San Antonio Spurs Wiretap

Spurs And Clippers Discuss Maggette Deal

The Clippers and Spurs have reportedly discussed a Corey Maggette deal.

But one NBA source said Saturday a trade between the teams likely "won't happen."

One Spurs' official said that Maggette would likely get fewer minutes in San Antonio than he is in Los Angeles. Maggette's playing time has been a key factor in his trade request.

Via San Antonio Express-News


Duncan Misses Practice, Status Uncertain For Today

Tim Duncan apparently became the latest Spurs player to fall ill when he missed Saturday's practice. Team officials listed him as questionable for this afternoon's game against Atlanta.

"He just called in and said he had an upset stomach," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "That's how it began with everybody. We'll just see how he feels tomorrow."

Via San Antonio Express-News


Spurs Send White Back To D-League

The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have re-assigned guard/forward James White to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League.

This is White's second stint with Austin. On Dec. 16, he was assigned to the Toros where he appeared in three games, averaging 15.3 points and 2.7 rebounds, before being recalled to the Spurs on December 26.

Including White, there have been eight players assigned nine times from NBA teams to their affiliates this season.

Via Press Release


Spurs Dec 2006 Archive

  • Flu Blug Perplexes Utah's Sloan

    When Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan was playing in the NBA in what he calls "the olden days," the notion of a player missing a game because he was ill was inconceivable.

  • Spurs Hit With Loss Of Elson

    The Spurs received another setback Wednesday when they learned starting center Francisco Elson has a small tear in his right rotator cuff and will be out about two weeks.

  • Stomach Flu Hits Spurs' Ginobili, Barry, & Bonner

    Manu Ginobili and Spurs teammates Brent Barry and Matt Bonner missed San Antonio's game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night because of what the team said was a stomach flu.

  • Spurs Recall James White From D-League

    The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have recalled guard/forward James White from the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League.

  • Spurs Assign White To D-League

    The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have assigned guard/forward James White to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League.

  • Spurs Do Not Want Iverson

    Asked if it was safe to eliminate the Spurs from the Iverson sweepstakes, head coach Gregg Popovich paused for effect, pulled on his chin, looked at the ceiling as if in deep thought, then said, "Yes.

  • Duncan Leaves Briefly After Hurting Right Knee

    Tim Duncan had to leave the court late in Monday night's second quarter after banging his right knee, but returned for the start of the second half and looked no worse for wear.

  • Ginobili Back For Rout Of Warriors

    The Spurs ripped Golden State 129-89 as Manu Ginobili returned.