Spurs After Finley, Evans, Jacobsen, & More <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">With about half of their $5 million midlevel exception and a separate $1.6 million exception remaining, the Spurs figure to be one of Finley's most aggressive suitors, but they haven't stopped exploring other options. They continue to talk with Devin Brown, who has played for the Spurs the past two seasons. Because Brown is a restricted free agent, the Spurs have seven days to match any offer he receives from another team. "The Spurs hold all the cards," said Brown's agent, Darrick Powell. "Devin's been in San Antonio his whole life, so being there wouldn't be a disappointment. The biggest issue is what (the Spurs) want to do." Brown made the league-minimum $695,000 last season, but Powell said he is looking for a deal worth more than $1 million per year. Powell said five teams other the Spurs have contacted him about Brown. Utah has had the only confirmed face-to-face meeting with the 6-foot-5 Brown this summer. Even if Finley and Brown both end up elsewhere, the Spurs have no shortage of other candidates. Sacramento's Maurice Evans, an athletic 6-5 swingman, is a restricted free agent but should be available now that the Kings have added Bonzi Wells and Shareef Abdur-Rahim. Evans' agent, Roger Montgomery, said his client has been negotiating with Minnesota on a possible deal but clearly has the Spurs on his list. Evans, a University of Texas alum, has a house in San Antonio. "It's no secret that Mo would love to play for the Spurs," Montgomery said. Other potential targets for the Spurs include 6-8 Indiana forward James Jones, 6-6 New Orleans swingman Casey Jacobsen and 6-5 Melvin Sanders, who was considered the top defender in the Big 12 at Oklahoma State. Buford said it may be a while before everything is sorted out. "The market will close (today)," Buford said. "At that point, I don't think there is a timetable. You're at the mercy of other teams and other players." </div> Source
Well Evans is no longer an option, I am just hoping this courting of finley doesn't make us lose out on everyone else. I'm hoping that worst case we can re-sign Devin Brown. I'd much rather have him back than any of the other possible candidates. I am concerend about the PG position and I don't understand why we arent looking to solidify that. I guess they figure Barry and Manu can play some point and Beno will improve. Beno had his moments, but really was disapointing in the playoffs. With Parker being hobbled and playing this summer and Beno being Beno, I am keeping my fingers crossed regarding Parker. The argument could be made that he is the key to the team. If he goes down it will be tough.
