Official 2016 Spurs Offseason Thread

[Keepin' it real]

One thing that might make this more likely than it might otherwise seem is the fact that two years ago, Gasol faced the same choice -- Spurs vs. more money -- chose the bigger payday, and ended up in a disappointing situation. One would think that will bear upon how he resolves the situation this summer. That's not to say that the Spurs are clearly a better situation than anyone else who might offer him money, but if the choice is between the Spurs at a smaller payday and an iffy situation with a bigger payday, the Spurs may have an advantage.

Are you sure about that? He got more money, more minutes and a more desirable city. He got EXACTLY what he wanted.

If anything, I look for him to make a similar decision because he's already shown what he prefers, and it's not San Antonio.

[TheGreatYacht]

Hopefully Riley gives us another boost just like he did last year with LMA

[AFBlue]

[BillMc]

Well it definitely didn't include Wade talking about Riley's loyalty...

[cd98]

Hmmm...no players willing to come or Miami hoping Durant doesn't know their roster sucks and don't want him to take note?

[Kawhitstorm]

Ditch Diaw to clear some money for Pau, then replace him with Robinson for cheap

No way a team outrebounds a combo of Gasol/Boban & Aldridge/Robinson

LMA/Robinson were teammates in Portland, we all know how that tandem worked out.

[Mr. Body]

You think a 35 year old Spaniard was ever going to go to Minnesota?

Where else is he going to play if the Spurs have boo ruin for him?

[TheGreatYacht]

LMA/Robinson were teammates in Portland, we all know how that tandem worked out.

So were LMA and Paddy

[Kawhitstorm]

This means they're out of the Gasol running?

They still have room but it makes no sense for Pau to play on such a young team when they have KG under contract to be a lockerroom leader & Dieng on the roster. Rubio is still probably recruiting him but he might be getting shipped out himself.

[Kawhitstorm]

So were LMA and Paddy

...the results were disastrous in the playoffs.

[Shastafarian]

Where else is he going to play if the Spurs have boo ruin for him?

Any of the other places linked to interest in signing him. Spurs/Warriors > Portland/Toronto >>> Minnesota

[timtonymanu]

Would think so.

Means it's Spurs Warriors or Blazers now most likely

You must mean Raptors instead of Warriors? Didn't know there was any interest between Pau and GS.

[GSH]

Let's pretend:
1. Danny's 3P shooting from the playoffs follows him into this season.
2. Patty wants a big payday, so he's in the best shape of his career, and playing better than before the shoulder injury.
3. The Spurs work with Boban and turn him into a valuable backup C.
4. Kyle progresses (and the Spurs figure out exactly what position he plays)
5. Davis Bertans comes back from the ACL with a vengeance.
5. Gasol turns out to be too expensive, or just wants to play in a bigger market.

Is Bourousis good enough to play in the middle with LMA and Kawhi? If he is, is there anyone left on the FA board (that the Spurs could remotely afford) that would be a legitimate upgrade on that core?

I'm looking at who's left, and I see a bunch of guys who the Spurs can't afford, or who are going to get offers matched, or who wouldn't really be an upgrade - if you assume the best out of the players we have. Maybe $6M would pry Harkless loose from Portland, but the rest of the roster looks to me like it has to get filled out from our stash players and/or D-league.

[Mr. Body]

Any of the other places linked to interest in signing him. Spurs/Warriors > Portland/Toronto >>> Minnesota

Warriors have shown no interest. If SAS are out it's Portland or Toronto for him.

[cool cat]

Could Pau be considering taking the MLE if we get Durant?

Just consider if Durant does decide to come to the Spurs, unlikely i agree. But say he does, help me out with the numbers here. Do we just have to get rid of Patty and Boris, maybe renounce Boban. Sign Pau to MLE, sign Manu with the Bi-annual and fill out the rest of the roster with min level guys.

Throw out a starting line up of
Tim
LMA
Kawhi
Danny
Durant
Forget using a PG just have Kawai & Durant bring up the ball.

Bench line up of
Pau
West
Kyle
Manu
Parker
Simmons
Murry

[Ditty]

Warriors fans on Warriors World are so ing delusional I've never been happier to see a team lose in the finals since the 2012 Thunder & 2008 Lakers.

[T Park]

You must mean Raptors instead of Warriors? Didn't know there was any interest between Pau and GS.

Raptors no, yes Warriors have interest.

[NASpurs]

[raybies]

[NASpurs]

that, I rather take my chances with the international players and D Leaguers

[Mr. Body]

Guessing it's Gasol at a discount if Durant falls through. Pau isn't looking for loose change.

[raybies]

Welp

Would have to trade Boris

[NASpurs]

[Mr. Body]

Don't see how Pau says no to that. Spurs resign everyone and stay out of the FA market.

[NASpurs]

Portland can have Gasol, I hope the Spurs don't go after him if it's true that's what his market is.