Tim Duncan Finalizing 2 Year Deal Starting at $5 Million

[elemento]

KG just got a 16m contract to be a teacher . Stupid ass franchise keeps paying the guy that gave them 0 rings

Dude gives no discount even when he is completely done

[Marcus Bryant]

Spurs now have a shot at 29 out of 30 straight seasons of NBA playoff basketball. In San Antonio.

Spurs fan is ing spoiled.

[Marcus Bryant]

How many NBA franchises have had 29 or more playoff appearances in their existence?

The next time one of you knuckleheads wants to go off on how terrible it is to be a Spurs fan, get some perspective.

[Darkwaters]

How many NBA franchises have had 29 or more playoff appearances in their existence?

The next time one of you knuckleheads wants to go off on how terrible it is to be a Spurs fan, get some perspective.

[Axegrinder]

TD=1 of a kind..that is all

[Slydragon]

[ismael-robert]

While Tim didnt get the min I was dang close saying he would and people scoffed. Told yall he was team first n money was no issue

[Manu-of-steel]

Timmy the GOAT!

[HarlemHeat37]

Are Baynes and Joseph making more than Duncan for the upcoming season? If so, ..

[phxspurfan]

How much did Parker renegotiate for? Oh wait

[Seventyniner]

Are Baynes and Joseph making more than Duncan for the upcoming season? If so, ..

, Belinelli is going to make more than Duncan. So is Splitter, so is Parker, Danny, Kawhi, Diaw, etc.

[apalisoc_9]

How much did Parker renegotiate for? Oh wait

[Seventyniner]

How much did Parker renegotiate for? Oh wait the CBA doesn't allow existing contracts to be renegotiated downward

Fixed.

[Spur|n|Austin]

How much did Parker renegotiate for? Oh wait

How does he sleep at night?

[baseline bum]

The 2-year deal isn't because Timmy's playing for two more years. It's a contract fudge to help both parties -- Holt saves money and backs up Timmy with one more shot at a ring for doing so.

Essentially, signing a 2-year deal is just to pay Duncan what he should get in his final year, 2015-2016. The second season of the deal will be partially guaranteed or fully guaranteed. This is likely going to be Duncan's last go, and I'm sure we'll hear about that pre-season or early season. When he retires next summer, the Spurs will still owe and pay him at least half of his 2016-2017 salary (knowing their relationship, Holt has probably agreed to give him the full second-season salary). So, Timmy's taking a very slight pay cut. He and the front office have just, masterfully, made his final season a full-salary. They just pay it over the course of two years, instead of one. It helps Holt save on luxury payments a gives Timmy a decent check (nearer what he's worth). If the Spurs ring, maybe he considers playing the second year. They've set the team for the future, though, so this is probably really it. Manu and Tim are going out together, but they get one last shot while mentoring the next generation for a year.

I'm going to take Tim at his word that he plays until the wheels fall off, and they looked pretty far from it this year. So I don't think it's unrealistic that he plays two more years. I'm also not sure Aldridge comes if Tim tells him this is his last season.

[Aztecfan03]

Fixed.

truth doesn't matter to them

[Holden_Caulfield]

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

How many NBA franchises have had 29 or more playoff appearances in their existence?

The next time one of you knuckleheads wants to go off on how terrible it is to be a Spurs fan, get some perspective.

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

I'm going to take Tim at his word that he plays until the wheels fall off, and they looked pretty far from it this year. So I don't think it's unrealistic that he plays two more years. I'm also not sure Aldridge comes if Tim tells him this is his last season.

Agreed, Tim does not look like he is ready to hang it up after this upcoming season...

[HarlemHeat37]

^^ Can't underestimate what adding Aldridge could do for Duncan's future, too(even David West for another year or so, as well)..allowing him to play 20 MPG during the regular season could be huge for his playoff performance/durability/extended longevity..

[therealtruth]

Don't screw this one up Pockface.

That's my one concern. Last few times we got major acquisitions he hasn't been able to seal the deal in the first year. He always needs that extra year.

[RayTdropout]

GOAT

[CGD]

So Williams is still on roster? How much does he count against the tax? That's an issue that team has to consider. But between his contract and the room exception, I guess the Spurs still have the space to make some moves if they are willing to go into the tax.

This is a sneaky little asset. I'm keeping an eye on the Kanter situation to see if Perry Jones could be pried free to fill the back up SF. The Williams contract seems like it could help OKC not take back money. Plus with the space Timmy left behind seems like there would be enough to absorb the difference in salaries.

[TXstbobcat]

Thank you Timmy!

[kobyz]

How many NBA franchises have had 29 or more playoff appearances in their existence?

The next time one of you knuckleheads wants to go off on how terrible it is to be a Spurs fan, get some perspective.

The reality is stronger than all analyst, and the reality is that being a spurs fan is the most hurtfull and painfull, smart man once said "pain of a loss is bigger than joy of a win" and spurs have had the hardest loses of all time in sport... Also what Lebron said after last finals, he don't know if it worth getting there and to lose in the end, too much pain...