Spurs Trade Rumors

"There were reports that Spurs assistant general manager Dennis Lindsey would interview soon for Atlanta’s vacant general manager spot. Lindsey said before Thursday night’s game at the AT&T Center that he heard about the reports, but had not heard from anyone in Atlanta and did not believe anyone in the Spurs organization had been asked for permission to speak with him."

" But that doesn't guarantee Bill Self will never come back to San Antonio. If Gregg Popovich chooses to retire to a vineyard someday, and if R.C. Buford takes control of the franchise, here's what Buford will do that first day on the job."

"Though contract negotiations are far from completed, Bronx-born Donnie Walsh is headed to the Garden at season's end to become Knicks president and end the disastrous Isiah Thomas Era... If senior VP Glen Grunwald isn't retained, Walsh is expected to bring in a right-hand man to run the draft, with SI.com reporting Denver GM Mark Warkentien as a strong candidate. Warkentien drafted Zach Randolph in Portland and has a good relationship with him. Kiki Vandeweghe could join that mix, along with Detroit personnel men John Hammond and George David, and San Antonio's Dennis Lindsey all highly regarded."

"With two more big men possibly on the way, it would be difficult to envision Bonner’s role increasing next season. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the trading block before the end of next season, but that’s a ways off. "

" Not long after the Spurs' 97-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at AT&T Center, Brent Barry made it as official as he is allowed to by NBA rule: It is his intent to re-sign with the Spurs, just as soon as those rules allow."

" Another day came and went with no indication about Brent Barry's immediate basketball future. Barry, waived by Seattle after the Spurs traded him to the SuperSonics as part of the package that brought Kurt Thomas to San Antonio, reportedly will either re-sign with the Spurs or join the Phoenix Suns, a team he twice helped the Spurs defeat in playoff series en route to two NBA championships. "

"The Suns got another phone call and some more text messages Wednesday from free-agent guard Brent Barry but still no decision. Barry told teams he would have a decision Tuesday. He has remained torn between the opportunity of a significant playing role in Phoenix and his emotional attachment to San Antonio, where he has played since 2004, winning two titles and establishing a family home."

" It was mid-morning Tuesday, but already, the day had added layers of confusion for recently traded guard Brent Barry. Not long after he cleared waivers, having been released last weekend by the Seattle SuperSonics, the team to which the Spurs had traded him, he received a phone call from one of the elite NBA teams seeking his services for the remainder of the season. "

"Suns General Manager Steve Kerr got to shake hands Tuesday with the NBA's most coveted free agent, Brent Barry, but there was no handshake agreement that Barry would join the Suns."

"Despite an in-person plea from Suns general manager Steve Kerr in San Antonio on Tuesday, Brent Barry remains undecided on where he will continue his basketball career for at least another day. "

" And that gut feeling tells us Barry’s new team will look a lot like his old team. Our hunch is Barry, essentially rendered a free agent during last week’s wheelings and dealings that brought Kurt Thomas to San Antonio, will re-sign with the Spurs, even if he has to wait nearly 30 more days to do it."

"The race to land Brent Barry appears to be down to five teams, with the Spurs in the mix along with Phoenix, Dallas, Houston and Boston."

" It's too early to tell whether Brent Barry's recent wild ride on the transaction wire will wind up with him back in San Antonio, the guard's agent said Friday."

"Phoenix is in full pursuit of 36-year-old swingman Brent Barry after Seattle released him Friday. The SuperSonics trimmed their bulging roster after acquiring Barry in this week's Kurt Thomas trade with San Antonio."

" Brent Barry will be free soon. The Sonics have waived him, and he can sign with any team after a 48-hour period. Any team except the Spurs, of course. Because they traded him, they wouldn't be able to re-sign him for 30 days. "

"The "it" is a trade of the veteran point guard. The trading deadline is this afternoon, and Cassell was still with the Clippers on Wednesday night at Staples Center when they beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 100-86, in their first game since the All-Star break... Cassell's name has popped up in discussions among a slew of teams, including the Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, Seattle SuperSonics, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets."

"The Lakers are said to be looking hard for a more traditional small forward with shooting range. Perhaps the Wizards' Caron Butler, who was injured and couldn't play in Sunday's All-Star Game... The Spurs don't make many major moves, but they are looking to deal Francisco Elson. The SuperSonics have had enough of their French connection and are offering Johan Petro and Mickael Gelabale. Seattle also would like to move Wally Szczerbiak and Damien Wilkins... The Rockets would like to be rid of Bonzi Wells. The 76ers are offering Gordan Giricek... And Ben Gordon's nameis another that has made the rumor rounds. "

" The acquisition of Damon Stoudamire was nice. But Spurs fans (apparently) want Mike Miller. Or Corey Maggette. Or Andres Nocioni."

"The NBA's second blockbuster trade in less than a week shook the Western Conference on Wednesday. Don't expect it to be the catalyst that shakes the Spurs' locker room... Though both trades obviously alter the complexion of the West, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says he doesn't expect them to alter his team's willingness to make a counter trade one way or another."

"There are rumors that the Bulls are talking with the Spurs about Tyrus Thomas. "

" When the Spurs return to the practice floor this morning, they will do so with a new face among them. Veteran point guard Damon Stoudamire is expected work out with his new team for the first time today after formally signing a free-agent contract"

"The Spurs have lost three games in a row, but they scored an off-the-court victory on Wednesday when veteran point guard Damon Stoudamire decided he will sign with the Spurs as soon as he officially clears waivers on Thursday morning."

"Once Damon Stoudamire clears waivers tomorrow morning, the veteran point guard is expected to sign with the Spurs, according to an NBA source... The Celtics have been on the lookout for a veteran point guard and had some interest in Stoudamire. Rumors persist that they have interest in Clippers veteran Sam Cassell, but they don't seem to have the means to make a viable trade offer."

" There are growing signs that the Spurs aren’t content to sit pat in the face of their recent slow stretch. One name that has come up: Damon Stoudamire. Recently released from Southwest Division purgatory (Memphis), Stoudamire is looking for a gig for the rest of the season. Boston and San Antonio have been mentioned as possible destinations."

" Aaron Goodwin, the attorney who represents veteran point guard Damon Stoudamire, waived Tuesday morning by the Memphis Grizzlies, said Stoudamire is giving 'strong consideration' to signing with the Spurs if he clears waivers on Thursday morning."

"The second of the 10-day contracts Jeremy Richardson signed will expire on Wednesday, at which time the Spurs must either sign him for the remainder of the season or let him go. The calf injury that has Brent Barry on the shelf for the next three to four weeks could factor into the decision."

"The Celtics appear to be taking their time on Damon Stoudamire. At their current rate, the Celts may run out of time... According to league sources, the Celts are checking out other possibilities and it’s believed they may have interest in another player, thought to be Sam Cassell of the Los Angeles Clippers... Goodwin acknowledged his client has interest in the Celtics, as well as San Antonio, Phoenix, Toronto and Denver, but time is of the essence."

" The chances of the Spurs trading Parker stand at about zero percent. If there were a percentage lower than zero, it would be that. The Spurs need Parker to play well in order to be a championship team. They don’t need him playing for someone else."

"Quite Frankly, Lawrence, after last week's surrender to the Knicks New York Knicks , I've seen more than enough; you gotta go and that also goes for Jason Kidd Jason Kidd and Vince Carter Vince Carter and maybe Richard Jefferson, too."

" As for making a deal for a Jason Kidd-type player, the Spurs don’t really have the contracts or the cap room to make a major, blockbuster move. To get someone like Kidd, the Spurs would have to pretty much blow up a team that, as we mentioned earlier, looked like perhaps the best in the league before injuries struck."

" Can we expect an eight-figure extension for Spurs coach and executive vice president of basketball operations Gregg Popovich to be announced sometime before the end of this season?"

" The Gasol thing can be done, but not without dangling Tony Parker or Manu Ginobili as trade bait. So, no, it’s not happening."

" So Ginobili isn't Bryant. Ginobili's place in the game is unique. Still, these two are the same when it comes to a trade. Just as the Lakers hesitate to trade Bryant because they can't get equal value, the Spurs would face a similar dilemma."

" Tim Duncan’s decision to sign a two-year contract extension that will take him through the 2011-12 season has left Gregg Popovich no choice: His planned retirement will have to wait at least that long."

" Tim Duncan is set to remain a Spur at least through 2012. And it will take less money to keep him here than expected. Citing two sources close to negotiations, Yahoo.com reported late Monday night that Duncan and the Spurs have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension. "

" Duncan’s agent, Lon Babby, had mentioned this possibility earlier this month, and it has nothing to do with superstition. According to a story posted late Monday on Yahoo!, Duncan has agreed to a two-year, $40 million extension designed to give the Spurs some salary-cap flexibility."

" Barry comes into the final season of the four-year deal that made him a Spur intent on enjoying the ride and waiting to see what the future holds."

"Houston, who is attempting a return to the NBA after retiring two seasons ago due to an arthritic left knee, was offered camp invites by at least two other teams that were at the workout, a group that included the Heat, Cavaliers, Mavericks and Spurs."

"Point guard Troy Hudson, who received a $10 million contract buyout from the Timberwolves this summer, is talking with the San Antonio Spurs and Milwaukee Bucks but wants his role defined before he'll sign."

"Troy Hudson, whose Timberwolves contract was bought out for $10 million, the other day worked out for the San Antonio Spurs, who were the first to call after the point guard became a free agent."

"Pending results of a physical exam scheduled for today, small forward Ime Udoka expects to sign a contract that will make him a Spur for at least two seasons."

"Ime Udoka, whose rise from the NBA Development League to NBA starter made him a fan favorite with the Trail Blazers, is poised to sign a multiyear contract with the reigning-champion San Antonio Spurs. Udoka's agent, Erin Cowan, told The Oregonian on Sunday that Udoka has made a commitment to the Spurs and hoped to have a deal finalized by Tuesday."

"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."

"The agent for Vassilis Spanoulis said Monday the Greek guard doesn't want to return to the NBA and would like the Spurs to release him from his contract."

"Although the discussions between Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie and Cavs general manager Danny Ferry have temporarily stalled -- all indications are they will continue -- a three-team deal appears to have come close to taking place. Though all of the terms of the deal are not known, the source said Bibby would have gone to the Cavaliers for forward Drew Gooden, while San Antonio center Jackie Butler also would have been sent to the Kings."