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how come you rarely post on here anymore?
or do you also have another screen name?
Last year, the Spurs deciding not to trade brought the team together and led to a championship.
This year, I think they need a shot in the arm by going ahead and making a trade.
The Spurs are not going to get a star like Jason Kidd, because they don't have enough expendable talent or contracts to make that happen under the cap.
Quite frankly, they don't need a star.
I think they simply need a marginal player that can reinvigorate them towards a le and do some positive things on the court.
Sometimes, it's tough to get motivated when you have many of the same faces -- especially when they are mostly older veterans.
Two players that might give our team a shot in the arm:
Sam Cassell - here's a crafty old veteran who is dying to play some meaningful games. He knows how to win and would be reunited with his old buddy from the championship Rockets - Robert Horry. I think Cassell could be a quality backup to Tony Parker, providing some fire and veteran poise.
Wally Szerbiack - is he overrated because he's white? Of course. But if the Jazz don't save Wally World from the lowly Sonics, then maybe the Spurs should. Szerbiack is currently providing a lot of punch off the bench for Seattle, averaging double digits in the past couple weeks. He could help our second unit and allow Ginobili to start or help to fortify the starting lineup and allow Finley and Barry to be more like 3-point gunners off the bench.
These are two unglamorous trades that the Spurs might be able to make for spare parts off the bench.
Last edited by Ghost Writer; 01-21-2008 at 02:42 PM.
how come you rarely post on here anymore?
or do you also have another screen name?
I'd rather give Udoka more time rather than trade for another wing.
And I'm willing to stand pat with Vaughn.
I think Barry deserves more minutes
a lot more minutes
There has been a ghost sighting.
Sup?
The Spurs supposedly went after Kyle Korver, so going after Wally Szczerbiak wouldn't be too surprising.
I have a wife and baby boy. Need I say more?
I just don't see this team digging down deep again like last year.
I think a marginal trade will shake things up.
And I'm glad they did not get Korver... we have enough stiffs to shoot the 3.
We need someone that can put the ball on the floor and make a basket.
I'm not a Cassell or Wally fan, but I like what they bring to the table more than a Damon Stoudamire. I question his at ude.
Should we look at JR Smith again?
I like both those suggestions. Cassell over Vaughn is a no brainer and Wally would be a nice spark off the bench, and as you say, allow Manu to start over Finley's corpse.
I agree Korver is a stiff. They don't need another guy standing on the perimeter looking for a 3 watching Duncan get doubled and tripled teamed in the 4'th quarter of a tight playoff game.
I really think it would be irresponsible for this team to stand pat like they did last year. Lightning isn't going to strike twice and you can only ride out your vets for so long. There needs to be a youth movement (youth = 26-30 young) not something gigantic or drastic just a little bit younger and hungrier.
Wally has a pretty big contract but I do believe he would provide some range and scoring off the bench plus he's the kind of guy that would mesh well and not disrupt the team chemistry.
I would also look deep into Portlands bench, they have wings and a need for vet leadership looking into next year. Webster, Frye, Outlaw come to mind.
Take a chance with JR Smith. He is an explosive offensive player and can take it to the basket. Put in the right situation with the right team he could turn into a valuable player at little cost now.
a reinvigorated Tony Parker should be enough. Right now Tony has a lot on his mind.
If the spurs were to trade, I would like to see a big man in return.
I really think it would be irresponsible for this team to stand pat like they did last year. Lightning isn't going to strike twice and you can only ride out your vets for so long. There needs to be a youth movement (youth = 26-30 young) not something gigantic or drastic just a little bit younger and hungrier. -- Back2Basics
Here, here!
And rascal is on to something, too. The Spurs looked at barry for JR Smith last year and Denver is even more stacked at guard this year.
I like Barry and would rather see Finley go (we got him his ring).
The bottom line is that the Spurs can repeat, because the other contenders aren't as intimidating as last year.
The thing is... the Spurs are not as good as last year.
Cassell... get him.
Cassell would be nice. Kurt Thomas would be fantastic.
I'm with GhostWriter about the need for a booster shot trade.
I think our wings are fine for this season. Udoka will be a full-fledge rotation guy by April.
My big concern is the interior D. They need bonafide shot blocker/gritty rebounder. Elson doesn't get it done, Oberto doesn't fit the profile and Bonner's purpose lies eslewhere--and, Horry, well, last game I saw a worm come out of one of his eye sockets. I also think they could use a point that can spread the floor in limited minutes or someone who could score in the front court.
In other words, I'd like to see a marginal trade for an expiring contract that fits one of the above concerns. I'd also like to win the lottery.
Kurt Thomas or Chris Wilcox. I would say Spurs need a big man next to Tim more so than another wing.
I really think it would be irresponsible for this team to stand pat like they did last year. Lightning isn't going to strike twice and you can only ride out your vets for so long. There needs to be a youth movement (youth = 26-30 young) not something gigantic or drastic just a little bit younger and hungrier. -- Back2Basics
Here, here!
And rascal is on to something, too. The Spurs looked at barry for JR Smith last year and Denver is even more stacked at guard this year.
I like Barry and would rather see Finley go (we got him his ring).
The bottom line is that the Spurs can repeat, because the other contenders aren't as intimidating as last year.
The thing is... the Spurs are not as good as last year.
Cassell... get him.
great post but a couple of quick questions:
A) I agree completely that the Spurs need to get a bit younger and nothing too drastic like you said. However, you ask for the team to get older yet you want to go after Cassell, who may or may not be available every other week due to some sort of injury.
B) I also agree that the other contenders aren't nearly as intimidating as last year. However, I give the Mavs a lot of credit on bringing and grooming a guy like Brandon Bass for the playoffs, as he's a great rebounder/banger that a the Spurs would probably love to have.
What I'd like to know is why aren't the contenders (Mavs, Suns) not as good as last year? Is it due to too much experimenting (especially in the Mavs case) or are those teams actually getting older too and just not exposed for it as often as the Spurs? (who are clearly more old)
Sorry if it always seem like all I do is come on here to interview other posters
Wilcox would look really good besides Timee
If we're going to trade, we need to trade for a big man. Knowing the Spurs front office, we won't.
Its easy. Trade old guys for young guys.
Are there any teams that would actually take on Elson?
Is there anyone on the Knicks we want?
I always saw that team as a bit of a GM Safe Haven for other teams.
Anytime you sign someone to a ty contract or have a player that you aren't entirely happy with, you can always go to Isiah who will gladly help you out
A) I agree completely that the Spurs need to get a bit younger and nothing too drastic like you said. However, you ask for the team to get older yet you want to go after Cassell, who may or may not be available every other week due to some sort of injury.
I apologize for combining thoughts... first and foremost, I think we need a spark via trade. If we can get a younger guy like JR Smith... even better. But I'll take a veteran like Cassell at a cheap price.
B) I also agree that the other contenders aren't nearly as intimidating as last year. However, I give the Mavs a lot of credit on bringing and grooming a guy like Brandon Bass for the playoffs, as he's a great rebounder/banger that a the Spurs would probably love to have.
What I'd like to know is why aren't the contenders (Mavs, Suns) not as good as last year? Is it due to too much experimenting (especially in the Mavs case) or are those teams actually getting older too and just not exposed for it as often as the Spurs? (who are clearly more old)
I can't put my finger on it, but the Mavs and Suns are not blowing teams out or running away with their divisions like last year. The Lakers are in first, right? I don't know if these teams, like the Spurs, are experimenting and/or going through the motions, but it does not seem like they are as sharp as years' past.
I'm just worried the Spurs will not be able to turn it on once again without some outside help.
sam cassell sucks. he is older than van exel's grandma.
the spurs need to get rid of all their second string bigs for a player that could at least beat out the coyote.
Sczerbiak makes like $12M, so the Spurs would have to get creative in a trade for him.
I'm all for going after JR Smith, Mickael Pietrus, and/or Rasual Butler. All three of them are in lame-duck status with their current teams and could be had for a package of assbag Elson and maybe a future first.
So replace Elson with a wing player, waive Richardson, and call up Manhinmi or add a D-league bigman.
Udoka + Barry > Scerbiak + Cassell
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