2025 SPURS OFF-SEASON NEWS THREAD - WHISPERS, RUMBLINGS, REACTIONS

Post #141 » by **G R E Y** » Tue Jul 8, 2025 2:05 pm

Great contract:

Post #142 » by **G R E Y** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:31 am

Well that's one way to not have to extend two guys who rode pine.

Always said if you put Blake and Branham together they'd make a terrifically rounded player. But one can't shoot and another can't defend.

Wish Blake well and I hope he finds minutes and develops well.

I think Branham can catch heater games and get a team to bite on the insta-O. Needs to stay off of SM and atop fighting with randoms. That might have ended already. Anyway, maturity and growth and focus and he can stick in the league.

WELCOME TO THE SPURS FAMILY, KELLY!

Post #143 » by **G R E Y** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:33 am

Aaaaw that's nice to hear:

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Post #144 » by **G R E Y** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:35 am

We just went from Collins, Bassey, Mamu

to

Wemby, Kornet, Olynyk.

Solid.

Post #145 » by **G R E Y** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:37 am

Olynyk shot a career-high 42% on 3-pointers last season and has shot 41% on catch-and-shoot 3s over the past three seasons, according to GeniusIQ. Olynyk also recorded shooting splits of 52% from from the field, 40% from 3 and 83% from the free throw line over the past three seasons.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45697678/sources-spurs-acquire-kelly-olynyk-deal-wizards

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imagump1313 · Post #146 » by **imagump1313** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:56 am

G R E Y wrote:We just went from Collins, Bassey, Mamu

to

Wemby, Kornet, Olynyk.

Solid.

Good deal because we got some dead weight off our roster. Don't understand why Champaigne wasn't included though :nonono:

Post #147 » by **G R E Y** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:58 am

imagump1313 wrote:
G R E Y wrote:We just went from Collins, Bassey, Mamu

to

Wemby, Kornet, Olynyk.

Solid.

Good deal because we got some dead weight off our roster. Don't understand why Champaigne wasn't included though

Keep the faith, gump, I like to think my Branham angst pushed the trade energy even if it cost us Blake.

JC in the *right pocket role* is serviceable, but we'll see...

Post #148 » by **G R E Y** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 2:21 am

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imagump1313 · Post #149 » by **imagump1313** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 4:12 am

G R E Y wrote:
imagump1313 wrote:
G R E Y wrote:We just went from Collins, Bassey, Mamu

to

Wemby, Kornet, Olynyk.

Solid.

Good deal because we got some dead weight off our roster. Don't understand why Champaigne wasn't included though

Keep the faith, gump, I like to think my Branham angst pushed the trade energy even if it cost us Blake.

JC in the *right pocket role* is serviceable, but we'll see...

There isnt one player on this roster I would let Champaigne play over. I guess if he stays the 12th man I'll live with it until someone gets hurt.

Having him on the roster is dangerous. We could miss the playoffs by one game only because someone will be hurt and he will solo tank some random game on a Tuesday night in February for us. I just know it.

imagump1313 · Post #150 » by **imagump1313** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 4:19 am

Somehow getting Nance or Collins for some package including Vassell would really solidify this roster IMO. :pray:

Post #151 » by **G R E Y** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 4:49 am

imagump1313 wrote:Somehow getting Nance or Collins for some package including Vassell would really solidify this roster IMO.

Agree though unfortunately Nance re-signed and Collins got traded. Maybe their respective teams can be bargained with but I suspect they got them to play them.

Post #152 » by **G R E Y** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 4:50 am

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imagump1313 · Post #153 » by **imagump1313** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 6:11 am

G R E Y wrote:
imagump1313 wrote:Somehow getting Nance or Collins for some package including Vassell would really solidify this roster IMO.

Agree though unfortunately Nance re-signed and Collins got traded. Maybe their respective teams can be bargained with but I suspect they got them to play them.

My bad, I'm not paying that close attention I guess.
I think I'm kind of exhausted with the NBA right now......

Post #154 » by **G R E Y** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 5:06 pm

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Post #155 » by **G R E Y** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 7:07 pm

Oof tough group:

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Ballings7 · Post #156 » by **Ballings7** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 11:33 pm

Dig the Olynk pick up, always liked his game as a utility, smart, solid big on both ends who spaces the floor.

Reminds me of a bit more agile Fabricio Oberto who can shoot the three.

He and Kornet: Legit shooting bigs of different positional range, who are decent boarding, bring different things defensively, and can finish/spot-score in different ways around the paint. Also will move the ball opportunistically.

Olynk would fit right in on any of those Spurs title run teams from 05 and forward. Looking forward to see more of him.

Will miss Blake Wesley and his quickness on both ends, effort defensively. Arguably the quickest guard in the league. Wish Blake the best and will follow him moving forward.

Branham I'm not sure how he'll go but needs to expand his game it seems; has the talent to get better as a 6th man, Norman Powell type.

imagump1313 · Post #157 » by **imagump1313** » Thu Jul 10, 2025 1:21 am

G R E Y wrote:Oof tough group:

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YAWN.....

Post #158 » by **G R E Y** » Thu Jul 10, 2025 3:22 am

Good deal. Another expiring contract for solid vet:

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Post #159 » by **G R E Y** » Thu Jul 10, 2025 4:32 am

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imagump1313 · Post #160 » by **imagump1313** » Thu Jul 10, 2025 4:51 am

G R E Y wrote:Good deal. Another expiring contract for solid vet:

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Grey "that guy from Sacramento....."