For Spurs fans, the loss of Malik Hairston raises questions on multiple levels. Hairston’s departure from the Spurs gives rise to the question, “What’s up with the Toros? Are they even worth it?” In some respects, the Toros program has been an overwhelming success. In a vacuum, the Toros are the model D-League franchise. But, as [...]
When San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Mike Budenholzer said before the Las Vegas Summer League that Malik Hairston wasn’t playing because Hairston had fans in San Antonio, apparently he meant some Italians who were in town to offer Malik a contract. In fairly surprising news today, Malik Hairston signed a two year deal with Italian club [...]
Much of the offseason player movement has trickled to a halt, so barring another point guard that David Kahn just has to have, a final destination for Shaq, or another scathing LeBron column from Adrian Wojnarowski, the majority of the summer’s story lines have played out to their finish. For the most part, as has [...]
Ryan Schwan of Hornets247 “took calls” on the trade value of Chris Paul. And in the fun little exercise, I learned that Tony Parker + Tiago Splitter + Antonio McDyess + 2 future firsts does not = Chris Paul and Emeka Okafor. You might be surprised what does. Rejecting my offer, Schwan writes Tiago Splitter will [...]
The day that Dell Demps was announced as the new General Manager of the New Orleans Hornets, a friend sent me a text message wondering digitally if teams were hoping to harness San Antonio Spurs culture when they hired away members of the Gregg Popovich & RC Buford braintrust. I’m reminded of the Nigerian weapons [...]
Alonzo Gee of the San Antonio Spurs was one of the frequently mentioned standouts at the Las Vegas Summer League this year. With injuries to the Spurs’ DeJuan Blair, James Anderson and Garrett Temple, and the last minute scratch of Malik Hairston from the roster, Gee became “the man” on the team. And those his [...]
Summer is the time for us to get rest from the grind of watching basketball every night from October to June. It’s time to watch baseball and go to the pool and do other fun things, right? Nope.
If you’ve ever wanted to hear DeJuan Blair sing with the aid of auto-tune - and really, who hasn’t - then this is your chance. Blair appears in this video by someone named P.O.P. about a fallen friend and does his best impression of whoever the best hook singer is these days. Really, the video [...]
The Spurs have announced their home schedule for preseason- an entertaining set of contests from first to last. The Heat travel to San Antonio on Saturday, October 9th; Tiago Splitter’s former team, Caja Laboral, will visit on Saturday, October 16th; a Monday, October 18th tilt features Kevin Durant and the Thunder (and rumors that rock [...]
During a recent press conference, R.C. Buford said that Richard Jefferson was more efficient last season than basketball observers realize. You can hear those comments in the video below, as well as R.C.’s thoughts on the Spurs’ front office turnover this offseason. If Buford’s comments fill you with a little “huh?” and a lotta “say [...]
An undefeated run through the Las Vegas Summer League does not turn many heads, not when the squad in question lacks the intrigue of a first round draft pick or second year rising star. DeJuan Blair out. James Anderson out. Malik Hairston out. Garrett Temple one game and out. Ryan Richards out of the country. [...]
When Manu Ginobili plays basketball, he plays with a rose between his teeth. His game is all skill and charm and sizzle. Falling in love with Manu Ginobili’s game really means falling in love.
Most of the time, when there’s a sequel, it sucks. It’s usually a half-assed attempt to capitalize on a previous edition for cheap. In hopefully-unrelated news, Richard Jefferson will re-sign the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
Last year one of the fun story lines during training camp was Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich’s love-fest for second year point guard George Hill. Coach Pop, you may remember, went out of his way to shower Hill with praise at every turn. Well it looks like Pop may have a new favorite.
If you don’t watch The Basketball Jones on a regular basis, you’re missing out. Recently, The Jones’ Tas Melas took some time to join sandwich enthusiast, and recently re-signed Spur, Matt Bonner in the kitchen to create a masterpiece of the deli. Or just a sandwich with chips. Have a look-see: He’s really got a [...]
