Scola to be Amenstied (OFFICIAL)

[SA210]

Hopefully Scola doesn't get claimed. Not only will that give the Spurs the chance to add a solid player for the minimum, it'd finally end the debate of how much Scola ever wanted to be a Spur. During all the Scola drama, Scola's camp always painted the picture that Scola was desperate to sign with the Spurs and loved the organization. The Spurs were always skeptical of that claim.

If Scola doesn't sign with the Spurs even though he's already getting paid handsomely from the Rockets just for going away, it'll prove that Scola never really liked the Spurs as much as his camp said. San Antonio has an obvious need to replace Blonnair and probably his two closest friends in the NBA in Ginobili and Splitter. If no one wants to pay him $10 million over three years, there shouldn't be an amount of money that persuades him to go anywhere else other than the Spurs, tbh.

I'd like to agree with you here, but I don't think it means he didn't want to be a Spur the whole time if he didn't come. He may have wanted to badly before, but then after being done wrong by the spurs FO, maybe that just left a bad taste in his mouth.

[ElNono]

Manu and Scola are together now with the NT because of the Olympics and will be basically together until mid-August... if he clears waivers, the sales pitch can start right away.

Another thing to consider is the insurance situation for international play. That's normally based on the player's salary, and it's the reason Team ARG has been unable to secure insurance for Delfino yet, who is still a free agent.
So there might be an incentive there for Scola to resolve his situation quickly (although it might not matter seeing he's still going to get guaranteed money from his previous Houston deal).

If Scola doesn't sign with the Spurs even though he's already getting paid handsomely from the Rockets just for going away, it'll prove that Scola never really liked the Spurs as much as his camp said. San Antonio has an obvious need to replace Blonnair and probably his two closest friends in the NBA in Ginobili and Splitter. If no one wants to pay him $10 million over three years, there shouldn't be an amount of money that persuades him to go anywhere else other than the Spurs, tbh.

Or it could also mean the Spurs are just not interested in him. While Pop has commented publicly about his reluctance to give him away, I don't know RC is over that whole old situation.

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

I'd like to agree with you here, but I don't think it means he didn't want to be a Spur the whole time if he didn't come. He may have wanted to badly before, but then after being done wrong by the spurs FO, maybe that just left a bad taste in his mouth.

IMO i think he just has a bad taste in his mouth toward RC. Between 2 of his best friends already on the team, his respect for Pop, Tim, & Tony , & the spurs being a top 5 team in the NBA, i think he signs if he clears waivers.

[timvp]

Or it could also mean the Spurs are just not interested in him. While Pop has commented publicly about his reluctance to give him away, I don't know RC is over that whole old situation.

The Spurs will be interested in Scola for the minimum. Guaranteed. It's a no-brainer, tbh.

[elemento]

I don't think the San Antonio factor is bigger than Manu and Splitter factor. Scola is a warrior and since he will be paid anyway, I am sure he would love to play with Manu and Splitter.

If he clear waivers, I am sure he will consider SA.

[timvp]

Today at 4 PM, the winning bid for Elton Brand will be announced. Spurs fans need to hope the Mavs win that bid because if they don't, they'll surely put in a bid for Scola.

I still think there will be another team willing to pay Scola three years, $10M ... but the most likely team to do it is a Brand-less (generic?) Mavs.

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

Today at 4 PM, the winning bid for Elton Brand will be announced. Spurs fans need to hope the Mavs win that bid because if they don't, they'll surely put in a bid for Scola.

I still think there will be another team willing to pay Scola three years, $10M ... but the most likely team to do it is a Brand-less (generic?) Mavs.

Do you think Dallas might skip over both & chase Darko? They need a Center more than a offensive PF. Plus they still have Wright at backup PF who had a surprising season.

[trollt]

Do we need another soft bigman? I'd prefer some bolded names that have long arms.

[SA210]

IMO i think he just has a bad taste in his mouth toward RC. Between 2 of his best friends already on the team, his respect for Pop, Tim, & Tony , & the spurs being a top 5 team in the NBA, i think he signs if he clears waivers.

I think Pop had just as much say in what happened as RC back then. But yea, Manu is a huge factor.

[T Park]

I think Pop had just as much say in what happened as RC back then. But yea, Manu is a huge factor.

Only problem is he wanted Scola. But hey, why stick to the facts?

[T Park]

Do we need another soft bigman? I'd prefer some bolded names that have long arms.

Awesome,

Like who?

[T Park]

I would take him as an upgrade over Bonner/Blair. RC's got to stop with the nonsense that the frontcourt is fine with Bonner and Blair. No frontcourt with that combination is fine.

Awesome, who do you upgrade with?

[SA210]

Only problem is he wanted Scola. But hey, why stick to the facts?

Doesn't mean he didn't get personal, as he always does.

TPark talking about facts

[T Park]

Doesn't mean he didn't get personal, as he always does.

TPark talking about facts

So you dispute lj's timeline?

[SA210]

So you dispute lj's timeline?

I dispute you. Get off the nutsack already lol

[trollt]

Awesome,

Like who?

It was just a troll. Wait, am I being trolled right now?

[ploto]

Doesn't mean he didn't get personal, as he always does.

TPark talking about facts

Pop definitely did not want Scola traded. RC talked him into Going along with it.

[ploto]

If Scola doesn't sign with the Spurs even though he's already getting paid handsomely from the Rockets just for going away, it'll prove that Scola never really liked the Spurs as much as his camp said. San Antonio has an obvious need to replace Blonnair and probably his two closest friends in the NBA in Ginobili and Splitter. If no one wants to pay him $10 million over three years, there shouldn't be an amount of money that persuades him to go anywhere else other than the Spurs, tbh.

Not true. Things change over time. What he does this year is not equivalent to his wishes years ago.

[DesignatedT]

Can the mavs withdraw their bid for Brand knowing Scola is now free? Or is it a one time thing.

[024]

between haywood and scola, i rather have haywood. spurs need shotblocking and rebounding much more than the added offense from scola. spurs already have enough offense, time to rejuvenate the defense.

[DPG21920]

Can the mavs withdraw their bid for Brand knowing Scola is now free? Or is it a one time thing.

You cannot withdraw a bid for an amnestied player.

[DesignatedT]

between haywood and scola, i rather have haywood. spurs need shotblocking and rebounding much more than the added offense from scola. spurs already have enough offense, time to rejuvenate the defense.

lol

[DesignatedT]

You cannot withdraw a bid for an amnestied player.

Thanks.

[Lincoln]

Can the mavs withdraw their bid for Brand knowing Scola is now free? Or is it a one time thing.

We want brand instead because he is a better fit(better defender and rebounder). It would also allow us to stay flexible financially so we can pursuit a big name FA next summer again. Brand is in his final year while scola has 3 left iirc

[GB20]

between haywood and scola, i rather have haywood. spurs need shotblocking and rebounding much more than the added offense from scola. spurs already have enough offense, time to rejuvenate the defense.

As GM, you suck