over the Spurs when we only have one team in the West to really deal with.

[timvp]

The Pistons would much prefer to re-sign Antonio McDyess for similar money if they can. If anything, McDyess cares too much. He is a model pro. If Villanueva copies everything McDyess does for the next two years, he could be an All-Star.

http://www.freep.com/article/2009070...+to+see+him+go

Lockerroom, chemistry and professionalism wise, I don't know if there's a better fit in the NBA than McDyess.

[DPG21920]

But then who starts at PF and C?

If you use the MLE on Baby, you still do not know who will start and you have dupilcation between him and Blair and Bonner (with the mix of skill set).

To me having Blair or Ian or Bonner start is just as good as Baby. There is no difference and Bonner played well enough in the regular season. Baby adds absolutely nothing and the Spurs would have wasted a nice MLE contract on nothing.

Go get the best talent available for the MLE if you get spurned by everyone and you are only left with baby. Get a back up SF or SG that will contribute then pursue a trade later.

If you sign the best talent for the MLE, you will add to your roster and have a trade chip. If you add Baby, you wasted the MLE because you tried to fill a need with someone who cannot do it.

[Tully365]

Bust for off season? How can Jefferson, Blair, and Haislip be considered a bust? Man, Spurs fans are spoiled! At worst, it's 2 out of 3 for the FO.

[barbacoataco]

A lot of Pistons fans seem to think that McDyess is loyal to the team and wants to stay.

[Tully365]

If you use the MLE on Baby, you still do not know who will start and you have dupilcation between him and Blair and Bonner (with the mix of skill set).

To me having Blair or Ian or Bonner start is just as good as Baby. There is no difference and Bonner played well enough in the regular season. Baby adds absolutely nothing and the Spurs would have wasted a nice MLE contract on nothing.

Go get the best talent available for the MLE if you get spurned by everyone and you are only left with baby. Get a back up SF or SG that will contribute then pursue a trade later.

If you sign the best talent for the MLE, you will add to your roster and have a trade chip. If you add Baby, you wasted the MLE because you tried to fill a need with someone who cannot do it.

Yeah, I basically agree with this approach. I'd rather have Shelden Williams, Ryan Hollins, or Mouhamed Sene for cheap than Big Baby at the full MLE for multiple years.

[Mugen]

If you use the MLE on Baby, you still do not know who will start and you have dupilcation between him and Blair and Bonner (with the mix of skill set).

To me having Blair or Ian or Bonner start is just as good as Baby. There is no difference and Bonner played well enough in the regular season. Baby adds absolutely nothing and the Spurs would have wasted a nice MLE contract on nothing.

Go get the best talent available for the MLE if you get spurned by everyone and you are only left with baby. Get a back up SF or SG that will contribute then pursue a trade later.

If you sign the best talent for the MLE, you will add to your roster and have a trade chip. If you add Baby, you wasted the MLE because you tried to fill a need with someone who cannot do it.

ok so you think Kleiza for the MLE > Baby for the MLE?

[DPG21920]

Yes, but Kleiza would not command all of it more than likely. If he did, then yes, I think he is better than Baby.

[InK]

I have a feeling this won't end well, Dice resigns, and we waste good money and commit longterm to Baby...i get pissed off just thinking about it..

[holcs50]

Do you guys look at what you write sometimes? MLE and big baby should not ever be in the same sentence (cept this one). Thats the biggest joke ive ever heard. Spurs will be a huge laughing stock if they did that. Like some have said its dice or bust. We really really really need dice and more than ever now that sheed is a celt. If im spurs FO im doing whatever i can to get dice to come for the next 2 years...id even throw him a 3 year deal full MLE right now...that's how bad this team needs a guy like that....TD needs mo in help!

[DPG21920]

It is not Dice or bust, but do not waste the MLE on Baby. There are still trades that can be made and surprises from some young guns.