ClutchPoints Jun 19, 2019
Ex-Spurs guard Nando de Colo parts ways with CSKA Moscow, hints about desire to return to NBA
Former San Antonio Spurs guard Nando de Colo has parted ways with CSKA Moscow. This could possibly pave the way for a return to the NBA. Eurohoops.net confirmed the development on June 18. CSKA Moscow announced that Nando de Colo won’t continue with the team in the next season. de Colo parts ways with the […] The post Ex-Spurs guard Nando de Colo parts ways with CSKA Moscow, hints about desire to return to NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jun 18, 2019
Spurs legend Tony Parker ‘was so happy’ for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green after Raptors won title
San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker says he “was so happy” for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green after the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors in six games to win the 2019 NBA title. Parker was teammates with Leonard and Green on the Spurs. The trio won the 2014 championship over LeBron James, Dwyane […] The post Spurs legend Tony Parker ‘was so happy’ for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green after Raptors won title appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pounding The Rock Jun 18, 2019
Report; Rudy Gay is expected to re-sign with the Spurs
Retaining him is one of the Spurs’ top offseason priorities. Here’s some good news for Spurs fans! Rudy Gay is expected to re-sign with the Spurs this summer, likely for more than $10 million per season. As was first reported by Jordan Brenner of The Athletic in an article about contingency plans for teams losing top-tier talent in free agency (subscription required): Rudy Gay looks like such an option [for teams who lose or fail to land players like Kevin Durant or Kawhi Leonard], but multiple sources said they expect him to re-sign with the Spurs (potentially for more than $10...
Pounding The Rock Jun 18, 2019
Do the Warriors have what it takes to match the Spurs’ longevity?
Will the Warriors’ dynasty be short and sweet, or can they find a way to re-vamp, Spurs-style? The Golden State Warriors haven’t looked this vulnerable since the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs, when they lost Game 7 to the Clippers and it was quickly becoming clear that Mark Jackson wasn’t going to take them any further. Ever since then, they have been a nearly unstoppable force under Steve Kerr, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. That combo was good enough to win one championship and almost another (the loss of which can only described as self-destruction) while...
ClutchPoints Jun 18, 2019
Rudy Gay expected to re-sign with Spurs potentially for more than $10 million per season
Veteran small forward Rudy Gay is reportedly expected to re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs this summer potentially for more than $10 million per season, according to Jordan Brenner of The Athletic. Gay becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The swingman made $10,087,200 in 2018-19 with the Spurs. Rudy Gay looks like such an […] The post Rudy Gay expected to re-sign with Spurs potentially for more than $10 million per season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pounding The Rock Jun 18, 2019
Blogger Mock Draft: The Spurs go big, swing big at 29
With the 29th pick in the Ridiculous Upside mock draft, the PTR Spurs took a flyer on a unique prospect in Georgia’s Nicolas Claxton. I’ll be honest — a few minutes after making my first pick in this year’s Ridiculous Upside mock draft, even after giving it a good deal of thought, I found myself second-guessing it. That has nothing to do with Grant Williams, who I think is a fine choice there in a vacuum, but more to do with the various ways the Spurs can play draft night out. With 12 players already under contract for next year (excluding Rudy Gay, who they’re expected to...
Pounding The Rock Jun 18, 2019
Appreciating what Tony Parker means to the Spurs
It feels past due to show TP some real Spurs love. When Spurs legend Tony Parker announced his retirement last week, it came at an awkward time. It was during a heavy news cycle, both for the NBA — Game 5 of the NBA Finals was that night — and oddly the Spurs as it was almost simultaneously reported that head assistant coach Ettore Messina was in negotiations with Milan (whom he would ultimately join), something that had a much larger impact on the Spurs as they stand today. Now that the Finals are over, the news cycle has slowed, and the NBA Draft is still a couple of days away, it...
ClutchPoints Jun 18, 2019
3 keys to a perfect offseason for the San Antonio Spurs
Following another first-round exit for the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs last season, it can no longer be denied that they are not anymore the perennial championship contenders they once were just a few years back. The Big 3 era is over, and the team have also moved on from former cornerstone superstar Kawhi […] The post 3 keys to a perfect offseason for the San Antonio Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pounding The Rock Jun 18, 2019
Blogger Mock Draft: The Spurs stay on brand with their 19th pick
In SBNation’s annual mock draft, the Spurs used their 19th pick to select Tennessee’s Grant Williams, a guy who should be able to do a bit of everything. The 2019 NBA Draft is this Thursday, which gives fans just a few more precious days to speculate, daydream and predict which coveted player their team might take. For the third year in a row, I got in on the fun by taking part in Ridiculous Upside’s annual, SBNation-wide mock draft, putting on my executive hat and selecting for the Spurs. Even for SA this year’s event figures to be more exciting than usual, with the team owning...
Pounding The Rock Jun 18, 2019
Open Thread: It’s time for the Spurs Hype Crew tryouts
Show the Silver & Black what you’ve got and represent the Spurs throughout the season. As you may recall, a little over a year ago the San Antonio Spurs disbanded the cheerleading team, known as the Silver Dancers, as well as their break dancing squad, Team Energy. Last summer they combined the skill sets of both groups, as well as opening up for other talents, and created the Hype Squad. Yours truly was there for the inaugural auditions, but I did not make the final cut. I did see some of my audition mates throughout the season and got a feel for what I was lacking (mostly youth,...
Pounding The Rock Jun 17, 2019
Exploring possible trade scenarios for the Spurs to move down in the draft
There are a couple teams with a plethora of second round picks who might be looking to package them in an attempt to move up in the draft. The Spurs should be interested. This is the final article of a five part series covering the San Antonio Spurs’ draft options. Part one discussed the Spurs’ assets that could be packaged together in an attempt to move up in the draft and which teams might be willing to move down. Part two highlighted those players who won’t likely be available to the Spurs at 19th whom the Spurs could be targeting in the draft. Part three highlighted those players...
Pounding The Rock Jun 17, 2019
Open Thread: The difference between the Spurs longevity and the Heat’s four Finals appearances
Are these Warriors the next Miami Heat, or the beginning of the next NBA dynasty? During the telecast of Game 6, Mark Jackson used the word “dynasty” to describe the Golden State Warriors. The dictionary definition of dynasty is a line of hereditary rulers of a country or a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field. In basketball terms, it implies an ongoing team of players that keep the franchise relevant. The Los Angeles Lakers have won 16 titles over 61 seasons: first title in 1949 and the most recent in 2010. The...
Pounding The Rock Jun 17, 2019
What Anthony Davis to the Lakers means for the Spurs
The Davis trade hurts the Spurs chances of becoming a contender in the short term, but if they are patient, they could benefit from the frenzy it might cause. The Anthony Davis saga is finally over. After asking for a trade, The Brow got his wish of landing with the Lakers, who traded Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, three first round picks, and the rights to swap two picks to get the superstar big man. It’s a deal that could transform the league. It will certainly have a big impact on the Western Conference. The Pelicans are clearly embracing the tank while the Lakers now have two...
ClutchPoints Jun 16, 2019
Danny Green compares Raptors vs. Spurs NBA Championship, picks favorite
Danny Green is now a two-time NBA champion after helping the Toronto Raptors topple the mighty Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals. Green also won a title with the San Antonio Spurs back in 2014. And when asked to compare the two championships, the former North Carolina standout revealed that the title he […] The post Danny Green compares Raptors vs. Spurs NBA Championship, picks favorite appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pounding The Rock Jun 16, 2019
What Tony Parker and the early 2010s Spurs meant to me
How basketball’s greatest trio got me through the toughest part of my life As you no doubt know by now, Spurs legend Tony Parker retired this week after an illustrious 18-year career in the NBA that included 4 selections to All-NBA teams, 6 All-Star selections, 4 NBA Championships, and a Finals MVP award for his performance in the 2007 Finals. As a member of San Antonio’s fabled Big 3, along with Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, Parker was entrusted by head coach Gregg Popovich to be the motor on many of their teams throughout the 2000s and 2010s. As important as he was to the Spurs and...
