Official Trade Deadline Speculation Thread

[safetypickle]

It's not a coincidence that Chicago shot up the standings like a rocket when they benched Tyrus. There's a reason he's available: He's a ing deer. He can run fast and jump, but just really has no clue how to play basketball.

actually, i believe the bulls run started right around the time tyrus came back from his broken arm.

[DPG21920]

We have already determined that a pg is likely just a throw in, but that does not mean that getting something decent like Pargo could not turn out to be a good thing. Although it should be last on the list, it is still on the list imo.

[HarlemHeat37]

That picture of Duncan talking to Beno-Ime combined with Sacto's announcers making the trade comment = ???..

I'm kind of joking, but I don't want to say I'm fully joking in case it happens..

It would make sense if Pop wanted to re-acquire Beno now that he's aged a little..

[MaNu4Tres]

If the rumor is true my guess is the backup point is a throw-in to make salaries match.

I agree. I mentioned that.

[Ice009]

For a 3rd PG, you could do worse than Pargo. At least you know he will have the gumption to take a big shot if you need it. It is nice to have a 3rd pg who can randomly go off.

I personally think TT would be a great fit. Especially if that jump shot he showed in the playoffs was not a lie.

Hmm was it a Bulls scout a couple of seasons ago that said Mahinimi has All-star potential?

[TJastal]

Last thing the spurs need is another point guard, unless they are sending one out

[duncan228]

That picture of Duncan talking to Beno-Ime combined with Sacto's announcers making the trade comment = ???..

I'm kind of joking, but I don't want to say I'm fully joking in case it happens..

It would make sense if Pop wanted to re-acquire Beno now that he's aged a little..

For what it's worth, Duncan always greets former teammates.

[HarlemHeat37]

For what it's worth, Duncan always greets former teammates.

I know, I've seen him greet Beno a bunch of times, I'm just hoping for the best

[DPG21920]

Last thing the spurs need is another point guard, unless they are sending one out

What are you talking about? They only have two PG's and that is putting it nicely. They usually carry 3.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Granted, I can't see the game, but the box score told me Hill played like a decent enough point guard tonight.

[TJastal]

What are you talking about? They only have two PG's and that is putting it nicely. They usually carry 3.

Hill and Parker are both starting quality, Manu and Mason can play backups if necessary... you think they need more than that?

[Vic Petro]

Mason/Bonner/Finley have played, but well below their season mpg. Mason averages 20 mins and has played 10, Finley 17 and played 9, and Bonner 19 and has played 6. With Bonner and Fin coming off injuries this could mean nothing but I don't think the fact they played a very limited number of minutes precludes their inclusion in a trade.

[Thompson]

"So Ime, get to spend a lot of... quality time with Beno now, eh?"

*Ime scowls*

[z0sa]

Hill and Parker are both starting quality, Manu and Mason can play backups if necessary... you think they need more than that?

Hill might evolve into a better play maker, but other than playing the 1, those guys don't have much in common with play makers.

edit: besides Manu obviously... but like Mason, he shouldn't have to play the 1 at any time. Those guys are wings, not point guards...

[FvckMavs]

Mason didn't play in the second half? Hm.

[DPG21920]

Hill and Parker are both starting quality, Manu and Mason can play backups if necessary... you think they need more than that?

I certainly don't think it will hurt. I don't think it is a major need, but I would not mind it.

[Ditty]

hope its the end of the finley error and maybe ian mihinmi if we get a solid player

[tim_duncan_fan]

All I know is that we better not trade Hill. Dude is an all-star in the making and he allows the Spurs to keep up that mystique attained only through the act of find good players late in the draft.

[Leetonidas]

If it is true the back up point guard has to be a 3rd string filler to get the deal to go through. I can't see the Spurs targeting a back up point guard as a priority.

Or maybe the Spurs think Hill can be their starting SG...

[MaNu4Tres]

What are you talking about? They only have two PG's and that is putting it nicely. They usually carry 3.

They usually carried 3 when they didn't have a clear cut number 2 point guard that was consistent. They have that now.

The only way Spurs trade for a back up PG is if Tony is included in the trade ( which won't happen) or if the point guard is used as a filler to make the trade go through.

[CP48107]

This might sound crazy. How about Stoudemire/Dragic?

[HarlemHeat37]

I would be really surprised if we get a PG that will actually get minutes..

[DynastySpurs210]

OMG! Is it kevin Martin??

[DPG21920]

They usually carried 3 when they didn't have a clear cut number 2 point guard that was consistent. They have that now.

The only way Spurs trade for a back up PG is if Tony is included in the trade ( which won't happen) or if the point guard is used as a filler to make the trade go through.

I don't understand this logic at all. Hill is anything but a consistent back up PG. I don't think the only way they trade for a back up or 3rd string PG is if they trade TP.

I can see them making a small deal that includes a pg of sorts and even if that player does not get a lot of minutes, does not mean the move won't make sense.

[Vic Petro]

Watch it be Jared Jeffries and Nate Robinson.