Miami likes Vaughn- Spurs want to keep him

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Heat could be interested in Vaughn

CLEVELAND -- The Spurs enter tonight's game with a chance to sweep the Cavaliers and claim a fourth NBA le in nine seasons.

And there's a good chance San Antonio's dynasty won't come to an end anytime soon. The Spurs have Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili under contract for the next three seasons.

Team or player options that would bring back Bruce Bowen, Michael Finley and Fabricio Oberto for next season are likely to be exercised. Which leaves backup point guard Jacque Vaughn as the lone rotation player unsigned for next season.

Vaughn's availability as free agent this summer could spark interest from the Miami Heat, which likely will be in need of a backup for Jason Williams. Gary Payton, Williams' backup the past two seasons, will be a free agent July 1, but is leaning toward retirement. Williams also is entering the final year of his contract with the Heat.

Vaughn said Wednesday he is happy in San Antonio and would like to return, and Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said the team would try to re-sign Vaughn as Parker's backup. But Vaughn said he would consider offers from other teams that are in position to contend for a le.

''I'm with a special organization, and me and my family love it here,'' Vaughn said. ``I've been in all type of positions as a starter, a second guy and a third guy. Right now, it's only about winning. It's about finding a fit, an organization that will appreciate what I bring to the table, and the chance to win a ring.''

Vaughn

[zrinkill]

please let him go .....

[Brutalis]

thanks miami, you guys wanna help the real champs then go ahead

[ChumpDumper]

I like Vaughn as our third-stringer, but if anyone wants to pay him more than the minimum he can be replaced.

[DarrinS]

"Miami likes Vaughn"
Why?

"Spurs want to keep him"
Why?

[ChumpDumper]

I don't know why he feels like he is allowed to shoot the damn ball everytime he touches it!

Pop told him to.

[ChumpDumper]

I heard PoP also told Tony to shoot it everytime...Told Finley to shoot it everytime and now Vaughn? Is there anyone Pop doesn't tell not to shoot?

How long have you watched the Spurs? When a player is open, Pop wants him to shoot. Vaughn is often open.

[Budkin]

Bye Vaughn

[CubanMustGo]

Interesting that the author seems sure that Fabbs (player option) isn't going to get a better offer elsewhere.

[Solid D]

Vaughn is a leader, whether he's on the floor or not. He has helped the Spurs tremendously this year and despite his weaknesses, his role spotting TP for 8-10 minutes each game, has been invaluable. How many times has Vaughn coughed up the ball before getting it past half court this year? Not many. How many times has he been trapped or pressed and not been able to break it? None, or not many. How many times has he come in, entered the offense and gotten the ball to players in a position to score? Plenty.

I'd say sign him again. He's one of the reasons the Spurs have been able to have a 10-man rotation throughout the playoffs...and you haven't seen that in a very long time.

[ChumpDumper]

He's shooting 50% from the floor in the finals.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

How come no one has merged the 2 threads yet?

[ChumpDumper]

Mods need sleep too.

[Obstructed_View]

see the problem is I don't watch the Spurs...thank you for clarifying that for me...I guess even though he keeps throwing up bricks he should just keep shooting because he is wide open!!!!!! If his shot isn't falling rotate it to another teammate...he is a damn point guard I think he could dribble a little and find the open man!

He's shooting 39 percent for the playoffs. Manu's shooting 40 percent for the playoffs. I'm not sure what you expect from him, since his job is mainly just to allow Parker to rest, but he has to shoot when he's open.

Seriously, considering the Spurs won two of their three championships because a point guard with a suspect outside shot wasn't afraid to pull the trigger when left open, what the do you expect?

[texasqb2]

Interesting that the author seems sure that Fabbs (player option) isn't going to get a better offer elsewhere.

I don't think he will leave....the spurs gave him his chance...he starts alongside Timmy....he plays with Manu....it would take a lot for him to even consider leaving

[GhostofAlfrederickHughes]

I don't know why the Vaughn-bashing continues. Compared to van-Worthless last season, he's been a solid backup option for Parker. We're one game away from the championship, people.

[Obstructed_View]

I don't think he will leave....the spurs gave him his chance...he starts alongside Timmy....he plays with Manu....it would take a lot for him to even consider leaving

I agree. He invested so much time learning the system, and he's now so effective in it that the starting job next year is his for the taking. The only way he leaves is if it becomes obvious someone's going to throw stupid amounts of money at him.

[Real Tomato Ketchup]

Vaughn is a leader, whether he's on the floor or not. He has helped the Spurs tremendously this year and despite his weaknesses, his role spotting TP for 8-10 minutes each game, has been invaluable. How many times has Vaughn coughed up the ball before getting it past half court this year? Not many. How many times has he been trapped or pressed and not been able to break it? None, or not many. How many times has he come in, entered the offense and gotten the ball to players in a position to score? Plenty.

I'd say sign him again. He's one of the reasons the Spurs have been able to have a 10-man rotation throughout the playoffs...and you haven't seen that in a very long time.

This is about the only senseable post in the worthless thread. All he does is steady the ship and not make mental errors. I hope to we are able to keep him and if you don't understand why then you don't understand much if any basketball.

ROCK CHALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Solid D]

Vaughn's assist/TO ratio in the playoffs is the best on the team @ 2.45.

[CubanMustGo]

I agree. He invested so much time learning the system, and he's now so effective in it that the starting job next year is his for the taking. The only way he leaves is if it becomes obvious someone's going to throw stupid amounts of money at him.

Well, with Isiah Thomas out there ...

I hope he stays - just that the amount of useful protoplasm at the NBA center position is very low. Someone might make him a really good offer.

[SenorSpur]

I had initial concerns about Vaughn because of his suspect shooting. I understand he's worked some with Chip Engelland and there has been a slight improvement there. He could stand to improve his shooting even more. His on-the-ball defense is superb. So that works in his favor.

I really wouldn't have an issue with Vaughn staying for the right price. However, if the $$$ don't make sense, the Spurs should go after Chris Duhon.

[tsb2000]

Interesting that the author seems sure that Fabbs (player option) isn't going to get a better offer elsewhere.

It's going to take a lot to break up Fabricio and Manu as teammates, I think.

[ChumpDumper]

In a related story, Aaron Miles confirms he'll be on the Spurs' summer league team and adds he'll be in a few minicamps, including Milwaukee's.

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2007/j..._and_mike_lee/

[Solid D]

While we are on the subject of assists and TOs. Has anyone noticed Francisco Elson's A/TO for the playoffs? I'm not even going to post them...they are too embarrassing.

[CubanMustGo]

Does he have ANY assists? LOL