West joins Spurs for vet minimum – Article – TSN

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced.

West, the Pacers veteran forward, reportedly chose to opt out of $12.6 million for this upcoming season for the chance to play for a contender.

Delfino, 32, has played eight National Basteball Association seasons with four different teams, and was most recently with the Houston Rockets during the 2012-13 season.

Of course, you can never count out the Spurs in the West. And, after luring Aldridge, the Spurs have more firepower than ever.

The once great, but today tragic-looking Lakers blew it when they focused their chat on marketing opportunities for Aldridge, not how they’d win on the court.

The Spurs were determined to convince Ginobili to play one more season after agreeing to terms with LaMarcus Aldridge, sources told ESPN.com’s Marc Stein. With the return of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, the big three will remain in tact.

But then into this maelstrom of contract and endorsement dollars steps the San Antonio Spurs, who may not have won the National Basteball Association championship this season but who have shown in this free agency period that they still have what it takes to reign supreme.

Aldridge is expected to sign a four-year, $US80 million ($A107 million) contract.

Coach Gregg Popovich has made clear his intentions to sign Manu back for his 14th season with the Spurs. In 73 career playoff games, West has averages of 15.6 points and 7.3 rebounds. The allure of playing with James probably wouldn’t hurt either. His contract will be for 4-years and $80 million dollars.

The Spurs were also able to re-sign Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and three-point specialist Danny Green.

For some people, it’s not all about the money.

There was never a question that Ginobili might sign with another National Basteball Association team.