Spurs trying to get Raja Bell?

[Spurs Brazil]

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Spurs are paying Tiago Splitter nearly $10 million over three years out of mid-level exception. Does that leave enough $ to lure Raja Bell?

[spursfan1000]

Dosen't really mean they are trying to get him. It's just saying if thats enough to get Bell.

[Big P]

Isn't he coming off a major injury? If so I'd pass & take a flyer on a young SF.

[Hooks]

We have enough SG's, we need a SF

[Marcus Bryant]

Hope so. Defense is clearly a concern for the Spurs if they are to have any hope at #5. They just added more size up front. Now they need to improve the perimeter defensively. Bell would be a step in the right direction.

[Thomas82]

Isn't he coming off a major injury? If so I'd pass & take a flyer on a young SF.

Me too, plus he'll be 34 years old when the season starts.

[Leetonidas]

Hope so. Defense is clearly a concern for the Spurs if they are to have any hope at #5. They just added more size up front. Now they need to improve the perimeter defensively. Bell would be a step in the right direction.

Uh...if they are going after Bell they might as well just resign The Centerpiece for the minimum.

[spursfan1000]

Me too, plus he's 34 years old.

Dam I didnt know he is that old, PASS.

[Ginobili2Duncan]

I think he is headed to South Beach.

[Marcus Bryant]

Yeah, who needs old role players who know how to defend?

[timvp]

I'd love Raja Bell for what is left of the MLE. He has slowed down and isn't an elite defender but he'd still be the best perimeter defender on the team. Even though he's only 6-foot-5, his toughness would allow him to play small forward in San Antonio's system. On offense, he's a very good three-point shooter.

He's the closest thing to a Bruce Bowen or Mario Elie that is still on the market. Add in the fact that he's not afraid to rough up Kobe and Bell is far and away the best the Spurs could get with their remaining cash.

[ducks]

I would rather sign bruce

[4>0rings]

I'd love Raja Bell for what is left of the MLE. He has slowed down and isn't an elite defender but he'd still be the best perimeter defender on the team. Even though he's only 6-foot-5, his toughness would allow him to play small forward in San Antonio's system. On offense, he's a very good three-point shooter.

Add in the fact that he's not afraid to rough up Kobe and Bell is far and away the best the Spurs could get with their remaining cash.

Exactly, who the else are we going to get for that cash. Plus he brings that swager and wouldn't be afraid to drop an elbow shiver on someone when the time comes. I'd welcome Raja with open arms.

[DesignatedT]

Rather have Barnes but Raja isn't that bad of an option.

[Spurs Brazil]

No way the Spurs should offer more than the full LLE though. Who else will give him over 2 years 4 million?

Who would give Petro 3/10mi? There's a bunch of crazy GMs there

[TimDunkem]

The Spurs would still be undersized on the perimeter...However, his 3-point shooting would be great for this team.

[Bruno]

I like Bell but I rather see Spurs going after someone bigger.

[timvp]

No way the Spurs should offer more than the full LLE though. Who else will give him over 2 years 4 million?

Freakin' Petro got $10 million. Bell getting $5-6 million would be a huge bargain in this market.

[MaNu4Tres]

I'd love Raja Bell for what is left of the MLE. He has slowed down and isn't an elite defender but he'd still be the best perimeter defender on the team. Even though he's only 6-foot-5, his toughness would allow him to play small forward in San Antonio's system. On offense, he's a very good three-point shooter.

He's the closest thing to a Bruce Bowen or Mario Elie that is still on the market. Add in the fact that he's not afraid to rough up Kobe and Bell is far and away the best the Spurs could get with their remaining cash.

This..

Howard and Butler are most likely out of the 2.7 a year range anyway.

Bell is a proven playoff warrior who has produced when it matters. I'd be glad to take him for the remaining of the MLE. He's the best the Spurs can really afford and he should be fresh going into next year.

Starters
Parker-Bell-Jefferson-Duncan-Splitter

Bench
Hill-Ginobili-Anderson( or Hairston)- Blair-McDyess

Bonner-Temple( or Hairston)

[timvp]

Who would give Petro 3/10mi?

Beat me to it.

[Blackjack]

3yrs/10M???

Is that right? Tiago's only getting the Scola deal?

[timvp]

As far as fits, Bell >>>>>>>> RJ.

Regarding Bell's injury, it doesn't worry me. It was a wrist injury to his non-shooting hand. If anything, Bell's legs should be rested ... which should really help him as a defender.

If the options are Bell or players like James Jones or Rasual Butler, there's no question Bell is the best option.

[baseline bum]

I'd take my chances on Bell. The Spurs desperately need someone who can stay in front of his man at the SG/SF position.

[baseline bum]

If only we had Raja when he was young...

[clubalien]

little know fact there used to be a bell that playyed for the spurs