Spurs gets Kurt Thomas

[Mo Z. Dizzle]

Spurs acquire Thomas from Sonics for Barry, Elson

The San Antonio Spurs have reached agreement with the SuperSonics that will bring them center Kurt Thomas in exchange for guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick, league sources said Wednesday.

The teams are in the process of finalizing the deal with league officials.

By acquiring Thomas, the Spurs get some needed size to help them counter Phoenix’s Shaquille O’Neal and Houston’s Yao Ming. They also are expected to drop under the luxury-tax threshold, possibly saving them about $2 million. In exchange, San Antonio will send the Sonics a portion of the savings.

While Barry has been sidelined with a calf injury, Ime Udoka has taken his place in the rotation and proven to be a dependable contributor with his defense and 3-point shooting. Elson’s inconsistency limited his role with the Spurs this season.

The Sonics, who also considered an offer from the Orlando Magic for Thomas, have now generated three first-round draft picks from Rashard Lewis’ sign-and-trade deal last summer.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AucPRxcmYWdZXwVY1YX9mZi8vLYF?slug=jy-thomas022008&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

So they got Kurt instead of Artest? THANK GOD.

[7even]

This trade doesn't look very good, lol 

[thisoneguy360]

Hey cool there goes one of our only good defenders, fuck this shit I know we're leaving soon but fuck this shit

[Antonio_]

Good trade, imho. I like it. Kurt can defend against Bynum and Shaq, imho. And Duncan can handle Boozer, Gasol, Stoudamire, etc..

Spurs team to beat in the West (like Magic said, you gotta go with the Champs first). Lakers (with Bynum & Ariza) second best team. Suns 3rd. That's my top-3 at the moment.

[7even]

^Wait till you see Kidd and Dirk together. Whiteboys gon' fuck shit up.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

Good trade, imho. I like it. Kurt can defend against Bynum and Shaq, imho. And Duncan can handle Boozer, Gasol, Stoudamire, etc..

Spurs team to beat in the West (like Magic said, you gotta go with the Champs first). Lakers (with Bynum & Ariza) second best team. Suns 3rd. That's my top-3 at the moment.

Like Jerry West said, "I though the Lakers had the best team in the west BEFORE the Gasol acquisition".

[.:DaYg0sTyLz:.]

I like it alot. Hate to see Barry go but Udoka has stepped in and played well. I wanted to see us go after another big before the trade deadline. Not so much for defensive purposes, but for help on the boards. With Amare and Shaq, the Suns should be pretty tough on the boards and the Lakers front line is probably gonna be the biggest in the league (when Bynum returns), with two 7 footers and a 6'10 guy.

[wcsoldier]

Every contender is getting bigger in the West .. outside Dallas  ... Elson was weak and  Kurt should start over Oberto... losing Barry 3 pt ability is a major loss  though .. it makes Parker and Ginobili penetrations then kick the ball out less efficient and the Spurs have lost an option when Duncan is double teamed

[Hatesrats™]

Just Heard That The Sonics Are expected To Cut Barry Come March...
So maybe The Spurs can Pick Him Up Again?

Maybe Another team in need of 3 point shooters.

[SO PRUP]

is thomas going to be starting?

[OG Hack Wilson]

spurs > lakers or suns

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

is thomas going to be starting?

Was wondering the same