An unexpected NPR article has an interesting take on the crappy media coverage both our Spurs and all of the NHL are handed. When Deford first mentions Duncan, I thought he was taking a swipe at him, but he's just being facetious. It actually turns out to be a swipe at ESPN.

This is pretty awesome. Adding to the info from the fanshot Chilai provided recently, I also just read in this ESPN article about an all rookie exhibition game, Team Leonard vs. Team Fredette (after much ballyhoo about Jimmer who lost the game, which was led by Kawhi with 24 pts), that Kawhi has put on FIFTEEN pounds of muscle! So, based off of Draft Express' measurements, he's at least 242 lbs. That's a pretty monstrous SF. I can't help but keep thinking that we'll really have another special player in silver & black.

Now all we have to do is keep waiting. . . .

Congrats to Mr. Green for nabbing a spot on a good (I think?) Euroleague team. It's not yet known if there's an out clause for him to possibly rejoin after the lockout. This is the same team that Davis Bertans is signed to, as well, so there's potential for Bertans to get some more knowledge about the Spurs organization, I suppose.

Also, here's a 48MoH article about it that I just found as well. Apparently, he will likely return after the lockout.

Mbah a Moute has been one my "does want" list since we lost Brucey. Here's why in Luc's own words from the ESPN article.

Also, here's a bit of my speculation on what he could do for the team. He can't give you a corner 3-ball, but we don't need it from him, plus we could help him get there. Defense, defense, defense. If we can pry him loose from the Bucks, maybe we eventually start him at the 3 and give Jefferson a "Manu-esque" roll off the bench (I know, comparing RJ and Manu may leave some feeling nauseous), allowing him to improve bench play.

I just noticed this link to watch the game on ESPN 3 online. The game is almost over, though, and Hairston's team Montepaschi Siena (Italy) is down 7 against Panathinaikos Athens. Apparently Malik is one of their best players, as he's in for some important last minutes. It looks like they'll lose, unfortunately. They lost, 69-77.

Jeffers will sign a 10-day contract as Novak is let go. invited back to the bench.

Expected/10. Congrats to Othyus on his 10 day contract. Let's hope he might be the guy worth hanging onto.

It's an ESPN Insider link, by the way, so it might not work too well misinform you. I'm not a subscriber, otherwise I'd copy & paste.

The Grizzly Blair is featured today in Draft Express' line of articles that compares the development of current young NBAers to their college days. It's a pretty interesting read with an objective view on the pros & cons of his game.

I had a feeling that, since we're making a few blips on the national radar now, we might see our guy the Nail-gun topping the list. Well, there he is at #5. If anyone actually subscribes to ESPN, would you kindly post their analysis of him? Okay, I'm done with my thinly veiled request of a fanshot.

This article comments on how Splitter's injury is pretty trivial. This is the best part:
"Popovich joked Friday about the unlikely nature of Splitter's injury.

The plantaris muscle is a vestigial structure found at the back of the foot. Like an appendix or wisdom teeth, it serves no biological or physiological purpose.

'It's basically worthless, but he hurt it,' Popovich said."

The next page of the article mentions Anderson's progress in getting back to game shape and then talks about Bonner being listed (19) as one of the smartest professional athletes (so that's how he got that contract!). Duncan makes a funny comment about it as well.

All I have to say is that his body is having memories of the hip check.

GO SPURS GO!

Pop one-ups Cuban's hate for our Spurs, haha!

Parker's word is good enough for me here. "He's going to play. He needs to play. I'm not worried about that. George is a tough guy."

Haha, but Hill actually was cleared for liftoff, in case you were too lazy to click the link.

This is simply an article about something that's a no-brainer to the members of the Church of Manu. It's a long, but good read.