Free Agent: Antonio McDyess

[InK]

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

After Zaza we should holster the cash in regards to FA, id rather see Oberto back and hope for a trade later on, then see us give 4+years contracts to people who wont bring us over the top.

[crc21209]

Oh please McDyess please please choose S.A!

[InK]

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.

Exactly, please no, just please no to baby.

[Tully365]

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

But if Mahinmi disappoints and Blair has any hint of knee problems, that leaves the front line threadbare thin. They've already gambled on Blair's knees and now Haislip's growth in Europe... I think now they do something safe and pragmatic.

[Mugen]

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

i see your point but i disagree.

Giving Kleiza anything close to the MLE would be way worse than Baby.

As much as i am against signing baby, i think he still has the potential to round out his game mainly his rebounding and defense, at least more so than Kleiza.

and to say that he can be used as trade bait later would be pretty risky to do when giving a player the MLE.

i also think that talent wise, Baby > Kleiza.

ok enough defending big baby.

[timvp]

If the Spurs land McDyess, this will have been an A+ offseason no matter what the Spurs do after that.

[peskypesky]

Oh please McDyess please please choose S.A!

PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm on my knees begging.

[InK]

If the Spurs land McDyess, this will have been an A+ offseason no matter what the Spurs do after that.

And we take away the + if they don't?

[DPG21920]

But if Mahinmi disappoints and Blair has any hint of knee problems, that leaves the front line threadbare thin. They've already gambled on Blair's knees and now Haislip's growth in Europe... I think now they do something safe and pragmatic.

Baby would be the most expensive gamble of all. Not to mention, even if they sign Baby for the MLE, if both Ian and Blair are busts, they are still too thin to win up front.

There will always bet vets who shake loose around the trade deadline and you can pick one up for cheap if you are going to go the gamble route.

[crc21209]

So an answer is coming soon huh....any chance we hear something by tonight?

[ploto]

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

Sunday's get-together between Joe Dumars and Avery Johnson to discuss the Pistons' coaching opening proved very productive, but an agreement hasn't been reached, a source told NBA.com.

"Great meeting," the source said. "Nothing to report yet."

Detroit's president traveled to Johnson's home in the Houston suburb of The Woodlands in attempt to convince the former Mavericks coach and current ESPN analyst to return to the sidelines. Johnson, 44, has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Michael Curry, who Dumars fired last week after one season.

Johnson still has two years for approximately $8 million left in compensation after being dismissed in Dallas after the 2007-08 season. Johnson would forfeit that money if he takes another coaching job for this upcoming season or the next.

Finances are only part of the puzzle in Johnson's potential return. Involvement in the assembling of Detroit's roster together is a key issue for Johnson. Dumars has long been a hands-on and aggressive executive. The Pistons have already been the most active team in free agency, coming to early agreements with guard Ben Gordon and forward Charlie Villanueva.

Apparently, Johnson liked what he heard Sunday and the talks are expected to continue. Dumars has said he wants to have a coach in place this week.

http://www.nba.com/2009/news/feature...istons.update/

[DPG21920]

McDyess would be a very solid addition and really set the Spurs up. Give them a nice mix. Not as good as Sheed imo, but would make for an awesome off season.

[Mugen]

McDyess would be a very solid addition and really set the Spurs up. Give them a nice mix. Not as good as Sheed imo, but would make for an awesome off season.

would it ensure that the RJ trade wasn't a failure then? haha

[DBMethos]

C'mon...SAN ANTONIO MCDYESS...it just makes sense.

[timvp]

And we take away the + if they don't?

Depends what they do with the MLE.

So an answer is coming soon huh....any chance we hear something by tonight?

I'd expect an answer after a coach is selected. But since it'll probably be AJ, I think that means McDyess will stay.

Unfortunately.

[Tully365]

Baby would be the most expensive gamble of all. Not to mention, even if they sign Baby for the MLE, if both Ian and Blair are busts, they are still too thin to win up front.

There will always bet vets who shake loose around the trade deadline and you can pick one up for cheap if you are going to go the gamble route.

I wasn't stating a case for Baby, but a case against Kleiza.

[DPG21920]

would it ensure that the RJ trade wasn't a failure then? haha

The RJ trade is not the failure, the plan would be the failure if they do not address the needs in a fitting manner. The RJ trade is part of the plan.

But the Spurs are a long way from that and as far as I am concerned, the Spurs have until 2012.

[DPG21920]

I wasn't stating a case for Baby, but a case against Kleiza.

I know. I was just saying how in no cir stance does it make sense to go Baby. Kleiza makes more sense (just using him as an example, not ideal.)

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't see AJ joining Detroit..he would be giving up A LOT of money..

[NewJerSpur]

My thing is, how much would McDyess protect Tim (and the rim) on the defensive end? Even when he could jump out of the gym he wasn't really a premier defender.

[holcs50]

The RJ trade was as borat would say "great success". But we all know that we need a legit big man and until that happens we won't win next year. My head is still spinning around talks of big baby. Thats has to be a joke right? Guy will make the spurs about .0000001% better. He's .

[Spurtacus]

I've already given up on Dice being a Spur after we missed out on Sheed. The FO doesn't seem to be aligned with what Spurs fans want in FA.

[kbrury]

I've already given up on Dice being a Spur after we missed out on Sheed. The FO doesn't seem to be aligned with what Spurs fans want in FA.

how do you know this?

[Russ]

Not looking too good for the Spurs and McDyess . . .

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/e...38893/15920813

[Spurtacus]

how do you know this?

Well for one this.

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...vel_exception/