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NBA AM: Playing Into The Money
The NBA remains a star driven league, but these players could earn very lucrative deals next summer if they play well this season. »Read More
New Faces in New Places: NBA Executives
Which prominent NBA execs shifted to new destinations and which teams are still searching less than a month from the start of training camp? »Read More
Spurs Hire Scott Layden as Asst GM
The San Antonio Spurs have hired former New York Knicks president and general manager Scott Layden as an assistant GM, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Layden had been an assistant coach with the Jazz,... »Read More
Spurs to Workout Brian Butch, Warren Carter
The San Antonio Spurs are bringing in two big men next week whose surnames together make up the name of a former NBA player and coach. Brian Butch and Warren Carter will work to... »Read More
Popovich: Leonard Will Be Face of Spurs
Question: What kind of season do you see Kawhi Leonard having next season? Also, where do you see him in five years? GP (Gregg Popovich): I think he’s going to be a star. And... »Read More
NBA AM: Anderson Improving More in 2012-13?
Ryan Anderson talks about his role in New Orleans and thoughts on Orlando... Lakers honor three all-time greats... Coach Pop hosts an interesting Q&A... »Read More
NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions
Teams must decide on rookie contract extensions and options by Halloween. In a class headlined by James Harden, who else is eligible? »Read More
Can Spurs be Considered Underdogs?
In what has become an annual tradition, the Spurs have been given virtually no shot to win the NBA championship this season. So says an informal poll conducted by Sports Illustrated’s Sam Amick, in... »Read More
NBA AM: Solid Free Agents Remain Unsigned
With training camps set to open in one month, some quality free agents may be forced into taking one year veteran minimum deals »Read More
Ime Udoka Joins Spurs Coaching Staff
In a move certain to be well received by former teammates who remain on the Spurs roster, Ime Udoka has joined the Spurs coaching staff. The club on Tuesday announced the hiring of Udoka,... »Read More
NBA PM: The Most Important Role Players
A look at the 10 most important role players... Up close with Jordan Adams... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gets his statue. »Read More
Former Spur Udoka Joins Staff As Assistant
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that Ime Udoka has been named an assistant coach. “Ime Udoka possesses an outstanding work ethic as well as a natural inclination to teach. We are excited to... »Read More
Spurs to Interview Scott Layden
The Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs could pull off an unconventional swap of sorts. And this particular one wouldn’t include any players, draft picks or trade exceptions. Jazz assistant coach Scott Layden has... »Read More
Top 5 NBA General Managers
Building an NBA team isn't easy, but the men on this list sure make it look that way sometimes... »Read More
NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling
Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More
Jackson Could See Retiring with Spurs
(Question): How much longer do you envision playing? (Answer, Stephen Jackson): I don’t know. If things work out in San Antonio I wouldn’t mind finishing my career there. But you know it’s a business... »Read More
Report: Spurs Believe in Marcus Denmon
Marcus Denmon, drafted this summer at 58 th for the San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, the career plan is drawn. Milestones are laid. “The Spurs believe in him a lot and they have chosen... »Read More
San Antonio Spurs Waive Derrick Byars
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have waived guard/forward Derrick Byars. Byars joined the Spurs on April 25, and appeared in the final two games of the regular season, averaging 5.0 points... »Read More
Ranking the NBA Western Conference
Unquestionably stacked yet again this upcoming season, it's time for HOOPSWORLD to put the teams in the NBA West in order from 1-15. »Read More
NBA@2: NBA West’s Top Five Teams
How does the Dwight Howard trade impact the Western Conference? ... Up Close: Louisville's Peyton Silva ... The unsung winners of the blockbuster trade ... »Read More
Spurs, HEAT Interested in Andray Blatche?
Free-agent rumble that just dribbled across the pond: Heat & Spurs among teams to express exploratory interest in free agent Andray Blatche. via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More
Patty Mills Tops Melo’s Olympic Record
Coming into Saturday’s game between Australia and Great Britain, only five players had scored 30 points or more in this years Olympics, and this years highest scoring performance was Carmelo Anthony’s 37-point game against... »Read More
NBA PM: Trade Veto Power
Which NBA players have trade veto power? Only three have explicit no-trade clauses but the list is far longer than that . . . »Read More
France Tops Argentina in Prelimin Round
They’ve been teammates for so long that they’re basketball brothers, family. They’ve won countless games and three NBA titles together. But Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili were out of place Tuesday night — on... »Read More
Spurs Offer Buyout for Bo McCalebb?
San Antonio Spurs are seriously interested in Bo McCalebb, as reported to Sportando. The problem is that the buyout offered by the Spurs is not satisfying Siena. Mens Sana is trying to monetize the... »Read More
Las Vegas Summer League Day 8: Studs, Duds
Who shined in Day 8 of Las Vegas Summer League? Who struggled? »Read More
James Anderson Wants Return to Spurs
James Anderson, an unrestricted FA, would like to return to Spurs. If not? “Life goes on,” he says. Understands numbers stacked against him. via Jeff McDonald via Twitter »Read More
Source: Warriors have Interest in Blair
The Warriors would have an interest in San Antonio big man DeJuan Blair, according to a source. via Marcus Thompson via Twitter »Read More
Source: Tim Duncan to Re-Sign With Spurs
Tim Duncan will sign a three-year contract with the Spurs this week, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Duncan’s representatives and the Spurs are finalizing a few items in the contract, but the structure has... »Read More
Spurs Re-Sign Duncan And Three Others
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed Tim Duncan, Boris Diaw, Daniel Green and Patty Mills on Tuesday in their first offseason movement of the summer. »Read More
Best of Who’s Left in NBA Free Agency
While the most notable free agents have already come to terms, who are the quality players and steals left on the market? »Read More
Source: Green to Re-Sign with Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to re-sign guard Danny Green to a three-year, $12 million contract, a league source told Yahoo! Sports. The contract is fully guaranteed, the source said. via Marc J.... »Read More
NBA AM: Kevin Love Losing Patience With T’Wolves
T’Wolves’ Kevin Love wants to be on par with the elites. He’s challenging Minnesota’s front office to add the talent to do so »Read More
Spurs’ DeJuan Blair Preparing for Trade
A member of the select team that is helping the U.S. Olympic team prepare for London, a trimmed-down (DeJuan) Blair is showcasing his talent in front of NBA coaches, general managers and scouts on... »Read More
NBA@2: Sixers Making Their Moves
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to make moves, preparing to amnesty Elton Brand and more ... Tony Parker cleared for Olympics ... Derek Fisher in demand for title hopefuls ... »Read More
NBA: 2012 Value Free Agents
Who are some of the best bargains, by position, of this year's NBA free agent class? »Read More
Sources: Spurs Shopping DeJuan Blair
Spurs are shopping forward DeJuan Blair, league sources tell Y! Spurs have Euro picks they could bring over next season, need roster space. via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More
Parker Not in Control of Olympic Destiny
(Tony) Parker posted in French on his official website, TP9.net, that he is to fly from Paris to New York, where his eye is to be re-examined by a specialist. (R.C.) Buford said details... »Read More
Where Should The Spurs Go From Here?
After a surprisingly strong campaign in 2011-2012, the Spurs are in a position where they can come back even better in 2012-2013 while preserving cap space. »Read More
Tim Duncan: ‘I thought this was our time’
The Thunder played with confidence as if they knew it was their time. Until a week ago, the Spurs thought the same. (Spurs coach Gregg) Popovich denied that then, too. “I can tell you... »Read More
Pop: ‘Like a Hollywood script for OKC’
Kevin Durant poured in 34 points to go with 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook added 25 while Spurs killers new (James Harden) and old (Derek Fisher) hit big 3-pointers down the stretch, lifting the OKC... »Read More
NBA@2: Last Stand For Spurs, HEAT?
Not so long ago it looked as if the road was all but paved for the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami HEAT to collide in the 2012 NBA Finals. The Spurs were on... »Read More
Veteran Spurs Lacking Championship Poise
A combination of tenacious Thunder defense and Spurs’ sloppiness have led to a disturbing trend for the Spurs and a 3-2 hole. »Read More
Duncan: Heartbreaking End to Game
Post-shower sweat was still trickling off Tim Duncan’s brow after the Spurs absorbed their third straight loss to the Thunder in the Western Conference finals, a debilitating 108-103 loss at the AT&T Center, but... »Read More
Spurs Not Getting Enough from Parker?
If the San Antonio Spurs don’t look like the same powerhouse that won 20 consecutive games it’s because they don’t have the same Tony Parker who drove the streak. It’s dangerous to reduce a... »Read More
Where Do the Clippers Go From Here?
Can the L.A. Clippers build upon one of the best season in franchise history? Also, Playoff Power Rankings. »Read More
Pop: Durant Arguably Best Player on Planet
Then there’s (Kevin) Durant. Popovich called him ”arguably the best player on the planet” on Sunday after the three-time NBA scoring champion turned in the most magnificent playoff game of his career, scoring 18... »Read More
Master Closer, Kevin Durant, Strikes Again
Kevin Durant took over in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. How many does that make now in the postseason? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Can Robinson Save the Bobcats?
Losing out on Anthony Davis hurts, but could the Bobcats still be saved by Kansas forward Thomas Robinson?... Cleveland shopping their picks?... Kevin Durant, Serge Ibaka, and Kawhi Leonard make Game 4 of the... »Read More
Spurs Start a New Streak in Oklahoma City
The Spurs started a new streak Saturday. The wrong kind though. After winning 20 straight and going nearly 50 days without a loss the Spurs have now dropped consecutive games, letting the Thunder not... »Read More
Durant’s Passing a Problem for Spurs?
And yet (Kevin) Durant’s fourth-quarter flurry isn’t what should worry the Spurs most. It’s what he did during the first two quarters that gave everyone pause. Then Durant took what the Spurs gave him,... »Read More
Tony Parker: ‘We always bounce back’
There was a small thought that maybe the loss could be a good thing for the Spurs. Something of a wake-up call, something to show them they bleed if they’re cut. (Gregg) Popovich isn’t... »Read More
Six Pack: Ridiculous Rigging & Rotten Refs?
Conspiracy theories abound, but do they have any validity? »Read More
Sefolosha’s Defense Key to Stopping Parker
The move was always there. And it’s one the Thunder have used in the past. But for whatever reason in Games 1 and 2, Scott Brooks and the Thunder resisted using ace defender Thabo... »Read More
Coach: Adjustments Aplenty in Conference Finals
Coach Macri has seen plenty of adjustments in both conference finals series, and shares some thoughts here, along with things to look for as both series mature... »Read More
Thunder’s Length Smothers Spurs
(Scott) Brooks has always been able to get the Thunder to play hard. It’s a strength of his, and it shouldn’t be dismissed. Effort goes a long way in the grind of an NBA... »Read More
Thunder Focused on Stopping Tony Parker
Watching Tony Parker repeatedly slice through his team’s defense in San Antonio led to a declaration from Oklahoma City center Kendrick Perkins for tonight’s game against the Spurs. Perkins said the Thunder will be... »Read More
Thunder too Young to Beat Spurs?
“I’m very fortunate in that I didn’t have to,” (Gregg) Popovich said. “I dealt with grown-ups.” Pop had more to say, and I’ll get to that in a minute. But Pop didn’t have to... »Read More
Thunder Uses Hack-A-Splitter Approach
In the first round of the 2008 playoffs, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich resorted to the “Hack-A-Shaq approach of having his players intentionally foul Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal, who struggled throughout his career... »Read More
NBA@2: Decisions on Partial/Non-Guarantees
Orlando Magic guard Von Wafer is among the first of many partial/non-guaranteed contracts to be decided on this offseason. »Read More
NBA AM: Williams Opting Out For New Deal?
The 76ers have a lot of business to tend to in the next few months starting with guard Lou Williams who is likely opting out for a new deal... Is Dion Waiters a Top... »Read More
Win Streak Doesn’t Interest the Spurs
The Spurs’ reaction to the news they can make NBA history tonight with a win in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals can best be summed up in one word: Whatever. With their... »Read More
Source: Magic Eyes Thunder, Spurs for GM
The Orlando Magic’s search for a general manager is centering on the Western Conference finals, where top Oklahoma City and San Antonio executives have emerged as serious candidates for the opening, league sources told... »Read More
Coach: Western Conference Finals Breakdown
Coach Macri shares his thoughts on the Western Conference Finals, including keys for both teams. Read on to see his pick... »Read More
Can Spurs’ Jackson, Leonard Stop Durant?
At some point during the Western Conference finals series opening Sunday, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will wave Stephen Jackson into a game and ask him to stop the Earth from spinning. Or, he will... »Read More
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