San Antonio Spurs

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Summerleague news: Spurs def. Knicks 82-67.

[mab]

bai tackie unsa naman lastest buzz aning atong spurs..

[tackielarla]

Budenholzer says Gist is 'Phenomenal'

The Spurs expected Gist to rebound and defend, and have been happy to see his willingness to shoot from the perimeter. He has made 13 of 23 shots in three games, and 11 of his shots have come outside 15 feet.

“Today, James wasn’t quite as good,” Budenholzer said, “but the first two games he was just outstanding, as far as activity and effort. He has a knack about him. He’s competitive and energetic and his teammates love playing with him. He’s one of those guys who can really help his team change a game in summer league with his energy and activity. He’s been phenomenal."

“I thought, coming in, he was a decent shooter, but I’ve been a little surprised he’s shot it as well as he has. He’s had a few good days of it. He’s got a chance to be a decent shooter. We want him to shoot. I do think he needs to mix in driving and attacking a little bit more. He may be shooting a few too many jump shots, but I’m happy he’s got the confidence to take them. He knows what he has to do that to make it in the league.”

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s...und_picks.html

Not sure who won on the Suns-Spurs game, but what I know is that Hill and Mahinmi were not used in that game.

[tackielarla]

Uhm, ok. We lost. Badly.

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ESPN - Report: Ailing Ginobili named to Argentina Olympic team - Olympic Basketball

Gahig ulo jud nis Ginobili. I say trade the dude!

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It's about freakin' time!

SAN ANTONIO (AP)—The San Antonio Spurs re-signed Kurt Thomas on Tuesday, getting the veteran forward under contract after trading for him in February.

Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed but Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said Thomas will be with the team at least two seasons.

“He was a big part of a team that went to the Western Conference finals (last season), and if we’re going to pursue the championship Kurt will continue to be a big part of that,” Buford said. “I don’t know how long his career will go, but at least we know the next couple of years are going to be with us.”

The 6-foot-9 Thomas, a 14-year veteran, was unavailable for comment.

Since being acquired from Seattle in a trade-deadline deal, he averaged 4.5 points and 4.9 rebounds for the Spurs in 28 games. He appeared in all 17 playoff games for San Antonio, averaging 4.1 points and 4.9 rebounds.

To get Thomas, now playing for his sixth team, the Spurs sent Brent Barry and Francisco Elson to Seattle. Barry has since signed with the Houston Rockets.

Thomas has also played for Miami, Dallas, New York and Phoenix. In 817 career games, he has averaged 9.7 points and 7.4 rebounds.

Thomas’ signing indicates the Spurs could be ready to part ways with veteran Robert Horry, and it brings fellow veteran Michael Finley’s status further into doubt. Both are unrestricted free agents.

Horry, who has seven championship rings, will be 38 when the season begins. Finley, like Thomas, will turn 36 this season.

Buford would not comment on negotiations.

The Spurs already have signed free agent Roger Mason Jr. from the Washington Wizards. Mason, 6-5, is expected to be a backup guard. George Hill, the team’s No. 1 draft choice this year from Indiana-Purdue-Indianapolis, is expected to add more depth at guard.

Besides Thomas, the Spurs are expecting 21-year-old Ian Mahinmi to get more minutes at forward. Mahinmi, the Spurs’ first-round pick in 2005, played mostly with Austin of the NBA Developmental League, averaging 17.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

The signing of Thomas was important considering Mahinmi’s inexperience and the signing of a longterm contract in Spain by last year’s top draft pick, 7-foot Tiago Splitter.

“He fits us at this time,” Buford said. “He has great maturity and presence in the locker room, and winning a championship is important to him.”

[jasonrey]

that's good news for me.

regarding Ginobili, i'd say it's fine as long as he doesn't injure himself during the Olympics and he'll be fine for the coming season.

[vcmov_15]

yeah trade ginobili... mag expect maau ang inyu team sa iyang dinuwaan unya kung ma injured daku kaau impact sa spurs... tsk tsk tsk karon muduwa jud cya sa olympics bahala nag magkinaunsa... ma injured gani na cya balik sa olympics murag i-trade jud na cya...

disciplinarian baya na si Pop murag cya ang type nga coach nga walay paki kung maau muduwa basta gahi ug ulo palayason daun...

[tackielarla]

I'm thinking trade Ginobili plus future picks for Chris Bosh.

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^^
that would be great bai!