Ginobili: ‘I don’t expect a contract extension’

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From Clarin: “Ya ni espero que el equipo me ofrezca una extension del contrato.” ¿Te dan señales? “No, no hubo...

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McDonald on Hill’s Defense of Paul

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Via the Express-News: If there was still doubt about whether Hill belonged in the NBA — and there wasn’t — his...

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Inside, Outside, Around and Through

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With around 7 minutes left in the 3rd quarter, the Spurs found themselves ahead by 12. The previous play had featured a nice...

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MLK Day Live Chat

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I hope you’re enjoying today’s slate of games. The Spurs are gonna go to work on the Hornets in a few minutes; meanwhile...

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Slow Times in Queen City

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Via Queen City Hoops: After the first half of this one, the Bobcats trailed the Spurs 42-38 - solid defense in the first half...

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Arnovitz on Blair: ‘Efficient, occasionally dominant’

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Well before the 2009 draft, I was talking on the phone with my brother from another mother, whose sensual voice you hear narrating...

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Franchise in Fragments: Classier Times

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Via the always excellent pick and...

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Manu Being Manu

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Skip ahead to the 1:55 mark for an “el contusion” sighting. I can’t remember the last time I saw a play that so...

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The Devil and On-the-ball Defense

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“La plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu’il n’existe pas.” -Baudelaire Kobe...

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High Stakes and Low Margins in the Contemporary NBA

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High Stakes and Low Margins in the Contemporary NBA

In this weekend’s Dime, Marc Stein drew attention to the fourteen teams that have luxury tax payments looming this July. The...

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Brokedown Palace

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Tonight the Spurs host the Pistons, who are 11-22 this season and have lost ten straight. The perennial contender and defensive...

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Dwyer: ‘Duncan Best Big Man in Game Today’

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Via Ball Don’t Lie: Duncan’s about to turn in a career year at age 33. Career year, kids. Sure, he may have scored more or...

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