I'm a big Sabonis fan, but I really don't see any way that we make a trade for him. Us and the pacers are both in the position of rebuilding without totally blowing it up, so it's going to be hard to find a deal that would satisfy Indiana giving up a player of that caliber and San Antonio not giving away too much to hamstring their own rebuild. Also, as much as I like Sabonis I don't think he's the guy you build around to take you back to being a contender. He's a solid piece that would be a good number two or three, but that's not worth giving up multiple first rounders when we don't have our "dude" yet.
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Tjarks: Josh Primo might have been the most surprising pick of the first round. He was widely expected to be a late first-round pick after averaging 8.1 points per game in his freshman season at Alabama. But the Spurs saw a chance to buy low and drafted him no. 12 overall.
Primo couldn't do much at Alabama. He was one of the youngest players in college basketball and was on an experienced team that won the SEC and made the Sweet 16. It has been the same story for Primo as a rookie. He has played in only eight games in San Antonio and has barely seen the court.
That's where the G League becomes so important for his development.
When Primo plays for the Austin Spurs, he's making up not only for the opportunities he didn't get in the NBA, but also in college. The 18-year-old is averaging 17.3 points on 41.9 percent shooting and 5.1 assists per game in the G League this season. He more than held his own in a matchup with the G League Ignite team on Wednesday, going toe-to-toe on both ends of the floor with future lottery picks Jaden Hardy and Scoot Henderson.
The skills are there. Primo has good size for a point guard (6-foot-4 and 189) and the ability to shoot off the dribble and play above the rim. The most encouraging part is how natural he looks at the position. He runs the offense, moves the ball, and doesn't get rattled by opposing defenders.
Playing well in the G League doesn't necessarily mean all that much, but it is a good first step. The Spurs don't have to rush. Time with the ball in your hands is the most precious resource in the NBA, and Primo would never get it if he were playing with Dejounte Murray and Derrick White at the next level.
There's a lot of room for Primo to improve. He turns 19 the day before Christmas, making him younger than two of the Ignite players (Hardy and MarJon Beauchamp) expected to go in the first round of the 2022 draft. If he needs the next two seasons in the G League to develop, he would still be younger than some of the players taken in the 2023 draft.
San Antonio took a big gamble on Primo and there's no way to know at this point whether it will pay off. But it looks a lot better after his first 11 games in the G League.
What do you know/think about Keegan Murray? 6'8" 225
His stat line right now is incredible. 11 games 23.2 pts 8.0 reb 1.9 blocks 83% FT 57.6% FG 30.6% 3PT
Also, I guess I wasn't paying attention to the fact that the Spurs have Detroit's 2nd round pick. As well as the Spurs usually pick in the late first round, this could actually turn out to be a good spot.
His stat line right now is incredible. 11 games 23.2 pts 8.0 reb 1.9 blocks 83% FT 57.6% FG 30.6% 3PT
Also, I guess I wasn't paying attention to the fact that the Spurs have Detroit's 2nd round pick. As well as the Spurs usually pick in the late first round, this could actually turn out to be a good spot.
jteagle said:
What do you know/think about Keegan Murray? 6'8" 225
His stat line right now is incredible. 11 games 23.2 pts 8.0 reb 1.9 blocks 83% FT 57.6% FG 30.6% 3PT
Also, I guess I wasn't paying attention to the fact that the Spurs have Detroit's 2nd round pick. As well as the Spurs usually pick in the late first round, this could actually turn out to be a good spot.
I've only watched Iowa in passing, so I haven't seen him a ton. What I have seen of him that sticks out is how he finishes through contact. He's got enough handles to attack from the outside, but I don't think he'll be someone that's able to consistently break people down off the dribble. His shooting form and free throw numbers suggest that he should be able to develop more as a 3 point shooter. He also appears to be a solid athlete with good defensive instincts. The thing that will hold him back the most is that he's already 21, so he's probably already pretty close to his ceiling. If he keeps putting you these numbers he'd be a solid late first/early second round pick that I think would have chance to be a solid rotational piece.
Spurs close out the Staples Center in high fashion 138-110. Go Spurs Go!!!
"A life lived for others is a life worthwhile" - Albert Einstein
Spurs beat Lakers 138-110.
Bates-Diop went 11-11 for 30 points. The first spur this season to score 30 points.
Spurs with back to back beat downs against both LA teams. They close out Staples Center as the arena will change their name.
Bates-Diop went 11-11 for 30 points. The first spur this season to score 30 points.
Spurs with back to back beat downs against both LA teams. They close out Staples Center as the arena will change their name.
Spurs are only team in the NBA with a winning record against the Lakers in STAPLES Center since it opened in 1999.
— Jordan Howenstine (@AirlessJordan) December 24, 2021
In the last game in an arena called the Staples Center, the Spurs beat the Lakers.
— Jordan Howenstine (@AirlessJordan) December 24, 2021
Since the building opened in 1999, San Antonio beat LA 24 times in Staples - the most of any team in the NBA.
**** the lakers
Spurs with 18 3s.
"A life lived for others is a life worthwhile" - Albert Einstein
That's was a great game! Any time we beat the Lakers is a good game. When it's a blowout and both Lebron and Russell are whining, it's just beautiful!
KBD couldn't miss and he played good defense on Lebron.
KBD couldn't miss and he played good defense on Lebron.
Some 1st class bloopers by the Lakers at the end of that game. So sweet to shut down Staples like that.
The win last night put us in the 10th spot. If the season ended today, we would be in the play in tournament.
This team is so fun to watch when they are on which has been much more often lately.
The Lakers on the other hand are a complete joke and I'm loving it. They're old, Davis can't stay healthy and they have no scorers outside of their big 3. The west is so good that Lebron can't carry the team and his supporting cast is just not good any more. Lost 4 in a row and 4-6 in the last 10 games.
This team is so fun to watch when they are on which has been much more often lately.
The Lakers on the other hand are a complete joke and I'm loving it. They're old, Davis can't stay healthy and they have no scorers outside of their big 3. The west is so good that Lebron can't carry the team and his supporting cast is just not good any more. Lost 4 in a row and 4-6 in the last 10 games.
Last basketball team to win at the Forum: San Antonio Spurs
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) December 24, 2021
Last basketball team to win at the Staples Center: San Antonio Spurs
Lakers in complete disarray, love to see it. pic.twitter.com/JlJ7OTgKKE
Quick story on Dejounte Murray entering the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.https://t.co/SMXaUEuX9S
— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) December 26, 2021
LawHall88 said:Quick story on Dejounte Murray entering the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.https://t.co/SMXaUEuX9S
— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) December 26, 2021
Ughhh. Just when we are playing well. Same thing happened last year.
Enzo The Baker said:LawHall88 said:Quick story on Dejounte Murray entering the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.https://t.co/SMXaUEuX9S
— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) December 26, 2021
Ughhh. Just when we are playing well. Same thing happened last year.
Definitely sucks, but the pistons are not good and in way worse shape than us.
By my count, #Pistons will have 9 players available for tonight's game at #Spurs: Saddiq Bey, Hamidou Diallo, Luka Garza, Frank Jackson, Isaiah Livers, Jamorko Pickett, Derrick Walton Jr., Cassius Stanley and Cheick Diallo.
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) December 26, 2021
Pop, on trepidation Dejounte Murray's entrance into health and safety protocols might create a snowball effect, as has been the case with other teams:
— Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) December 26, 2021
“Any logical person would worry, how far is this going to go?"
So it seems.West Texan said:Enzo The Baker said:LawHall88 said:
Ughhh. Just when we are playing well. Same thing happened last year.
Definitely sucks, but the pistons are not good and in way worse shape than us.By my count, #Pistons will have 9 players available for tonight's game at #Spurs: Saddiq Bey, Hamidou Diallo, Luka Garza, Frank Jackson, Isaiah Livers, Jamorko Pickett, Derrick Walton Jr., Cassius Stanley and Cheick Diallo.
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) December 26, 2021
78-54 Spurs at the half.
Spurs win 144-109. They play tomorrow vs Jazz.
The Spurs now have 600 wins in the AT&T Center – the most of any team since the arena opened in 2002:
— Jordan Howenstine (@AirlessJordan) December 27, 2021
1. San Antonio – 600
2. Dallas – 523
3. Utah – 520
4. Denver – 518
5. Houston – 508
Nice game to have with a back to back tomorrow. I couldn't watch the game but it looked like they sat the starters the entire 4th quarter. No starter played more than 23 minutes.
I really like Jock Landale. He just has such a good feel for the game. He's a much better complement off the bench than Drewbanks.
jteagle said:
Nice game to have with a back to back tomorrow. I couldn't watch the game but it looked like they sat the starters the entire 4th quarter. No starter played more than 23 minutes.
Primo got some good playing time at the end, knocked down three 3s.
West Texan said:
I really like Jock Landale. He just has such a good feel for the game. He's a much better complement off the bench than Drewbanks.
Totally agree. Glad to see him get a chance and make the most of it. They can do so much more with him in the game.
Free throws are weird. Against the Pistons we shot 34 and against the jazz 9 total, none in the second half. Spurs had 9 to jazz 30 attempts. That's the game right there.
Tonight's game against Miami may be postponed. Butler was just ruled out with an ankle injury.
So if I am reading this correctly: Unless one of either Butler or Okpala can suit up, the game is off no matter how many emergency G Leaguers the Heat sign. https://t.co/pbyoFJypMd
— Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) December 29, 2021
Here's where Heat-Spurs stands: NBA basically has told Heat to take any three available players from G League Austin Spurs. Heat also have injury concerns with Garrett (wrist), Robinson (chest, I believe, from early foul Tuesday). Talks ongoing.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 29, 2021
Nope, now with two-ways allowed unlimited games, Garrett and Martin would count. (Just got that clarified.) For latest, see latest Garrett/Robinson tweet. https://t.co/AgfhUF4aSZ
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 29, 2021
Heat still working on roster additions for tonight in San Antonio. It well could resemble an intrasquad scrimmage of San Antonio Spurs vs. Austin Spurs. (It's like choosing sides, where you get to pick the 14 best and we'll take the rest.)
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 29, 2021
19-year-old Josh Primo made 3s off the catch, changed speeds impressively in P+R, rose up in the mid-range, dropped in finesse shots in the paint + showed the ability to both hit the roller + the wing shooter out of ball screens
— DraftExpressContent (@DXContent) December 29, 2021
More from @Mike_Schmitz >> https://t.co/42hFbD77yy pic.twitter.com/vV1WNaNLky
Wait. What? Could they use Primo against us? Because that would be effed up. Or is he technically a Spur and just at times assigned to Austin?
No, most of the G-League players have contracts with the G-League team only, and not the affiliated NBA team. Miami couldn't call up Primo or Weiskamp since they have deals with the Spurs.Pendragon12 said:
Wait. What? Could they use Primo against us? Because that would be effed up. Or is he technically a Spur and just at times assigned to Austin?
I wonder if the Spurs should just replace the Heat with Dallas Christian.
So with this group, could field a (decent) starting lineup of:
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 29, 2021
C -- Omer Yurtseven
PF -- Caleb Martin
SF -- Duncan Robinson
SG -- Tyler Herro
PG -- Marcus Garrett
But bench would be players who have never played a single minute, ever, for Heat. https://t.co/Js5S1pPuCE
The NBA has postponed the Heat-Spurs game in San Antonio tonight, source tells ESPN. Heat are short the required eight available players.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 29, 2021
There was lots of hand wringing when we let Davis Bertans go to Washington and he went off averaging 15/5 with 42% from three the next year.
He is 10th in minutes for Washington this year and is shooting .358/.327. Worked his way to the end of the bench. 4y/65mm left on his contract, but only 5 of 16mm is guaranteed for the 4th year. Yikes.
Incredibly, Washington doesn't have a rotational player making 38% or better from 3, but they are 17-17.
He is 10th in minutes for Washington this year and is shooting .358/.327. Worked his way to the end of the bench. 4y/65mm left on his contract, but only 5 of 16mm is guaranteed for the 4th year. Yikes.
Incredibly, Washington doesn't have a rotational player making 38% or better from 3, but they are 17-17.
On this date one year ago, Becky Hammon became the first female to serve as head coach of a game in NBA history during Spurs-Lakers.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 31, 2021
Now, Hammon is making the WNBA jump on the richest deal for a head coach in the league's history. https://t.co/yxzQoCvOKo
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