Scola to be Amenstied (OFFICIAL)

[DesignatedT]

Scola and Brand?

[Mel_13]

Scola and Brand?

Cuban likes to look smart. They pissed away a chance to defend their le in order to create cap space to go after a big star. They whiffed on Deron Williams and watched JET and Kidd follow Chandler, Butler, and JJB out of town. Then these big name players get amnestied and he's able to use the cap space created for Williams to snatch them up at a bargain price. It won't be too long before we hear from him about how this was part of the plan all along.

And he would keep Scola from joining up with Manu and Tiago in San Antonio.

[angelbelow]

This is like 2005 all over again. The mythical internet creature who is Scola may finally join the San Antonio Spurs.

[ElNono]

I have a bad feeling that he'll wind up with the Mavs.

From a team standpoint, I think they're set as far as PFs go... Kaman, Dirk, Brand... they're really lacking on the SG department... If they're going after, say, Belinelli, Scola isn't an option for them...

[MmP]

Wow, I never thought that the actual chance of Scola joining the Spurs might open up again.
Regarding Luis, I assume some doesn't really know Scola's game. He's the ultimate compe or. If he joins the Spurs he'll be an instant fan favorite.

And I think he loves SA, he has always said his hero has always been TD, he always looked after him. Other than that I couldn't really say if he has some resentment about 2005, if it's not the case I'd say he's a Spur by next week.

Another good indicator of general argentine player thought about the Spurs is that Nocioni, not long ago, said that he'd love to play for the Spurs because of the system that benefits players like him, who plays euro type of basketball. So I'd say that most of the national argentine players believe the Spurs are a good franchise to be at.

[Mel_13]

From a team standpoint, I think they're set as far as PFs go... Kaman, Dirk, Brand... they're really lacking on the SG department... If they're going after, say, Belinelli, Scola isn't an option for them...

All that makes sense.

[ploto]

Brand's bid might be a good sight that cola won't be claimed. No teams were ready to get Brand for more than $2.1M/1 year which makes it unlikely that a team will be ready to get Scola with a $10M/3 years contract.

Or it was just a smart bid by Dallas. Brand make it public that he did not want certain teams to bid for him.

You also have to realize that it is the same team that bid enough for Brand.

[Big P]

Cuban likes to look smart. They pissed away a chance to defend their le in order to create cap space to go after a big star. They whiffed on Deron Williams and watched JET and Kidd follow Chandler, Butler, and JJB out of town. Then these big name players get amnestied and he's able to use the cap space created for Williams to snatch them up at a bargain price. It won't be too long before we hear from him about how this was part of the plan all along.

And he would keep Scola from joining up with Manu and Tiago in San Antonio.

Not sure that cuban would want to risk losing caproom to take on Scolas 3 years....dallas is still fantasizing that they can get dwight and CP3 next year...signing scola for 3 years would screw that up.

[slick'81]

[MmP]

Do you all remember that Manu is with Scola at Arg training camp, right? For like a month

[Duncan2177]

Do you all remember that Manu is with Scola at Arg training camp, right? For like a month

I think that's a good indication he will sign with the spurs.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Cuban likes to look smart. They pissed away a chance to defend their le in order to create cap space to go after a big star. They whiffed on Deron Williams and watched JET and Kidd follow Chandler, Butler, and JJB out of town. Then these big name players get amnestied and he's able to use the cap space created for Williams to snatch them up at a bargain price. It won't be too long before we hear from him about how this was part of the plan all along.

And he would keep Scola from joining up with Manu and Tiago in San Antonio.

Cuban seems to be ONLY looking to the horizon the past two FA/trade periods. I see that continuing as he futilely chases CP3 next summer.

[MmP]

I think that's a good indication he will sign with the spurs.

Nah, I meant that if Scola has any kind of doubt where he should sign, Manu could be a factor.

[timvp]

One thing I've always wondered is how much Manu truly likes Scola. Because if Manu REALLY wanted him on the Spurs, he could have pe ioned harder for the Spurs and Scola to come to an agreement back in the day. Tbh, I never remember Manu getting involved at all. Even Parker was on both sides selling Diaw to the Spurs and the Spurs to Diaw.

Instead, the Spurs mysteriously pass on Scola and signed Oberto, who supposedly Manu really, really wanted . . .

[slick'81]

One thing I've always wondered is how much Manu truly likes Scola. Because if Manu REALLY wanted him on the Spurs, he could have pe ioned harder for the Spurs and Scola to come to an agreement back in the day. Tbh, I never remember Manu getting involved at all. Even Parker was on both sides selling Diaw to the Spurs and the Spurs to Diaw.

Instead, the Spurs mysteriously pass on Scola and signed Oberto, who supposedly Manu really, really wanted . . .

make it stop lol no more scola

[TD 21]

Cuban likes to look smart. They pissed away a chance to defend their le in order to create cap space to go after a big star. They whiffed on Deron Williams and watched JET and Kidd follow Chandler, Butler, and JJB out of town. Then these big name players get amnestied and he's able to use the cap space created for Williams to snatch them up at a bargain price. It won't be too long before we hear from him about how this was part of the plan all along.

And he would keep Scola from joining up with Manu and Tiago in San Antonio.

Well said.

But Scola really makes no sense for them on so many levels. One, they don't need another big who lacks mobility and athleticism. Two, their big rotation should be set and though overrated, it's formidable. Three, he'd eat into their cap space for next summer, when they'll make futile attempts to land Howard and Paul.

I definitely wouldn't put it past them to bid for him (that's not saying much, considering arguably the most credible source is reporting they will), but I think they may just attempt to re-sign West to a 1 year deal and call it an off season.

[MajorMike]

Scola wouldn't sign with the Spurs because Scola had a 3M buyout that he didn't want to pay and the Spurs got tired of waiting for him so they signed Oberto and traded his rights away after waiting 5 years for him. It is widely believed that the Rockets went under the table and illegally paid his $3M buyout, which NBA teams are forbidden from doing - they can only pay $500k. It got paid somehow, either the Rocjets paid it themselves or they gave Scola the cash to go do it so it looked up and up, but it just sort of went away overnight.

Regardless, Scola signed the new big contract after he was drafted by the Spurs and tried to force the Spurs to pay him enough to cover buyout and they wouldn't and they washed their hands of someone who was being a little b!tch.

It all ended up being a salary dump because Butler was a 2M expiring contract and Spanoulis went back to Greece, with Fab being a decent and cheap backup.

Irregardless, Scola would not have been the missing link and has done nothing mre than be a nice starter with some occassionally solid games. Blair's per 36 are actually better than Scola's (DB - 15/11, LS - 14/8)

[ElNono]

One thing I've always wondered is how much Manu truly likes Scola. Because if Manu REALLY wanted him on the Spurs, he could have pe ioned harder for the Spurs and Scola to come to an agreement back in the day. Tbh, I never remember Manu getting involved at all. Even Parker was on both sides selling Diaw to the Spurs and the Spurs to Diaw.

Instead, the Spurs mysteriously pass on Scola and signed Oberto, who supposedly Manu really, really wanted . . .

They're supposedly good friends. Manu, though, is much more quiet about speaking his mind. ie: You'll never hear Manu telling Craig Sager "he's is emailing every day about rebounding better"

[rascal]

I have a bad feeling that he'll wind up with the Mavs.

Scola will be on the Spurs. Brand will be with Dallas.

[ElNono]

Supposedly, the Rockets got a shoe sponsorship (ANTA shoes) deal for Luis through Yao Ming, who was a Rocket back then, and ANTA provided most of the money for the Baskonia buyout...

[angelbelow]

One thing I've always wondered is how much Manu truly likes Scola. Because if Manu REALLY wanted him on the Spurs, he could have pe ioned harder for the Spurs and Scola to come to an agreement back in the day. Tbh, I never remember Manu getting involved at all. Even Parker was on both sides selling Diaw to the Spurs and the Spurs to Diaw.

Instead, the Spurs mysteriously pass on Scola and signed Oberto, who supposedly Manu really, really wanted . . .

I question how much Manu participates in off court activities during the offseason. Just doesn't seem like the person who gets involved with that kind of stuff.

[ElNono]

Scola would make a good backup to Matty, tbh...

[slick'81]

The Mavs are still interested in Luis Scola despite picking up Elton Brand off the amnesty wire on Friday.

Had the Mavs not acquired Elton Brand for just $2.1 million, we'd be more inclined to shoot this report down. If the rest of the league is asleep at the switch or cannot afford an offer on Scola, the Mavs may just get lucky, but it makes sense that a team with a greater need in their frontcourt antes up.

Source: ESPN.com

[SA210]

Scola would make a good backup to Matty, tbh...

fify

[SA210]

The Mavs are still interested in Luis Scola despite picking up Elton Brand off the amnesty wire on Friday.

Had the Mavs not acquired Elton Brand for just $2.1 million, we'd be more inclined to shoot this report down. If the rest of the league is asleep at the switch or cannot afford an offer on Scola, the Mavs may just get lucky, but it makes sense that a team with a greater need in their frontcourt antes up.

Source: ESPN.com