Bowen for Harrington??

Zan the Fan · by **Zan the Fan** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:20 am

Would you be willing to give up Bowen and Barry for Al Harrington? Or sub Barry for Beno since they need help at the PG spot in ATL. 
 
I mean I guess what I'm getting at is......is there any way you'd give up Bowen and any combo of the Spurs spare parts (basically anyone except Parker, Manu, and Duncan) in return for Harrington. 
 
My thoughts are that the NBA is shying away from defense, and multi-position players like Harrington are thriving with the new rules (see Boris Diaw, Josh Howard, etc.) 
 
So, Bowen + fill in the blank for Harrington.....yes or no? 
 
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SpursFanIsrael · by **SpursFanIsrael** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:22 am

I'd say yes.I like Bowen and he is one of the best defenders ever but he is 35 and if we can get a younger SF who is better I'd say go for it.The Warriors would never do that trade but still. <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://sahoops.net/banners/sfi.jpg"/></div> 
 
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by **VoraciousWolf** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:12 am

Absolutely. Does Atlanta have any interest in Bowen? 
 
It wouldn't be enough to trade just Beno and Bowen. That would make the salary too low. I don't think Harrington is looking for a huge paycut. 
 
I agree that any trade combination of Bowen and spare parts would be great (Barry, Beno, Horry, Williams, Oberto), but I don't think Fin should be put on the block. He's a bargain and he signed with the Spurs to play for the Spurs. Maybe you could say the same thing about Horry, but he already won a ring with the Spurs, and really looks like he might be ready for retirement. 
 
Oh, and I do think the Spurs like Bonner so I doubt he'll be involved in a trade.

1kangaroo · by **1kangaroo** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:16 am

Bonner can not be traded until part way through the season die to trade restrictions any ways

by **VoraciousWolf** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:33 am

Bonner can be traded in mid August.

ryno · by **ryno** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:50 pm

60 days August 21st if I remember correctly. <div style="text-align:center"> 
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ManuFanAndrea · by **ManuFanAndrea** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:51 pm

No. No Bowen trades. <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40618000/jpg/_40618292_manu203.jpg"/></div> 
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by **buck57** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:12 pm

Bowen is key to every thing the spurs do...trade him and we will be on the losig end of alot of 200+ point games...

Zan the Fan · by **Zan the Fan** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:43 pm

Well, the trend in the NBA points towards the Spurs not being allowed to do what they do. The Bruce Bowen defense is the bane of the NBA.....wouldn't it be wise to get rid of him if the NBA has made it so clear that he is their 'enemy'? 
 
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Blondie · by **Blondie** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 6:39 pm

I still say no <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://sahoops.net/jackie/blondiebanner.jpg" style="border:0;"/></div>

SpursFanIsrael · by **SpursFanIsrael** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 6:43 pm

Blondie,you've also said no to trading Malik and we all know what happend <img src=http://www.sahoops.net/smilies/frown.gif ALT=":("> <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://sahoops.net/banners/sfi.jpg"/></div> 
 
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Blondie · by **Blondie** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:01 pm

That's true but just because I don't want him traded doesn't mean it isn't for a good reason...... 
 
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saballer21 · by **saballer21** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:10 pm

Hawks, Hawks, Hawks, please accept the trade of Bowen, Udrih, Horry for Harrington, future 1st round pick !!!

Pitter5008 · by **Pitter5008** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:43 pm

Would be a VERY regretful trade in my mind, if you sent Bruce anywhere. Just my opinion. He's an untouchable along with TD, Manu and TP...but again...that's just my opinion. But I feel very strongly about it. The opinion. About Bruce...

Mongo · by **Mongo** on Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:56 pm

Bowen should never be traded! 
 
He's essential to our game plan - and he'll adjust if needed to get along with the refs. 
 
I feel Bowen should be given every chance to retire with the Spurs. 
 
Oh, and to point out what's obvious to anyone who reads my posts (I don't know anything about the league) - I've never heard of Harrington. <div style="text-align:center"> 
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Bowen for Harrington??