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Reading between the lines, one of the 12 is gone if Udoka is signed.
Spurs re-sign Oberto to three-year deal
Contract secures all 12 players from championship roster
Johnny Ludden
The Spurs re-signed center Fabricio Oberto on Wednesday to a three-year, $10.5 million contract, locking up all 12 members of their championship playoff roster from last season.
Oberto, 32, started 33 games last season and averaged 4.4 points and 4.7 rebounds. He regained the starting job from Francisco Elson midway through the second round of the playoffs and was especially effective in the Western Conference finals when he averaged 10.2 points and 7.8 rebounds while shooting 70 percent.
Oberto opted out of the final season of the three-year, $7.5 million contract he signed in July 2005 to become a free agent, but made it clear he wanted to return to the Spurs. The Spurs rewarded him with another multiyear deal, though the final season isn't fully guaranteed.
Having already re-signed Jacque Vaughn and Matt Bonner, the Spurs accomplished their goal of keeping last season's playoff roster intact.
They currently have 14 players under contract, but James White could be waived and guard Vassilis Spanoulis, acquired in last week's trade with Houston, may ask for his own release so he can play in Europe next season.
The Spurs have had talks with Portland free-agent swingman Ime Udoka, whose agent, Eric Cowan, said he is waiting to hear from Udoka about his decision.
Udoka turns 30 next month and is listed at 6-foot-5, so he doesn't perfectly fit the mold of the young, long, athletic small forward the Spurs have sought in recent seasons. But last season for the Trail Blazers, Udoka proved to be a rugged defender and dependable 3-point shooter, two skills the Spurs value highly.
Udoka started 75 games last season and averaged 8.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 28.6 minutes. Prior to last season, he had only 12 games of NBA experience, including eight with the New York Knicks.
Tiago Splitter, the Spurs' recent first-round draft pick, will be in town this week to meet with team officials. Splitter will return to Spain to play for Tau Ceramica for one more season, after which the Spurs hope to sign him.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/b...9.30fca45.html
Reading between the lines, one of the 12 is gone if Udoka is signed.
Will you become a Barry fan as quicky as you became a Butler fan?
And what do you think we'll get for him?
I realize that asking you to come out of and whine mode is asking a lot...but do try to get your head out for a few and contribute something of a positive nature to the forum.
Thanks.
Wow. That's a nice bargain for Oberto. Three-years, $10.5M with the last season not fully guaranteed?The Spurs rewarded Oberto with another multiyear deal, though the final season isn't fully guaranteed.
Couldn't have hoped for much better if you are Holt's pocketbook.
Sounds like White is gone. V-Span's situation doesn't seem that cut and dry yet.They currently have 14 players under contract, but James White could be waived and guard Vassilis Spanoulis, acquired in last week's trade with Houston, may ask for his own release so he can play in Europe next season.
I can guarantee you Udoka has to decide whether to take the money or join the Spurs for less money but more of a fit.The Spurs have had talks with Portland free-agent swingman Ime Udoka, whose agent, Eric Cowan, said he is waiting to hear from Udoka about his decision.
That's how the Spurs operate in contract negotiations.
Ludden must not realize that the replacement for Bowen and the mythical Long Three aren't necessarily the same player. It could and most likely has to be separate players.Udoka turns 30 next month and is listed at 6-foot-5, so he doesn't perfectly fit the mold of the young, long, athletic small forward the Spurs have sought in recent seasons.
Splitter will return to Spain to play for Tau Ceramica for one more season, after which the Spurs hope to sign him.@ "hope"
My money is on Judas.
If you are going to try to trade Barry for a roster spot, his value would be lower than trying to trade Butler for a roster spot.
Devil's advocate says that's posturing on the Spurs' part through their media mouthpiece to get Spanilououous to walk away from the contract.
That's just wrong, Russ. I've got to admit it crossed my mind too, though.
He already wants to walk away from the contract.
Yeah, finding a taker for his $5.5 mil salary would seem to be tougher, especially with no Scola to sweeten the offer.
spurs still need a backup point
Spanilououous would not be bad if he was not going to be a cancel
he has one year
he would also have a shot at a ring if he signed
spurs could win it for him then he can play anywhere he wants
Sure, but wouldn't he prefer to get paid something to do so?
Hmmm...what teams would be interested in Barry that wouldn't force the Spurs to take salary back or have trade exceptions?
That really limits the options...
And Barry won't be moved until other needs have been filled though IMO...
Yeah, who cares about improving?
Maybe Pop wants Barry and Beno around for one more year. He needs to let out his frustration on somebody at practice.
He's already said he just wants to be released.
How was the following "negative":
?Reading between the lines, one of the 12 is gone if Udoka is signed.
He could have already walked away from the contract. Why hasn't he?
I don't think he does...I'm certain he doesn't want Beno back.
Barry is trickier...Pop hates his game, he doesn't shoot enough or drive enough for Pop, and of course his D....still Pop has been forced to play him, he actually beat out Finley for the back up swing and Pop was moving towards him again in the finals.
I personally think the Spurs love Finley...but I am pretty sure they are concerned about his finals performance...with good reason. Pop doesn't want to get Smittied again. Barry is dicey...but if the Spurs get a defensive swing that can shoot...Barry is instantly gone.
I don't know but he was begging for the Rockets to release him. He can't play basketball in Europe until he's released. That's what he wants to do. If he was that concerned about money, he wouldn't have been playing for the Rockets in the first place.
He's Greek...
Sure, he wants to do it, but why hasn't he?
hey, don't mess with success
just ask Miami
Marcus Williams?
He wasn't looking to be paid on the 1st NBA contract. What did he have a problem with in Houston? PT. Why? 2nd NBA contract...
Well I have my theories...and you have yours. I'll just leave it at that...
But who do you think the Spurs would rather have? Beno...or Vassilis?
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