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Parker Proposes To Longoria

Tony Parker and Eva Longoria are now engaged to be married.

"Tony flew into Los Angeles last night after his game and surprised Eva at her home as she got off work," Liza Anderson told The Associated Press on Thursday via e-mail. "The proposal was romantic and perfect. The couple plans to wed in France in the summer of 2007 in what they describe as a big, happy ceremony with lots of family and friends."

Via SI.com


Ginobili Still Troubled By Back

Manu Ginobili said he continues to feel better but will have his back re-examined by the Spurs' doctors today in San Antonio.

Ginobili hasn't played since bruising his lower back late in the third quarter of Friday's loss to Dallas.

"I'm still not able to run properly," said Ginobili, who did some shooting after the Spurs' shootaround Wednesday morning. "When I put my body weight on my right leg, it pinches here in the back.

"The other day, I tried to work out and unintentionally jumped and it pinched. So I'm not ready."

Via San Antonio Express-News


Allen Happy To See Bowen Get A Warning

For years, Ray Allen has complained about Bruce Bowen's defensive tactics. So it came as no surprise to him that the San Antonio guard has been warned by the NBA about his habit of sliding under players while they're shooting.

"What he does on the court, he does," Allen said, "and we know, around the league, what everybody does.

"When you do something on the grand stage in New York City, everybody definitely pays attention."

Stu Jackson, NBA vice president of operations, chose not to fine Bowen, but gave him a warning after a recent incident involving Bowen and Knicks guard Steve Francis.

"I don't know if that will be enough," Allen said. "The one good thing is now he knows that they [the referees] are watching it."

Via Seattle Times


Spurs Nov 2006 Archive

  • Duncan Reaches 15,000-Point Mark

    Tim Duncan became the third player in Spurs history to reach 15,000 points, accomplishing the feat Sunday night against Seattle.

  • Ginobili Out With Back Contusion

    San Antonio shooting guard Manu Ginobili missed the Spurs' game Sunday night against Seattle because of a lower back contusion.

  • Mavs' Howard Returns To Action Against Spurs

    Mavericks small forward Josh Howard returned to action Friday against the Spurs.

  • Spurs' Bowen Not Going To Adjust His Game

    Spurs coach Greg Popovich pulled Bruce Bowen aside Friday morning and told him to forget NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson's warning about his defensive tendancies.

  • Popovich Says League Exec Crossed Line With Bowen

    Gregg Popovich criticized the NBA on Friday for warning Bruce Bowen about his defensive "tactics" and complained league officials are "trying to change the way my best defender plays"

  • Isiah Denies Threat Against Bowen

    Isiah Thomas denied he said anything about breaking Bruce Bowen's neck during their profanity-laced altercation Saturday night in San Antonio, and defended his actions of picking a fight with a player.

  • Scola Now More Likely To Play In NBA Next Season?

    Luis Scola's ability to finally come over to the NBA may be dependent on how Fabricio Oberto plays for the Spurs.

  • NBA OK With Threat To Bowen

    An NBA spokesman said on Sunday that neither Bruce Bowen or Isiah Thomas will face disciplinary action from the league for their conduct on Friday night.

  • Phil Has Heard Enough Complaining About LB's Contract From Popovich

    "If [Brown's settlement] was a concern to people, [Gregg] Popovich probably should have weighed in on [Donald] Sterling about two or three coaches ago," said Phil Jackson.

  • Tempers Flare As Knicks Almost Lose Another Guard To Bowen

    After losing Steve Francis to an ankle injury when he landed on Bruce Bowen's foot earlier in the week, it was almost deja vu for the Knicks on Saturday night, this time with Bowen and Jamal Crawford

  • League Probing Francis' Injury

    Stu Jackson said he was investigating Bruce Bowen's foot maneuver that led to Steve Francis' injury Monday.

  • Knicks Irked At Bruce Bowen

    Steve Francis did not play in the second half of last night's loss to the Spurs after spraining his ankle.

  • Settlement Between Brown, Knicks Concerns Popovich

    Spurs coach Gregg Popovich hopes last week's settlement agreement between the New York Knicks and Larry Brown doesn't make it difficult for other coaches to recoup salary from their former teams.

  • Howard Fined $5,000 For Flagrant Foul On Bowen

    A $5,000 fine was given to Josh Howard for a flagrant foul he committed on Bruce Bowen on Thursday night.

  • James White Signs Deal With San Antonio

    James White has signed a two-year partially guaranteed deal with the San Antonio Spurs, a league source told DraftExpress.