When the San Antonio Spurs take the court for the 2016-17 season, they’ll do so without future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan (who retired) and fan favorite big man Boris Diaw (who was traded to the Utah Jazz). Another stalwart from the Spurs’ title-winning and title-contending teams of the last few seasons is likely gone as well. According to 4NewsSA.com, free-agent big man Matt Bonner doesn’t expect to receive another contract from the Spurs before camps open in a few months:
Not only is the Duncan-era over, the Bonner-era may be over in San Antonio.
With the San Antonio Spurs roster pretty much at max, the odd man out heading into next season is free agent forward Matt Bonner.
Bonner, who spent 10 seasons with the Spurs, spoke with Concord News Radio on his future in the NBA and said he is still looking for a team next season and is hoping an opportunity will open up.
When it came to re-signing with the Spurs, Bonner said there hasn’t been any movement on either side to re-upping with the team and admits he probably won’t be with San Antonio next season.
“Currently they haven’t signed me. Unless something changes going into the season, I’m probably not going to be with the Spurs.”
Bonner was part of the Spurs’ 2007, and 2014 championship runs. He averaged 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and shot 41 percent form the 3-point line during his run with San Antonio.
