OT: Kurt Thomas to the Spurs

maginno · Post #21 » by **maginno** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:33 pm

The first rounder is not a big deal or the Spurs since if its this years pick it stands to be only a few picks away from the second round anyway.

DiplomaticMagic · Post #22 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:33 pm

good good..i didnt want him here

Post #23 » by **UCFJayBird** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:34 pm

we can get Wilcox if we're willing to give them some expirings.

Optimus_Steel · Post #24 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:34 pm

UCFJayBird wrote:we can get Wilcox if we're willing to give them some expirings.

They are gonna want a first rounder. They got one for Thomas.

Rick Rolled · Post #25 » by **Rick Rolled** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:36 pm

In this case, i'm glad we didn't get Thomas.....

I know we suck at drafting, but i'd rather have a first rounder than a three month rental.

Post #26 » by **UCF** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:36 pm

Wilcox isn't worth a first... period.

Otis needs to bargain shop with our expirings, we have the key pieces we need. No need to spend our draft picks if we don't need too.

vinageras · Post #27 » by **vinageras** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:36 pm

So, instead of sending Barry + Elson + 1st rounder for Artest, they got Kurt Thomas? LOL

Rick Rolled · Post #28 » by **Rick Rolled** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:40 pm

I'm just glad we won't have to see Brent Barry again this year.

Post #29 » by **UCFJayBird** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:40 pm

prorl wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

They are gonna want a first rounder. They got one for Thomas.

Kurt Thomas was an expiring contract, while Wilcox has another year on his contract. So he was a little more valuable in terms of he's a quick fix with no future repercussions (like taking on a big contract).

There would be no reason for Seattle to do the deal if it wasn't for the 1st rounder, as they swapped expirings for expirings.

The Magic can offer Seattle expiring contracts for Wilcox, which is just as important to Seattle as picks are. In fact it may be more important now that they have so many 1st rounders. Eventually they're going to have to start looking to free agency instead of just loading up young talent.

Post #30 » by **magik9113** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:45 pm

I wanted him in Orlando. any one is an upgrade over Adonal

laVal03 · Post #31 » by **laVal03** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:46 pm

well KT is def not worth a 1st round pick even if he stayed past 3 months but def. would have helped us

I would rather wilcox just don't see it happening so I guess we will stay put

Hopefully we get Battie back for the playoffs

TooNice00 · Post #32 » by **TooNice00** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:52 pm

oh well. kurt thomas is old. wouldn't have been mad if we got him but wouldn't really be excited either.

Post #33 » by **Howard Mass** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:01 am

While I really wanted Thomas, it was not worth giving up a big like Elson and a first round pick.

Good thing Otis Smith did not pay the asking price.

Last Guardian · Post #34 » by **Last Guardian** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:03 am

Well, I guess this means he won't be joining the Magic.

magicman123 · Post #35 » by **magicman123** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:11 am

1st round pick for thomas :rofl:

MJallday59 · Post #36 » by **MJallday59** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:11 am

Brent Barry will accept a buyout and will probably

1. Retire
2. Sign with Boston/PHX/Lakers

UFmetalmilitia · Post #37 » by **UFmetalmilitia** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:11 am

I'm really confused by this deal, like one poster said, wouldn't this same deal have netted them Artest? And granted, I think Artest is more trouble than he's worth, but its hard to believe they had to give up expiring contracts AND a pick for a guy that Seattle has no plans for long-term.

NEM · Post #38 » by **NEM** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:12 am

wilcox!!!!!!!

MJallday59 · Post #39 » by **MJallday59** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:15 am

UFmetalmilitia wrote:I'm really confused by this deal, like one poster said, wouldn't this same deal have netted them Artest? And granted, I think Artest is more trouble than he's worth, but its hard to believe they had to give up expiring contracts AND a pick for a guy that Seattle has no plans for long-term.

Not so fast...

Are they still considering artest? Maybe

Finley
Ian Mahinmi
Horry

for Artest? or maybe not....

sonichound16 · Post #40 » by **sonichound16** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:38 am

Saying that Wilcox is not worth exprings and a late first round pick is kind of silly in my opinion. He is signed for another year after this one on a very affordable contract and provides low post scoring and some rebounding. He only plays D when he wants to but he is definitely worth a late first.