Finch23

The Lakers will most likely only ave the MLE to spend in free agency and it's not like there are a plethora of PG's in this years class either. I just don't see how trading away Pau, Bynum, Odom or any combination of the three makes the team better even if they do get Howard.

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine Parker+ Blair for Gasol ad Ebanks

First I want to give this Grizzlies team hug props. I doubted them going into the playoffs but they sure made me eat crow. (I'm just now coming off of suicide watch). Anyway IMo they are no doubt better with Gay in te line-up. They need that perimeter scorer and Gay can be that guy. The only problem I see is there is kind of a log jame at the 2-3. Shane Battier is a FA this year as well as Marc Gasol (Restricted). The Grizz will most likely have to over pay Gasol if they want to keep him, and for a small market team that won't leave much money for Battier. Mayo, Henry, Battier, Gay, Allen, Young... is there enough minutes for all of them?

Right now IMO he's a top 5 PF.

He should have envisioned him starting next to Tim the entire [expletive]ing year. He was the 3rd best big on the team. Splitter just needs to add about 10 pounds of Muscle, ad then the Spurs can get away from that Run N gun Bullshit and go back to playing defense.

Good maybe Richard Jefferson and Luke Walton will come out now.

Lol are you serious? Duncan, although a shell of his former self can still give you a double double on any given night and play solid D. He's still better than the majority of "bigs" in the game. I'm beginning to think most of you don't even watch the games and just judge the Spurs on box scores and the series outcomes. Look up how many touches Duncan got each game of this series. Then look at his numbers in the first half (when he got touches) and then in the 2nd half (when for some reason they went away from him). I don't care if you are Kobe, Jordan, Bird, etc if you don't get touches you can't score the ball. To say Duncan is finished and should retire is just plain stupidity. As for the Spurs, I agree the window is probably shut for now, but the Spurs FO has been good at trying to keep It open. The RJ trade was a failure, but I expect them to try something similar this year. (assuming there is a "this year"). It was painfully obvious the Spurs need more size and help for Duncan. Splitter in his 2nd year will be more of a key player, but the Spurs need upgrades over Blair or Bonner and need to find a replacement for Dice. Spurs will test the FA market which will have a lot of quality impact players. If I was the Spurs I would be looking at taking some risks. Players like Michael Redd, GREG ODEN, and Yao Ming could be players that won't demand a lot of money but could be very helpful. Especially Oden, IF he can stay healthy he's a great talent and would fit in great with the Spurs. I would also be looking at guys like Grant Hill, or Shane Battier, or Xavier Henry. The Grizzlies have a ton of wings especially when Rudy comes back and they won't want to pay them all. Spurs could use a solid 3 to play defense and back up Dick Jefferson. Anyway I think the Spurs are just a few pieces away from having a contending team still, I don't think you blow up the team just yet.

Manu Ginobili was injured in the last game of the season in a meaningless game. If he's healthy for game 1 I'm positive Spurs win which MIGHT have changed the series outcome. Grizzlies are not your typical 8th seed either, and honestly I do think they are a title contender. They are 2-2 with a team many thought could be title contenders as well.

Hill, Blair,Splitter,James Anderson, Gary Neal, Tony Parker are old?!?!?

Tim Duncan is old, Manu Ginobili is old but everyone else that keeps saying that the Spurs in general were too "old" for the Grizzlies is asinine. As for not "blowing" up the team I agree I mean they did win 61 games with Tim and Manu both playing career low minutes. Memphis is not some typical 8th seed either, and they haven't lied down like the Warriors did in 2007 in the 2nd round, they are the real deal. The Spurs are a couple of pieces away from still being championship contenders. They need bigs (Not such an easy find) and a reliable wing defender. I would listen to offers if I were the Spurs though. Everyone outside of TD should be available for the right price.

Absolutely horrible idea!

I was wrong as shit! I completely underestimated the Grizzlies. Anyway now that I am over my mourning period I must say I am rooting very hard for Memphis. They have an increible team!

They shouldn't have local announcers do playoff games IMO. NBA LP should always allow you to pick which "call" you want. The Spurs have some annoying announcers no doubt, but I wouldn't want to listen to anyone else. I'm paying money to hear them not the Timberwolves dudes... As for Sean Elliott and Bill Land, of course they are biased. The majority of local sports announcers are and it appeals more to the fans of their respective teams.

Interesting fact. In each of the Spurs championship years (99,03,05,07) they drop game 1 of round 1. I'm not saying that they are championship bound, but we all know that this is a 7 game series and the Spurs will finish strong.

Wow JET you had a wide open layup, why pass it off?

Lol I can never take JJ Barea seriously. He looks as if he should be playing that LAIR shit off of that movie "Role Models".

Come on Blazers!!!!!

Didn't we beat you guys both times when you had Rudy? You guys are better without him ;-)

Lots of Bulls fans in Indy tonight.

Thank you Manu..... that is all. Now we have to steal one in Memphis.

No reason Manu shouldn't be closing this game out. I would rather have Manu with no arms, then Tony in clutch time.

Tony Parker has just became the Grizzlies best player. Stop shooting you French terrorist!!!!

He is the biggest homer announcer in the NBA..... and I love him