The Spurs have waived Curtis Jerrells. The roster now stands at 16. The final roster spot has come down to a contest between Malik Hairston and Marcus Williams and, by the looks of things, Hairston is the clear favorite. It’s always possible that the Spurs could cut someone with guaranteed money, but that seems unlikely.
The elation we all feel when we watch Tim, Tony and Manu play even semi-competitive games such as tonight’s preseason opener against the Rockets is justified, but for genuine intrigue direct your eyes towards the other end of the bench. For Malik Hairston, Curtis Jerrells, Ian Mahinmi, Marcus Williams, and Dwayne Jones, the next couple [...]
Some of the most interesting questions facing the coaching staff this season revolve around our big men. The frontcourt has depth and a diversity of skill sets. Figuring out how to organize that depth will be a challenge, although a far more pleasant challenge than figuring how to navigate last season’s lack thereof. One of [...]
This morning Henry Abbott posted a small portion of a 2007 video about Gregg Popovich and the Spurs which is a favorite of mine. The particular segment he posted highlights Pop’s surprisingly lighthearted manner. But the entire video paints a much fuller portrait, and focuses in on the unique intimacy he shares with Duncan. As [...]
Up until yesterday, for very personal reasons I had mixed feelings about the beginning of this season. I’m currently in graduate school, studying journalism. That means I write all day and, when I get home, write some more. Then I start working on pieces for 48 Minutes of Hell. The offseason’s tempered pace is manageable, [...]
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The Spurs announced that they have waived Jack McClinton and added Dwayne Jones, a former Toro who has also spent time on the Cleveland, Boston and Charlotte rosters. After a poor summer league performance, McClinton’s chances of making the team did not look good. We here at 48 Minutes of Hell wish him well, and [...]
According to AOL Fanhouse’s Chris Tomasson, the Spurs intend to sign swignman Keith Bogans to a one-year, $1.03 million guaranteed deal. The 29-year-old, 6’5″ SG began last season with the Orlando Magic but was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in February. Signing Bogans, who is considered a solid defender, speaks to the front office’s concerns [...]
