2/9/16

Kyle Anderson, Tim Duncan, Matt Bonner and Manu Ginobili are all out for tonight's game vs Miami

Sacramento has decided to not fire George Karl. Vlade Diviac has told Karl they must improve their problems together.

LA Clippers have suspended Blake Griffin for 4 games. This is due to the incident where he punched a staffer

Jimmy Butler will be out 3-4 weeks die to his injured knee. Team mate Pau Gasol will take Butler's place on the East Squad for the All Star game.

Pacers may try to deal George Hill to Atlanta in return for Jeff Teague

Cavaliers are interested in multiple players, including Omer Asik, Kyle Korver and Tyreke Evans.

Marc Gasol has mid foot sprain
***Update*** Gasol has a broken foot, out indefinitely

Nik Stauskas (76ers) suffered a neck injury vs the Clippers

Warriors center Festus Ezeli is expected to return to action in six weeks after having left knee surgery

News update 1/27

Tim Duncan had an MRI done on his knee. Spurs are taking it day by day.

Bulls' Nikola Mirotic had an appendectomy. Will be out till All Star Break.

Bulls intend to keep Pau Gasol, even though Gasol will opt out of his contract in the summer.

Hawks are discussing a potential trade for Jeff Teague (and Schroeder) with multiple teams.

JJ Reddick says according to Dwight Howard, he plans to go to Brooklyn next year.

More news when I have it.
-Ray

News update 1/26

Tim Duncan will remain out for Wednesday's game, vs. Houston. He's still suffering from soreness in his knee

1.4 million people watched the Spurs vs Warriors, making it the most watch game in NBA TV history.

David Blatt 's camp feel is was 1000% Lebron's fault he was fired.

Dwight Howard has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow's game vs Spurs

Rumors are coming out that Lebron tried the same in Miami, with Erik Spoelstra. He was denied.

Blake Griffin will be out for 4-6 weeks due to a broken hand. He was in an altercation with a Clippers' equipment staffer. Started in a restaurant in Toronto, and spilled out into the street. Griffin supposedly hit the guy multiple times. He is under investigation by the NBA

Bradley Beal is out for the Wizards. He's suffered a broken nose.

More news when I have it.
-Ray

Duncan out

Spurs announced Sunday that Tim Duncan, due to soreness in his knee, would be out vs. Warriors on Monday. Duncan did fly with team to San Francisco on Friday, and flew back home to San Antonio on Saturday. Does not appear to be pre planned for all the conspiracists out there.

Since Warriors drafted Stephen Curry, the Spurs are 8-3 at Oracle Arena.

Las Vegas odds have the Warriors at a 4.5 point favorite. It increased a whole point with the Duncan announcement.

More news when I have it.
-Ray

Quick News update

Cavs have fired David Blatt. Ty Lue has been promoted to Head Coach, 3yr 9.5 million deal.

I've heard a rumor that Cavs are looking to trade Kevin Love. Cavs players actually thought the meeting they were going to was to announce Love was traded. One rumored deal would be to send Kevin Love and Timofey Mosgov to Sacramento, in exchange for Demarcus Cousins. Again Rumors.

Steve Kerr returns to the bench tonight. Luke Walton has lead the Warriors to a 39-4 record. Kerr would have to win the remaining 39 games to equal the wins by Walton this year.

The Clippers have traded Josh Smith back to Houston along with cash. Houston in turn sends the Clippers rights to a draft pick. The Clippers will sign former Spur, Jeff Ayers to a 10 day contract.

LaMarcus Aldridge is out tonight due to back spasms.

More news when I have it.

Ray

News update 1/15/16

Prior to last night's game, The Spurs had only trailed for a total of 54 seconds in 4th quarters at home.

Spurs have the most consecutive road games streak, holding opponents to under 100 pts.

Manu Ginobili has now played more NBA games than Larry Bird. Ginobili has now played in 899 games.

NBPA files Grievence on behalf of Memphis' Matt Barnes. Barnes was suspended due to altercation with his ex-wife and Derek Fisher.

Carmelo Anthony did suffer a sprained right ankle. Xrays were negative.

Cavs traded Joe Harris to Orlando. Cavs get a draft pick in return. Look for Orlando to waive him.

Lakers plan to offer Raptors star DeMar Rosen a max deal this summer.

Warriors season ticket priority waitlist, which costs $100 non-refund to join, now exceeds over 20k. Way more seats than Oracle.

Quincy Pondexter is undergoing season ending knee surgery.

John Calipari ' s asking price to coach...10yr 120 million.

Nets reorganize GM Billy King and fire coach Lionel Hollins. Most within organization learned about firings via press release.

Nets are looking at both Bryan Colangelo and Danny Ferry for their open GM job. Former Chicago coach Tom Thibodeau is a contender for head coach.

More news when I have it.
-Ray

Christmas Eve News and Rumors

Kawhi Leonard now has over 500 career steals.

He also passed Bruce Bowen for 13th in Spurs history.

Since Tim Duncan's rookie Season (97-98), the Spurs have 44 different 6 game winnings streaks. They also only have 1 6 game losing streak in that time.

Chicago Bulls are open to trading Taj Gibson or Joakim Noah for a Wing.

Joakim Noah will be out 2 weeks with an injury

Washington Wizards waive Center Ryan Hollins, in order to call up and sign Austin Spur, Jarell Eddie

Sixers have traded 2 future draft picks to New Orleans, in exchange for Pelican ' s guard Ish Smith.

Spurs lead the NBA in Defensive efficiency (92.8). Only 3 teams in the last 20 season have a defensive efficiency below 93 points per 100 possessions (03-04 Spurs 91.6, 98-99 Spurs 92.1, 03-04 Pistons 92.5)

Bucks coach Jason Kidd is out indefinitely following his Hip Surgery

Damian Lillard aggravates Plantar Fasciitis Injury

NBA attaches brand and players to campaign against gun violence. Ads will run on Christmas day.

Suns have suspended Markieff Morris for 2 games for throwing a towel at head coach Jeff Hornacek.

Spurs have a +408 point differential through 30 games. 2nd largest points diff through 30 games, in NBA History. (#1 71-72 Bucks +435)

Top 5 in Point Differential
1. Spurs +13.6 PPG
2. Warriors +13.5 PPG
3. Thunder +8.8 PPG
4. Cavs +6.3 PPG
5. Celtics +4.2 PPG

Top 5 in Net rating
1. Warriors +15.2 PP/100
2. Spurs +14.3
3. Thunder +9.7
4. Cavs +6.1
5. Heat +4.1

News/Rumors 12/19

Paul George has been fined $35K for that post-game interview last night where he criticized the officiating & said a bad word

Kyrie Irving To Make Season Debut Sunday Against 76ers

Cavaliers' Mo Williams: Will sit out again Sunday

Sixers officially announce team has agreed to terms with Mike D'Antoni to become Associate Head Coach

The NBA plans to suspend Houston guard Ty Lawson for two games as a result of 2014 DUI charges. Houston is supposedly shopping Lawson around.

Free agent Carlos Boozer has met with the Milwaukee Bucks' front office this week about a potential deal

The Cavs say guard Iman Shumpert has a right groin strain, was out vs. OKC and is questionable thereafter pending further evaluation

No-trade restrictions lifted on LMA, Duncan, Manu, West, Bonner, Boban, Simmons & Bonner

Kings forward Eric Moreland will require surgery after sustaining a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during practice

Kings to trade Caron Butler

Rockets expect Dwight Howard to opt out next summer

The Nets say guard Shane Larkin suffered a concussion at practice on Tuesday and he is now under the NBA’s concussion protocol guidelines

Hornets say Al Jefferson is cleared to play (calf strain) and will be active. Has already started his five game suspension

Grizzlies’ Brandan Wright says he’ll miss six to eight weeks because of knee surgery

The Pelicans are reportedly shopping Omer Asik

The Celtics, Heat and Bulls have all reportedly expressed interest in acquiring DeMarcus Cousins

NBA Referee Bill Kennedy Announces He's Gay after Rajon Rondo makes antigay slurs towards him

Bradley Beal Re-Injures Right Fibula. Was out for Spurs vs Wizards

More news when I have it.
-Ray

News update 12/11

Tony Parker is out tonight for rest.

Former Cavs Forward John "Hotrod" Williams passed away at the age of 53. Williams had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Paul Pierce will not discuss retirement until the off season

Hornets Al Jefferson has been suspended 5 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program

Klay Thompson sustained a sprained right ankle during the game vs Pacers. X-rays negative, but he'll miss a couple of games

Pelicans and Suns discussing trade to send Markieff Morris to New Orleans. Rockets interested in Morris as well.

Raptors Demarre Carroll is expected to miss an indefinite period of time with a right knee contusion.

Clippers gauged trade interest in Lance Stephenson and Josh Smith

76ers and Brett Brown discussing extension (could be announced today that agreement has been reached)

76ers hire Jerry Colangelo as special advisor, chairman of basketball operations.

John Wall injured knee, no structural damage

Nets' Ronda Hollis-Jefferson had to have ankle surgery this week, due to a fracture.

Lebron James signs lifetime deal with Nike. 1st and richest deal for Nike ever. Amount surpasses Kevin Durant's 10yr 300 million deal.

East standings
1. Cavs
2. Hornets
3. Raptors
4. Pacers
5. Bulls
6. Heat
7. Celtics
8. Hawks (Magic/Pistons on cusp)

West
1. Warriors
2. SPURS
3. Thunder
4. Clippers
5. Grizzlies
6. Mavericks
7. Jazz
8. Rockets  (Suns/TWOLVES on cusp)

More news when I have it.
-Ray

Duncan (Spurs vs Sixers )

Tim Duncan is also out tonight for rest.

K Leonard (Spurs vs Sixers)

Kawhi is out tonight due to gastroenteritis.

NEWS/RUMORS 11/27/15

11/27/15 Jason Kidd suspended 1 game for "aggressively pursuing and confronting" ref Zach Zarba Wed. during Kings game. Kidd also slapped the ball out of the ref's hands and did not leave in a timely manner after being ejected.

National Basketball Referees Association issues statement angry that Mike Budenholzer wasn't suspended for physical contact with official

Phoenix will be signing Bryce Cotton from the Austin Spurs (D-League). Cotton has been amazing for the Austin Spurs.

Evan Fournier rejected four-year, $32 million contract extension from Magic

Brian Windhorst believe Lebron James has "Warrior Paranoia". He is more concerned about winning regular season games than before, due to the Warriors 16-0 start.

After loss to the Raptors, the Cavs held a player only meeting.

Warriors are ahead of the 72 win pace of the 95-96 Chicago Bulls

Jahlil Okafor punched a man outside of a Boston night Club. Apparently what was shouted at him was "The 76ers suck and you guys are all losers. You'll never win a game". TMZ did get video where you can hear Okafor shouting "We got money you broke ass .... (racial slur).

Amare Stoudamire is taking classes to possibly become a sports agent.

Ben Simmons from LSU, is considered to be the consensus #1 draft pick in the 2016 draft.

Pop needs 10 more to move past Rick Adelman into the No. 8 spot on the NBA's career coaching wins list Current standings
EAST
1 Cleveland Cavaliers 11 4 .733
2 Chicago Bulls 9 4 .692
3 Indiana Pacers 9 5 .643
4 Miami Heat 9 5 .643
5 Toronto Raptors 10 6 .625
6 Charlotte Hornets 9 6 .600
7 Atlanta Hawks 10 7 .588
8 Detroit Pistons 8 7 .533

WEST
1 Golden State Warriors 16 0 1.000
2 San Antonio Spurs 12 3 .800 3 Oklahoma City Thunder 10 6 .625
4 Memphis Grizzlies 9 7 .563
5 Dallas Mavericks 9 7 .563
6 Utah Jazz 7 7 .500
7 Phoenix Suns 7 8 .467
8 Los Angeles Clippers 7 8 .467

Ginobili/Leonard

Are both probable for Monday's game vs. Blazers.

Jonathan Simmons

Jonathan Simmons has been recalled from the Austin Spurs. I would assume he'd see action tonight vs Sixers.

Spurs vs Kings recap

Spurs 106
53% FG, 26% 3P, 73% FT
18 Fast Break Points
52 points in the paint
16 turnovers (19pts scored off of)
KAWHI 24PTS, 10-13 FG, 3-4 3P

Kings 88
41% FG, 37% 3P, 68% FT
16 Fast Break Points
32 points in the paint
19 turnovers (20 pts scored off of)
DeMarcus Cousins 21pts, 12 rebounds, 1 block. 5-20 FG, 0-4 3P, 11-15 FT

Spurs vs Wizards recap

Spurs 99
46% FG, 32% 3P, 90% FT
17 Fast Break Points
42 pts in paint
21 turnovers (28 pts scored off)
Kawhi Leonard 23 pts, 10-22 FG, 1-4 3P

Wizards 102
48% FG, 35% 3P, 71% FT
24 Fast Break pts
44 points in paint
10 turnovers (7pts scored off)
Bradley Beal 25 pts 11-22 FG, 3-8 3P
John Wall 17 pts 6-16 FG, 1-5 3P,

Spurs vs Hornets recap

Charlotte 94
47% FG, 31% 3P, 65% FT
15 Fast Break Points
36 Points in Paint
15 turnovers, 21 pts off turnovers
Kemba Walker(pg) 27 pts 11-15 FG, 2-2 3P

San Antonio 114
56% FG, 43% 3P, 65% FT
8 Fast Break Points
40 points in paint
13 turnovers, 18 pts off turnovers
Kawhi Leonard 23 pts, 10-16 FG, 2-4 3P,
Aldridge 16pts, Mills 15pts, Ginobili 13 pts

Spurs Stats 11/8/15, Record is 4-2

Team Leaders
Points per game: Kawhi Leonard 21.8
Assists per game: Manu Ginobili 3.7
Field Goal Percentage: Manu Ginobili 53.1

Rebounds per game: LaMarcus Aldridge 9.2
Steals per game: Kawhi Leonard 2.0
Blocks per game: Kawhi Leonard 1.3

Team Stats
Points per game: 101.7 (17th)
Rebounds per game: 46.5 (tied 8th)
Assists per game: 24 (4th)
Points allowed: 92.3 (4th)

Jonathan Simmons

Spurs announced Saturday that Jonathan Simmons has been assigned to the Austin Spurs. This is similar to what the Spurs did with Kyle Anderson last year.

News/Rumors 11/3/15

The Cavs JR Smith will undergo an MRI to take a look at his injured Knee

Terrance Ross, signs extension with Raptors. 3yr 33 million

Bucks Jabari Parker, is expected to make his return Wednesday night after suffering a ACL tear last season.

DeMarcus cousins will miss next two games to cover from his Achilles strain.

Warriors Andrew Bogut is still out due to a concussion. No timetable on his return.

Pacers decline 16-17 option on Solomon Hill Dion

Waiters and Thunder, did not agree on an extension.

Jeremy Lamb and Hornets agree on 3 year extension worth 21 million

Wizards did not sign Bradley Beal to an extension. they are waiting on Durant's decision before making any other decisions on the roster. Durant is a free agent this coming summer.

Pelicans lose Kendrick Persons to a right pectoral injury. No timetable on his return.

Rockets sign Chuck Hayes to aid injuries. He could be waived and if he is, could become part of coaching staff.

Warriors, Clippers, Raptors and Pistons are the only unbeaten teams left. Seven without a single win.

SPURS NEWS

Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge signed with new Agency Excel SM

Duncan, Parker and Ginobili's first win together was back on October 29, 2002. the trio now has the most wins of any trio at 542 (after beating the Knicks)

March 31st, 2011 was the last time the Celtics beat the Spurs.

Carmelo Anthony was asked how well Kawhi guarded him, said he eventually decided to simply start trying to draw fouls because he couldn't get good looks.

Through 4 games Spurs...
15th in Offense
3rd in Defense
2nd in Opponents points per game
1st in fouling least
5th in shooting at 47%

More news when I have it. -Ray