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Spurs Snag Thomas from Sonics

Posted Feb 21, 08 4:13 AM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Shortly after the Suns and Lakers each made high-profile trades for big inside men, the San Antonio Spurs moved to follow suit, picking up veteran center Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics. In return, the Spurs send under-utilized Francisco Elson and frequently injured Brent Barry, along with a 2009 first-round draft pick, reports the San Antonio Express-News.

The acquisition of Thomas drops San Antonio's payroll by $400,000, and brings the Dallas native back to his home state. "We feel this trade gives us an opportunity for roster balance in our tough match-ups,” explains the Spurs' GM, denying that the deal was made "necessarily" in response to the Pau Gasol and Shaquille O'Neal moves.

Source San Antonio Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs center Francisco Elson, of the Netherlands, center, grabs a defensive rebound against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Monday,...   (Associated Press)
Seattle SuperSonics Wally Szczerbiak, left, and Kurt Thomas, smile as they walk off the court at a timeout in the closing moments of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento,...   (Associated Press)
Seattle SuperSonics' Kurt Thomas tries to grab a loose ball in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 in Seattle. Thomas will be going to San Antonio...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs guard Brent Barry reacts after scoring a 3-point shot against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008. San...   (Associated Press)
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