Official Trade Deadline Speculation Thread

[SpurNation]

I would think it would more than likely NOT be with the Kings since the Kings announcer mentioned it. If it was with the Kings, their management wouldn't want him to talk about it on air.

Kinda just what I said before.

[MaNu4Tres]

Speaking of Felton..Stephen Jackson is just dominating the Lakers right now..

And Bobcats got him for pretty much nothing.

Mason/Bonner would have been a better offer.

[androck]

Speaking of Felton..Stephen Jackson is just dominating the Lakers right now..

30 points on 15 shots (2:55 left) is great efficiency and for Stephen Jackson, one of the most overrated players in the NBA, it's REALLY great efficiency. This season with the Bobcats he averages 21.2 pts on 18.1 fga (that's almost AI bad).

[Ice009]

Speaking of Felton..Stephen Jackson is just dominating the Lakers right now..

Please DO NOT MENTION SJax.

I almost got to the point of begging for a Sjax trade in November. I don't think even you wanted him back then?

[SenorSpur]

Spurs need more players that have the ability to get to the paint and convert efficiently. Especially with Manu and Tony not being nearly as effective as they have been in the past. Spurs have too many players who get the majority of their points from long distance. Which validates the live by the 3 die by the 3 mantra if you will.

Exactly.

The Spurs have to many small 3-point gunners, as it is. I hope they're targeting an athletic player who can score near the basket and defend.

[DynastySpurs210]

nazr + sjax =

Hey lets trade SUBS!?

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[TJastal]

Exactly.

The Spurs have to many small 3-point gunners, as it is. I hope they're targeting an athletic player who can score near the basket and defend.

Wow what you described sounds like a guy the spurs have currently signed with the team but getting no PT ...

[SenorSpur]

Wow what you described sounds like a guy the spurs have currently signed with the team but getting no PT ...

Ah yes, Grasshopper!

Methinks you're onto something.

It's frustrating to watch all these opposing teams feature players with crazy athleticism, getting into the paint, snaring rebounds, while the Spurs appear powerless to do anything about it.

[androck]

Ah yes, Grasshopper!

Methinks you're onto something.

It's frustrating to watch all these opposing teams feature players with crazy athleticism, getting into the paint, snaring rebounds, while the Spurs appear powerless to do anything about it.

DeJuan Blair gets tons of playing time. If you think a championship contender is going to play two rookies significant minutes (and Mahinmi is essentially a rookie) then you're crazy.

[MaNu4Tres]

Ah yes, Grasshopper!

Methinks you're onto something.

It's frustrating to watch all these opposing teams feature players with crazy athleticism, getting into the paint, snaring rebounds, while the Spurs appear powerless to do anything about it.

Spurs need more team speed/ quickness/ length on the perimeter to be able to close out on shooters, recover and rotate more quickly and effectively.

Adding such a player in the rotation at the 2 spot that can give the Spurs 30 minutes a night ( instead of the Mason/Bogans/Finley combo) would solve a lot of problems on the defensive end. IMO

[FkLA]

Honestly whats this crap about Hill not being a capable PG? There are numerous teams in the league that would love to have him as their starter. Its not like he cant handle the ball or like he constantly makes erratic decisions. Sure he doesnt attack the basket like Tony does, but he runs an efficient game and still manages to score with a more balanced attack of outside shooting and drives. Also its not like Parker is Nash-esque with his playmaking abilities, there isnt an astronomical drop off in that regard between Hill and Parker. As Sean said tonight, this kid is evolving before our eyes and turning into a good player with tons of room to improve....some of you Parker fans refuse to believe that anyone can replace Tony though despite Hill's play suggesting otherwise.

If the deal is right Spurs should trade Parker for a star big man.

[Libri]

Exactly.

The Spurs have to many small 3-point gunners, as it is. I hope they're targeting an athletic player who can score near the basket and defend.

I would also like someone who can make plays near the basket. It might be difficult to get someone who is real good at both scoring and defending. According to Pop's recent comments, it seems that he wants more offense, rather than defense. If that is the case, then a player who can score, rather than defend, near the basket could be the Spurs top priority.

[androck]

Honestly whats this crap about Hill not being a capable PG? There are numerous teams in the league that would love to have him as their starter. Its not like he cant handle the ball or like he constantly makes erratic decisions. Sure he doesnt attack the basket like Tony does, but he runs an efficient game and still manages to score with a more balanced attack of outside shooting and drives. Also its not like Parker is Nash-esque with his playmaking abilities, there isnt an astronomical drop off in that regard between Hill and Parker. As Sean said tonight, this kid is evolving before our eyes and turning into a good player with tons of room to improve....some of you Parker fans refuse to believe that anyone can replace Tony though despite Hill's play suggesting otherwise.

If the deal is right Spurs should trade Parker for a star big man.

I know we all look at our Spurs with stars in our eyes but George Hill is not good enough to be a full-time starter at PG for "numerous teams". He's continuing to improve but he's not an efficient scorer and he doesn't really make up for that in other ways like great passing or rebounding. Parker is a little bit of a one-trick pony but his trick, scoring super-efficiently, is a damn good one.

[SenorSpur]

DeJuan Blair gets tons of playing time. If you think a championship contender is going to play two rookies significant minutes (and Mahinmi is essentially a rookie) then you're crazy.

What the are you drinking? In fact, what the are you watching? This team, as currently constructed, isn't equipped to contend for a championship.

And if you want to see the Spurs get overwhelmed, yet again, by young, quick, active, athletic players, just watch the next game in Portland.

The question any coach or GM of a Western Conference playoff contender has to ask is "can this team compete with the Fakers?" In the case of the Spurs, the answer is NO. Therefore, they can either stand pat and drift down in the standings or try and upgrade the talent via another trade.

[timvp]

This trade rumor plus Beno suddenly not playing had me scared. Thankfully, he was actually injured (bruised heel and plantar fasciitis) and not being sat out due to an impending trade. Trading for Beno and his ~$22 million over three years remaining on his contract would have ended in disaster.

I haven't heard anything to go along with this rumor ... but it's definitely one that shouldn't be ignored. Why would a Kings announcer randomly say something so specific about the opposing team? Either he made a mistake or there is fire beneath the smoke.

If I had to guess the player involved, I'd guess RMJ. Pop was disgusted with his missed shots against Denver and again was mad this game when Mason kept missing wide open players and being careless. Perhaps the Spurs are ready to pull the trigger on something like Mason and Finley for Raja Bell and CJ Watson . . . . . .

[Redshadows]

kobe and odom

just kidding

[Bruno]

So all the players usually in the rotation played, Hairston also played with the Toros, no other sources than the Sac announcer talked about it...

Maybe there have been some misunderstood or the deal has failed.

[completely deck]

I found the forward:

[SenorSpur]

This trade rumor plus Beno suddenly not playing had me scared. Thankfully, he was actually injured (bruised heel and plantar fasciitis) and not being sat out due to an impending trade. Trading for Beno and his ~$22 million over three years remaining on his contract would have ended in disaster.

I haven't heard anything to go along with this rumor ... but it's definitely one that shouldn't be ignored. Why would a Kings announcer randomly say something so specific about the opposing team? Either he made a mistake or there is fire beneath the smoke.

If I had to guess the player involved, I'd guess RMJ. Pop was disgusted with his missed shots against Denver and again was mad this game when Mason kept missing wide open players and being careless. Perhaps the Spurs are ready to pull the trigger on something like Mason and Finley for Raja Bell and CJ Watson . . . . . .

Perhaps Mason sealed his exit with his careless ballhandling, a la Beno, during the late stages. Atter Evans got those 2 steals, Pop immediately called timeout and Mason was pulled from the game for the remainder.

[Stringer_Bell]

we're very close to a deal for a backup PG and either a SF or a big man

So our choices are, a trade for money reasons or a trade for winning games? Yup, that about narrows it down. If a trade were to ever happen, it's coming sooner rather than later, but I just think those trade options are part of inevitable speculation, cuz who would ever give Sacremento the scoop if we didn't hear of it first?

I'd like SJax to come back and slap some sense into this team, make them remember who they really are!

[SenorSpur]

I found the forward:

Not happening. Thank God

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...ot_opting_out/

[MaNu4Tres]

This trade rumor plus Beno suddenly not playing had me scared. Thankfully, he was actually injured (bruised heel and plantar fasciitis) and not being sat out due to an impending trade. Trading for Beno and his ~$22 million over three years remaining on his contract would have ended in disaster.

I haven't heard anything to go along with this rumor ... but it's definitely one that shouldn't be ignored. Why would a Kings announcer randomly say something so specific about the opposing team? Either he made a mistake or there is fire beneath the smoke.

If I had to guess the player involved, I'd guess RMJ. Pop was disgusted with his missed shots against Denver and again was mad this game when Mason kept missing wide open players and being careless. Perhaps the Spurs are ready to pull the trigger on something like Mason and Finley for Raja Bell and CJ Watson . . . . . .

Do you know Raja Bell's health status?

If he is healthy and ready to go, I think his addition would help more than people think. That is if he's 100 percent and in game shape.

[SenorSpur]

Do you know Raja Bell's health status?

If he is healthy and ready to go, I think his addition would help more than people think. That is if he's 100 percent and in game shape.

I hope to God it's not Bell.

[MaNu4Tres]

I hope to God it's not Bell.

On the defensive side, I like it. He'd be our best perimeter defender ( which is nothing to brag about).

On the offensive side, I would much rather attain a player that is able to get to the middle of any defense and create easy opportunities for himself and others.

Beggars can't be choosers.

This team needs a lot of help.

[completely deck]

Not happening. Thank God

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...ot_opting_out/

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

Amar'e Stoudemire thinks there's a "50-50" chance he will be playing for a new team after the deadline.

50% is still awfully high.