Roster for Today's Pre-season Game

NDoye is the only Spur listed out for tonight's match up vs Suns. He is still suffering from an ankle injury. All other Spurs will be available for today's match up. If it changes, I'll let you know. -Ray

NBA GM Survey

Results from the NBA GM Survey. Doesn't mean much but interesting none the less Which team will win the 2016 NBA Finals? 1. Cleveland -- 53.6% 2. San Antonio -- 25.0% 3. Golden State -- 17.9% 4. Oklahoma City -- 3.6% Last year: San Antonio -- 46.2% Who will win the 2015-16 MVP? 1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 39.3% 2. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 25.0% 3. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 10.7% James Harden, Houston -- 10.7% 5. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 7.1% Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City -- 7.1% Last year: LeBron James -- 67.9% If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be? 1. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 86.2% 2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 6.9% LeBron James, Cleveland -- 6.9% Last year: LeBron James -- 50.0% Other highlights (more Spurs focused) Who is the best small forward in the NBA? 1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 89.3% 2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 8.9% 3. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 1.8% Last year: LeBron James -- 75.0% Who is the best power forward in the NBA? 1. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 82.1% 2. Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers -- 7.1% LeBron James, Cleveland -- 7.1% 4. LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio -- 3.6% Last year: LaMarcus Aldridge & Blake Griffin -- 25.0% Who is the best center in the NBA? 1. Marc Gasol, Memphis -- 65.5% 2. DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento -- 13.8% 3. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 6.9% Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 6.9% DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers -- 6.9% Last year: Dwight Howard -- 42.9% Which team made the best overall moves this offseason? 1. San Antonio -- 79.3% 2. Houston -- 6.9% L.A. Clippers -- 6.9% Also receiving votes: L.A. Lakers, Portland Last year: Cleveland -- 89.3% Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact? 1. LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio -- 79.3% 2. Ty Lawson, Houston -- 10.3% 3. Greg Monroe, Milwaukee -- 6.9% 4. DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers -- 3.4% Last year: LeBron James -- 96.3% What was the most underrated player acquisition? 1. Ty Lawson, Houston -- 10.3% Paul Pierce, L.A. Clippers -- 10.3% David West, San Antonio -- 10.3% Who is the best defensive player in the NBA? 1. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 27.6% 2. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 17.2% 3. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 13.8% 4. Tony Allen, Memphis -- 10.3% 5. Draymond Green, Golden State -- 6.9% DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers -- 6.9% Also receiving votes: Tim Duncan, San Antonio; Marc Gasol, Memphis; Rudy Gobert, Utah; Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City; Andre Iguodala, Golden State Last year: Joakim Noah -- 35.7% Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA? 1. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 44.8% 2. Tony Allen, Memphis -- 17.2% 3. Jimmy Butler, Chicago -- 10.3% LeBron James, Cleveland -- 10.3% Who is the best head coach in the NBA? 1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 93.1% Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Atlanta; Steve Kerr, Golden State Last year: Gregg Popovich -- 92.9% Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments? 1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 37.9% 2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas -- 31.0% 3. Steve Kerr, Golden State -- 10.3% 4. Jason Kidd, Milwaukee -- 6.9% Also receiving votes: Steve Clifford, Charlotte; Erik Spoelstra, Miami; Brad Stevens, Boston; Stan Van Gundy, Detroit Last year: Gregg Popovich --46.4% Which head coach runs the best offense? 1. Steve Kerr, Golden State -- 58.6% 2. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 27.6% 3. Mike Budenholzer, Atlanta -- 6.9% Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Dallas; Brad Stevens, Boston Last year: Gregg Popovich -- 77.8% Which head coach has the best defensive schemes? 1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 31.0% 2. Dave Joerger, Memphis -- 27.6% 3. Steve Kerr, Golden State -- 13.8% 4. Steve Clifford, Charlotte -- 6.9% Jason Kidd, Milwaukee -- 6.9% Which player is the best leader? 1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 44.6% 2. Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 30.4% 3. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 17.9% Who is the league's best role player? 1. Andre Iguodala, Golden State -- 20.7% 2. Draymond Green, Golden State -- 17.2% 3. Kyle Korver, Atlanta -- 13.8% 4. Danny Green, San Antonio -- 10.3% Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 10.3% 6. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio -- 6.9%

Out for tomorrow's game

Parker and Ndoye, will be out for tomorrow's game vs Pistons.

Diaw

Boris Diaw has been cleared to play in the Spurs' pre season home opener tomorrow.

Spurs Update 10/16

Pop said Aldridge and Diaw are probably good to go for Sunday. Parker may be out (ankle)

After the game vs. Pistons, Spurs may begin to trim roster (next week). Majority of cuts (league wide) will happen 10/22-10/24

Current Tax Bills in millions
GSW: 23.1
OKC: 22.2
MIA: $20.1
LAC: 18.1
CLE: 16.6
CHI: 5.6
***SPURS***: 4.1
HOU: 3.5
BKN: .920

Plenty of tickets for Sunday's preseason game vs. Pistons.  Some as low as $6 on Stubhub.

More when I have it
- Ray

Aldridge Update

LaMarcus Aldridge did practice with the team today and is expected to play on Sunday, vs. Pistons.

-Ray

News/Rumors 10/15

Lamar Odom remains in critical condition, after being found passed out in a Nevada  brothel.

CNN does segment on Lamar Odom, shows picture of LaMarcus Aldridge

Lakers exercise option on Julius Randle for 16-17

Kobe Bryant has a lower leg contusion. Did not practice with team today

The Kings have waived guard Marshall Henderson and forward Vince Hunter

Thunder and Dion Waiters are exploring a contract extension

Thunder C Enes Kanter has significant ankle sprain, will be out for game vs Grizzlies

Pelicans Sign Bo McCalebb

Warriors forward Harrison Barnes injury is a Bone Bruised Right Knee. Status is day-to-day.

Warriors waive Ben Gordon

Warriors have purchased land to build San Francisco arena. Will open 2017

Rajon Rondo on relationship with Kings Head Coach, George Karl..."it's not going well"

Jabari Parker has been practicing with Bucks, but has yet to make his 2015 debut

Derrick Rose is expected to miss the Bulls' season opener, as he recovers from his surgery. His eye/socket still appeared swollen on Monday.

Popovich on Splitter trade...
“It was very difficult,” Popovich said. “When someone is with you for a while, you get close to them and their family.  That’s the business part of the situation. It shows its ugly head once in a while.

“So if we wanted to add the talent that we added then we had to do something because you can’t pay everybody. I think Tiago being here in Atlanta is a perfect fit for both parties.”

Spurs will wear new Black Signature Jersey at their home opener on October 30th

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More info when I have it.
- Ray