Spurs leading race to sign McDyess...

[timvp]

I would assume "several sources" means Yahoo! Sports and SA Express News.

That's what I assume, as well. But it'd be even better if he meant his own local Detroit sources

[anakha]

At the moment we do not need to try and get another big.

This does not apply until the topic this thread revolves around becomes a reality.

[benefactor]

McDonald is doing a better job this summer. Granted, he's usually about a couple hours behind the national press on the breaking news, but that's probably because he's on the phone using his sources to independently verify the information. If he's ever fundamentally wrong, it's much easier to tell the editor, "my sources had bad information," than to say, "I just went with what Yahoo! Sports was saying." I think we'll continue to see McDonald improving as he gets on better relations with important sources.

That being said, people will continue to want Ludden back for at least the next 5 years, if not 50.

Yeah he is better. I was just having some fun at his expense. His fact checking has still been a bit shaky, but overall he is less unbearable.

[montgod]

Here is the way it should be and if you disagree say something about it!

Pg- Tony Parker
Sg- Roger Mason
Sf- Richard Jefferson
Pf- Antonio McDyess
C- Tim Duncan

BENCH
Sg-Manu Ginobili
G- George Hill
PF- Matt Bonner
PF- Dajuan Blair
C/F-Ian Mahimi
F-Marcus Haislip
F-James Gist
G-Jack McClinton

Well, pretty similiar to the line-up I proposed, but you forgot Finley. He and Williams will be put in the backup SF role. Gist and McClinton are most likely going to be sent to the Toros unless they do very well in summer camp

[timvp]

I hope we really have an answer tomorrow

I didn't even notice that Wednesday tidbit. Hopefully the fact that the Spurs have even added that third year to the deal means that negotiations are intense. It'd be best if McDyess can decide in the next day or two.

[td4mvp21]

Come on McDyess

[crc21209]

I want an answer tonight damn it!

[Pistons < Spurs]

I can't tell if that first line is the writer saying he has sources or if the writer is using McDonald's sources.

Dave Dial there on Mlive is pretty good. He scours the net for these type of news stories/rumors, and report on them. He'll usually follow up with his take on it. But all the time I've been following him, he simply pulls articles from the net and shares them with local readers. So I wouldn't expect him to be referring to any personal sources.

[timvp]

Dave Dial there on Mlive is pretty good. Heis scours the net for these type of news stories/rumors, and report on them. He'll usually follow up with his take on it. But all the time I've been following him, he simply pulls articles from the net and shares them with local readers. So I wouldn't expect him to be referring to any personal sources.

Thanks

VINCE ELLIS - Detroit Free Press

Johnson told the Free Press on Tuesday that he was happy his name was out there but said he was content remaining at ESPN for another season. He also said he would prefer to return to coaching in the Western Conference.

Asked on ESPN where he thought the Pistons rank in the Eastern Conference, Johnson said:

"Well, you have the big three (Orlando, Boston and Cleveland). Now you have that next tier of teams with the Atlanta Hawks, the Miami Heat, the Philadelphia 76ers, Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons kind of in that mix."

That's a fair assessment, especially with Pistons free-agent power forward Antonio McDyess likely headed to the Spurs. But let's see what else happens before training camp opens in the fall.

http://www.mercedsunstar.com/359/story/939527.html

Doesn't look like much research went behind that sentence but I appreciate the sentiment

[angelbelow]

I hope we really have an answer tomorrow

me too.

[Russ]

This guy could be a nice insurance policy.

That could allow the Spurs to gamble on a young 5 who might have more upside. They could do worse with the MLE.

(Okay, it's faint praise but sincere nonetheless.)

[completely deck]

me too.

me three

[urunobili]

Perfect lockeroom guy and mentor for our young bigs if it happens...

[Spursmania]

Spurs out in front for McDyess
By Jeff McDonald on Jul 7, 09 05:14 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) Save & Share Yahoo! BuzzYahoo! Newsvine del.icio.us Facebook Google Reddit Fark
The Spurs have emerged as the frontrunner in the chase to land free-agent forward Antonio McDyess.

According to a league executive with knowledge of the negotiations, the Spurs have offered McDyess a three-year deal starting at the full mid-level exception, with the third year partially guaranteed.
It has been widely speculated that McDyess, 34, will play only two more years. If the Spurs' rumored bid is true, the Spurs have essentially sweetened their best offer by guaranteeing McDyess a bit of money for retirement in 2011-12.

The 6-foot-9 McDyess emerged as the Spurs' top target after Rasheed Wallace -- McDyess' former teammate in Detroit -- agreed to terms with Boston earlier this week. He is also being pursued by Cleveland and Orlando.


http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...out-in-fr.html

Wow- I didn't think they were even willing to offer a 3 year deal to Sheed.
Clearly, they want Dyess badly.

[MarHill]

Well, pretty similiar to the line-up I proposed, but you forgot Finley. He and Williams will be put in the backup SF role. Gist and McClinton are most likely going to be sent to the Toros unless they do very well in summer camp

Yeah, Finley was missed! He will be the back-up SF for the season!

I know I just brought out the Finley haters. They are like roaches....you can't kill 'em!!!

[MarHill]

Wow- I didn't think they were even willing to offer a 3 year deal to Sheed.
Clearly, they want Dyess badly.

Maybe, the FO wanted McDyess all along.

I'm beginning to believe they were not that interested in Rasheed after all.

[lurker23]

Maybe, the FO wanted McDyess all along.

I'm beginning to believe they were not that interested in Rasheed after all.

I think that's a fair assessment, based on what's happened over the past week.

Either that, or they grossly underestimated players' desires to go with their gut and their checkbook, and are making up for that mistake by overcompensating with McDyess.

[mosdef17]

HoopsWorld have got on their homepage that "Spurs close to signing McDyess" and then it goes on to say....

"According to reports, the San Antonio Spurs are nearing a deal with free agent center Antonio McDyess"

Sorry if someone else already posted this.

Looking pretty good I think.

[Russ]

Spurs out in front for McDyess
By Jeff McDonald
According to a league executive with knowledge of the negotiations, the Spurs have offered McDyess a three-year deal starting at the full mid-level exception, with the third year partially guaranteed.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...out-in-fr.html

Partially guaranteed -- I like the sound of that word.

I'm beginning to believe they were not that interested in Rasheed after all.

McDyess might be a better fit. The Spurs need a solid (if unspectacular) presence in the post. Sheed is neither solid nor unspectacular.

[Ace9]

Yes! C'mon Spurs let's strike this deal.

[xtremesteven33]

SAN Antonio Mcdyess

[Spursfan092120]

Partially guaranteed -- I like the sound of that word.


McDyess might be a better fit. The Spurs need a solid (if unspectacular) presence in the post. Sheed is neither solid nor unspectacular.

He's guaranteed some of the money even though we know he's retiring after two years, he's made that clear. That's why he'll probably sign here...he's getting money for sure, even after he retires...

[Russ]

I know I just brought out the Finley haters. They are like roaches....you can't kill 'em!!!

Because they are so adaptable -- they can move on to someone else at the drop of a hat!

[timvp]

HoopsWorld have got on their homepage that "Spurs close to signing McDyess" and then it goes on to say....

"According to reports, the San Antonio Spurs are nearing a deal with free agent center Antonio McDyess"

Sorry if someone else already posted this.

Looking pretty good I think.

HoopsWorld is just linking to McDonald's article.

[exstatic]

I hope we really have a signature tomorrow

fify