Spurs are in serious negotiations with #Suns to acquire Marcin Gortat

[Anonymous Cowherd]

Would this work in theory?
Gortat & T-Rob ---> Spurs
Portland 1st & Spurs 1st (/Bonner?) ---> Suns
Splitter --> Portland
?

Won't happen obviously. But it's nice to dream.

[DesignatedT]

Would this work in theory?
Gortat & T-Rob ---> Spurs
Portland 1st & Spurs 1st (/Bonner?) ---> Suns
Splitter --> Portland
?



Won't happen obviously. But it's nice to dream.

nope.

[Chinook]

Would this work in theory?
Gortat & T-Rob ---> Spurs
Portland 1st & Spurs 1st (/Bonner?) ---> Suns
Splitter --> Portland
?

Won't happen obviously. But it's nice to dream.

Financially, it would work.

[Slippy]

Not that surprising Spurs are looking at moving Tiago. Said a few times , this would be the best scenario for both. Getting Gortat would be the icing on the cake.

[DesignatedT]

So if Spurs get Gortat and AK. Who starts at the 4?

[benefactor]

So if Spurs get Gortat and AK. Who starts at the 4?

Duncan/Gortat would be the 4/5 combo like Duncan/Splitter were I would assume.

[LakerHater]

You wouldnt think Tim would???

[Buddy Holly]

Funny enough, this is Marcin's second to last tweet.

[Buddy Holly]

So if Spurs get Gortat and AK. Who starts at the 4?

Tim.

[benefactor]

nvm

[ChumpDumper]

Not sure if a Duncan/Gortat frontline works all that well defensively.

[TD 21]

But this is a team that started Channing Frye as a four until he had his health problems. They give extended power-forward minutes to the Morris twins and Michael Beasley. I don't think they want a four that plays like Splitter does, at least not for a big long-term deal. I know it's a different regime now, but their roster isn't built to play two seven-footers at the same time.

Agreed. Splitter works next to Duncan because Duncan is an elite mid range shooting big. Len, to the best of my knowledge, isn't anywhere near that level of shooter right now, so it wouldn't work.

But that's irrelevant for two reasons. 1) They have rotation caliber quan y at PF and 2) Len could easily require two years before he's ready to start and/or command starters minutes, so in the meantime, they could bring him along slowly by having him back Splitter up for 20 mpg.

The idea is, they'd get two quality assets. And if, in two years time, Len is ready to start and play at least 30 mpg, then they could shop Splitter for another piece. This would make even more sense for them if they think Gortat won't want to re-sign.

[024]

I don't know about this, there's a reason why the Suns want to move Gortat in the first place. His play has regressed noticeably over the years. Defensively, Splitter is far superior and can move his feet much quicker. Splitter is also a better fit next to Duncan because of this quickness. Offensively, yes it is an upgrade. But overall, can Duncan and Gortat play together with the same efficiency as Splitter/Duncan?

This sounds more like a money saving move, which means Splitter might be rumbling about getting more money. If that is the case, Splitter may most likely be on his way out. We all know how frugal the Spurs are.

[BatManu20]

Not sure if a Duncan/Gortat frontline works all that well defensively.

Well Gortat did average twice as many blocks as Splitter last season. Just don't know if his post defense is as good.

[Nathan89]

Funny enough, this is Marcin's second to last tweet.

That's D-Day

[bthewigwam]

If I'm understanding (and hoping) this correctly, it's basically a question of if you want to pay for Gortat, AK47, and Boris vs keeping Splitter and losing other minor pieces of course. Is this even possible?

If that is possible, as much as I would like to keep Splitter, give me Gortat's jumper, AK's versatility, keeping Boris, and having financial flexibility vs paying Splitter. I'm not as informed on contracts or this particular situation as others, so is that scenario even possible?

[SpursDynasty21]

It looks like the Spurs are trying to be active this offseason.

[marinoman]

Funny enough, this is Marcin's second to last tweet.

his last tweet though is Damn not yet

[ChumpDumper]

Well Gortat did average twice as many blocks as Splitter last season. Just don't know if his post defense is as good.

I'm talking more about having two slow dudes again. I thought if anything the Spurs would want to give up Splitter for someone quicker.

[Texas_Ranger]

Funny enough, this is Marcin's second to last tweet.

lol, almost got me there.

[Juggity]

Splitter's soft. It's that simple. That doesn't mean he isn't a good player, but he can't hit an outside shot! My fellow Spursfans are very emo!! If it's about "winning" and not "feelings", we go for Gortat!

Usually Euro bigs and white American bigs who do take outside shots are derided as soft. Bargnani, Dirk, etc. Not sure I've ever heard the argument that not being able to hit an outside shot equates to softness.

[benefactor]

Is the trade official?

The source isn't even official.

[DesignatedT]

P&R defense and athletic/smaller 4s would certainly give a TD/Gortat front line some problems.

But then again, both Duncan and Gortat can take advantage of smaller matchups on the offensive end also. Something Splitter can't do.

[mingus]

I'm sure they'd try to S&T him, but realistically Splitter would just go sign an offer sheet somewhere else and the Spurs wouldn't match.

I like that move a lot whether it's for Splitter or Diaw, but I'm assuming it'd be for Splitter, and I like that one better.

Gortat isn't as good as Splitter defensively man-to-man, but I like Gortat's offensive ability and I think it more than makes up for it. Splitter's offensive ineptness reared its ugly head in the Finals. The Spurs couldn't go big because Splitter couldn't punish his smaller defender. Same thing happened in the WCF the year before. We go a whole year playing a certain way defensively, but when it matters most we can't because he's too much of a liability on offense. Same thing will happen next year.

[Buddy Holly]

I don't know about this, there's a reason why the Suns want to move Gortat in the first place. His play has regressed noticeably over the years. Defensively, Splitter is far superior and can move his feet much quicker. Splitter is also a better fit next to Duncan because of this quickness. Offensively, yes it is an upgrade. But overall, can Duncan and Gortat play together with the same efficiency as Splitter/Duncan?

This sounds more like a money saving move, which means Splitter might be rumbling about getting more money. If that is the case, Splitter may most likely be on his way out. We all know how frugal the Spurs are.

Yeah, incredibly frugal. Keeping their core together. Going over the luxury tax. Trading for Jefferson.

That word. I do not think it means what you think it means.