February 10th, 2012 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Two-time NBA All-Star shooting guard Manu Ginobili will return to the hardwood for the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday in New Jersey after missing more than a month with a broken left hand. Ginobili practiced Friday and will play against the Nets, though coach Gregg Popovich wasn’t sure if he would start and said his minutes [...]
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Spurs SG Manu Ginobili Out Indefinitely With Broken Left Hand
San Antonio Spurs (3-2) shooting guard Manu Ginboli broke his shooting hand during the second quarter of last night’s 106-96 loss in Minnesota. Ginobili was taken for X-rays, which revealed a broken fifth metacarpal, below his pinkie. The Argentine sensation had eight points on 3-for-6 shooting in 12 minutes against the Timberwolves. The Spurs say [...]
Rockets Rout Rival Spurs; 105-85
Kevin McHale notched his first win as a head coach with the Houston Rockets, who thoroughly outplayed a sluggish San Antonio Spurs squad that played the night before. Ahead 53-35 at half, the Rockets led the entire game, allowing coach McHale to rest the starters for the final quarter. Kevin Martin overcame a four-point performance opening [...]
Spurs Waive Antonio McDyess; Retirement Likely
Antonio McDyess was waived by the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, clearing a path to retirement for the 17-year NBA veteran. The move clears $2.6 million from the team payroll. The 37-year-old power forward spent the last two seasons in San Antonio.
Jordan Hill’s double-double lifts Rockets over Spurs; 91-87
Jordan Hill recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeated the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 101-87 on Saturday night. Luis Scola tallied 20 points and Terrence Williams generated 14 points and nine rebounds, helping give the Rockets a 56-38 edge on the glass. Hill, who started at center, showed signs of improvement playing a new position left by Chuck Hayes (Sacramento). For the Spurs, Manu Ginobili and DeJuan Blair led [...]
2011 NBA Draft, Picks 13-16: Morris Twins Steal The Show
#13 Phoenix, #14 Houston: Markieff & Marcus 13. Phoenix Suns: Markieff Morris, PF, Kansas Markieff is a traditional-sized power forward who will also play outside. He can extend due to the range on his jumper. Has really developed his skill set. Robin Lopez could be on the move after this pick. The polished Kansas product [...]
Tony Parker Nearly Traded To Portland; Spurs Targeting Washingon State’s Thompson?
San Antonio Highly Covets Batum Both Spurs’ point guards are on the trade block. Tony Parker and George Hill are being used as trade bait to net a young, talented swingman. According to HoopsWorld, one target is the Blazers’ forward Nicholas Batum, who the Spurs almost landed on Wednesday. Alex Kennedy from HoopsWorld: The San [...]
Slam Dunk Central’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 25-30
#29 San Antonio: Duke’s Kyle Singler Picks 1-6 Picks 7-12 Picks 13-18 Picks 19-24 25. Boston Celtics, GM Mike Perkins (Celtics Gab) – Jeremy Tyler, C, USA Entering his senior year Tyler was ranked #1 in his class, by Rivals.com, ahead of Harrison Barnes, Enes Kanter, Kyrie Irving and Jared Sullinger. The reason: he’s 6’11”, [...]
