Last week we ran a series of features exploring three options for the Spurs: Make no move; make a minor roster move; and make a major roster move. There was supposed to be one more- a post arguing that we should make moves focused on future seasons- that for various reasons was never published. After [...]

Via the Express-News:
If there was still doubt about whether Hill belonged in the NBA — and there wasn’t — his performance Monday answered it. Thrust into the starting lineup with Richard Jefferson ailing, Hill scored 16 points in the Spurs’ 97-90 victory over the Hornets, a number secondary to the unquantifiable damage he wreaked defending [...]

A year ago this game would have headlined the daily marquee as a matchup between arguably the league’s top two point guards. A week ago Hoopsworld.com reported the Spurs tried to trade Tony Parker for Chris Paul. But tomorrow, despite those tidbits of information, the matchup has lost some of its luster.
I say arguably the [...]

The Spurs tipped off their 2009-10 campaign in impressive fashion, defeating the New Orleans Hornets 113-96 in the season opener at home this evening. It’s hard to imagine an opening game that inspires more confidence moving forward.
I think the overwhelming truth that must be taken from tonight’s game is how deep this squad is. Discounting [...]

… there’s a game tonight. Which means two things:

Come back at 7 Central for a liveblog co-hosted with Hornets 24/7.
Pre-game notes.

So… The Hornets most substantial offseason move was trading Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor. I think there are arguments to be made either way as to whether the move is a step forward or backward [...]