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 [...]
The big news of the day for Spurs fans may be Richard Jefferson opting out of his contract, but we have more. It was reported a couple of weeks ago, but became official today: Quin Snyder is leaving his position as head coach of the Austin Toros and joining Doug Collins’ staff with the Philadelphia 76ers. [...]
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER – Though overshadowed by the first day of the NBA Playoffs, the Austin Toros and Rio Grande Valley Vipers went out on Saturday afternoon to prove the D-League Playoffs are worthy of your attention too. Curtis Jerrells scored 30 points, including two free throws with six seconds left, to lead the Toros [...]
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER – After taking Game 1 of their first round series on the road against the Dakota Wizards, the Austin Toros were in prime position to complete the first round sweep on their home floor. But instead, the Toros shot 3-22 from 3-point range (14%) and lost 106-96 to the Wizards. The Toros [...]
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER – For the entire 2009-2010 season, the Austin Toros relied on their 3-point shooting to win games. The majority of their lineups featured the “4 out, 1 in” look, with some combination of four perimeter players orbiting one post player, usually Dwayne Jones. These lineups allowed the Toros to spread the floor [...]
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER – Early Friday, I thought the Austin Toros could be considered contenders, if not favorites, for the NBA D-League Championship. Ridiculous Upside thought the same thing. But after the Phoenix Suns called up center Dwayne Jones on Friday afternoon, taking the Toros only true big man, Austin’s title hopes might have disappeared [...]
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER – For three quarters, the Austin Toros couldn’t get much of anything right. There were deflected passes, cut-off driving lanes and missed shots. Entering the fourth quarter, the Toros faced a 80-64 deficit and showed no signs of turning it around. But they did. Austin went on a 16-6 run to start [...]
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER – As the Austin Toros march closer to the D-League Playoffs, it seems like personnel decisions are overshadowing every game recently. First, it was the return of Marcus Williams to Austin. Then, it was the San Antonio Spurs signing Curtis Jerrells for the rest of the season and reassigning him to Austin. [...]
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER – The Austin Toros sat in second place in the D-League’s West Conference going into Wednesday night’s game against the Springfield Armor, the second of a back-to-back with Springfield. The Armor were positioned in last place in the West conference, a full 12 games behind the Toros in the standings. In the [...]
If the headline is a little confusing, then you’re on the right track. The San Antonio Spurs called up point guard Curtis Jerrells from the Austin Toros today. And immediately reassigned him to the Toros. The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard Curtis Jerrells from the team’s NBA D-League affiliate Austin Toros and immediately assigned [...]
Dwayne Jones is visibly frustrated. You’d think a guy who just put up 26 points and 14 rebounds against first round draft pick Byron Mullens, in a win over his team’s conference rival, would look happier. The 6’11″ center stands in his socks, game shorts and un-tucked jersey in the hallway outside the Toros locker [...]
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Spurs plan to fill their 13th roster spot with Cedric Jackson of the Erie Bayhawks. Gregg Popovich spoke to the roster vacancy prior to the Cavs game, although he didn’t speak specifically to the Jackson rumor. “Anyone we sign isn’t going to help us this season,” Pop said somewhat expectedly. [...]
One of the Austin Toros was called up this weekend, but it wasn’t who we thought. Nor was it the team we thought would be calling. Alonzo Gee signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards on Sunday.
Playing in their third game in four days, Austin Toros led start to finish and beat their conference rival the Tulsa 66ers 95-87 on Tuesday night. Tulsa started with a big front line of 6’7″ Larry Owens, 6’11″ DeVon Hardin and the recently-sent down 7’1″ Byron Mullens against the Toros starting front line of 6’6″ [...]
Not even 24 hours after debuting a rotation boasting three recently-acquired players, the Austin Toros beat the Springfield Armor in overtime 111-108. Both the Toros’ offense and defense appeared to recover from Saturday’s disappointing loss to Bakersfield, as Austin went into the fourth quarter with a 15-point lead and held the Armor to just 62 [...]
