The end of Bonner era?

**spurraider21** · 06-23-2013

Originally Posted by ace3g

if he was to be amnestied, would Holt have to cough up the full 3.9 or just the 1 mil guaranteed

**SA210** · 06-23-2013

Originally Posted by Chumpdumpster

**cd021** · 06-23-2013

Originally Posted by HemisfairArena

Do we have the worse bigs in the league outside of Duncan or what? Splitter is as soft as tissue paper...Bonner....same. You know its really sad when we hope a kid like Baynes is our great hope only because he is big.

Zbo & d12 disagree

**And1Mak** · 06-23-2013

matt boner is only in the league because popazit likes to be "cute"

**And1Mak** · 06-23-2013

bring back fabreezy big O-berto

**UnWantedTheory** · 06-23-2013

I think I speak for everyone when I say that we can only hope Bonner stays as our first big off the bench & signs an extension.

**TrainOfThought5** · 06-23-2013

LMAO for the gamers, if you wanna see just how unbelievably pathetic our bigs are without Duncan, play a few rounds on 2K without him. its like upping the difficulty level to super ultra utmost maximum.

**Big P** · 06-23-2013

Originally Posted by Andthentherewas21

At $4 million Bonner is probably overpaid but your not going to find a better replacement for $3 million (+1 million for the Bonner waiving). Especially after you factor in his knowledge of the system. If its part of signing a bigger name star or something, then maybe, but: 1) Big name FAs don't come to SA, and 2) Not sure any team would be willing to trade for Bonner

As has been said, for $4 million he is going to give you a regular season win or 2 and keep Duncan's minutes lower, as long as he isn't a mainstay of the playoff rotation can't really complain.

It's not about finding a replacement for $4 mil...it's about clearing $2.5 mil more for a FA...if Pop and the FO are not going to play the FA game this year, then I would expect bonner to be here after next week.

Here is what the salary cap expert at hoopsworld(I know) said....(But it does make sense)

Larry, the Spurs have guaranteed salary at 32mil for next season. That leaves about 37mil to match this season salary (69mil) without paying tax. However the salary cap is at 58mil. What should their moves be chronologically to keep their payroll intact without being limited by the cap?

Larry Coon

They’re committed to $41.7 million, not $32 million. Diaw ($4.7 million) and Mills ($1.1 million) have player options, but I imagine both will opt in. Matt Bonner is guaranteed $1 million if he’s waived, so the Spurs COULD clear another $2.5 million by waiving him. Also, Neal & Splitter are restricted free agents. I’m sure they will keep Neal, so his $1.1 million qualifying offer will stay on their cap. Splitter ($4.9 million) I’m not so sure about. Finally, Blair, Manu & McGrady are unrestricted.

So the most they COULD get is if they waive Bonner & walk away from everyone else (assuming Diaw & Mills pick up their options) is about $18.4 million of cap room (this also assumes they keep their draft pick). Subtract $2.5 million from that total if they keep Bonner. Subtract $0.6 million if they keep Neal (and I’m sure his actual contract will be higher, so this only counts until he’s signed). Subtract $4.4 million if they keep Splitter.

And if they want to keep Manu (at a lower salary) they need to sign him first – otherwise his free agent amount will eat into their cap room. But once he’s signed, his actual contract will eat into their cap room.

So chronologically it’d be:

1. Decide what to do with Bonner before June 30.
2. Make a qualifying offer to Neal by June 30.
3. Renounce everyone they’re going to renounce when the moratorium ends.
4. If they’re going to keep Manu at a lower salary, sign him asap.
5. Go shopping for free agents.
6. Re-sign Neal when they’re done.

**3 Legged Dog** · 06-23-2013

Originally Posted by UZER

I have loathed Bonner for years knowing he is nothing but a playoff choker. In reality, it's not his fault, it's the fact that Pop spent all those years playing him so many minutes/playoff games while waisting alot of of Duncan's last years. Pops love affair with this guy was like nothing ever seen before (more than Finley).

I cringed when he was resigned, again not necessarily because of him or his game is his game, but for knowing Pop was gonna continue to give him waaaay too much playing time, especially in the playoffs where he is manhandled and shy. This is the first playoffs that Pop finally pulled the plug on him if he wasn't performing.

Agree completely. Ditch the red head

**spurraider21** · 06-23-2013

well they can either keep bonner for 3.9, waive him for 1, but if they're going to waive him they might as well use the amnesty provision so that 1 won't count against the cap

**Spurs Brazil** · 06-23-2013

If the Spurs waive Bonner before June 30 to save money, can they sign him for a minimum deal when the FA period start?

**Bruno** · 06-23-2013

Another option with Bonner would be to push back his guaranteed deadline by a couple of weeks and then amnesty him in July. If Spurs are serious about going after free agents with their cap space, that's the best solution.

**DieHardSpursFan1537** · 06-23-2013

Hopefully it's the end of his "legacy"

**Big P** · 06-23-2013

Why would they amnesty him?...then they would have to pay all of his $3+ mil contract as opposed to buying him out for $1 mil.

**hsxvvd** · 06-23-2013

I hope we keep him. I was impressed with his effort in this playoff run, and he seems like a good person to have around the locker room.

**200 miles** · 06-23-2013

Originally Posted by hsxvvd

I hope we keep him. I was impressed with his effort in this playoff run, and he seems like a good person to have around the locker room.

We need warriors, not one-trick ponies.

**Spurs Brazil** · 06-28-2013

So, tomorrow is the last day Spurs can waive Bonner. After that is $4M for a guy that barely play or amnesty

**benefactor** · 06-28-2013

Bonnerwatch 2013 is in full swing. An already emotionally unstable fan base will have a handful of pills in one hand and a razor in the other if Bonner's contract becomes guaranteed. However, I see that as highly unlikely with RC already stating he wanted cap flexibility.