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San Antonio Spurs sign first-round pick James Anderson
The San Antonio Spurs have signed first-round draft pick James Anderson.

Spurs sign 1st-round pick Anderson (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs have signed first-round draft pick James Anderson. Terms of the deal announced Friday weren't released. The 6-foot-6 guard out of Oklahoma State bypassed his senior year and was the 20th pick in the June NBA draft after finishing sixth in the nation in scoring at 22.3 points per game last season.

Spurs sign SG Gary Neal - Gary Neal (G) San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs have signed summer-league standout SG Gary Neal to a three-year guaranteed contract.

Lakers sign C Ratliff to 1-year contract (AP)
Veteran center Theo Ratliff has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Ratliff said Thursday he'll join the two-time defending NBA champions as a backup to 7-foot stars Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. The 15-year pro played 49 games last season with San Antonio and Charlotte, averaging 3.6 points and 3.2 rebounds.

San Antonio Spurs sign summer-league leader Gary Neal to deal
The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard Gary Neal to a contract.

Spurs sign G Gary Neal (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard Gary Neal to a contract. A team statement issued Thursday says terms aren't being disclosed. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Neal led the Spurs' summer league team in scoring with 16 points in 25.8 minutes per game in five games. He was 30 of 60 from the field and 17 of 34 from beyond the 3-point line in Las Vegas.

2010 NBA free agents: Richard Jefferson returning to San Antonio Spurs after opting out of deal
Richard Jefferson is returning to the San Antonio Spurs after opting out of his old contract that would have paid him $15 million next season.

Jefferson, Spurs agree to new deal
Richard Jefferson is returning to the San Antonio Spurs after opting out of his old contract that would have paid him $15 million next season.

Dell Demps of San Antonio Spurs emerging as top New Orleans Hornets GM candidate, sources say
Spurs vice president of basketball operations Dell Demps has emerged as the frontrunner in the Hornets' fast-moving search for a new general manager, according to sources close to the process.

Los Angeles Clippers will play San Antonio Spurs Oct. 12 in Mexico City
The Clippers will play the Spurs Oct. 12 in Mexico City.

Clippers, Spurs to play in Mexico City (AP)
The NBA is returning south of the border when the Los Angeles Clippers play the San Antonio Spurs in an Oct. 12 preseason game in Mexico City. It will be the league's 17th visit to Mexico City and 19th game in the country, the most matchups in any country outside the United States and Canada. The game will be played as part of the Olympic Sports Festival, which runs Oct.

NBA returns to Mexico City in preseason
The NBA is returning south of the border when the Los Angeles Clippers play the San Antonio Spurs in an Oct. 12 preseason game in Mexico City.

Spurs finally sign 2007 draft pick Splitter
The San Antonio Spurs didn't shop the blockbuster free-agent market for their big summer addition.

San Antonio Spurs sign Tiago Splitter of Spain, top draft choice in 2007
The San Antonio Spurs have signed Tiago Splitter, three years after drafting the heralded big man from Spain.

Spurs finally sign 2007 pick Splitter (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs have signed Tiago Splitter, three years after drafting the heralded big man from Spain. The 6-foot-11 center has played in the Spanish League since being picked 28th overall by the Spurs in 2007. Bringing Splitter aboard was the main offseason target for San Antonio despite a loaded free agent market.

Source: Mavericks, center Ian Mahinmi agree to two-year deal
Seeking youth and front-line help, the Dallas Mavericks are adding 6-foot-11 project Ian Mahinmi, who played in 26 games last season for the San Antonio Spurs.

2010 NBA free agents: Matt Bonner reaches tentative agreement with San Antonio Spurs
Matt Bonner has reached a tentative agreement to return to the San Antonio Spurs next season.

Free agent Bonner to re-sign with Spurs (AP)
Matt Bonner has reached a tentative agreement to return to the San Antonio Spurs next season. Kenny Grant, Bonner's agent, said Friday the deal will likely be finalized next week and that Bonner is happy to be staying in San Antonio. Terms of the contract were not available. Bonner became a free agent this summer after four seasons with the Spurs.

2010 NBA free agents: San Antonio Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson opts out of final year of deal
Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent.

Spurs' Jefferson opts out of final year (AP)
Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was due to make about $15 million next year after underachieving in his first season in San Antonio.

Suns begin interview process for new GM (AP)
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver says he has begun the interview process for a new general manager. Sarver would not comment on reports that he interviewed San Antonio Spurs assistant general manager Dennis Lindsey on Monday, saying he did not want to get into those kinds of specifics. The Spurs have confirmed that the Suns received permission to speak with the highly regarded Lindsey, who was a...

Sources: Phoenix Suns granted permission to talk to San Antonio Spurs assistant GM Dennis Lindsey
The Phoenix Suns have been granted permission to talk to San Antonio Spurs assistant general manager Dennis Lindsey about being their next GM on the condition they wait until after Thursday's draft, league sources said Tuesday.

New dad Ginobili welcomes twin sons
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and his wife, Many, are parents to twin boys.

Manu Ginobili of San Antonio Spurs ushers in diaper duty with twins
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and his wife, Many, are parents to twin boys.

Wife of Spurs G Ginobili has twins (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and his wife, Many, are parents to twin boys. Ginobili, on his Twitter page, announced Sunday's births of Dante and Nicola. Ginobili says mother and boys are doing great, and he later added "I just changed my 1st diaper!" The Spurs were swept in the second round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns.

Turiaf won't play for France at worlds (AP)
Golden State Warriors center-forward Ronny Turiaf will not play for France in the world championship because of a knee injury. Turiaf told French sports daily L'Equipe that he is "dejected" and will undergo medical tests to determine whether he needs surgery. He joins San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker on the list of French players unavailable for the tournament.

Parker won't play for France at worlds
Tony Parker says he won't play at the world championship for France this summer, and will stay in the U.S. to prepare for next season with the San Antonio Spurs.

Tony Parker of San Antonio Spurs says it again: He wants to stay with Spurs
Tony Parker said it Monday and he said it again Wednesday -- he wants to remain with the Spurs.

Parker won't play for France at worlds (AP)
Tony Parker says he won't play at the world championship for France this summer and will instead stay with the San Antonio Spurs. The 27-year-old point guard says on website Thursday that the Spurs made it clear he should "only focus on the club." Parker says his decision is "irrevocable," adding that his NBA season had been hampered by injuries and that the Spurs don't...

Resting Suns could get C Lopez back (AP)
Alvin Gentry says he welcomes the rest before the start of the Western Conference finals, a weeklong hiatus that the Phoenix coach believes will make 7-footer Robin Lopez available for the series. Lopez, out since March 23 with a back injury (bulging disk), scrimmaged on Tuesday in the team's first practice since wrapping up a four-game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

Suns sweep Spurs to reach West finals (AP)
Coach Alvin Gentry calls it "synergy," a word that means, essentially, something greater than the sum of its parts. That's perfect for these upstart Phoenix Suns. They are, in simpler terms, a lot better than just about anyone expected them to be. The Suns have won six playoff games in a row, a franchise record, dispatching their longtime nemesis San Antonio with a four-game sweep to...

Gregg Popovich: Last season most difficult with Spurs
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Monday that this season was the most difficult of his 14 years in San Antonio.

Parker, Spurs temper trade speculation (AP)
Gregg Popovich joked last summer that he should be fired if the revamped Spurs didn't win a fifth title this season. He'll be back. Who else will be is the question. Popovich said Monday that this season was the most difficult of his 14 years in San Antonio. He cited the struggles the Spurs had adjusting to a roster overhaul they hoped would restore their championship form.

Suns sweep Spurs to advance to Western finals
Steve Nash scored 20 points and played with a right eye that was swollen shut as Phoenix swept San Antonio from the Western Conference semifinals with a 107-101 win Sunday night.

Suns sweep Spurs to reach West finals (AP)
The Phoenix Suns swept away seven years of bad playoff memories brought by the San Antonio Spurs. Steve Nash scored 20 points and played with a right eye that was swollen shut as Phoenix swept San Antonio from the Western Conference semifinals with a 107-101 win Sunday night. Amare Stoudemire led the way with 29 points to help the Suns get past the Spurs in the playoffs for the first time in five...

Dragic leads Suns past Spurs
Goran Dragic scored 23 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and the Suns took a stunning 3-0 lead over San Antonio in the Western Conference semifinals with a 110-96 on Friday night, putting the Spurs in a historically irreparable hole.

Dragic, Suns bench eclipse Spurs in Game 3
Goran Dragic scored 23 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and the Suns took a stunning 3-0 lead over San Antonio in the Western Conference semifinals with a 110-96 on Friday night, putting the Spurs in a historically irreparable hole.

Dragic leads Suns to 3-0 lead over Spurs (AP)
The Phoenix Suns are one win away from revenge. Goran Dragic scored 23 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and the Suns took a stunning 3-0 lead over San Antonio in the Western Conference semifinals with a 110-96 on Friday night, putting the Spurs in a historically irreparable hole. The Spurs have put Phoenix through a decade of postseason misery, ousting the Suns from the playoffs four...

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker in starting lineup for Game 3
Tony Parker returned to San Antonio's starting lineup for Game 3 against Phoenix on Friday night after coming off the bench for the past month.

Hawks need 'perfect game' to beat Magic (AP)
Excuse the Orlando Magic if they have trouble remembering the last time they lost a game. The Magic has gone more than a month since their last defeat, a 112-100 setback at San Antonio on April 2. Orlando has won 12 straight since then, the last six of those in the playoffs. After sweeping Charlotte in the opening round, the Magic has a 2-0 lead on the Hawks as the series shifts to Atlanta for the...

Down 2-0, Spurs face key game vs. Suns (AP)
Maybe the Phoenix Suns really have a chance this time. The San Antonio Spurs retreated home Thursday after falling behind 2-0 to Phoenix in the Western Conference semifinals. Game 3 is Friday night in San Antonio. It's the most commanding lead Phoenix has built in a decade of postseason misery against the four-time NBA champion Spurs.

'Los Suns' pull away from Spurs, take 2-0 lead
Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Channing Frye made 5 of 6 3-pointers, and Phoenix, wearing its orange "Los Suns" jerseys in part to protest Arizona's new anti-immigration law, pulled away for a 110-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

'Los Suns' take 2-0 series lead on Spurs (AP)
Los Suns ganaron. That means the Suns won. Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Channing Frye made 5 of 6 3-pointers, and Phoenix, wearing its orange "Los Suns" jerseys in part to protest Arizona's new anti-immigration law, pulled away for a 110-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Nash's 33 and 10 lift Suns by Spurs (AP)
Sore hip? What sore hip? After resting his strained right hip for three days, Steve Nash had 33 points and 10 assists, and the Phoenix Suns broke their Game 1 curse against the San Antonio Spurs with a 111-102 victory on Monday night in the opener of their Western Conference semifinal series. Any doubt that Nash would be slowed by the injury ended in the early minutes of the game, when he made his...

Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez out for Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals
Phoenix center Robin Lopez declared himself out for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against San Antonio on Monday but says he still thinks he will be ready to play at some point in the series.

Spurs' road runs through Phoenix again (AP)
In their last three NBA championship seasons, the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Phoenix Suns along the way. The last two, Phoenix had the homecourt advantage. Here they are again, opening the Western Conference semifinals in Phoenix on Monday night, the Suns seeded No. 3 and San Antonio No. 7. "We're going to gear it up again," the Spurs' Tim Duncan said, "and I know people...

Suns' playoff history haunted by Spurs (AP)
Demons lurk for the Phoenix Suns in their upcoming playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. They were also there in Game 1 of the 2007 Western Conference semifinals, when the Suns' Steve Nash collided head-on with Tony Parker. A cut on Nash's nose bled uncontrollably and he was forced to sit out 45 seconds of the critical final minute of a close loss in Phoenix.

Suns' Nash misses practice with sore hip (AP)
Phoenix playmaker Steve Nash sat out practice on Saturday and will do so again on Sunday to rest his sore right hip. The two-time league MVP said the rest should make him ready for Monday night's Western Conference semifinal opener against the San Antonio Spurs. The team had Friday off, so that would mean three days' rest before he plays again.

Hip keeps Nash out of Suns practice
Suns point guard Steve Nash plans to be ready for Phoenix's Western Conference semifinal opener against San Antonio despite a sore hip that is keeping him from practice.

Nowitzki to wait on free agency decision (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki isn't saying yet whether he's going to become a free agent or return to the Dallas Mavericks next season. The German forward said he needs a week or two to get over his disappointment after the Mavs were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round by San Antonio. The former MVP can opt out of his contract July 1.

Suns finish off Trail Blazers in 6 games (AP)
Jason Richardson wanted to be the wild card in the playoffs for the Phoenix Suns. So while the Portland Trail Blazers were focused on Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash, Richardson came up big for the third time in the first-round series, scoring 28 points in a 99-90 Game 6 victory Thursday night. The win sends the third-seeded Suns into the second round against seventh-seeded San Antonio, which...

Spurs blow 22-point lead, but oust Mavs (AP)
The Spurs moved on, and Dallas is done early again. Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and San Antonio survived blowing a 22-point lead to beat the Mavericks 97-87 in Game 6 on Thursday night, handing Dirk Nowitzki and second-seeded Dallas another first-round exit. The Spurs got payback after the Mavs eliminated them a year ago, and will play either Phoenix or Portland in the Western Conference...

Ginobili, Spurs boot Mavericks from the playoffs
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and San Antonio survived blowing a 22-point lead to beat the Mavericks 97-87 in Game 6 on Thursday night, handing Dirk Nowitzki and second-seeded Dallas another first-round exit.

2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says series result won't affect coach Rick Carlisle's job security
The result of the Dallas Mavericks' first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs will not affect the job security of coach Rick Carlisle, owner Mark Cuban said Tuesday night.

2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier miffed over officiating in Game 3 loss to San Antonio Spurs
2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier miffed over officiating in Game 3 loss to San Antonio Spurs.

2010 NBA playoffs: Shawn Marion believes Dallas Mavericks can rally from 3-1 hole
Swingman Shawn Marion still believes the Dallas Mavericks can save their season, despite the Western Conference's No. 2 seed having fallen into a 3-1 deficit against the San Antonio Spurs.

Dampier fined $35K for criticizing refs (AP)
Mavericks center Erick Dampier has been fined $35,000 for publicly criticizing game officials. Dampier's punishment, announced Monday, was for comments he made following a 94-90 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. NBA commissioner David Stern said last week the league will consider suspending players from playoff games for griping about the officials.

Spurs push Mavs to brink with stars struggling
George Hill scored 29 points and San Antonio beat the Mavs 92-89 on Sunday night to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series.

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili picks comfort over protection for nose
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili doesn't want the discomfort of wearing a face mask to protect his broken nose.

Ginobili, Spurs take 2-1 lead over Mavs (AP)
Bloody nose and all, Manu Ginobili wasn't letting the Dallas Mavericks get ahead in this playoff series. Playing with a bandage across his nose after getting popped by Dirk Nowitzki's elbow, Ginobili returned to the game and helped the San Antonio Spurs hold on in a wild fourth quarter for a 94-90 win over Dallas on Friday night.

Spurs take 2-1 lead over Mavs behind Ginobili
Playing with a bandage across his nose after getting popped by Dirk Nowitzki's elbow, Manu Ginobili returned to the game and helped the San Antonio Spurs hold on in a wild fourth quarter for a 94-90 win over Dallas on Friday night.

2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier miffed over officiating in Game 3 loss to San Antonio Spurs
2010 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier miffed over officiating in Game 3 loss to San Antonio Spurs

NBA playoffs: San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will play in Game 4 against Dallas Mavericks
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili suffered a nasal fracture in Friday's Game 3 win over the Dallas Mavericks but will not need surgery and will play in Sunday's Game 4.

Ginobili says he will not play at worlds (AP)
Manu Ginobili says he will not play for his native Argentina this summer at the world championships in Turkey. The San Antonio Spurs guard said Friday he is skipping the tournament because his wife is scheduled to give birth to twins next month, and because he wants to stay healthy. The 32-year-old spent the last two summers recovering from ankle injuries.

Duncan again carrying Spurs in playoffs (AP)
Tim Duncan turns 34 this weekend. The birthday planning began a year ago, when the San Antonio Spurs told their stiff and sore superstar to take an extra month off in the summer. The Spurs have a reputation in the NBA for front-office smarts, but this decision hardly required brainpower: give Duncan a longer rest, and maybe they would get a few more good weeks out of him.

Jefferson, Duncan help Spurs even series (AP)
Richard Jefferson bounded right out of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's doghouse. Knowing he was among the guys Popovich thought "played like dogs" in the opener, Jefferson scored 17 of his 19 points in the first half to help San Antonio beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-88 in Game 2 on Wednesday night to tie their first-round series at a game apiece.

Jefferson key as Spurs tie series with Mavs
Richard Jefferson rebounded from a miserable performance in the opener to score 19 points, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-88 on Wednesday night and tie their first-round series at one game apiece.

Nowitzki starts strong as Mavericks edge Spurs
Dirk Nowitzki opened the playoffs in a high gear, making 12 of 14 shots and scoring 36 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

Nowitzki scores 36 as Mavs defeat Spurs (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki opened the playoffs in a high gear, making 12 of 14 shots and scoring 36 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. The Spurs did a good job of slowing Nowitzki in the first round last year, usually by swarming him with two and sometimes three defenders.

San Antonio Spurs sticking with guard George Hill in starting lineup
George Hill remains San Antonio's starting point guard for the playoff opener against Dallas, despite aggravating an ankle injury and the presence of Tony Parker.

Gregg Popovich not committing to San Antonio Spurs starting guard
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich isn't saying whether Tony Parker or George Hill will start at point guard in the playoff opener Sunday night in Dallas.

Mavs top Spurs, set up 1st-round rematch (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs made it easy for the Dallas Mavericks. That won't happen when they hook up again in a few days. With Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili getting the night off, the Mavericks needed only a 16-2 run at the end of the first quarter to put themselves on their way to a 96-89 victory Wednesday night that sets up a first-round playoff matchup between these teams.

Mavericks down Spurs in preview of first round
Jason Kidd and Jason Terry led a 16-2 run at the end of the first quarter, putting the Dallas Mavericks ahead for good on their way to a 96-89 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

San Antonio Spurs sit Tim Duncan, Manu Ginoboli in season finale vs. Dallas Mavericks
The Spurs sat Tim Duncan and Manu Ginoboli in the season finale against the Mavericks.

Spurs sit Duncan, Ginobili vs. Mavs (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs turned in a starting lineup for the season finale that included Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. Then coach Gregg Popovich changed his mind. Duncan and Ginobili didn't even suit up for a game against the Dallas Mavericks that had direct playoff implications -- a Dallas win would give the Mavs the No.

San Antonio Spurs won't rest starters vs. Dallas Mavericks
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he has no interest in trying to dictate Western Conference playoff seedings by resting starters during Wednesday night's regular-season finale against the Dallas Mavericks.

Spurs win, can still avoid No. 8 seed (AP)
Keith Bogans scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs kept control over their playoff future with a 133-111 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Tim Duncan had 16 points before the Spurs emptied their bench early and stayed on track to avoid the dreaded No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and a first-round meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mavericks roll, now alone in 2nd in West (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 39 points to help the Dallas Mavericks rout the struggling Sacramento Kings 126-108 on Saturday night. The lopsided victory, combined with Denver's loss to San Antonio, moved the Mavericks into sole possession of second place in the Western Conference playoff race. Dallas is one game ahead of Denver with two games remaining for both teams.

Nuggets' quest for No. 2 seed slowed by Spurs
Tim Duncan had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs spoiled the return of Denver's Kenyon Martin with a 104-85 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday night.

Spurs spoil Martin's return, rip Nuggets (AP)
Tim Duncan had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs spoiled the return of Denver's Kenyon Martin with a 104-85 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday night. Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each added 15 points to help the Spurs rebound from a loss the night before against Memphis.

Acting coach Adrian Dantley: Denver Nuggets' Kenyon Martin will return vs. San Antonio Spurs
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin will play against San Antonio after missing 18 games with patellar tendinitis in his left knee.

Spurs lose at home, fall to 8th in West (AP)
Zach Randolph had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies dealt the San Antonio Spurs a heavy setback in a tight playoff race with a 107-99 victory Friday night. Rudy Gay added 21 points for the Grizzlies who, with nothing to play for with their own playoffs hopes gone, settled for dropping the Spurs back down to the No.

Grizzlies deal blow to Spurs' playoff positioning
Zach Randolph had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies dealt the San Antonio Spurs a heavy setback in a tight playoff race with a 107-99 victory Friday night.

San Antonio Spurs lock up guard Manu Ginobili with three-year extension
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has signed a three-year extension that will keep him off the free agent market this summer.

Surging Suns end Spurs' win streak at 4 (AP)
Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points and Phoenix dominated San Antonio most of Wednesday night in a 112-101 victory that snapped the Spurs' four-game winning streak and kept the Suns tied for second in the Western Conference with four games to play. Jason Richardson scored 20 and Steve Nash had 16 points and 12 assists in Phoenix's 11th victory in 12 games.

Ginobili and Spurs close to new contract (AP)
Manu Ginobili said Wednesday he's "closer than ever" to an agreement on a new contract with the San Antonio Spurs. Speaking before the Spurs played the Phoenix Suns, Ginobili said reports that the three-year extension is done were a bit premature. "We're still working on a couple of details and stuff but we've made a lot of progress," he said, "and I'm happy...

Source: Manu Ginobili agrees with San Antonio Spurs on three-year extension
San Antonio Spurs and guard Manu Ginobili have agreed to a three-year extension worth $38.9 million, a league source confirmed Wednesday.

Spurs fight past Kings
Even on a night when Manu Ginobili struggled through the first three quarters, the San Antonio Spurs looked to their feisty veteran to get going in the fourth. And just as he's done consistently since the All-Star break, Ginobili delivered. Richard Jefferson had 18 points and Ginobili scored 11 of his 16 in the fourth quarter for the surging Spurs, who beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Tuesday for their fourth straight victory.

Parker returns as Spurs defeat Kings (AP)
Richard Jefferson scored 18 points, Manu Ginobili had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. The Spurs got point guard Tony Parker back and moved into a sixth-place tie with Oklahoma City in the Western Conference playoff race.

Surging Spurs drop Kings for 4th straight win
ichard Jefferson scored 18 points, Manu Ginobili had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker cleared to play after missing month with broken hand
Tony Parker has been cleared to play after missing the past month with a broken hand.

Spurs G Parker to return vs. Kings (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker has been cleared to play after missing the past month with a broken hand. The Spurs said Parker will be in uniform Tuesday night at Sacramento. He has not played since breaking his shooting hand March 6 in a win at Memphis. Parker's return comes after backup point guard George Hill sprained his right ankle Sunday in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers' Jackson fined $35K for comments (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson has been fined $35,000 for criticizing game officials. The NBA announced the discipline on Monday. Jackson was fined for comments he made after the Lakers' 100-81 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday at the Staples Center.

Spurs handle Lakers for 13th straight playoff bid
Manu Ginobili scored 32 points, Tim Duncan added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-81 Sunday to clinch their 13th consecutive playoff berth.

Spurs beat Lakers, clinch playoff berth (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 32 points, Tim Duncan added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-81 Sunday to clinch their 13th consecutive playoff berth. The Spurs had extra incentive since a loss would have increased their chances of facing the defending NBA champions in the first round.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich: 'We're all trying to hide' from Los Angeles Lakers
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich knows his team is the seventh seed in the West thanks to its two-game winning streak and wants no part of falling back into the eighth seed and a playoff matchup with the top-seeded Lakers.

Ginobili's 43 help Spurs outlast Magic (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 43 points, his fourth 30-plus game since replacing Tony Parker in the starting lineup last month, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-100 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Tim Duncan had 23 points and the Spurs temporarily pulled themselves out of the last playoff seed in the West, where San Antonio is bunched up with Portland and Oklahoma City in a race to...

Ginobili's 43 improve Spurs' playoff positioning
Manu Ginobili scored 43 points, his fourth 30-plus game since replacing Tony Parker in the starting lineup last month, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-100 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Cavs F Varejao misses third straight (AP)
Cavaliers reserve forward Anderson Varejao of Brazil missed his third straight game with a sore left hamstring. Cavs coach Mike Brown said the team decided to keep Varejao out of Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks as a precaution. Varejao, who injured his hamstring a week ago in a loss at San Antonio, could return for Sunday's game in Boston.

Blazers clinch playoff spot, beat Knicks (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 points before sitting out the final quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff spot with a 118-90 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Blazers came into the game needing help to reach the postseason. San Antonio defeated Houston 119-102 and Dallas beat Memphis 106-102, meaning all Portland had to do was beat the Knicks to seal it.

Hill's 30 help Spurs top Rockets 119-102 (AP)
George Hill scored a career-high 30 points and led two second-half pushes Wednesday night that helped send the San Antonio Spurs past the Houston Rockets 119-102. Manu Ginobili added 18 points and 10 assists, and Tim Duncan had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs, who started the night in the No.

Nets top Spurs to avoid NBA's worst record
The New Jersey Nets notched their 10th victory Monday night, avoiding any chance of tying for the worst record in NBA history by beating the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 90-84.

Nets avoid worst record in NBA history (AP)
The New Jersey Nets notched their 10th victory Monday night, avoiding any chance of tying for the worst record in NBA history by beating the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 90-84. Brook Lopez had 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Nets, who grabbed control with a 15-4 run late in the fourth quarter to improve to 10-64.

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili to miss game with back spasms
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will miss Monday's game at New Jersey because of lower back spasms.

Surging Spurs rout Celtics 94-73 (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 28 points, and Richard Jefferson had 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 94-73 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. The Spurs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and Celtics in consecutive games, and next go to New Jersey to play the nine-win Nets on Monday.

Cavs F Varejao out with sore hamstring (AP)
Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao is sitting out Cleveland's game against Sacramento because of a sore left hamstring. Varejao was hurt in Friday's loss at San Antonio and Cavs coach Mike Brown decided to rest him Sunday because Cleveland has two days off following the game against the Kings.

Ginobili's 30 power Spurs' late push past Cavs
Manu Ginobili scored 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to carry the San Antonio Spurs past Cleveland 102-97 on Friday night, ending the Cavaliers' eight-game win streak.

Spurs snap Cavaliers' 8-game win streak (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to carry the San Antonio Spurs past Cleveland 102-97 on Friday night, ending the Cavaliers' eight-game win streak. After losing to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, the Spurs craved a validating win over a conference leader. Ginobili made sure they got one.

Lakers extend streak to seven
Kobe Bryant kept his shooting hand raised high, smiling while backpedaling to halfcourt after burying the San Antonio Spurs.

Lakers win seventh straight, beat Spurs (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 92-83 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Lamar Odom added 19 points and Ron Artest had 16, but it was Bryant who put the Spurs away for good. He scored 10 in the fourth quarter, including two backbreaking 3-pointers that San Antonio couldn't shake off.

Kobe, Lakers brush aside Spurs, win 7th in row
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 92-83 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

Spurs sign Jerrells from D-League - Curtis Jerrells (G) San Antonio Spurs
Spurs signed G Curtis Jerrells from the D-League.

Spurs tie Thunder for sixth despite Durant's 45
George Hill scored a career-high 27 points, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Kevin Durant's 45 to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-96 on Monday night and forge a tie between the teams for sixth place in the Western Conference standings.

Hill helps Spurs overcome 45 by Durant (AP)
George Hill scored a career-high 27 points, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Kevin Durant's 45 to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-96 on Monday night and forge a tie between the teams for sixth place in the Western Conference standings. Serge Ibaka swatted away Tim Duncan's layup try to give the Thunder a chance with 8.8 seconds left, but Thabo Sefolosha missed a 3-pointer from the left...

Hawks end skid vs. Spurs, make playoffs (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks didn't celebrate clinching their third straight playoff berth. The Hawks showed against the San Antonio Spurs that they have reason to aim for bigger goals than simply qualifying for the postseason. Marvin Williams scored 26 points to lead three scorers with 20 or more points and the Hawks beat San Antonio 119-114 in overtime on Sunday night for their first win over the Spurs...

Hawks down Spurs in OT, clinch playoff berth
Marvin Williams scored 26 points to lead three scorers with 20 or more points and the Atlanta Hawks beat San Antonio 119-114 in overtime on Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth.

Spurs drop 147 points to embarrass Warriors
Manu Ginobili scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs throttled the Golden State Warriors 147-116 on Friday night, scoring the most points under Gregg Popovich since he took over as head coach in 1996.

Sharpshooting Spurs rip Warriors 147-116 (AP)
Gregg Popovich has never seen the San Antonio Spurs score like this. Manu Ginobili scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs throttled the Golden State Warriors 147-116 on Friday night, scoring the most points under Popovich since he took over as head coach in 1996. Richard Jefferson had 21 points as the Spurs tore through the Warriors, whose defense was dreadful even by their NBA-worst standards.

Carter drops 24 points on Spurs to fuel Magic
Vince Carter had 24 points and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic smothered Tim Duncan defensively to beat the San Antonio Spurs 110-84 on Wednesday night.

Magic smother Duncan, beat Spurs 110-84 (AP)
Tim Duncan sat stiff and stared aimlessly on the bench watching his San Antonio Spurs get blown away in the final minutes. His movement wasn't much better on the court. The Orlando Magic made sure of that. Vince Carter had 24 points and eight assists, and the Magic smothered Duncan to beat San Antonio 110-84 on Wednesday night.

Surging Spurs nab eighth win in last nine games
Manu Ginobili scored 22 points, George Hill had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs wasted most of a 25-point, third-quarter lead before beating the Miami Heat 88-76 on Tuesday night.

Spurs hold off Heat, continue surge (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 22 points, George Hill had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs wasted most of a 25-point, third-quarter lead before beating the Miami Heat 88-76 on Tuesday night. Richard Jefferson added 15 points and Tim Duncan had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Spurs, who've won eight of their last nine and ensured they would end the night no worse than No.

The Miami Heat get Michael Beasley back from bruised left thigh
Heat forward Michael Beasley was back in Miami's starting lineup Tuesday night against San Antonio, after a two-game absence with a bruised left thigh.

Magic F Barnes out with sprained toe (AP)
Orlando small forward Matt Barnes will miss the Magic's game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday with a sprained left big toe. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said he expects Barnes to be back when they host San Antonio on Wednesday. Barnes injured the toe in a win at Washington on Saturday. The Bobcats were also missing a starter.

Spurs run win streak over Clippers to 16 (AP)
George Hill had 14 points and a career-high 11 assists to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the 16th straight time, 118-88 Saturday night. Matt Bonner scored 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting to lead the Spurs, who have the longest winning streak by one team against another. Richard Jefferson added 18 points and nine rebounds.

Jefferson starts, helps Spurs pummel Wolves
Richard Jefferson had 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists in his first start in seven games to help the San Antonio Spurs to a 103-85 victory over the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love deactivated with sprained left foot
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has been deactivated for the game against San Antonio on Friday night because of a sprained left foot.

Bond issue returns ex-All-Star Alvin Robertson to jail
Former NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson, facing sexual assault of a child and sex trafficking charges, is back in jail in San Antonio after a judge increased his bond.

Manu's 28 lift Spurs over Knicks (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 28 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 97-87 victory Wednesday night over the New York Knicks, who clinched a franchise-record ninth consecutive losing season. Ginobili kept carrying the Spurs after scoring 38 in a loss Monday at Cleveland, thriving again in his second start since Tony Parker's broken right hand thrust Ginobili off the bench.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker to miss 6 weeks with hand injury
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker will miss approximately six weeks with a broken bone in his right hand.

James sits as Cavs top Parker-less Spurs (AP)

LeBron James was in street clothes. Shaquille O'Neal was nowhere to be found, and Antawn Jamison was in the locker room icing his sore knee. If they had lost, the Cleveland Cavaliers had plenty of excuses. They didn't have to use one. Mo Williams made two free throws with 9 seconds left and Delonte West made the kind of plays down the stretch reserved for James as the Cavs won for the first...

Williams, West lift Cavs as LeBron sits out again
Mo Williams made two free throws with 9 seconds left and Delonte West made the kind of plays down the stretch reserved for LeBron James as the Cleveland Cavaliers won without their superstar, beating the San Antonio Spurs 97-95 on Monday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Antawn Jamison leaves with stiffness in left knee
Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison has left Cleveland's game against San Antonio in the third quarter with stiffness behind his left knee.

Cavaliers F Jamison suffers knee injury (AP)
Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison has left Cleveland's game against San Antonio in the third quarter with stiffness behind his left knee. The Cavaliers provided a vague update on Jamison, who was recently acquired in a trade with Washington. Jamison did not appear to injure himself but walked gingerly to the locker room before being evaluated by Cleveland's medical staff.

Parker breaks hand as Spurs win again (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 18 points, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili added 17 each and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 102-92 on Saturday night. The victory was the Spurs' fourth straight and extended the Grizzlies' skid at home to eight losses in a row. Six Spurs finished in double figures, including Matt Bonner who had 13 points, including shooting 4 of 7 from 3-point...

Spurs' Parker breaks bone in hand
San Antonio guard Tony Parker left Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a broken bone in his right hand.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker leaves with broken bone in hand
San Antonio guard Tony Parker left Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a broken bone in his right hand.

Veteran F Finley signs with Celtics (AP)
Michael Finley will celebrate his 37th birthday Saturday as a member of the Boston Celtics. The veteran swingman asked for and was granted his release from the San Antonio Spurs earlier this week. He will earn a prorated portion of the veteran's minimum of $1.1 million. Celtics head coach Doc Rivers said after practice in Philadelphia on Friday that he expects Finley to join the team in Boston...

Spurs win third straight, sweep Hornets (AP)

Tony Parker scored 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their third straight, beating the New Orleans Hornets for the fourth time with a 102-91 victory on Friday night. Manu Ginobili had 16 points and Keith Bogans scored 15 for the Spurs, who extended their longest winning streak in nearly two months and swept the season series from the Hornets for the second time in four seasons.

Sources: Michael Finley set to be released by San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to release former All-Star guard Michael Finley later Monday to allow Finley to pursue opportunities with other teams, according to sources close to the situation.

Hill scores 23 as Spurs beat Hornets (AP)

George Hill scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their second consecutive game, 106-92 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Tim Duncan added 22 points and nine rebounds and Tony Parker had 18 points for the Spurs, who shot 51 percent and led by 20 in the third quarter before holding on without much drama.

Spurs grant Finley's wish, waive veteran forward
The San Antonio Spurs have waived veteran forward Michael Finley after nearly five seasons.

Amare drops 41, but Spurs hold on
Richard Jefferson scored 20 points in his best game since losing his starting job, and the San Antonio Spurs beat Phoenix 113-110 on Sunday to end the Suns' five-game winning streak.

Spurs halt Suns' winning streak at 5 (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 20 points in his best game since losing his starting job, and the San Antonio Spurs beat Phoenix 113-110 on Sunday to end the Suns' five-game winning streak. Amare Stoudemire had a season-high 41 points and 12 rebounds for Phoenix, but Jefferson and the Spurs hung on late to hand the Suns only their second loss since the All-Star break.

Stoudemire's 41 not enough as Spurs stop Suns
Richard Jefferson scored 20 points in his best game since losing his starting job, and the San Antonio Spurs beat Phoenix 113-110 on Sunday to end the Suns' five-game winning streak.

Rockets sink Spurs to snap three-game slide
Kevin Martin had his best game since being traded to the Rockets, scoring 33 points to lead Houston to a 109-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Martin scores 33 as Rockets beat Spurs (AP)

Kevin Martin had his best game since being traded to the Rockets, scoring 33 points to lead Houston to a 109-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Martin finally showed he was the scorer the Rockets were looking for when they acquired him and three others last week in the deal that sent Tracy McGrady to the New York Knicks.

Stomach illness sits San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker vs. Houston Rockets
Tony Parker missed San Antonio's game against Houston on Friday night because of a stomach illness.

Alvin Robertson accused of sex crimes (AP)
Former NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson has been charged with sexual assault of a child, trafficking an underage child for purposes of sex and forcing a sexual performance by a child. The charges were contained in an arrest warrant Friday. Robertson has not been apprehended. Authorities claim the 47-year-old former Spurs star was part of a ring that kidnapped a 14-year-old girl from San Antonio, forced...

Spurs beat Thunder, Durant's streak ends (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and made a spectacular block on a would-be Kevin Durant dunk late in the fourth quarter, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Ginobili's crucial block in the final minutes helped stop Durant's streak of scoring 25 points or more at 29 games, and pull the Spurs to a needed victory after returning...

Ginobili stops Durant's scoring run as Spurs win
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and made a spectacular block on a would-be Kevin Durant dunk late in the fourth quarter, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker day to day with hip flexor strain
Tony Parker has a hip flexor strain and is day to day.

Spurs sit Parker as backcourt lifts Pistons in OT
Richard Hamilton scored 27 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 109-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in overtime on Sunday.

Parker-less Spurs lose to Pistons in OT (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 27 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 109-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in overtime on Sunday. Manu Ginobili's layup tied the game at 93 with 27.5 seconds left, and the Pistons missed two game-winning shots at the end of regulation.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker sits out vs. Detroit Pistons with strained left hip flexor
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker missed Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons because of a strained left hip flexor.

Williams, 76ers surge past Spurs in 4th (AP)

Lou Williams scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, fueling a decisive run that lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a 106-94 victory Friday night over the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have lost eight of their last 10 trips to Philadelphia, dating back to the 1999-2000 season. Andre Iguodala had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Philadelphia.

Parker returns, leads Spurs past Pacers (AP)

A bit of rest and relaxation in Malibu was all a hobbled Tony Parker needed to start blowing by the competition again. Parker returned after missing San Antonio's final game before the All-Star break because of a strained left hip flexor. Fresh off a four-day vacation with wife Eva Longoria, he scored 28 points to help the Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 90-87 on Wednesday night.

Hill's 17 spark Spurs' rout of ice-cold Nuggets
George Hill scored 17 points after starting in place of an injured Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in routing the cold-shooting Denver Nuggets 111-92 on Thursday night.

Hill helps Parker-less Spurs rip Nuggets (AP)

After a month-long stretch of mediocre play, the San Antonio Spurs broke out with an emphatic victory over a top-notch team. George Hill scored 17 points after starting in place of an injured Tony Parker and the Spurs headed into the All-Star break by routing the Northwest Division-leading Denver Nuggets 111-92 on Thursday night.

Hip injury sidelines the San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker vs. the Denver Nuggets
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker is being held out of the team's game against the Denver Nuggets because of a strained left hip flexor.

Lakers beat Spurs without Bryant, Bynum (AP)

Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum. Bryant missed his second consecutive game with a sore left ankle, while Bynum sat out with a bruised right hip.

Spurs guard apologizes for nude online pics
San Antonio Spurs guard George Hill is apologizing for nude pictures of himself that were recently posted online.

San Antonio Spurs guard George Hill apologizes for nude pictures
Spurs guard George Hill is apologizing for nude pictures of himself that were recently posted online.

Los Angeles Lakers without Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum vs. San Antonio Spurs
If the Lakers are going to avenge their most recent 20-point loss to the Spurs, they're going to have to do it without two fifths of their starting lineup.

Andrew Bynum probably out, Kobe Bryant questionable for Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers could be missing Andew Bynum and Kobe Bryant on Monday night when they host the San Antonio Spurs.

Spurs spoil Hughes' debut as Clips coach (AP)

George Hill scored all of his 22 points in the first three quarters against a Los Angeles Clippers squad suddenly faced with yet another transitionary period, and the San Antonio Spurs breezed to a 98-81 victory on Saturday night. Chris Kaman had 21 points and Eric Gordon added 20 in the Clippers' first game since Mike Dunleavy resigned as coach and was replaced on an interim basis by Kim...

Aldridge helps rally Blazers past Spurs (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a 96-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The Spurs led by 10 points early in the fourth quarter but the Blazers made it 85-83 on Nicolas Batum's layup. After Manu Ginobili hit a jumper for the Spurs, Martell Webster's 3-pointer narrowed it to 87-86 with 3:38 left.

Trail Blazers rally late, sweep series with Spurs
LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a 96-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.

Tony Parker returns to San Antonio Spurs lineup after spraining left ankle
Tony Parker has returned to the San Antonio Spurs' starting lineup after missing three games with a mild left ankle sprain.

Duncan, Spurs survive Kings' late comeback bid
George Hill had 23 points and nine assists, and Tim Duncan added 22 points and 13 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 115-113 on Wednesday night.

Duncan, Hill help Spurs hold off Kings (AP)

George Hill had 23 points and nine assists, and Tim Duncan added 22 points and 13 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 115-113 on Wednesday night. The Spurs led by 13 in the fourth quarter, but Andres Nocioni's 3-pointer cut it to 113-110 with 4.1 seconds left. After Hill's two free throws built the lead to five, Tyreke Evans made a 3-pointer at the buzzer for...

Nuggets run over Spurs with Anthony sitting out
Kenyon Martin scored 27 points and the Denver Nuggets won again without Carmelo Anthony, beating the San Antonio Spurs 103-89 on Sunday.

Martin leads 'Melo-less Nuggets by Spurs (AP)
Kenyon Martin scored 27 points and the Denver Nuggets won again without Carmelo Anthony, beating the San Antonio Spurs 103-89 on Sunday. The NBA's leading scorer missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained ankle but the Nuggets still bounced back after Oklahoma City pummeled them Friday, ending Denver's eight-game win streak.

Depth helps Spurs win without Parker (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 19 points, and Manu Ginobili and Roger Mason led a strong effort by the Spurs' reserves as San Antonio held off the Memphis Grizzlies 104-97 on Friday night. Playing without injured guard Tony Parker, the Spurs' depth was a huge factor. San Antonio had a 42-21 edge in points off the bench.

Spurs crush Hawks but lose Parker to injury
The San Antonio Spurs snapped a three-game losing streak by blowing out one of the best teams in the league.

Ankle sprain to keep Spurs' Parker out several games
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker is expected to miss several games because of a mild left ankle sprain.

San Antonio Spurs expect to miss Tony Parker for next few games
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker is expected to miss several games because of a mild left ankle sprain.

Duncan has 21 and 27 as Spurs beat Hawks (AP)

Tim Duncan grabbed a career-high 27 rebounds and scored 21 points, and the San Antonio Spurs ended their three-game slide with a 105-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Antonio McDyess added 17 points for the Spurs, who won for just the second time in seven games and finally got a victory four games into their season-long, six-game homestand.

Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah game-time decision vs. San Antonio Spurs; Derrick Rose sick
Joakim Noah is a game-time decision vs. the Spurs

Rose shakes off illness, Bulls top Spurs (AP)

Derrick Rose shook off flulike symptoms to score 27 points and the Chicago Bulls won their third straight, 98-93 over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Kirk Hinrich added 18 points for the Bulls, who again impressively beat a Western Conference team with a winning record on their seven-game road swing.

Duncan scores 20,000th points as Spurs fall
Aaron Brooks and Kyle Lowry scored 23 points apiece, and the Houston Rockets ended a five-game road skid with a 116-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Duncan reaches 20,000 points in loss (AP)

Aaron Brooks and Kyle Lowry scored 23 points apiece, and the Houston Rockets ended a five-game road skid with a 116-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Carl Landry added 19 points as the Rockets held off a furious San Antonio run in the final minutes led by Tim Duncan, who became the 35th player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points.

Boozer nets 31 as Jazz nab fourth win vs. Spurs
Carlos Boozer had 31 points and 13 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the San Antonio Spurs for the fourth time this season, 105-98 on Wednesday night.

Jazz claim fourth and final win over Spurs
Sure, the Utah Jazz would rather sweep the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs. But they'll take this one.

Jazz ride Boozer to fourth win vs. Spurs (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 31 points and 13 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the San Antonio Spurs for the fourth time this season, 105-98 on Wednesday night. The Jazz hadn't won in San Antonio in a decade entering this season, but Utah can now claim two road wins over the Spurs. This one wasn't easy, but Utah prevailed in a game of wild swings.

Parker, Spurs hand Hornets rare loss at home
Tony Parker scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed the New Orleans Hornets a rare home loss, 97-90 on Monday.

Spurs deal Hornets rare home loss, 97-90 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed the New Orleans Hornets a rare home loss, 97-90 on Monday. Tim Duncan added 21 points and 14 rebounds, while George Hill scored 16 points and Manu Ginobili had 11 to help the Spurs snap a two-game losing streak. David West scored 18 points for New Orleans, which lost for only the second time in its last 15 home games.

Spurs F Jefferson out against Hornets (AP)
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says starting forward Richard Jefferson is sitting out Monday's game at New Orleans. Jefferson had played in all 39 of San Antonio's games this season but had his worst game since 2006 during the their loss Saturday night in Memphis, going 0 for 6 from the field. Jefferson is San Antonio's third-leading scorer at 12.8 points per game.

Grizz nab franchise-best 8th straight home win
Zach Randolph had 23 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 on Saturday night for their franchise-record eighth straight home victory.

Grizzlies extend home win streak to 8 (AP)

Zach Randolph had 23 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 on Saturday night for their franchise-record eighth straight home victory. O.J. Mayo scored 19 points and Marc Gasol had 14 for Memphis, which survived a late rally and won the second game of a back-to-back for the first time this season.

Bobcats push home win streak to 6 (AP)

Boris Diaw had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Gerald Wallace added 21 points and the Charlotte Bobcats used stifling second-half defense to beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-76 on Friday night for their franchise-record sixth straight home win. With Wallace collecting acrobatic blocks, the Bobcats took control with a dominant defensive stand that bridged the third and fourth quarters.

Blair's 28 and 21 leads Spurs past Thunder
San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich decided it was time to give Tim Duncan a break as the Spurs focus on the big picture.

Blair sets career highs; Spurs top Thunder in OT
Rookie DeJuan Blair set new career highs with 28 points and 21 rebounds while filling in for Tim Duncan, and Richard Jefferson hit the game-winning jumper in overtime to lift the San Antonio Spurs.

Blair's 28 and 21 lift Duncan-less Spurs (AP)

Rookie DeJuan Blair set new career highs with 28 points and 21 rebounds while filling in for Tim Duncan, and Richard Jefferson hit the game-winning jumper in overtime to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 109-108 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Jefferson ended up with the ball after the Spurs' play went awry, with Manu Ginobili diving out of bounds to save an errant pass...

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan not in uniform vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder
Forward Tim Duncan was not in uniform for San Antonio's game Wednesday night at Oklahoma City, resting in the second of back-to-back games for the Spurs.

Spurs rest Duncan against Thunder (AP)
Forward Tim Duncan was not in uniform for San Antonio's game Wednesday night at Oklahoma City, resting in the second of back-to-back games for the Spurs. The 11-time All-Star played 40 minutes a night earlier in the Spurs' 105-85 home win against the Los Angeles Lakers. San Antonio has another back-to-back set Friday at Charlotte and Saturday at Memphis during a four-game trip.

Duncan's 25 and 13 lift Spurs by Lakers (AP)

Tim Duncan had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs showed they can still hang with their Western Conference rivals in a 105-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Tony Parker scored 22 as the Spurs got their biggest victory this season. The Lakers are just the fourth winning team San Antonio has beaten, but none the caliber of the defending NBA champions.

Mavericks acquire F Najera from Nets (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Eduardo Najera (NAH'-her-ah) from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for forwards Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams. The trade announced Monday brings Najera back to Dallas, where he was a fan favorite in his first four NBA seasons. He played in 39 postseason games with the Mavericks, including 19 in 2003 when Dallas lost to San Antonio in the Western Conference...

Ginobili's 21 lift Spurs over Nets (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 21 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-85 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. Ginobili ignited the slow-starting Spurs (22-13) with an array of shots: fadeaways, dunks, a 3-pointer, and an off-the-glass field goal. He also made all eight of his free throw attempts.

Ginobili, bench spark Spurs past woeful Nets
Manu Ginobili scored 21 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-85 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night.

Dirk dumps 26 on Spurs as Mavericks cruise
Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to rally the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Dirk scores 16 in 4th as Mavs top Spurs (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to rally the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Trailing by 10 after three periods, Nowitzki brought the Mavs back during a furious fourth. With a flurry of fadeaways, turnarounds and long-range jumpers, Nowitzki helped Dallas build an eight-point lead.

Spurs send Pistons to 11th straight loss (AP)
Tony Parker and Roger Mason Jr. keyed a decisive run early in the fourth quarter Wednesday night as the San Antonio Spurs sent the Detroit Pistons to their 11th consecutive loss, 112-92. Parker's three-point play a little more than two minutes into the final period was followed by consecutive baskets by Mason as part of an 11-0 stretch after the Pistons tied the score at 77 on Ben Gordon?s...

Bosh leads Raptors over Spurs at home
Chris Bosh scored 22 points to become the leading scorer in Raptors history and lead Toronto to a 91-86 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

Bosh sets Raptors scoring record in win (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 22 points to become the leading scorer in Raptors history and lead Toronto to a 91-86 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Bosh, who also had 15 rebounds, made a jumper from the top of the key with 1:39 left in the third quarter to eclipse Vince Carter's mark of 9,420 points.

Spurs top Wizards for fifth straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 23 points and reserve Roger Mason Jr. added a season-high 20 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to their fifth straight victory on Saturday night, 97-86 over the Washington Wizards, who remained enveloped in a gun controversy surrounding Gilbert Arenas. Tony Parker had 12 points for the Spurs, whose winning streak matches a season high.

Duncan's double-double leads Spurs by Heat
Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat a winning team for the first time in a month with a 108-78 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.

Duncan's 23 and 10 power Spurs over Heat (AP)

Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat a winning team for the first time in a month with a 108-78 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Manu Ginobili added 18 points for the Spurs, who have won 10 of 12. But the Heat are the only winning team among those victories, a fact not lost on Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.

Jefferson's acrobatics lift Spurs over Wolves
Richard Jefferson scored 24 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Spurs extend dominance of Timberwolves (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 24 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Jefferson delivered monster dunks, made reverse layups and sank four 3-pointers as the Spurs (18-11) rolled to their third straight victory. Jefferson scored almost every way possible except from the free throw line.

Parker, Ginobili lead Spurs past Knicks (AP)

Tony Parker scored 22 points, Manu Ginobili added 17, and the duo made the key plays in the final minutes to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-88 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Tim Duncan finished with 13 points while being outplayed by David Lee, but Parker and Ginobili combined for all of San Antonio's points after the game was tied at 84 with under 3 1/2 minutes...

Spurs cruise past slumping Bucks 112-97 (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 26 points and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in a 112-97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. The Spurs opened a 20-point lead in the second quarter and Milwaukee never got within single digits in the second half. Tony Parker had 16 points and eight assists for San Antonio, which has won four of five.

Roy has 41 despite brace as Blazers win (AP)

Brandon Roy had 41 points while wearing a thin brace to protect his sore left shoulder and Steve Blake scored 17 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 107-96 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Roy, who missed Wednesday's win at San Antonio, had 25 points in the first half and made a career-high 16 field goals for Portland, which has won four straight and six of seven despite a...

Bayless gets hobbled Blazers past Spurs (AP)

Jerryd Bayless scored a career-high 31 points in his first start for injured All-Star Brandon Roy, leading the hobbled Portland Trail Blazers to a 98-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Portland played without Roy and center Joel Przybilla, who ruptured a tendon in his right leg in a win against Dallas on Tuesday to become the latest Blazers player to go down.

Portland Trail Blazers list Brandon Roy as doubtful against the San Antonio Spurs
Brandon Roy has a sore left shoulder that is the latest in a stunning rash of injuries for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Spurs' bench answers call, sparks win vs. Clips
Tony Parker scored 19 points and Roger Mason Jr. helped give the San Antonio Spurs a decided bench advantage Monday night in a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Parker, reserves lead Spurs past Clips (AP)

Tony Parker scored 19 points and Roger Mason Jr. helped give the San Antonio Spurs a decided bench advantage Monday night in a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Parker, who was 7 of 11 from the field, had eight points in a decisive third-quarter run as the Spurs extended an 11-point halftime lead to 21 entering the fourth.

Duncan's dunk slams door on Hibbert, Pacers
Tim Duncan dunked over Roy Hibbert with 4.6 seconds left to give San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich his 700th career win with a thrilling 100-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Spurs' Popovich wins 700th on late dunk (AP)

Tim Duncan dunked over Roy Hibbert with 4.6 seconds left to give San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich his 700th career win with a thrilling 100-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Duncan let out a roar after throwing down the last of his 19 points over Hibbert, who blocked Duncan's first attempt with time winding down before the Spurs' perennial All-Star grabbed the...

Spurs earn rare road win, top Warriors (AP)

Tim Duncan isn't surprised by the problems San Antonio has had on the road this season. The Spurs' 11-time All-Star just decided to do something about it. Duncan had 27 points and 15 rebounds, and San Antonio won for just the third time away from home this season, beating the Golden State Warriors 103-91 on Wednesday night.

Spurs extend streak over Clippers to 13 (AP)

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich is rationing Tim Duncan's minutes on a regular basis so that he'll be fresh for the postseason. The solid play of the Spurs' backups has made that possible. A good example was Sunday night, when Duncan sat out the fourth quarter and the Spurs pulled away to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90.

Spurs shoot 57.3 percent to coast past Clippers
Tim Duncan scored 21 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each had 17, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90 Sunday night.

Spurs extend streak over Clippers to 13 (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 21 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each had 17, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90 Sunday night. Duncan left with 1:48 left in the third quarter after he was accidentally elbowed on the right side of the head by teammate Matt Bonner while trying to rebound a missed layup by Sebastian Telfair with the...

Spurs extend Bobcats' road struggles (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-85 Friday night. Tim Duncan and Richard Jefferson added 17 apiece and the Spurs dropped the Bobcats to 1-9 on the road. Charlotte won't get any breaks Saturday night against the Mavericks, a team the Bobcats have never beaten.

Spurs snap skid behind Jefferson's 23 (AP)

Richard Jefferson broke out of a slump with 23 points, including a dunk to cap a 14-point run at the end of the first half, and San Antonio ended a three-game skid with a 118-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Tony Parker had 18 points and 11 assists for the Spurs, who beat Sacramento for the second time this season and seventh consecutive meeting.

Williams' jumper lifts Jazz over Spurs (AP)

Deron Williams recovered after missing his first six shots and scored 17 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 22 seconds left, and the Utah Jazz held on for a 104-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. The Jazz guaranteed their first series win over the Spurs in 12 years, winning for the third time against San Antonio this season.

Williams snaps slow start as Jazz stop Spurs
Deron Williams recovered after missing his first six shots and scored 17 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 22 seconds left, and the Utah Jazz held on for a 104-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.

Donaghy: I didn't make calls to influence outcomes
Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy says he refused to make calls to affect games even if it meant he lost money and it angered the mob. In one game where he bet on San Antonio, he ejected coach Gregg Popovich midway through the first quarter and the Spurs eventually lost the game. That drew the ire of the mob, which reportedly lost money using his tip.

Melo, Nuggets pull away from Spurs in fourth
Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and the Denver Nuggets ran away from the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter in a 106-99 victory Saturday night.

Anthony's 34 lift Nuggets over Spurs (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and the Denver Nuggets ran away from the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter in a 106-99 victory Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 18 points as Denver took the lead to start the fourth after trailing virtually the entire game, then never gave it back to San Antonio.

Celtics win sixth straight behind Garnett's 20
Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics won their sixth straight game, 90-83 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.

Celtics now 8-1 on road, top Spurs 90-83 (AP)

Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics won their sixth straight game, 90-83 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Ray Allen added 15 points to help the Celtics improve to an NBA-best 8-1 away from home. They'll wrap up a four-game road swing Friday night at Oklahoma City.

Spurs beat 76ers for fifth straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their fifth straight with a 97-89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Tony Parker added 16 points and the Spurs extended their longest winning streak since last December, when they climbed back up the standings after a similar slow start last season.

Duncan, McDyess power Spurs past Rockets
Tim Duncan and Antonio McDyess recorded double-doubles, Tony Parker had 19 points and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs earned their first road win of the season with a 92-84 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday.

Duncan helps Spurs to first road win (AP)

Tim Duncan and Antonio McDyess recorded double-doubles, Tony Parker had 19 points and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs earned their first road win of the season with a 92-84 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday. Duncan had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and McDyess added 15 points and 14 boards as the Spurs won for the first time in five games away from home.

Parker paces Spurs' defeat of Warriors with 32
Tony Parker scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame another iron man performance by Monta Ellis in a 118-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.

Spurs overcome Ellis' 42, beat Warriors (AP)

Tony Parker scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame another iron man performance by Monta Ellis in a 118-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Tim Duncan had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Spurs, who used a 22-3 run spanning the third and fourth quarters for their season-best third consecutive victory.

Spurs stop Bucks' run, get back to .500
Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs halted the Milwaukee Bucks' three-game winning streak with a 112-98 victory Monday night.

Duncan's 24 and 12 lift Spurs by Bucks (AP)

Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs halted the Milwaukee Bucks' three-game winning streak with a 112-98 victory Monday night. Matt Bonner had 23 points off the bench and the Spurs won consecutive games for only the second time this season. They also finally took advantage of a big night from Duncan, having previously been 0-4 when the All-Star scored 20 or more.

Warriors coach Nelson has pneumonia (AP)
Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has pneumonia and isn't traveling with the team for two games in Texas. The 69-year-old Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history, missed practice Sunday and again Monday. The team said he had been diagnosed with pneumonia and would miss Golden State's games Tuesday at Dallas and Wednesday at San Antonio.

Parker has 17 in rare start; Spurs drop Wizards
Tony Parker scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs stopped a three-game losing streak with a 106-84 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Parker helps Spurs end 3-game skid (AP)

Tony Parker scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs stopped a three-game losing streak with a 106-84 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Parker played for only the second time in six games, bothered by a bad ankle during what has been one of the worst starts for San Antonio in the Tim Duncan era.

Revamped Spurs stumble to 4-6 mark (AP)
So much for the revamped San Antonio Spurs so far. For the first time in the Tim Duncan era, the Spurs have a losing record at the 10-game mark following three straight losses and injuries to Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili (MAN'-oo jih-NOH'-blee). The Spurs fell to 4-6 after losing at home Thursday night to Utah, which won in San Antonio for the first time in 10 years.

Jazz pick up first win in San Antonio since '99
Deron Williams scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz finally ended their decade-long misery in San Antonio with a 90-83 win over the Spurs on Thursday night.

Jazz snap 20-game skid in San Antonio (AP)

Deron Williams scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz ended their decade-long misery in San Antonio with a 90-83 win over the Spurs on Thursday night. Utah had not won a regular-season game in San Antonio since 1999, a losing streak that spanned 20 games. Paul Millsap added 20 points for the Jazz. Tim Duncan scored 21 points, and he has seldom seen San Antonio struggle at the start of a season like...

Ginobili out, Parker still doubtful for ailing Spurs
Manu Ginobili (MAN'-oo jih-NOH'-blee) is out and Tony Parker is listed as doubtful as the injuries woes continue for the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili won't play Thursday night against Utah after straining his left groin in Wednesday's overtime loss at Dallas. Parker re-aggravated his sprained left ankle in a loss Saturday against Oklahoma and didn't play against the Mavericks. It was the third game Parker has missed this season.

Manu Ginobili (groin strain) out, Tony Parker (ankle sprain) doubtful for San Antonio Spurs
Manu Ginobili is out and Tony Parker is listed as doubtful as the injuries woes continue for the Spurs.

Nowitzki scores 41 in OT win over Spurs (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night. Nowitzki's three-point play with 2:28 left in overtime put Dallas in front for good, 92-91. After Jason Terry hit a 15-footer, Nowitzki made a 3-pointer on Dallas' next possession to stretch the lead to 97-91.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker sits with ankle sprain
San Antonio guard Tony Parker sat out the Spurs' game against Dallas on Wednesday night after reaggravating his sprained left ankle.

Ankle sidelines Spurs G Parker again (AP)
San Antonio guard Tony Parker sat out the Spurs' game against Dallas on Wednesday night after reaggravating his sprained left ankle. Parker rolled the ankle in a game at Portland on Nov. 6 and sat out the next two games. Parker was back in the lineup Saturday night in a 101-98 loss to Oklahoma City, scoring 17 points in 32 minutes.

Shawn Marion likely won't play for Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (ankle) will likely not play vs. San Antonio on Wednesday.

Durant, Thunder ruin return of Duncan, Parker
Kevin Durant scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder spoiled the return of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in a 101-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.

Thunder spoil returns of Duncan, Parker (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder spoiled the return of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in a 101-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Jeff Green added 21 points for the Thunder, who handed the Spurs their first home loss in five games this season despite Duncan and Parker back in the lineup after missing two games with ankle injuries.

Tony Parker, Tim Duncan back for San Antonio Spurs against Oklahoma City Thunder
Tim Duncan and Tony Parker are back for the San Antonio Spurs.

Tony Parker, Tim Duncan practice but still questionable
Tim Duncan and Tony Parker appear closer to returning to the San Antonio Spurs after missing two games with ankle injuries.

Parker, Duncan appear closer to return (AP)
Tim Duncan and Tony Parker appear closer to returning to the San Antonio Spurs after missing two games with ankle injuries. Parker and Duncan practiced Friday and were listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City. Neither has played since hurting their left ankles in a loss last week at Portland.

Dallas Mavericks coach calls out players
Coach Rick Carlisle was unhappy with the Mavs' effort in a loss to San Antonio.

Short-handed Spurs beat Mavericks 92-83 (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs survived another game without Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, beating the Dallas Mavericks 92-83 on Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili had 13 points in the first meeting between the Texas rivals since the Mavs cruised past the ailing Spurs in the first round of the playoffs last season, handing San Antonio its earliest playoff exit since 2000.

Ginobili's 36 lift short-handed Spurs (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 36 points without Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in the lineup and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Toronto Raptors 131-124 on Monday night. Ginobili hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Spurs somehow shook the rust off their sputtering offense with their two leading scorers sidelined.

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, Tony Parker sidelined by ankle injuries
Tim Duncan has a swollen left ankle that will keep him on the bench with Tony Parker.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker expected out Monday vs. Toronto Raptors
Spurs guard Tony Parker is not expected to play Monday against Toronto because of a sore left ankle.

Roy helps new-look Blazers beat Spurs (AP)

Brandon Roy had 24 points and five rebounds, Steve Blake added 15 points and the Portland Trail Blazers got a lift from their new-look lineup in a 96-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Richard Jefferson had 19 points, Manu Ginobili had 17, and Tim Duncan added 14 points and eight rebounds, but San Antonio lost Tony Parker to a sprained ankle and couldn't overcome a lethargic...

Roy, Trail Blazers keep Spurs winless on road
Brandon Roy had 24 points and five rebounds, Steve Blake added 15 points and the Portland Trail Blazers got a lift from their new-look lineup in a 96-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Jazz snap two-game skid behind Boozer's 27
Carlos Boozer ended his slump with 27 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz snapped a two-game losing skid by beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-99 on Thursday night.

Boozer's 27 and 14 lift Jazz over Spurs (AP)

Carlos Boozer ended his slump with 27 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz snapped a two-game losing skid by beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-99 on Thursday night. Deron Williams also scored 27 and had nine assists in Utah's first win over San Antonio since April 2008. Andrei Kirilenko added 12 points and six assists and rookie Wesley Matthews scored a career-high 12 points for Utah, which...

Kings sign swingman Udoka (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have signed swingman Ime Udoka to a contract. The team did not release terms of the deal announced Wednesday. Udoka spent the preseason with Portland before being waived last month. Udoka is averaging 6.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in his five-year career. He has played 227 games for the Los Angeles Lakers, New York, Portland and San Antonio.

Spurs' Ginobili gets rabies vaccination (AP)
Manu Ginobili has decided to stay away from bats in the future. The San Antonio Spurs star says on his Facebook page that he had to be vaccinated for rabies after catching a bat and removing it from the court during a victory over Sacramento on Halloween. Ginobili posted Monday that he doesn't know if the bat had rabies but he had to get vaccinated to make sure he was safe.

Parker, Jefferson lead Spurs over Kings (AP)

Tony Parker scored 24 points and Richard Jefferson added 21 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-94 victory over the winless Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. The Spurs got a strong performance from Manu Ginobili, who scored 13 points and had three assists in a reserve role. After scoring 28 points against Chicago on Thursday, Tim Duncan had just seven points Saturday.

Parker scores 24 as Spurs keep Kings winless
Tony Parker scored 24 points and Richard Jefferson added 21 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-94 victory over the winless Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Rose returns to lead balanced Bulls past Spurs
Derrick Rose scored 13 points and had seven assists to lead the balanced Chicago Bulls to an impressive 92-85 season-opening victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.

Rose sharp as Bulls win opener vs. Spurs (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 13 points and had seven assists to lead the balanced Chicago Bulls to an impressive 92-85 season-opening victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Rose, who missed most of the preseason with an injured ankle, waved and blew a kiss toward the crowd before the opening tip.

Tony Parker in San Antonio Spurs' lineup after tumble vs. New Orleans Hornets
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker was in the lineup against the Chicago Bulls after taking a hard fall the previous night.

Parker takes hard fall in Spurs' win (AP)

Other than Tony Parker crashing to the floor, it was everything the revamped San Antonio Spurs wanted for a season opener. Parker walked back to the bench OK after a hard landing in the third quarter, leaving the game with 17 points but with rookie DeJuan Blair and the Spurs already well in command of the New Orleans Hornets in a 113-96 victory on Wednesday night.

Parker's fall dampens Spurs' defeat of Hornets
Tony Parker scored 17 points before leaving the game after a hard fall and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 113-96 on Wednesday night.

San Antonio Spurs pick up option on George Hill deal for next year
The Spurs picked up the option on guard George Hill's contract for next season.

Derrick Rose to start for Chicago Bulls Thursday vs. San Antonio Spurs
Derrick Rose will start for the Chicago Bulls Thursday vs. the San Antonio Spurs.

Chicago Bulls' Vinny Del Negro: Derrick Rose healthy enough to start opener against San Antonio Spurs
The Bulls say Derrick Rose is healthy enough to start the opener against the Spurs.

Hornets exercise option on G-F Wright (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have picked up swingman Julian Wright's option for the 2010-11 season. Wright, who is 6 feet 8, 225 pounds, is a former first-round draft choice entering his third NBA season and is expected to be in the starting lineup when the Hornets open the regular season at San Antonio on Wednesday night.

Derrick Rose practices for second day in a row; ankle still isn't 100 percent
Bulls' point guard hopes to to play in front of home crowd at Thursday opener against San Antonio

Bulls pick 2010-11 options for Rose, Noah
The Chicago Bulls have exercised contract options on point guard Derrick Rose and forward Joakim Noah for the 2010-11 season. The reigning Rookie of the Year and a Chicago native, Rose averaged 16.8 points and 6.3 assists last season while leading the Bulls to the playoffs after being taken with the No. 1 draft pick. An inflamed tendon behind his right ankle kept him out for most of the preseason, but he is expected to be ready for the season opener against San Antonio on Thursday.

Granger goes out with 29, Pacers' win in finale
Danny Granger scored 10 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, and the Indiana Pacers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-112 on Friday night in the preseason finale for both teams.

Finley makes 5 of Spurs' 14 3s in win (AP)

Kevin Durant was having so much fun at his homecoming that even a loss to the San Antonio Spurs couldn't spoil it. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward toured the University of Texas campus where he spent one season in college, visited his old teammates and coaches and got to watch them practice. Then he went out and scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 35 minutes on his old court, only...

Nowitzki, Mavs beat short-handed Cavs (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 19 points before sitting out the final quarter and the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 93-82 on Saturday night. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown held out starters LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal and Mo Williams on the second night of back-to-back preseason games after losing at San Antonio on Friday.

LeBron returns from flu, nets 22 in loss to Spurs
LeBron James returned from missing a game with the flu and scored 22 points in 19 minutes in a 105-98 preseason loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Cavs' James scores 22 in return from flu (AP)

LeBron James is apparently feeling much better. James returned from missing a game with the flu and scored 22 points in 19 minutes in a 105-98 preseason loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. James, who said before the game his flu recovery was going well, was 7 of 14 from the field and had six rebounds.

LeBron sick, being treated as if he has swine flu
LeBron James and teammates Darnell Jackson and Coby Karl have tested positive for Influenza A, and are being treated as if they have the H1N1 virus. H1N1, also known as swine flu, is a strain of Influenza A, and though the Cavaliers have not gotten back H1N1 test results on the three, the team said it is being proactive in treating players and the traveling party to Texas. The Cavs play at San Antonio on Friday and in Dallas on Saturday.

Griffin has 23 and 7 as Clippers win (AP)

Blake Griffin, the overall No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, had 23 points and seven rebounds in 29 minutes to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 93-90 preseason victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. In the closing seconds, Clippers center DeAndre Jordan stuffed Curtis Jerrells' layup attempt that would have given the Spurs the lead, then hit two free throws with 5.1 seconds left.

Rookie Blair scores 28 as Spurs top Heat (AP)

Rookie DeJuan Blair scored 28 points on 11 of 13 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 95-93 in a preseason game Sunday night. Blair scored 15 of his points in the final quarter, including a nifty basket inside with 1:02 left as the Spurs erased an 11-point deficit over the final 12 minutes.

Miami Heat likely without Dwyane Wade, Jermaine O'Neal against Spurs
Dwyane Wade is expected to miss Miami's preseason game against San Antonio with a strained muscle around his left ribs.

Big Three back for Spurs in easy win (AP)
Tony Parker scored 12 points in his preseason debut and the San Antonio Spurs gave the first full glimpse of their overhauled roster in a 107-89 victory over Olympiakos in an exhibition game Friday night. Tim Duncan had 10 points and Manu Ginobili added seven in the first time San Antonio's Big Three played together since Ginobili's season-ending ankle injury last April.

Southwest preview: Spurs still jingle
The Spurs aren't washed up yet. With proven winners and new talent, San Antonio should rule the Southwest, Charley Rosen says.

While Tim Duncan is still a standout, the San Antonio Spurs appear to be going for broke
With Tim Duncan shedding weight to help his knees, the Spurs appear to be heavily invested in winning now.

Healthy Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili return to new-look San Antonio Spurs
A healthy Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili return for Spurs.

Agent: Bogans to sign 1-year deal with Spurs
Guard Keith Bogans is the latest newcomer to the San Antonio Spurs. Bogans' agent, Michael Harrison, says he is set to sign a guaranteed one-year deal with the Spurs before training camp starts next week. San Antonio will be Bogan's fifth team in seven seasons. The 29-year-old Bogans averaged 5.6 points playing for Orlando and Milwaukee last season. His biggest asset to the Spurs will be on defense after the Spurs traded away Bruce Bowen this summer. Bowen has since retired.

Agent: Keith Bogans set to sign with San Antonio Spurs for 1 year
Guard Keith Bogans is the latest newcomer to the San Antonio Spurs.

Agent: G Bogans to sign with Spurs (AP)
Guard Keith Bogans is the latest newcomer to the San Antonio Spurs. Bogans' agent, Michael Harrison, says he is set to sign a guaranteed one-year deal with the Spurs before training camp starts next week. San Antonio will be Bogan's fifth team in seven seasons. The 29-year-old Bogans averaged 5.6 points playing for Orlando and Milwaukee last season.

San Antonio Spurs' Richard Jefferson may miss start of training camp after dislocating thumb
Spurs forward Richard Jefferson could miss the start of training camp after dislocating his right thumb.

Spurs' Jefferson dislocates thumb; X-rays negative
Spurs forward Richard Jefferson could miss the start of training camp after dislocating his right thumb. Jefferson was injured Tuesday while working out at the Spurs' practice facility. X-rays were negative, and the 29-year-old swingman is expected to be re-examined next week. The Spurs called the injury minor. Training camp begins Sept. 29. Jefferson was the marquee addition in a busy offseason for San Antonio, coming to the Spurs in a four-player deal with Milwaukee.

Robinson inducted into Hall of Fame (AP)
David Robinson, who won two NBA championships and a pair of Olympic gold medals, has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. Teammate Tim Duncan and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich were among the audience to see Robinson, still a popular figure in San Antonio because of his work in the community.

After saving Spurs, Robinson enters Hall (AP)
Long before Tim Duncan, the four NBA championships in nine years and Tony & Eva, there was David Robinson. When he first swung by the San Antonio Spurs locker room to say hello, all he got were scowls. "Most people felt like, 'Who is this guy who thinks he's going to save our team?"' Robinson recalled.

Bruce Bowen, three-time champion with San Antonio Spurs, retiring from basketball
After helping the Spurs win three championships and establishing himself as one of the premier perimeter defenders of the decade, Bruce Bowen is retiring at 38.

Ex-Spurs forward Bowen retires after 12 seasons
Bruce Bowen won't be pestering the NBA's best anymore. The former San Antonio Spurs forward retired Thursday after 12 seasons and a reputation as one of the league's most menacing defenders, hounding opponents with a tenacity that some players groused was more dirty than dogged. Then 38-year-old Bowen started on three Spurs championship teams and was named eight times to the NBA's all-defensive team.

Ex-Spurs F Bowen announces retirement (AP)
Bruce Bowen won't be pestering the NBA's best anymore. The former San Antonio Spurs forward retired Thursday after 12 seasons and a reputation as one of the league's most menacing defenders, hounding opponents with a tenacity that some players groused was more dirty than dogged. Then 38-year-old Bowen started on three Spurs championship teams and was named eight times to the NBA's...

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili rest, hoping for healthy season
Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili are taking it easy this offseason, hoping to be healthy next year.

Rockets, Mensah-Bonsu reach verbal deal (AP)
The Houston Rockets have reached a verbal agreement on a contract with free agent Pops Mensah-Bonsu, a television station reported. Mensah-Bonsu, a forward who split time between San Antonio and Toronto last season, told KRIV-TV in Houston that it feels good to be a Rocket. Mensah-Bonsu, who played 12 games for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2006-07 season, has career averages of 4.1 points and 3.9...

Nuggets re-sign backup point guard Anthony Carter
The Denver Nuggets, who lost Dahntay Jones and Linas Kleiza to free agency, have fulfilled one of coach George Karl's offseason wishes with the re-signing of backup point guard Anthony Carter. Nuggets executive Mark Warkentien said: "AC's loyalty to (owner) Stan Kroenke, George Karl and Denver is exemplary; rarely seen in professional athletics today." Carter has averaged 5.2 points, 4.1 assists and 2.2 rebounds over his 10-year NBA career with Miami, San Antonio, Minnesota and Denver.

Wizards sign Oberto to add frontcourt depth
The Washington Wizards say they have signed forward-center Fabricio Oberto, giving the team added frontcourt depth. The 6-foot-10, 245-pound Oberto averaged 3.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in four seasons with San Antonio. The Spurs traded Oberto to Detroit this summer as part of a five-player deal; the Pistons then waived Oberto. Oberto helped the Spurs win the 2007 NBA title and Argentina win a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics.

Wizards sign ex-Spurs F-C Oberto (AP)
The Washington Wizards say they have signed forward-center Fabricio Oberto, giving the team added frontcourt depth. The 6-foot-10, 245-pound Oberto averaged 3.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in four seasons with San Antonio. The Spurs traded Oberto to Detroit this summer as part of a five-player deal; the Pistons then waived Oberto.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker back from injury as France wins European Championship qualifier
Tony Parker returned from injury to help France beat Finland 82-72 in a European Championship qualifying match Saturday.

Spurs' Parker helps France win qualifier (AP)
Tony Parker returned from injury to help France beat Finland 82-72 in a European Championship qualifying match Saturday. The San Antonio Spurs point guard, who missed Wednesday's 80-77 overtime win over Italy due to a right ankle sprain, was used sparingly by coach Vincent Collet. He only played the first five minutes as France consolidated its position at the top of qualifying Group B in the...

Spurs confirm mild sprain in Parker's ankle
Tony Parker will miss the next game for the French national team after the Spurs confirmed a mild right ankle sprain in their star point guard. The Spurs brought Parker back to San Antonio for tests after their leading scorer injured his ankle and thigh in a collision with an Austrian player last week. Parker is not expected to play when France plays Italy on Wednesday in a European championship qualifier.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker will miss game for French national team
Tony Parker will miss the next game for the French national team after the Spurs confirmed a mild right ankle sprain in their star point guard.

Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs injures ankle and thigh
Spurs guard Tony Parker has a sprained ankle and injured thigh after colliding with an Austrian player during a recent basketball game.

Spurs sign center Theo Ratliff
The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Theo Ratliff. Terms of the deal announced Saturday were not disclosed. The 6-foot-10 Ratliff spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 1.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.02 blocks in 12.6 minutes while appearing in 46 games. Ratliff has also played for Detroit, Atlanta, Portland, Boston and Minnesota during 14 NBA seasons.

San Antonio Spurs sign veteran big man Theo Ratliff from Philadelphia 76ers
The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Theo Ratliff.

Spurs sign veteran C Ratliff (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Theo Ratliff. Terms of the deal announced Saturday were not disclosed. The 6-foot-10 Ratliff spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 1.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.02 blocks in 12.6 minutes while appearing in 46 games. Ratliff has also played for Detroit, Atlanta, Portland, Boston and Minnesota during 14 NBA seasons.

DeJuan Blair impressive in summer league - DeJuan Blair (F) San Antonio Spurs
Spurs rookie DeJuan Blair was impressive during summer league on Sunday, finishing with 13 points and 10 rebounds in 23 minutes.

Spurs sign former first-round pick Haislip - Marcus Haislip (F) San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs have signed former first-round pick forward Marcus Haislip.

NBA free agents: San Antonio Spurs sign former first-round draft pick Marcus Haislip
The Spurs have signed former first-round pick Marcus Haislip.

Spurs sign former 1st-rounder Haislip (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs have signed former first-round pick Marcus Haislip. The 6-10 forward spent the past two seasons in Spain after being drafted 13th overall by Milwaukee in 2002. The former Tennessee star also played for Indiana in 2004-05 before going overseas to improve his game. Haislip could provide needed size and depth to the Spurs frontcourt after San Antonio lost Fabricio Oberto and Kurt...

Guard Michael Finley plans to return to San Antonio Spurs for 2009-10 season
Veteran guard Michael Finley has told the Spurs he plans to return for another season.

Duncan scores 27 as Spurs rout Pacers (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 27 points and Manu Ginobili had 26 before the San Antonio Spurs sat their stars early in a lopsided 99-81 win over Indiana on Tuesday night. Tony Parker added 13 points for San Antonio, which ended the first half of the season in the familiar position of first in the Southwest Division.

Duncan's block helps Spurs top Bobcats (AP)

Tim Duncan blocked Raymond Felton's tying shot attempt in the frantic final seconds to help the San Antonio Spurs to an 86-84 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday. Duncan's rejection squirted to Boris Diaw, but he missed a game-winning 3-point attempt at the buzzer for the Bobcats, who had their three-game winning streak snapped.

76ers winning without injured F Brand (AP)
Elton Brand hoped to turn the Philadelphia 76ers into contenders in the East with his double-doubles in the post, not by his absence. They are back at .500 (20-20), have won a season-high seven straight games and won convincingly against top teams in the West like Houston and San Antonio. The 3s are falling, the fast-break is sizzling, and the defense isn't allowing many big baskets.

Parker leads Spurs past Bulls 92-87 (AP)

Tony Parker had 20 points and eight assists to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 92-87 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Tim Duncan added 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Spurs bounce back after their worst loss of season, a 109-87 setback in Philadelphia on Friday night. San Antonio has won 11 of its last 14 games.

Sixers rip Spurs for sixth straight win (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 27 points, Andre Iguodala had 21 and the surging Philadelphia 76ers won their sixth straight game, 109-87 over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. The Sixers (19-20) can move to .500 for the first time since Nov. 24 with a win Saturday at New York. They might finally have power forward Elton Brand (shoulder) back in the lineup for the first time since December.

Spurs beat Lakers in West finals rematch (AP)

Roger Mason hit a jumper with 10 seconds left and made a free throw after being fouled by Derek Fisher, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-111 on Wednesday night in the first meeting between the teams since the Western Conference finals. After Mason's three-point play, the Lakers failed to get a shot off when Trevor Ariza was called for traveling.

Magic beat Spurs for fourth straight win (AP)

Now that they look at the standings and see they stack up favorably with recent NBA finalists, the young Orlando Magic feel they've done some growing up lately. Dwight Howard scored 24 points, Jameer Nelson had eight of his 22 in the final two minutes, and the Magic beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-98 on Sunday night.

Spurs win despite Duncan's poor night (AP)

Tony Parker scored 19 points and San Antonio beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-84 on Thursday night, giving the Spurs their ninth win in the past 10 games despite getting only eight points from Tim Duncan. The Clippers have lost nine straight, the longest skid in the NBA this season. The Spurs (24-11), winners of three consecutive games, have a 1 1/2 -game lead over second-place New Orleans in the...

Spurs part ways with reserve forward Tolliver
The San Antonio Spurs waived reserve forward Anthony Tolliver on Wednesday.

Iguodala's 28 carry 76ers over Rockets (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 28 points and the reeling Philadelphia 76ers returned home from a dreadful road trip to beat the Houston Rockets 104-96 on Tuesday night. The Sixers needed to escape the Lone Star State to finally defeat a team from Texas. They lost at Dallas and San Antonio in the final two games of a 1-5 road trip and had lost five of seven overall, parking them in last place in the Atlantic...

Spurs use strong 4th to beat Heat 91-84 (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and the Southwest Division-leading San Antonio Spurs held off the Miami Heat 91-84 on Monday night. The Spurs, who won their third straight, only trailed once -- and that was for a mere 31 seconds. San Antonio put five players in double figures, ran out to a quick 10-point lead and shot 59 percent in the fourth quarter to put the game away.

Parker's shot at buzzer boosts Spurs (AP)

Tony Parker hit a high-arching 15-footer at the buzzer and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-106 on Saturday night after blowing an early 21-point lead. Parker finished with 15 points and 10 assists to help the Spurs win for seventh time in eight games and rebound from a 100-98 loss Tuesday night to Milwaukee.

Duncan helps Spurs beat Grizzlies 91-80 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 19 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 91-80 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Duncan was 8-of-11 from the field and added five assists and three blocks. Parker also had five assists. Matt Bonner scored 16 points for San Antonio, missing only two of his nine shots from the field.

Bucks end Spurs' 5-game streak, 100-98 (AP)

Michael Redd had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks hung on for a 100-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night when Tim Duncan missed a layup with 3.8 seconds to go. Luke Ridnour scored 21 and Andrew Bogut added 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Bucks, who won for the sixth time in eight games and snapped San Antonio's five-game winning streak.

Parker's 32 get Spurs by Memphis in 2OT (AP)

Tony Parker scored 32 points, hitting two of San Antonio's three baskets in the second overtime, and Michael Finley blocked Memphis' last shot to send the Spurs to a 106-103 victory Saturday night. The Spurs have won five in a row and 11 of 13, with Parker leading them in scoring nine times during that stretch.

Spurs beat Suns on Mason's 3 at buzzer (AP)

Roger Mason sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer to give the San Antonio Spurs a 91-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Suns had taken the lead on Grant Hill's layup on an out-of-bounds play with 4.3 seconds to go. Tony Parker drove toward the basket for San Antonio and threw to Mason, who was wide open because defender Jason Richardson was late getting there.

Parker, Spurs extend Wolves' skid to 13 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 36 points on 13-of-17 shooting to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 99-93 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday night, handing the Timberwolves their 13th consecutive loss. Parker missed just one of his 10 second-half shots and scored 21 points after halftime. He also was 10-of-12 from the foul line and had eight assists in 36 minutes in another huge night against the Timberwolves, the...

Parker leads surging Spurs over Kings (AP)

Tony Parker committed five turnovers in the first 10 minutes but overcame the rough start by scoring 18 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 101-85 victory over the reeling Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Parker was 8-of-17 from the floor and added six assists in 28 minutes as San Antonio (17-10) won for the eighth time in 10 games.

Parker helps Spurs defeat Raptors 107-97 (AP)

Tony Parker had 24 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs matched a franchise record with 16 3-pointers in their 107-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Parker was 11-of-19 from the field to help the Spurs (16-10) avoid losing three straight since they opened the season 0-3.

Shoulder sidelines Raptors' O'Neal vs. Thunder
Six-time All-Star Jermaine O'Neal left the Toronto Raptors' game against Oklahoma City on Friday night with a sore left shoulder, but said he expects to play Saturday at San Antonio.

Nelson leads surging Magic past Spurs (AP)

Jameer Nelson scored 24 points, and Dwight Howard had 14 points and 13 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic win for the seventh time in eight games, 90-78 over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Howard picked up his fifth foul halfway into the fourth quarter and went to the bench. That wasn't anything new for the Magic, who played the last two games with the All-Star center sidelined by a sore...

Hornets' Paul sets steals record in win (AP)

Chris Paul set an NBA record with a steal in his 106th straight regular-season game and had 19 points and 12 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 90-83 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Paul broke Alvin Robertson's NBA mark -- which stood since 1986 -- when he deflected and quickly corralled an attempted pass by Tony Parker late in the second quarter.

Hornets G Paul sets steals record (AP)
New Orleans' Chris Paul set an NBA record with a steal in his 106th straight regular-season game Wednesday night. Paul broke Alvin Robertson's mark set between November 1985 and December 1986. Robertson was playing for San Antonio when he set the previous mark of 105, which Paul tied Tuesday night in Memphis.

Hornets' Stojakovic out with back spasms (AP)
New Orleans' Peja Stojakovic missed the Hornets' game against San Antonio on Wednesday night because of back spasms. Stojakovic played a key role in the Hornets' victory in Memphis on Tuesday night, hitting a 3-pointer to give New Orleans the lead for good with 2:52 to go. An 11-year NBA veteran known for his perimeter shooting, Stojakovic is averaging 13.1 points this season.

Spurs win seventh straight, top Thunder (AP)

Tony Parker knows a 26-point first-half lead is no sure thing -- even against the team with the worst record in the NBA. Parker scored 22 points, and Tim Duncan had 20 points and 12 rebounds to help San Antonio win its seventh straight game, 109-104 over Oklahoma City on Sunday night. The Spurs led by 26 points in the first half before the Thunder cut it to two points in the final minute.

Spurs keep Wolves' McHale winless, 98-86 (AP)

Tony Parker didn't have another 55-point night in him, so his San Antonio Spurs relied on their defense to carry them to a 98-86 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. In his first game back at Target Center since that career night on Nov. 5 that also included 10 assists, Parker managed 17 points and nine assists.

Wolves' Miller returns from ankle injury (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mike Miller returned to the court after missing four games with an injured right ankle. Miller started for the Wolves on Friday night against San Antonio. He sprained his ankle at Orlando on Dec. 3. In that time, Minnesota fired Randy Wittman and installed former vice president of basketball operations Kevin McHale as coach.

Ginobili's 27 off bench lift Spurs (AP)

Sometimes Manu Ginobili enjoys the thought of coming off the bench. It looks as if Wednesday was one of those nights. Ginobili scored 27 points in a return to his sixth-man role to help the San Antonio Spurs beat Atlanta 95-89 for their fourth straight victory. Ginobili, the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year last season, scored 14 points in the fourth quarter.

Duncan leads Spurs past Mavericks in 2OT (AP)
Tim Duncan scored eight of his 32 points in the decisive second overtime, Tony Parker added 29 points and 10 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-126 Tuesday night in the latest thriller between these Interstate-35 rivals. There were six lead changes and three ties just in the overtimes, until Bruce Bowen nailed an open 3-pointer from the right corner off a pass from...

Shaq helps Suns extend mastery of Bucks (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal scored a season-high 35 points and the Phoenix Suns beat Milwaukee 125-110 on Tuesday night, extending their domination of the Bucks in Arizona. The Suns beat Milwaukee in Phoenix for the 21st straight time, matching the San Antonio Spurs' string of 21 straight home victories over Golden State for the longest active streak.

Duncan, Spurs extend Warriors' skid to 9 (AP)

Tim Duncan shaved his head -- and clipped the Golden State Warriors, too. The new-look Duncan scored 20 points in 21 minutes and the suddenly high-scoring San Antonio Spurs beat Golden State 123-88 on Saturday night, the Warriors' ninth straight loss. Duncan also had 13 rebounds for his third straight double-double.

Spurs cool off Billups, Nuggets 108-91 (AP)
Tony Parker scored 22 points, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili each added 21 and the San Antonio Spurs took advantage of a rare poor performance by Chauncey Billups since he arrived in Denver to whip the Nuggets 108-91 on Thursday night. The Nuggets had won 12 of 15 since acquiring Billups from Detroit in the Allen Iverson trade.

Ginobili returns, Spurs lose to Pistons (AP)
Rasheed Wallace made three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and scored 19 points as the Detroit Pistons rallied from 10 points down to beat San Antonio 89-77 on Tuesday night despite the return of Manu Ginobili to the Spurs' starting lineup. Allen Iverson also scored 19 for Detroit (11-6), which has won two of three.

McGrady-less Rockets beat Spurs 103-84 (AP)

Luther Head scored 21 points in place of the injured Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets used balanced scoring to beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-84 on Saturday night. Ron Artest added 16 points and eight rebounds, Yao Ming and Rafer Alston scored 12 points apiece and Luis Scola added 11 for Houston, which had all five starters in double-figures for just the second time this season.

Parker solid in return as Spurs win (AP)

Tony Parker had 15 points and seven assists in his first game in three weeks, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 109-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Manu Ginobili scored 14 points and Tim Duncan added 11. Ginobili was in his third game back for the Spurs, who have won four straight and have their three All-Stars healthy for the first time this season.

Ginobili returns as Spurs beat Grizzlies (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 12 points in his first game of the season to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 94-81 on Monday night. Ginobili missed San Antonio's first 12 games after off-season ankle surgery. He entered the game with 5:34 left in the first quarter and promptly made his first two shots, the first from outside the arc and the second on a dunk.

Mason, 3s lift Spurs past Jazz 119-94 (AP)

Roger Mason was supposed to be a complementary piece when the San Antonio Spurs signed him as a free agent during the offseason. But Mason was the one drawing the compliments Friday night. Mason scored 29 points and the Spurs made 15 of 25 3-pointers to beat the Utah Jazz 119-94. "I wasn't going to go too crazy, but it was one of those nights," Mason said.

Mason, 3s lift Spurs past Jazz 119-94 (AP)

Roger Mason scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs made 15 of 25 3-pointers to beat the Utah Jazz 119-94 Friday night. Playing without the backcourt of Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the Spurs still managed to hit eight of their first nine 3-point attempts. Rookie George Hill scored a career-high 23 points for San Antonio (6-6) which has won four of its last five.

Ginobili could return next week
Manu Ginobili could return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup next week, earlier than expected after he had surgery on his left ankle in September to repair ligament damage. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich would not specify Ginobili's projected return, but he did say Ginobili has recovered more quickly than expected. Ginobili said Friday he'd like to play in the Spurs' next game Monday night in Memphis. Popovich said he doesn't think that will happen.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/461430408" height="1" width="1"/

Spurs' Ginobili 'not ready' but on track for return
Manu Ginobili could return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup next week, earlier than expected after he had surgery on his left ankle in September to repair ligament damage.

Billups' 22 help Nuggets cruise by Spurs (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 22 points, Carmelo Anthony added 21 and the surging Denver Nuggets cruised to a 91-81 victory Wednesday night over the injury-riddled San Antonio Spurs. Kenyon Martin added 18 points and Nene had 16 to round out a balanced attack by the Nuggets (8-4), who have won four straight and seven of eight.

Mason's late 3 lifts Spurs over Clippers (AP)

Roger Mason's 3-pointer with 8.4 seconds remaining lifted the San Antonio Spurs to an 86-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night for their third straight victory. Mason, who led the Spurs with 21 points, got away from Ricky Davis near the top of the key and had no trouble nailing his third 3-pointer of the game after the Clippers had rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final 6...

Finley, Duncan lead Spurs over Kings (AP)

Michael Finley scored 21 points and Tim Duncan had 20, including two key baskets in the final minute, in the San Antonio Spurs' 90-88 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. Duncan's short jumper tied it with 49 seconds left and his bank shot off a drive put San Antonio ahead for good at 90-88 with 15.5 seconds remaining.

Spurs sign G Ahearn with Parker out (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs signed guard Blake Ahearn on Sunday, adding a new face in the backcourt with Tony Parker still recovering from a sprained ankle. The Spurs signed the 6-foot-2 Ahearn from the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League. He played in 12 games for Miami last season, averaging 5.8 points and 1.6 assists.

Down 14 in 4th, Spurs top Rockets 77-75 (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 22 points and blocked Aaron Brooks' layup with a second left in the San Antonio Spurs' 77-75 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Rookie George Hill, playing in place of Tony Parker at point guard for the Spurs, added 17 points to help San Antonio -- down 14 points with 7:37 to go -- improve to 3-5.

Bucks hold on for 82-78 win over Spurs (AP)

Andrew Bogut met earlier Wednesday with Bucks coach Scott Skiles. The message: Just be aggressive. He certainly was against Tim Duncan, who nearly carried the Spurs to a victory by himself. Bogut had 10 points and 17 rebounds, Richard Jefferson scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks held on after a big run to beat Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs 82-78 on Wednesday...

Spurs win first game without Parker (AP)

Even without Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the San Antonio Spurs were too much for the New York Knicks. Tim Duncan had 23 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists to lead San Antonio to a 92-80 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night in the Spurs' first game without Parker. He will miss about a month due to a moderate left ankle sprain.

Spurs cancel practice day after Parker injury
The San Antonio Spurs canceled practice Saturday, a day after All-Star guard Tony Parker sprained his left ankle and was expected to miss at least two weeks. Parker was injured during a 99-83 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday, two nights after scoring a career-high 55 points against the Timberwolves. He was expected to have an MRI examination on Saturday. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Friday that he expected Parker to miss two to four weeks.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446881179" height="1" width="1"/

Parker sprains ankle, could miss 2 weeks (AP)

Tony Parker sprained his left ankle and could be out two weeks, and the Miami Heat took advantage of his absence to beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-83 on Friday night. Dwyane Wade had 33 points and 10 rebounds with the NBA's leading scorer out of the game. The Spurs dropped to 1-4, their worst start since 1996-97 -- a favorably miserable season that gave San Antonio the No.

Parker's injury another big blow for Spurs
Tony Parker hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday in the first quarter against Miami after appearing to injure his left ankle. Parker, playing in his first game since scoring 55 points at Minnesota on Wednesday, went down after missing a layup. The All-Star winced and stayed crouched over on the baseline before limping back to the locker room. The extent of his injury was not immediately clear.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446110759" height="1" width="1"/

Spurs G Parker exits with ankle injury (AP)
Tony Parker sprained his left ankle and hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday night against Miami, adding more misery to the already short-handed Spurs. The NBA's leading scorer rolled his left ankle while driving for a layup late in the first quarter, then winced and stayed crouched on the baseline for several seconds before collapsing behind the basket.

Spurs' Parker leaves game with left ankle sprain
Tony Parker hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday in the first quarter against Miami after appearing to injure his left ankle.

Spurs' Parker leaves game with ankle injury
Tony Parker hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday in the first quarter against Miami after appearing to injure his left ankle. Parker, playing in his first game since scoring 55 points at Minnesota on Wednesday, went down after missing a layup. The All-Star winced and stayed crouched over on the baseline before limping back to the locker room. The extent of his injury was not immediately clear.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446085005" height="1" width="1"/

Parker has 55 as Spurs win first in 2OT (AP)
Tony Parker scored a career-high 55 points, including a 20-footer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, in the San Antonio Spurs' 129-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night After Al Jefferson backed down Tim Duncan and sank a turnaround hook to put Minnesota up 116-114 with 2 1/2 seconds left in the first overtime, Parker took the inbounds pass, dribbled right,...

Mavericks drop Spurs to rare 0-3 start (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 points, Jason Terry added 29 in his first start of the season and the Dallas Mavericks beat San Antonio 98-81 on Tuesday night to send the Spurs to their first 0-3 record in 35 years. Dallas (2-2) also got 14 points from Josh Howard. The Mavericks shot 53 from the floor compared to 42 for San Antonio.

Trail Blazers end 12-game skid vs. Spurs (AP)
Humiliated in their opener by the Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers lived up to expectations that have been heaped on the young team by finally beating the San Antonio Spurs. But just barely. Michael Finley's shot at the buzzer for San Antonio rimmed out and the Blazers edged the Spurs 100-99 Friday night.

Porter wins Suns coaching debut (AP)
Amare Stoudemire patiently waited until the fourth quarter before taking over and giving Terry Porter a win in his coaching debut. Stoudemire scored 22 points -- 11 coming on 5-of-5 shooting in the fourth quarter -- and four other Phoenix players scored in double figures to help the Suns beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-98 in the regular-season opener for both teams Wednesday night.

Aging Spurs still feel like contenders (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs are old. Still. The NBA's oldest team four seasons running, the Spurs may have finally showed their age in losing to the younger and faster Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference finals. Or maybe they're still Tim Duncan's reliable near-dynasty that wins championships in odd-numbered years.

Hornets finish preseason with 7-1 mark (AP)

David West scored 22 points, Peja Stojakovic added 14 and the New Orleans Hornets were 9-of-16 from 3-point range in their 100-80 exhibition victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday at the University of South Alabama. New Orleans wrapped up the preseason with a 7-0 mark, while the Heat (1-5) will finish their exhibition schedule Friday night in San Antonio.

Cavs' Jackson out with fractured left wrist
Cleveland Cavaliers rookie forward Darnell Jackson is out indefinitely with a fractured left wrist. Jackson, who played in Cleveland's first four exhibition games, first told the team on Tuesday the wrist was bothering him. He played 11 minutes in Thursday night's game against San Antonio, and an examination on Friday revealed the fracture. Jackson said the wrist will be in a cast for about 10 days. "I really don't know (how the injury occurred)," Jackson said.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/425069242" height="1" width="1"/

Spurs drop Cavs to 0-4 in preseason (AP)

Tim Duncan had 16 points and 13 rebounds in 26 minutes and the San Antonio Spurs beat Cleveland 91-70 on Thursday night, dropping the Cavaliers to 0-4 in exhibition play. Matt Bonner added 15 points, going 3-for-3 from 3-point range and 6-for-7 overall from the field, for the Spurs (2-2). Tony Parker had 14 points and five assists after missing the Spurs' game Tuesday night against Detroit because...

Spurs drop Cavs to 0-4 in preseason (AP)

Tim Duncan had 16 points and 13 rebounds in 26 minutes and the San Antonio Spurs beat Cleveland 91-70 on Thursday night, dropping the Cavaliers to 0-4 in exhibition play. Matt Bonner added 15 points, going 3-for-3 from 3-point range and 6-for-7 overall from the field, for the Spurs (2-2). Tony Parker had 14 points and five assists after missing the Spurs' game Tuesday night against Detroit because...

Suns' O'Neal says Spurs will pay for 'Hack-a-Shaq'
Shaquille O'Neal says he'll get back at the San Antonio Spurs for using the "Hack-a-Shaq" strategy in games where they lead handily in last season's playoffs.

Rockets beat short-handed Spurs (AP)

Ron Artest had 18 points and five rebounds and Luis Scola added 13 points as the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 85-78 on Thursday night. Yao Ming scored eight points and grabbed four rebounds in two quarters for the Rockets, while Tracy McGrady was in uniform, but did not play because of a sore left knee.

Spurs' Ginobili continues ankle surgery recovery
There was no noticeable limp when Manu Ginobili walked into the San Antonio Spurs training facility Monday.

Suns sign young European PG to multiyear deal
The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and say he will play for the team this season. The Suns acquired rights to the quick, sharp-shooting 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs. The contract is for three years with a team option for a fourth. The Suns see the 6-foot-3, 190-pound European as a backup and eventual replacement for 34-year-old Steve Nash.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/400905322" height="1" width="1"/

Spurs sign 1st-round pick George Hill (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs signed first-round pick George Hill on Tuesday. The Spurs took Hill with the 26th selection, but didn't have to sign him. His agent, Michael Whitaker, said the former IUPUI star participated in summer league with the Spurs and had been working out in San Antonio since Aug. 18, despite the fact that he hadn't officially signed.

Spurs sign Hill to rookie deal
The San Antonio Spurs signed first-round pick George Hill on Tuesday, Hill's agent said. The Spurs took Hill with the 26th selection, but didn't have to sign him. Michael Whitaker said Hill participated in summer league with the Spurs and had been working out in San Antonio since Aug. 18, despite the fact that he hadn't officially signed. "The Spurs are a championship organization," Whitaker said.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/401236396" height="1" width="1"/

Suns sign Dragic to multiyear deal
The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and the team says he will play for the team this season. The Suns acquired the rights to the 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/400326153" height="1" width="1"/

Suns sign Slovenian PG Dragic (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and the team says he will play for the team this season. The Suns acquired the rights to the 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs.

Wiz pick up option on coach Jordan's contract
The Washington Wizards picked up a one-year option for coach Eddie Jordan on Monday, keeping him under contract through the 2009-10 season. Jordan is the Wizards' most successful coach since the 1980s, leading the team to four consecutive playoff appearances. He is the Eastern Conference's longest tenured coach and is third in the NBA behind Jerry Sloan of the Utah Jazz and Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/400230654" height="1" width="1"/

Ginobili has surgery, faces 3 weeks on crutches
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili had arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left ankle. The Spurs said Wednesday that the surgery in Los Angeles had gone well and Ginobili will be in a splint and on crutches for three weeks. Then, his rehabilitation schedule will be determined after his ankle is re-evaluated. The injury hobbled Ginobili during the NBA playoffs, particularly during the Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ginobili has arthroscopic surgery on injured ankle
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili had arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left ankle.

Q&A: Spurs are in tough spot with Ginobili
The Spurs aren't young and Manu Ginobili isn't healthy. Is it time to retool in San Antonio? Charley Rosen has the answer.

Spurs' Ginobili says surgery needed to repair heel
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left heel.

Ginobili says he needs surgery on heel (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left heel. "They're going to operate on me," he told Argentina's La Nacion newspaper Friday. The 31-year-old doesn't know when he'll have the surgery or who will do it. Ginobili, who helped lead Argentina to a bronze medal in the Beijing Olympics, said an MRI exam of the injury showed no...

Ginobili says he needs ankle surgery
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left heel after playing for Argentina in the Beijing Olympics. "They're going to operate on me," Ginobili was quoted as saying by Argentina's La Nacion newspaper Friday. Ginobili, who helped lead Argentina to a bronze medal in Beijing, said a subsequent MRI exam of his injured ankle showed no improvement. "It's the same as it was two months ago, when they did the first exam," he said.

Ginobili says he needs surgery on heel
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left heel after playing for Argentina in the Beijing Olympics. "They're going to operate on me," Ginobili was quoted as saying by Argentina's La Nacion newspaper Friday. Ginobili, who helped lead Argentina to a bronze medal in Beijing, said a subsequent MRI exam of his injured ankle showed no improvement. "It's the same as it was two months ago, when they did the first exam," he said.

Report: Spurs reach terms with G Finley (AP)
Michael Finley is poised to re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs. According to a report posted on ESPN.com Friday that cited NBA front-office sources, the 35-year-old guard-forward has reached terms on a deal with the Spurs. Terms were not available, the report said. With Manu Ginobili providing a spark for the Spurs off the bench, Finley started 61 games last season.

Sources: Finley, Spurs agree to terms of contract
After drawing interest from a few top contenders, including the NBA's new champions in Boston, Michael Finley has elected to re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs.

Spain downs Germany behind Gasol
Pau Gasol scored 13 points to help lead world champions Spain to a 72-59 victory over Dirk Nowitzki and Germany in Olympic basketball men's Group B play. Gasol, of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, scored 13 points Thursday, while the Toronto Raptors' Jose Manuel Calderon led Spain with 15 points and Alex Mumbru shot 67 percent from the floor for 14 points, draining all three of his three pointers.

Argentina stunned by Lithuania in hoops opener
Manu Ginobli's 19 points wasn't enough as defending Olympic champion Argentina stumbled to a narrow 79-75 defeat to Lithuania in its opening Group A match on Sunday. In what had been a tight game, the San Antonio Spurs' shooting guard and his teammates were nearly shut down in the third quarter as Lithuania ran up a 51-45 lead. Ginobli and Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola were restricted to just two points each in the period.

Spurs re-up with veteran Thomas
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed Kurt Thomas on Tuesday, keeping the veteran forward after trading for him in February. The team did not disclose terms of the deal. The 6-foot-9 Thomas averaged 4.5 points and 4.9 rebounds for the Spurs in 28 games. Thomas appeared in all 17 playoff games for San Antonio, averaging 4.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. Thomas, who will begin his 14th season with his sixth team, was acquired in a deal that sent Brent Barry and Francisco Elson to Seattle.

Spurs re-sign F Kurt Thomas (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed Kurt Thomas on Tuesday, keeping the veteran forward after trading for him in February. The team did not disclose terms of the deal. The 6-foot-9 Thomas averaged 4.5 points and 4.9 rebounds for the Spurs in 28 games. Thomas appeared in all 17 playoff games for San Antonio, averaging 4.1 points and 4.9 rebounds.

Report: Ginobili named to Argentina Olympic team
Manu Ginobili was named to the Argentina Olympic team on Friday, according to the San Antonio Express-News.



Gallinari out with sore lower back
New York Knicks rookie Danilo Gallinari has a sore lower back and is listed as doubtful for the remainder of the Las Vegas summer league. The forward from Italy, the No. 6 overall pick, was hurt during the Knicks' opener, a 97-94 victory over Cleveland on Monday. He rebounded from a scoreless first half to finish with 14 points, shooting 5-for-7 after halftime. Gallinari didn't dress for New York's game against San Antonio on Wednesday.

Mayo hits 69-footer in summer league loss
O.J. Mayo, the third overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in last month's draft, made the most spectacular shot of his career Monday night at the NBA Summer League. Mayo converted a desperation three-quarters court shot from 69 feet to beat the first-quarter buzzer against San Antonio. Mayo, who shot it with both hands from straight away, rattled it through the rim. "I thought it wasn't going to make it to the rim," Mayo said. "I was surprised.

Mason's hard work pays off in contract with Spurs
Free agent guard Roger Mason signed with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.

G Mason signs 2-year deal with San Antonio
Free agent guard Roger Mason signed with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. The Spurs didn't disclose terms of the deal, but Mason's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press on Thursday that Mason signed a two-year contract for "just a little less than" $8 million. On Thursday, Bartelstein said the team had come to an agreement with Mason. Mason spent the last two seasons with the Washington Wizards. Last season, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged a career-high 9.1 points and 1.

Rockets sign Brent Barry to 2-year deal (AP)
The Houston Rockets signed free agent Brent Barry to a two-year contract on Thursday, making him the third member of the family to join the franchise. The 6-foot-7 Barry played 31 games with San Antonio last season and shot 43 percent (48-for-112) from 3-point range. A 13-year veteran, Barry will play for his sixth NBA team after stints with the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls,...

Mason, Spurs reach deal, agent says
The San Antonio Spurs and unrestricted free agent Roger Mason have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth more than $7 million, Mason's agent said Thursday. "We've got a deal done," Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press by phone. Mason, a 6-foot-5 guard, averaged a career-high 9.1 points and 1.7 assists in 80 games last season with the Washington Wizards. He played in a reserve role for all but nine games. In his previous season with the Wizards, Mason averaged 2.7 points.

Agent says Spurs, Mason agree to two-year deal
The San Antonio Spurs and unrestricted free agent Roger Mason have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth more than $7 million, Mason's agent said Thursday.

Agent: Mason, Spurs agree to 2-year deal (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs and unrestricted free agent Roger Mason have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth more than $7 million, Mason's agent said Thursday. "We've got a deal done," Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press by phone. Mason, a 6-foot-5 guard, averaged a career-high 9.1 points and 1.7 assists in 80 games last season with the Washington Wizards.

Horry wants to return with either Spurs or Rockets
San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry says he wants to return to the NBA for a 17th season.

Spurs worried over Ginobili's Olympics plans
Concerns are growing among top San Antonio Spurs officials over guard Manu Ginobili's plans to play for Argentina in the Olympics despite a badly sprained ankle.

Suns introduce new coach Porter
The Phoenix Suns have introduced Terry Porter as their new coach. The 45-year-old Porter comes to the Suns from the Detroit Pistons, where he served as an assistant coach. His hiring ends a monthlong search for a successor to Mike D'Antoni, who left last month to coach the New York Knicks. Suns general manager Steve Kerr, who was a teammate of Porter on the San Antonio Spurs, said the former point guard is a strong leader and communicator.

Suns introduce new coach Terry Porter
The Phoenix Suns have introduced Terry Porter as their new coach. The 45-year-old Porter comes to the Suns from the Detroit Pistons, where he served as an assistant coach. His hiring ends a monthlong search for a successor to Mike D'Antoni, who left last month to coach the New York Knicks. Suns general manager Steve Kerr, who was a teammate of Porter on the San Antonio Spurs, said the former point guard is a strong leader and communicator.

Suns tab Porter to be next coach
Terry Porter will be the Phoenix Suns' next coach, ending the club's monthlong search for a successor to Mike D'Antoni. Phoenix general manager Steve Kerr said Saturday he had agreed to terms with Porter, who was an assistant with the Detroit Pistons. The 45-year-old Porter played in the NBA for 17 seasons and teamed with Kerr in San Antonio. "He's got a great combination of leadership skills," Kerr said in a telephone interview. "He's a great communicator.

Budenholzer, Porter, Turner, Corbin pegged by Suns
The search for a replacement for Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni apparently is down to four candidates. While Suns general manager Steve Kerr didn't call them finalists, he praised the four individually and said all remained under consideration. The last of the group, San Antonio Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer, was interviewed Tuesday, one day after Detroit Pistons assistant Terry Porter had his second interview for the job.

Spurs' Horry says return 'up in the air'
"Big Shot Rob" might be done breaking hearts. San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry said Saturday he's considering retirement after winning seven NBA championships in a 16-season career. "Right now I'm up in the air," Horry said. "That's all I can really tell you, up in the air. I want to play, 80 percent of me wants to play and I'm sure as soon as I get in the gym and see people bouncing the ball it would turn into 100 percent. So we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

Ginobili expects ankle to be healed for Olympics
San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili said he expects his injured ankle to be healed by the time he and Argentina's national team begin the defense of their 2004 gold medal in the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Spurs F Horry considering retirement (AP)
"Big Shot Rob" might be done breaking hearts. San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry said Saturday he's considering retirement after winning seven NBA championships in a 16-season career. "Right now I'm up in the air," Horry said. "That's all I can really tell you, up in the air. I want to play, 80 percent of me wants to play and I'm sure as soon as I get in the gym and see people bouncing the ball...

Ginobili expects to be OK for Beijing (AP)
San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili said he expects his injured ankle to be healed by the time he and Argentina's national team begin the defense of their 2004 gold medal in the Summer Olympics in Beijing. "It's something that I am looking forward to and of course at the same time I want to get ready, healthy to try to defend it," Ginobili said Saturday.

Our bad: NBA says Barry was fouled to end Game 4
The NBA acknowledged Wednesday that a foul should have been called on the final possession of Game 4 in the Western Conference finals, which would have given the San Antonio Spurs a chance to even the series. Trailing 93-91 on Tuesday night, the Spurs inbounded the ball with 2.1 seconds left to Brent Barry, who was bumped by Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher on the floor. No foul was called, and Barry missed badly on a 3-pointer before time expired.

Time may have run out for Spurs (AP)
Time finally may have run out on the San Antonio Spurs -- both for this season and in their cumulative years. The group of 30-something Spurs could not keep up with the in-their-20s Los Angeles Lakers. After another fast start at Staples Center, San Antonio seemed to tire, again blowing a substantial lead and falling 100-92 on Thursday night as the Lakers won Game 5 to advance to the NBA Finals.

Bryant leads Lakers back to NBA finals (AP)

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the defending champions, and are headed to the NBA finals for the first time in four years. Bryant scored 17 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter, and the Lakers rallied from an early 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Thursday night and win the Western Conference finals in five games.

Lakers too quick for Spurs in Game 4
Brent Barry's miss sealed the Lakers' big Game 4 victory in San Antonio. But that's not why the Spurs lost, Charley Rosen says.

Lakers look to close out Spurs in LA (AP)
The youthful Los Angeles Lakers maintain they're not close to being a finished product. And yet, they're one win away from earning their first NBA finals berth in four years, with as many as three shots at it if necessary. In the process, they just might put an end to the San Antonio Spurs' era of dominance.

Lakers know toughest yet to come vs. Spurs
The youthful Los Angeles Lakers maintain they're not close to being a finished product. And yet, they're one win away from earning their first NBA finals berth in four years, with as many as three shots at it if necessary. In the process, they just might put an end to the San Antonio Spurs' era of dominance.

Spurs' Popovich confirms contract extension
Coach Gregg Popovich has signed a contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs. Popovich confirmed the extension with the defending NBA champions, which runs through the 2011-12 season, before the Spurs' Game 4 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Popovich has led the Spurs and star Tim Duncan to four NBA titles, in 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007. Last year, the Spurs swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games.

Popovich signs extension through 2011-12 season
Coach Gregg Popovich has signed a contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs.

Popovich confirms extension with Spurs (AP)
Coach Gregg Popovich has signed a contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs. Popovich confirmed the extension with the defending NBA champions, which runs through the 2011-12 season, before the Spurs' Game 4 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Popovich has led the Spurs and star Tim Duncan to four NBA titles, in 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007.

Lakers put Spurs on brink of elimination (AP)

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from returning to the NBA finals. Bryant had 28 points and 10 rebounds and the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 93-91 on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. It was the Spurs' first home loss this postseason, and the defending champions face elimination when Game 5 is played in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Lakers beat Spurs in Game 4
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers held off the Spurs in San Antonio, putting the defending champs in a 3-1 hole in the West finals.

Lakers win in San Antonio, seize 3-1 series lead


LIVE: Lakers, Spurs playing Game 4
The Spurs can even the West finals with a win tonight in San Antonio. The Lakers can take control of the series. Follow Game 4 LIVE.

Lakers look to bounce back vs. Spurs (AP)
Lamar Odom had a sleepless night after the Lakers' Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Pau Gasol said it's always hard to get shut eye after a tough loss and Derek Fisher said he slept "decent enough." Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson wasn't surprised. "I like players to get their rest, there's no doubt," Jackson said Monday.

Are Spurs down for the count vs. Lakers?
The Lakers knocked the Spurs down in L.A. ... but not out. Can San Antonio avoid the knockout punch in today's Game 3?

Ginobili leads Spurs by Lakers in Game 3 (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs opened another big lead over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. This time, they kept it. Manu Ginobili broke out of his scoring slump with 30 points off the bench and the Spurs beat the Lakers 103-84 in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. Tim Duncan had 22 points, 21 rebounds and five assists, and Tony Parker added 20 points and five assists for the Spurs, who...

Spurs need win in Game 3
The Western Conference finals have moved to San Antonio, where the Spurs badly need a win vs. the Lakers. Follow Game 3 LIVE.

Spurs return home down 2-0 vs. Lakers (AP)
All the Los Angeles Lakers have done is protect home court. It's how well they did it that has given the San Antonio Spurs reason to worry about protecting their own. "We got to really step up, especially starting with me, and try to get those two games at home," San Antonio's Manu Ginobili said after his team's Game 2 loss on Friday.

Lakers beat Spurs 101-71, take 2-0 lead (AP)

There would be no blown lead in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers saw to that. Bryant scored 22 points, Lamar Odom added 20 points and 12 rebounds, and the Lakers took command late in the second quarter to rout San Antonio 101-71 Friday night for a 2-0 lead over the Spurs.

Spurs looking forward to Game 2 after tough loss
One game, that's all it was. And it's on to Game 2. That was the San Antonio Spurs' attitude Thursday in the wake of their blown opportunity in the opener of the Western Conference finals. "They're up 1-0. The important thing for us is to not let the game linger," San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said at the team's hotel in suburban Santa Monica some 14 1/2 hours after the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 20-point deficit for an 89-85 triumph over the Spurs.

Spurs say Game 1 loss is behind them (AP)
One game, that's all it was. And it's on to Game 2. That was the San Antonio Spurs' attitude Thursday in the wake of their blown opportunity in the opener of the Western Conference finals. "They're up 1-0. The important thing for us is to not let the game linger," San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said at the team's hotel in suburban Santa Monica some 14 1/2 hours after the Los Angeles Lakers rallied...

Lakers rally from 20 down to stun Spurs (AP)

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers waited until the third quarter to get going. Once they did, the San Antonio Spurs couldn't stop them. Bryant scored all but two of his 27 points after halftime, including a go-ahead, 10-foot jumper in the lane with 23.9 seconds remaining, and the Lakers rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Spurs 89-85 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Western...

Spurs slept on grounded plane after Game 7 win
After planning a quick getaway to Los Angeles to prepare to face the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs instead spent the night on the ground in New Orleans, trying to sleep on a plane grounded by technical trouble.

Spurs, Lakers set to renew rivalry (AP)
The Spurs-Lakers rivalry has been on hiatus since 2004 for one simple reason: The Lakers haven't been very good. They are now. So the NBA's dominant teams of the past decade meet again, with the winner taking a giant step toward another possible championship. "As far as the playoffs go, it's San Antonio," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Tuesday when asked if the Spurs were his team's biggest rival.

Hornets galvanized New Orleans community (AP)

Glum economic forecasts greeted the Hornets upon their return to New Orleans following a two-year displacement forced by Hurricane Katrina. George Shinn, the team's majority owner, said his accountants initially projected the franchise would run a deficit of about $20 million this season, but he was determined to do right by a city recovering from the worst natural disaster in American history,...

Spurs' plane delayed out of New Orleans
The San Antonio Spurs' departure from New Orleans after winning Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals was delayed several hours after their plane had mechanical problems, the team said Tuesday. The team could not find hotel rooms in the city, so the players had to sleep on the plane, team spokesman Cliff Puchalski said. "We slept on the plane - as much as you can sleep," Puchalski said. "We tried to keep some normal semblance of order.

Spurs slept on plane after Game 7 win (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs' departure from New Orleans after winning Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals was delayed several hours after their plane had mechanical problems, the team said Tuesday. The team could not find hotel rooms in the city, so the players had to sleep on the plane, team spokesman Cliff Puchalski said.

Spurs win Game 7 at New Orleans 91-82 (AP)

A title defense endures for the playoff-savvy San Antonio Spurs. Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, hitting four free throws in the final minute, sending the Spurs to the Western Conference finals with a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night in Game 7 of their second-round series. Tony Parker added 17 points, including a crucial jumper in the final minute, as the Spurs held off a...

Barkley says he will stop gambling
Charles Barkley said Monday he will stop gambling, at least for now, less than a week after acknowledging he owed a $400,000 debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino. "I like to go into Vegas, it's a fun place, but you know what, I've got to stop gambling. That's the bottom line," Barkley said during TNT's pregame show before Game 7 between San Antonio and New Orleans. "I am not going to gamble anymore. For right now, the next year or two, I'm not going to gamble.

Bynum to undergo knee surgery Wednesday
More than four months after Andrew Bynum injured his left knee, it's been decided the Los Angeles Lakers center will undergo arthroscopic surgery. The Lakers made the announcement Sunday, saying Dr. David Altchek will perform the procedure in New York on Wednesday - the same day Bynum's team entertains San Antonio or New Orleans to begin the Western Conference finals. An estimated timetable for Bynum's return will be provided following the surgery.

Lakers C Bynum to undergo knee surgery (AP)
More than four months after Andrew Bynum injured his left knee, it's been decided the Los Angeles Lakers center will undergo arthroscopic surgery. The Lakers made the announcement Sunday, saying Dr. David Altchek will perform the procedure in New York on Wednesday -- the same day Bynum's team entertains San Antonio or New Orleans to begin the Western Conference finals.

Hornets expect West to play in Game 7
A hard shot to David West's ailing back finished him for the fourth quarter of the Hornets' blowout loss at San Antonio in Game 6. Game 7 on Monday night is another matter entirely. One day of rest proved enough for the Hornets' All-Star forward to get back on the court for Saturday's practice, working on his game-changing array of mid-range jumpers, fadeaways and post-up moves.

Lakers get a break, wait for next opponent
Derek Fisher says the road to the NBA title goes through San Antonio since the Spurs are the defending league champions. The veteran Lakers guard also pays homage to New Orleans as an up-and-coming club that must be taken seriously. Fisher is well-schooled in diplomacy. But the Lakers, who await their opponent in the Western Conference finals that begin Wednesday night at Staples Center, could very well be the team to beat.

Lakers get break before West finals (AP)
Derek Fisher says the road to the NBA title goes through San Antonio since the Spurs are the defending league champions. The veteran Lakers guard also pays homage to New Orleans as an up-and-coming club that must be taken seriously. Fisher is well-schooled in diplomacy. But the Lakers, who await their opponent in the Western Conference finals that begin Wednesday night at Staples Center, could very...

Spurs, Hornets to get rest before Game 7 (AP)
The last thing the New Orleans Hornets wanted was to give the defending champions the whole weekend off before Game 7. "You're playing with fire," coach Byron Scott said before the San Antonio Spurs beat the Hornets 99-80 Thursday night. Too late now. It's back to New Orleans for a winner-take-all matchup Monday night.

Spurs beat Hornets 99-80 to force Game 7 (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through, but they'll still have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive. Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the Spurs' 99-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Spurs stave off elimination, rout Hornets
The defending champions aren't going down without a fight. The Spurs crushed the Hornets in San Antonio, forcing a Game 7.

Spurs try to stave off elimination
The Hornets have a chance to knock out the reigning champs tonight. But Game 6 is in San Antonio, where they've already been blown out twice.

West at his best for victorious Hornets
After stumbling in San Antonio, the Hornets returned home and seized control with a superb performance, Charley Rosen says.

West has 38, Hornets go up 3-2 on Spurs (AP)

Back pain couldn't keep David West from taking the court with aggression. The San Antonio Spurs couldn't stop him from dominating. "Back in the locker room, right before we break huddle and come out to the game, we said, 'No excuses,"' West recalled. "Regardless of how I was feeling, I just knew how important this game was for us as a basketball team.

Spurs face elimination vs. Hornets (AP)
Just as Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs appeared to be hitting their stride and gaining momentum for a berth in the Western Conference finals, they are down again, their march toward consecutive NBA titles very much in doubt. The defending champions face elimination at the hands of the upstart New Orleans Hornets, who have a 3-2 lead in the conference semifinals, when they play Game 6 on...

Hornets' Chandler leaves game vs. Spurs (AP)
Hornets center Tyson Chandler had to be helped to the bench after dropping to the floor with a bruised left foot in the fourth quarter of New Orleans' playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Chandler's leg appeared to buckle as he came out to the perimeter on the Hornets' defensive end.

Horry plays in record 238th playoff game (AP)
Spurs forward Robert Horry set an NBA record by appearing in his 238th playoff game during Game 5 of San Antonio's series against New Orleans on Tuesday night. Coming into the playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held the previous record for playoff appearances with 237. Horry, in his 16th season, has been in the playoffs in all of them, winning two championships with the Houston Rockets and San Antonio...

Hollinger: Spurs still facing long odds
The Hornets looked bad in San Antonio, but don't count them out just yet, writes John Hollinger.

Hornets back home, try to regroup (AP)
Tyson Chandler had a rare game without a basket, Peja Stojakovic didn't hit one 3-pointer and David West had an awful shooting night while turning the ball over three times. The Hornets looked tense, stressed and sometimes lost on offense in their 100-80 Game 4 loss at San Antonio. Yet New Orleans coach Byron Scott had other concerns heading into Tuesday night's fifth game of this deadlocked...

Spurs grab Game 4
Hear from Tim Duncan and coach Greg Popovich after the Spurs' Game 4 win over the Hornets. Duncan scored 22 points for San Antonio in their 100-80 victory.

Spurs cruise past Hornets to even series (AP)

Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assured of a Game 6 back in San Antonio.

Parker-Paul matchup highlights series (AP)
Besides winning titles, there's another reason Tony Parker loves playing in the NBA. The San Antonio point guard thrives on a good 1-on-1 matchup, such as the one he's got going with New Orleans' Chris Paul in the Western Conference semifinals. "It's great fun, great matchup, a great challenge for me.

Source: D'Antoni to become Knicks coach (AP)

Mike D'Antoni is set to become coach of the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in its history. A person within the NBA told The Associated Press on Saturday that the Suns coach has accepted an offer from the Knicks.

Parker, Manu each score 31 in Spurs' win (AP)

There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-99 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Spurs top Hornets in Game 3
Chris Paul was tremendous. The Spurs backcourt was better. Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker helped San Antonio top the Hornets.

LIVE: Can Spurs slow Hornets in San Antonio?


Hornets try to steal game in San Antonio (AP)
Chris Paul turned 23 on Tuesday. The New Orleans Hornets' talented point guard said he had a low-key birthday, just hanging out with his teammates. The big surprise party might happen Thursday night, courtesy of Paul and his team if they can beat the defending champion San Antonio Spurs yet again by picking up a Game 3 win to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Spurs down 0-2 for first time since 2001 (AP)

Consecutive third-quarter breakdowns. Tough nights for their top players. And now, an 0-2 deficit to a young and athletic team. It's all happening to the San Antonio Spurs, the defending NBA champions. The Spurs, who came into this series looking like their usual dominant selves after dispatching the Phoenix Suns in just five games, are struggling against the Hornets and searching for answers before...

Paul helps Hornets go up 2-0 vs. Spurs (AP)

Shutting down David West only gave the San Antonio Spurs front-row seats for the Chris Paul show. With razzle-dazzle dribbles and a driving floater that couldn't miss, Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 102-84 victory Monday night and a 2-0 lead over the Spurs in their second-round series.

West leads Hornets over Spurs 101-82 (AP)

David West scored a career playoff-high 30 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Saturday night. Chris Paul added 17 points, 13 assists and four steals for New Orleans, which trailed by as much as 11 in the first half but stormed into the lead for good in the third quarter.

Hornets ready for playoff-tested Spurs (AP)
Tyson Chandler struggled with the idea that New Orleans could be favored in its second-round series against the defending champion San Antonio Spurs, even if the Hornets are the higher seed and have home-court advantage. "I don't know if many players on this team consider themselves underdogs, but for some reason that's what we've been labeled as," Chandler said.

Spurs knock out Suns behind Parker's 31 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 92-87 Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The third-seeded Spurs will meet the No. 2 seed Hornets in a second-round series that begins Saturday at New Orleans.

Suns GM Kerr says he wants D'Antoni back (AP)
The Phoenix Suns' window of opportunity to win an NBA title under coach Mike D'Antoni may have slammed shut with their first-round playoff loss to San Antonio. General manager Steve Kerr acknowledged differences with the coach but insisted on Wednesday he wants D'Antoni back for a fifth season with the Suns.

LIVE: Can Suns avoid setting in San Antonio?


LIVE: Suns facing Spurs in Game 5
On the brink of elimination, Shaq and the Suns must find a way to win in San Antonio. Will the Spurs end it? Follow Game 5 LIVE here.

Spurs, Suns looking at must-win Game 5 (AP)
For the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday's night Game 5 against San Antonio is a must-win. The Spurs, who get their second straight chance to finish off the Suns, are treating it that way, too. Even though the defending champions have a 3-1 series lead, they want to wrap it quickly and avoid a return trip to Phoenix.

Suns beat Spurs 105-86 to avoid sweep (AP)

A Frenchman put Phoenix on the brink of elimination, another brought the Suns back to life. Boris Diaw fell two assists shy of a triple-double Sunday and the Suns avoided a first-round sweep at the hands of San Antonio with a 105-86 rout of the Spurs. Diaw, starting in place of injured Grant Hill, had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in one of the best playoff performances of his career.

Suns' Grant Hill not playing in Game 4
Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns will sit out Game 4 against San Antonio because of a nagging groin injury. Boris Diaw will take Hill's place in the starting lineup. Hill aggravated the injury late in the regular season and scored only 11 points in 68 minutes in the three games.

Groin sidelines Suns' Hill against Spurs in Game 4
Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns will sit out Game 4 against San Antonio because of a nagging groin injury.

Suns F Hill to sit out Game 4 vs. Spurs (AP)
Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns will sit out Game 4 against San Antonio because of a nagging groin injury. Boris Diaw will take Hill's place in the starting lineup. Hill aggravated the injury late in the regular season and scored only 11 points in 68 minutes in the three games.

Parker scores 41 as Spurs take 3-0 lead (AP)

The San Antonio-Phoenix series was supposed to be a spectacular first-round matchup of potential NBA champions. Instead, it's become a Spurs smackdown. Tony Parker had a career-high 41 points along with 12 assists and San Antonio routed the Suns 115-99 on Friday night to take a 3-0 series lead. The defending NBA champion Spurs never trailed in winning their ninth consecutive playoff game and 13th of...

Spurs go for unexpected sweep of Suns (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs are reminding everyone again just how good they are. These are the defending NBA champions, a team that's won the title three times in the last five years. Now they can complete an unexpected first-round playoff sweep of the reeling Phoenix Suns with a victory here on Sunday. "We didn't expect to be up 3-0, obviously," the Spurs' Tim Duncan said.

D'Antoni: Suns still confident vs. Spurs (AP)
Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni had some advice for despondent Suns fans ready to jump off buildings. "Go ahead and jump," he said. "We've got six million people here. We're fine. It's a little overcrowded anyway." Obviously he was joking, but D'Antoni is seriously confident despite his team being down 0-2 in the first-round series to their longtime nemesis, the San Antonio Spurs.

Phoenix looks to rally against San Antonio
With Phoenix trailing San Antonio two games to none, Suns coach Mike D'Antoni is trying to figure out what needs to change in Game 3 of the Western Conference playoff series. "I can't tell you that," D'Antoni said. "How about we just play better?" The Suns played well enough to build double-digit leads in each of the first two games but couldn't close the deal either time. In Game 1, San Antonio needed two late 3-pointers as it rallied for a 117-115 double-overtime victory.

Down 0-2, Suns look to rally vs. Spurs (AP)

With Phoenix trailing San Antonio two games to none, Suns coach Mike D'Antoni is trying to figure out what needs to change in Game 3 of the Western Conference playoff series. "I can't tell you that," D'Antoni said. "How about we just play better?" The Suns played well enough to build double-digit leads in each of the first two games but couldn't close the deal either time.

Parker's 32 lift Spurs by Suns 102-96 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 102-96 victory over Phoenix in Game 2 on Tuesday night after the Suns gave away another double-digit, first-half lead. This time, the Spurs didn't need two overtimes and a few amazing shots to put away the Suns. The Spurs were down by as many as 14 in the first half before outscoring Phoenix 27-11 in the third quarter.

Spurs' Ginobili wins sixth man award
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has won the NBA's sixth man award given to the league's best reserve. Ginobili led the Spurs in scoring, averaging a career-high 19.5 points with 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Ginobili came off the bench in 51 of the 74 games he played this season. The Spurs have a 1-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series. Suns guard Leandro Barbosa won the award last year. Ginobli got 123 of 124 first-place votes.

Spurs' Ginobili wins NBA sixth man award (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has won the NBA's sixth man award given to the league's best reserve. Ginobili led the Spurs in scoring, averaging a career-high 19.5 points with 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Ginobili came off the bench in 51 of the 74 games he played this season. The Spurs have a 1-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series.

Spurs supersub Ginobili wins NBA Sixth Man Award
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili won the Sixth Man Award, given to the best player in a reserve role, on Monday.

Suns regroup after 2OT loss to Spurs (AP)
For the Phoenix Suns, Sunday was for mourning. So said coach Mike D'Antoni the day after his team was on the losing end of a 117-115 double-overtime thriller against the San Antonio Spurs that saw the defending champions hit two clutch 3s and later the game-winning layup with less than 2 seconds left.

Duncan's 3 helps Spurs beat Suns in 2OT (AP)

Tim Duncan saved the San Antonio Spurs with his first 3-pointer of the season at the end of overtime, and Manu Ginobili hit a layup at the end of the second extra period to send the defending champions past the Phoenix Suns, 117-115 on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round series. The third-seeded Spurs celebrated almost as jubilantly as if they'd won the finals yet again after beating the...

Rivalry renewed: Spurs open against Suns (AP)
It's a matchup that seemed destined for later in the playoffs. But in the hyper-competitive Western Conference, the third-seeded San Antonio Spurs and sixth-seeded Phoenix Suns will renew their rivalry in a first-round matchup. Last year, many thought their heated second-round series was the real finals.

Jazz hit road for Houston, where they were 17-24
The NBA's top home team is starting the playoffs on the road. Utah's chances at getting home-court advantage in the opening round were soundly crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in a regular season finale that showed just how vulnerable the Jazz have been on the road. Because of the 109-80 loss Wednesday, the Jazz will be opening the first round of the playoffs Saturday at Houston. Utah was an NBA-best 37-4 at home, but just 17-24 on the road this season.

Suns ready to take on Spurs in first round
The Phoenix Suns studied film of the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. They probably didn't need to. The Suns are almost too familiar with the Spurs, who have eliminated them in three of their last four postseason appearances. The sixth-seeded Suns and third-seeded Spurs will renew their rivalry in Game 1 in San Antonio on Saturday afternoon. Game 2 is set for Tuesday, and the best-of-seven series shifts to the desert on April 25.

Jazz ready to travel difficult road (AP)

SALT LAKE CITY -- The NBA's top home team is starting the playoffs on the road. Utah's chances at getting home-court advantage in the opening round were soundly crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in a regular season finale that showed just how vulnerable the Jazz have been on the road. Because of the 109-80 loss Wednesday, the Jazz will be opening the first round of the playoffs Saturday at Houston.

Suns ready to play Spurs in 1st round (AP)
The Phoenix Suns studied film of the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. They probably didn't need to. The Suns are almost too familiar with the Spurs, who have eliminated them in three of their last four postseason appearances. The sixth-seeded Suns and third-seeded Spurs will renew their rivalry in Game 1 in San Antonio on Saturday afternoon.

Spurs wrap up No. 3 seed, will play Suns (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs wrapped up the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs in dominant fashion, routing the Utah Jazz 109-80 on Wednesday night. The Spurs will face the sixth-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round. The Jazz will take on the Houston Rockets. The Spurs' win, coupled with Houston's victory earlier Wednesday evening, firmed up seeds 3-6 in the West, which were still up in the air...

Spurs' Ginobili plays in finale vs. Jazz (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is playing in the team's season finale against the Utah Jazz in a sign of the importance of the game. Ginobili, the team's leading scorer, missed the Spurs' last three games with a strained left groin and wasn't expected to play Wednesday. A win for San Antonio would clinch the third seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Parker helps Spurs finish 3rd in West (AP)

Tony Parker tied his season high with 32 points and added 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 101-98 on Monday night. The victory, coupled with Houston's loss to Utah, put the Spurs in position to clinch third place in the conference for a second straight season. A year ago, they defeated Cleveland in the NBA finals.

Lakers rout Spurs, sit alone atop West (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers took sole possession of the Western Conference lead Sunday. MVP candidate Kobe Bryant had 20 points, five rebounds and five assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Lakers routed the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 106-85 for their seventh win in eight games.

Spurs roll by SuperSonics 95-74 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs easily handled the Seattle SuperSonics, 95-74 on Friday night. The win helped the Spurs strengthen their hold on a top-four seed in the Western Conference, something that would give them home-court advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs.

Suns dominate 4th quarter, beat Spurs (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and five other Phoenix players scored in double digits in the Suns' 96-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The Suns won their second game in a row on the second night of a back-to-back and remained in sixth place in the Western Conference. Shaquille O'Neal had eight of his 16 points in the decisive fourth quarter and grabbed nine rebounds for...

Ewing, Olajuwon, Riley among 7 elected to Hall
Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, coach Pat Riley and four others have been elected to basketball's Hall of Fame. Also among the Class of 2008 are Adrian Dantley, coach Cathy Rush, broadcaster Dick Vitale and NBA team owner Bill Davidson. The announcement was made Monday in San Antonio, site of the men's Final Four. Induction is Sept. 4-6 in Springfield, Mass., home of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Sources: NBA, NCAA hope to impose new age limit rule
NBA commissioner David Stern and NCAA president Myles Brand are expected to make an announcement on Monday afternoon in San Antonio that they have reached an agreement that would make certain that players are in college for at least two years before leaving early for the NBA.

Duncan leads Spurs over Blazers 72-65 (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs are not letting up now that they've secured a place in the playoffs. There's too much scrambling in the Western Conference. Tim Duncan had 27 points and 11 rebounds and San Antonio beat Portland 72-65 on Sunday, extending the Spurs' winning streak over the Trail Blazers to 12 straight games.

Trail Blazers F Pryzbilla breaks hand (AP)
Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla broke a bone in his right hand during the second quarter of Portland's game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Przybilla was trying to block a shot and his hand hit the rim. He left the game with 2:56 left before the half. The Blazers said he will miss the team's final five games.

Spurs' blowout loss leaves gaping questions
The Spurs' blowout loss to the Jazz on Friday has made Charley Rosen skeptical. Does San Antonio have the goods to win the West?

Webster diagnosed with irregular heartbeat
Trail Blazers swingman Martell Webster will miss Sunday's game against San Antonio with an irregular heartbeat. Webster was dizzy and felt sick before Portland's loss to Houston on Thursday night, leading the team to send him to the hospital. The Trail Blazers say additional tests Friday revealed the irregular heartbeat and Webster will see the team's cardiologist early next week. The 21-year-old is averaging 10.7 points in 75 games.

Jazz snap Spurs' 8-game win streak 90-64 (AP)

Mehmet Okur had 17 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz ended San Antonio's eight-game winning streak, beating the Spurs 90-64 on Friday night. San Antonio matched its lowest point total in franchise history, set in a loss to Cleveland in March 1997. The Jazz held the defending NBA champion Spurs without a point for almost the first 4 minutes of the fourth quarter.

Celtics have bigger goal than turnaround (AP)
For Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics, their tremendous turnaround is not enough. With 36 more wins than last season, the Celtics are tied with the 1997-98 Spurs for the most single-season progress in NBA history. San Antonio, though, only made it to the second round of the playoffs. Boston has a bigger goal -- winning its first NBA title in 22 years.

Gasol returns as Lakers defeat Blazers (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol added 10 points in his first game in nearly three weeks and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 104-91 on Wednesday night. Bryant also had 13 rebounds and seven assists for the Lakers (51-24), who trail New Orleans by 1 1/2 games and San Antonio by one game in the Western Conference standings.

Air Force Academy to honor Spurs coach Popovich
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will receive the Air Force Academy's distinguished graduate award Friday.

Kidd's 27 get Mavericks past Clippers (AP)

Jason Kidd scored 27 points, Josh Howard got 12 of his 25 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the banged-up but stubborn Los Angeles Clippers 93-86 Monday night to complete a sweep of the four-game season series. The Mavericks are seventh in the Western Conference standings, five games behind front-running San Antonio and New Orleans with eight games remaining -- including the...

Nuggets outrun Suns, move into 8th (AP)

Carmelo Anthony grabbed two key rebounds and sank two free throws in the final 27 seconds, sending the Denver Nuggets past the Phoenix Suns 126-120 Tuesday night. The Nuggets pulled into eighth place in the ultra-competitive Western Conference playoff race, a half-game ahead of Golden State, which lost at San Antonio 116-92 Tuesday night.

Spurs win eighth straight, rip Warriors (AP)
Tony Parker scored 26 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 116-92 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night for their eighth straight win. The defending champions remained second in the Western Conference, just percentage points behind the New Orleans Hornets. The Warriors, in a three-way race with Dallas and Denver for the final two playoff spots, dropped their 20th straight in...

Mavs upgrade Nowitzki to day-to-day
The Dallas Mavericks upgraded the injury status of Dirk Nowitzki to day-to-day on Tuesday, the eve of a pivotal Western Conference game against Golden State. The reigning MVP, who has been out since spraining his left ankle and knee March 23, would be re-evaluated Wednesday to see if he can play against the Warriors. The Mavs (46-28) began Tuesday a half-game ahead of Golden State for the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. The Warriors play at San Antonio on Tuesday night.

Spurs win seventh straight, beat Rockets (AP)

Tony Parker and Michael Finley scored 22 points apiece and the San Antonio Spurs cruised past the Houston Rockets 109-88 on Sunday for their seventh straight victory. The much-hyped matchup between the Southwest Division rivals turned out to be more of a dud. The Spurs had the lead for nearly the entire game and led by as many as 25 points.

Spurs win sixth straight, get 50th win (AP)

Manu Ginobili 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and the San Antonio Spurs picked up their sixth straight win with a 99-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Spurs, who were in fifth place in the West, moved into second place and sit just percentage points behind New Orleans.

Duncan leads Spurs to fifth straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan had 26 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs withstood a late rally from the Los Angeles Clippers for a 97-88 victory Wednesday night. It was the fifth straight victory for the Spurs, who are in fifth place in the Western Conference and have a 1 1/2 -game lead over the Phoenix Suns.

Spurs win fourth straight, beat Magic (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 28 points and Michael Finley added 24 as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Orlando Magic 107-97 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. Dwight Howard had 24 points and 21 rebounds, his eighth game this season with at least 20 in both categories. Rashard Lewis added 24, Keyon Dooling 19 and Carlos Arroyo 17.

Dirk out indefinitely with ankle, knee sprain
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain and a mildly sprained knee. It's a blow to the Mavericks' title hopes - and perhaps their chances of making the playoffs. The team announced the diagnosis Monday, the day after the reigning MVP was injured during a game against San Antonio. The Mavs have lost three straight, continuing a spiral since adding Jason Kidd.

Spurs re-sign Barry a month after trading him
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed guard Brent Barry on Monday, a month after trading him to Seattle. The SuperSonics waived Barry on Feb. 21, a day after acquiring him, Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick from the Spurs for Kurt Thomas. Barry had to sit out 30 days before he could re-sign with San Antonio. Before the trade, Barry averaged 7.3 points in 29 games for the Spurs. He has averaged 7.3 points in 259 games since signing with the Spurs in 2004.

Mavericks' Nowitzki out indefinitely (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain and a mildly sprained knee. It's a blow to the Mavericks' title hopes -- and perhaps their chances of making the playoffs. The team announced the diagnosis Monday, the day after the reigning MVP was injured during a game against San Antonio.

Back in black: Veteran Barry re-signs with Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed guard Brent Barry on Monday, a month after trading him to Seattle.

Nowitzki out indefinitely with knee, ankle injuries
The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday that they have diagnosed star forward Dirk Nowitzki with a high ankle sprain and mild knee sprain after Nowitzki's left leg bent awkwardly in a crunching fall during Sunday's home loss to San Antonio.

Nowitzki injures leg as Spurs beat Mavs (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored eight points in a 19-0 third-quarter rally that sent the San Antonio Spurs past Dallas 88-81 Sunday, but the Mavericks came away worried mostly about the status of reigning league MVP Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki hurt his lower left leg during a nasty spill late in San Antonio's game-breaking stretch.

Mavericks' Nowitzki limps off court after nasty fall
Dirk Nowitzki was helped to the locker room, putting no weight on his left leg, after a nasty spill in the third quarter of Dallas' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

Nowitzki falls, grabs leg in agony
Dirk Nowitzki was helped to the locker room, putting no weight on his left leg, after a nasty spill in the third quarter of Dallas' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Minutes later, he was limping badly on his way into the X-ray room. The team did not immediately have a status report, calling it only a "leg and ankle injury." Nowitzki, the reigning NBA most valuable player, landed awkwardly after running and blocking a shot by San Antonio's Ime Udoka.

Injured Nowitzki helped to locker room (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki was helped to the locker room, putting no weight on his left leg, after a nasty spill in the third quarter of Dallas' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Minutes later, he was limping badly on his way into the X-ray room. The team did not immediately have a status report, calling it only a "leg and ankle injury." Nowitzki, the reigning NBA most valuable player, landed...

West scores 37, Hornets cool off Celtics (AP)

David West scored 37 points and the New Orleans Hornets overcame an early 15-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 113-106 on Saturday night. Chris Paul, despite playing only 29 minutes because of foul trouble, had 19 points and hit a pair of clutch jumpers in the waning minutes as New Orleans added a win over the mighty Celtics to recent triumphs over San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers and...

Duncan powers Spurs to rout of Kings (AP)

Tim Duncan had 21 points and 13 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Sacramento Kings 102-89 on Friday night. Tony Parker added 19 points for the Spurs, who have won two straight after snapping a season-high four-game losing streak Thursday in Chicago. Ron Artest scored 23 points for the Kings -- 17 in the first half -- and Kevin Martin added 20.

Spurs end slide at 4, rout Bulls 102-80 (AP)

No way Tim Duncan was going to endure a five-game losing streak for the first time in his NBA career. Duncan was too steady and strong on the inside, and Tony Parker darted through and around Chicago's defense Thursday night as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Bulls 102-80 to stop their losing skid at four games.

Allen helps Celts complete Texas sweep (AP)

Ray Allen returned from a three-game injury absence and a long time on the bench in the fourth quarter to nail a go-ahead 3-pointer with 31.7 seconds left, lifting the Boston Celtics past the Dallas Mavericks 94-90 Thursday night. The Celtics completed an impressive sweep in the Lone Star State, becoming the first team to go 3-0 in San Antonio, Houston and Dallas since the Sacramento Kings in...

Bulls PG Hinrich (sprained ankle) sits vs. Spurs
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich sat out Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs with a sprained right ankle.

Bulls G Hinrich out with sprained ankle (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich sat out Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs with a sprained right ankle. Hinrich initially hurt his ankle in Tuesday night's win over New Jersey when he stepped on teammate Larry Hughes' foot. He tried to warm up Thursday night but said his mobility was limited.

Pierce, KG lift Celtics by Spurs 93-91 (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 22 points, Kevin Garnett added 21 and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 93-91 on Monday night. Rajon Rondo added 20 points for the Celtics, who were still without Ray Allen, who missed his second straight game with a jammed left ankle. Sam Cassell had 17 points.

Miller's 32 pace 76ers past Spurs 103-96 (AP)

Andre Miller scored a season-high 32 points and Andre Iguodala had 25 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their third straight sparkling victory, 103-96 over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Sixers already knocked off Detroit and Chicago on the road this week and returned home to another suddenly supportive crowd.

Celtics guard Allen misses Saturday's game
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen sat out Saturday night's game in Milwaukee, one night after hurting his left heel. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Allen could play again as early as Monday's game at San Antonio. "It's nothing serious," Rivers said. "It's just a bruise in his heel, and we want it to go away. So the best way is rest." Allen was injured when he slipped and fell in the first quarter of Friday night's home loss to Utah and did not return. He traveled with the team to Milwaukee.

Hamilton's key play late lifts Pistons (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 25 and made an important three-point play with 20.6 seconds left, lifting the Detroit Pistons to an 84-80 victory over the short-handed San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. After Tim Duncan missed a shot while being closely guarded by Rasheed Wallace, Hamilton connected on an off-balance shot from the free throw line after he was fouled and made a free throw to give Detroit a...

Spurs' Bowen suspended one game, ending streak
Bruce Bowen of San Antonio, who has the longest active consecutive games played streak in the NBA, won't play tonight after he was suspended Friday.

Paul, West power Hornets past Spurs (AP)

David West's sprained left ankle kept him from running in practice and forced him to miss three games, but didn't stop him from trying to maintain his shooting touch. In his return against San Antonio on Wednesday night, West had 29 points and 10 rebounds to help the New Orleans Hornets take a convincing 100-75 victory over the Southwest Division leading Spurs.

Hornets F West back in starting lineup (AP)
Hornets All-Star forward David West returned from an ankle sprain and was in the starting lineup when New Orleans hosted the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. West hurt his right ankle during the Hornets' victory at New York on March 3. He finished that game, but missed New Orleans' next three contests.

Spurs beat Nuggets, avoid 3-game skid (AP)

The Denver Nuggets ended the San Antonio Spurs' season-high, 11-game winning streak last week, but the defending champions weren't about to let that same team hand them a season-high losing streak on Monday. The Spurs beat the Nuggets 107-103 on Monday night, avoiding what would have been only their second three-game skid of the season.

Nuggets guard Iverson has small fracture in finger
Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson has a small fracture on his right ring finger but will play against the San Antonio Spurs.

Iverson has fracture in finger, but will play vs. Spurs
Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson has a small fracture on his right ring finger but will play against the San Antonio Spurs. The team said X-rays taken Monday detected a non-displaced fracture at the end of the finger. Iverson was injured in a game against the Spurs in Denver on Saturday night. The Nuggets are in San Antonio on Monday night.

Iverson has fractured finger, will play (AP)
Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson has a small fracture on his right ring finger but will play against the San Antonio Spurs. The team said X-rays taken Monday detected a non-displaced fracture at the end of the finger. Iverson was injured in a game against the Spurs in Denver on Saturday night. The Nuggets are in San Antonio on Monday night.

O'Neal, Nash lead Suns past Spurs 94-87 (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal had 14 points and 16 rebounds, and Steve Nash 19 points and 14 assists, helping the Phoenix Suns to a rugged 94-87 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Grant Hill scored 18, including a crucial baseline 20-footer with 1:15 to go, as the Suns showed why they thought they needed O'Neal to compete with the rugged Spurs in the West.

LIVE: Suns try to end skid against the Spurs
Since they last met, San Antonio has been rolling and Phoenix has struggled. Will today be any different? Follow LIVEand see.

Nuggets end Spurs' 11-game win streak (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 29 points despite spraining his right ring finger in the first half and the Denver Nuggets snapped San Antonio's 11-game winning streak with a 109-96 statement win over the Spurs on Friday night. Carmelo Anthony overcame a bad first half (1-for-7 from the floor) to finish with 25 points as the Nuggets won for the 13th time in their last 15 games at the Pepsi Center, which was...

Pacers suspend Harrison after outburst
The Indiana Pacers have suspended center David Harrison for one game for conduct detrimental to the team. The Pacers gave no reason for the suspension, but the announcement Friday comes a day after Harrison was involved in a confrontation late in a game against San Antonio. Harrison was called for a technical as he yelled at an official after being hit in the face by Spurs forward Matt Bonner. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien pulled Harrison from the game, but he was later escorted to the locker room.

Spurs win 11th straight
San Antonio notched its 11th consecutive victory by cruising past the Pacers. Hear from newcomer, Kurt Thomas, after the 108-97 win.

Spurs roll to 11th straight win (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 28 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 108-97 Thursday night for their 11th straight win. Tony Parker added 19 points in the game, which wasn't close after halftime and saw Spurs coach Gregg Popovich get ejected in the second quarter. Tim Duncan had 12 rebounds and six points on 3-of-11 shooting.

Duncan leads Spurs to 10th straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan had 29 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Jersey Nets 81-70 Tuesday night for their 10th straight victory. Manu Ginobili added 12 points for the Spurs, who sit atop a competitive Western Conference, where just a handful of games separates them from the eighth-place Golden State Warriors.

Parker leads Spurs to ninth win in a row (AP)

Tony Parker wouldn't allow the San Antonio Spurs' season-high winning streak to end. Parker hit two clutch fourth-quarter baskets to highlight a 25-point, eight-rebound, seven-assist performance in leading the Spurs to their ninth straight victory, 93-83 over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. "He finishes games nicely, making shots in the fourth quarter that he's not making in the first half,"...

Ginobili helps Spurs win eighth straight (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 30 points and hit a 17-footer with 13.2 seconds left to give San Antonio a 96-94 victory Saturday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Spurs' eighth straight victory. The Spurs seemed in control until the Bucks mounted an 11-3 run late in the fourth, capped by Charlie Bell's driving layup that gave the Bucks a 94-93 lead with 20 seconds left.

Lakers beat Heat for 10th straight win (AP)

Jordan Farmar scored a career-high 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 21 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to a season-best 10 games Thursday night with a 106-88 victory over the Miami Heat. The Lakers (41-17) maintained their one-game lead over the defending champion San Antonio Spurs for best record in the Western Conference, and lead Phoenix and New Orleans by two.

Why wasn't Kidd on court in crunch time?
Jason Kidd couldn't quite lead the Mavs to a win in San Antonio. But don't blame him. Blame Avery Johnson, Charley Rosen says.

Duncan's 31 lift Spurs by Mavs 97-94 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 31 points and 15 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-94 on Thursday night for their seventh straight win. Manu Ginobili added 17 points for San Antonio and Michael Finley scored 16. Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points for the Mavericks and Josh Howard and reserve Brandon Bass each added 16.

Spurs nip Mavs in San Antonio
The Mavericks were trying to make a statement in San Antonio. The Spurs didn't allow it, winning their seventh straight game.

Kidd, Mavs take on Parker, Spurs
Jason Kidd, the Mavs' new motor, has delivered 40 assists in three straight wins. Can he keep it up tonight in San Antonio?

Mavericks sign C Magloire (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Jamaal Magloire to add depth at center that's been missing since DeSagana Diop went to New Jersey in the trade for Jason Kidd. Magloire should be available for practice Wednesday and could play as early as Thursday when Dallas visits San Antonio. "We were concerned about our backup center spot after the trade and this will provide us some much needed depth,"...

Spurs score 5 in 1st, beat Hawks 89-74 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Atlanta Hawks 89-74 on Monday night for their sixth straight win despite scoring a franchise-low five points in the opening quarter. Tony Parker added 15 points and nine assists and Manu Ginobili scored 13 for San Antonio, which shot just 6 percent (1-of-17) in the first quarter.

Manu helps Spurs top Hornets, win 5th straight
Manu Ginobili had 30 points and a career-high 12 assists, and Tim Duncan added 25 points and 11 rebounds Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 98-89 win over the New Orleans Hornets for their fifth straight win. Chris Paul had 27 points and David West 16 for the Hornets, who have lost two in a row and are tied atop the Western Conference standings with a 37-17 record.

Ginobili powers Spurs past Hornets 98-89 (AP)

Manu Ginobili had 30 points and a career-high 12 assists, and Tim Duncan added 25 points and 11 rebounds Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 98-89 win over the New Orleans Hornets for their fifth straight win. Chris Paul had 27 points and David West 16 for the Hornets, who have lost two in a row and are tied atop the Southwest Division with a 37-17 record.

Ginobili's 44, late jumper stun Wolves (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs needed all of Manu Ginobili's 44 points to hold off the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves. Ginobili hit a jumper from the top of the key with 6.2 seconds left for his final points, leading the Spurs to their fourth straight win with a 100-99 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night. "Manu is a top caliber player, he's an All-Star caliber player," Spurs coach Greg Popovich said.

Ginobili's 44, late jumper stun Wolves (AP)

Manu Ginobili hit a jumper from the top of the key with 6.2 seconds left for the last of his 44 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to their fourth straight win with a 100-99 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night. Ginobili dribbled behind his back and rose up over Randy Foye on the winning shot.

Spurs get Thomas from Sonics for playoff push
The San Antonio Spurs acquired veteran forward Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night for guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick.

Spurs get Parker back Thursday vs. Timberwolves
Tony Parker will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Thursday night, his first game in about three weeks.

Parker's minutes will be limited in return
Tony Parker will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Thursday night, his first game in about three weeks. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Parker, out since Jan. 30 with a left ankle injury, will start but see limited minutes against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Parker is averaging 19 points and six assists for the defending champions. Popovich also said he expects newly acquired big man Kurt Thomas to join the team sometime this weekend.

Spurs G Parker to return (AP)
Tony Parker will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Thursday night, his first game in about three weeks. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Parker, out since Jan. 30 with a left ankle injury, will start but see limited minutes against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Parker is averaging 19 points and six assists for the defending champions.

Spurs acquire F Kurt Thomas from Sonics (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs acquired veteran forward Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night in exchange for guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick.

Ginobili helps Spurs beat Bobcats 85-65 (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs needed two quarters to shake off some rust from the All-Star break. They may have been getting acclimated to their surroundings again, too. Manu Ginobili scored 18 points and the Spurs beat the Charlotte Bobcats 85-65 Tuesday night in the defending NBA champions' first home game in more than three weeks.

As deadline nears, what trades are next? (AP)
Only a few days left in the NBA's version of "Let's Make a Deal." The Lakers were already winners, and the Suns and Mavericks could start playing with their new toys Wednesday. Now it's up to teams like San Antonio and New Orleans to see if they want to make a trade to help put them over the top in the loaded Western Conference.

Hawks give Jeremy Richardson 10-day deal (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks signed guard Jeremy Richardson to a 10-day contract Monday, restoring their roster to 13 players after sending four to the Sacramento Kings in a trade for point guard Mike Bibby. The 6-foot-7 Richardson has played eight games this season with the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs and 12 games with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.

Ginobili's 46 lift Spurs over Cavs (AP)

Manu Ginobili is planning a trip to Las Vegas during this weekend's NBA All-Star break. Alert the roulette wheels, blackjack tables and pit bosses. Watch out. This guy's on a serious roll. Ginobili made a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored a season-high 46 points as the San Antonio Spurs, back on the floor where they won the NBA title last season, beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-105 on...

Ginobili's 34 and 15 power Spurs to win (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored a season-high 34 points and added a career-high 15 rebounds, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 93-88 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Tim Duncan added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Spurs, who led from wire-to-wire and won for the fifth time in six games. San Antonio's only defeat in that time was a 98-90 loss at Boston on Sunday.

Mitchell leaves Raptors after father-in-law's death
Raptors coach Sam Mitchell is taking a leave of absence so that he can fly home to Atlanta following the death of his father-in-law. A team spokesman said Monday that Mitchell will not rejoin the Raptors until after the All-Star break. Toronto's first game after the break is at home against Orlando on Feb. 20. Assistant coach Mike Evans was to take charge of the team for Monday's game against San Antonio, because the Spurs are one of the teams he scouts.

Iavaroni responds to Popovich's stinging criticism
Grizzlies head coach Marc Iavaroni has heard the critics lambasting Memphis' management for the Pau Gasol trade to the Lakers, most notably the strong words from San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich. He just chooses to ignore them.

Big Two enough for Celtics against Spurs
The Celtics were missing Kevin Garnett, but they didn't miss Kevin Garnett, as Boston stunned San Antonio.

Pierce's 35 key Celtics' win over Spurs (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 35 points, Ray Allen had 19, and Rajon Rondo had 12 assists and 11 rebounds Sunday as the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 98-90. The Celtics improved to 5-2 since Kevin Garnett went out with an abdominal strain, and they'd better get used to it: Coach Doc Rivers said before the game that he isn't expecting his big man back before next weekend's All-Star break.

Knicks rally, end 8-game losing skid (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 30 points, Fred Jones added 18, and the New York Knicks overcame a 17-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-98 Saturday night and break an eight-game losing streak. David Lee added 17 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks, who had matched their longest skid of the season with an overtime loss to San Antonio on Friday.

Spurs rally to beat Knicks in overtime (AP)
Down three points in the final seconds, the San Antonio Spurs showed their championship mettle by calmly running a play designed to trick an opponent. And the hapless New York Knicks fell for it. Michael Finley made the tying 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in regulation and the Spurs dominated overtime Friday night in a 99-93 victory over the Knicks, who matched a season high with their eighth...

Horry stars as Spurs beat Wizards (AP)

At 37 years old, Robert Horry can still lead a game-turning run. It may not happen often these days, but Horry got the San Antonio Spurs in gear after a lackluster 2 1/2 quarters Wednesday night. He scored seven of his season-high nine points in the 17-4 spurt that gave his team the lead for good in an 85-77 victory over the slumping Washington Wizards.

Spurs turn up defense, defeat Pacers (AP)

Tim Duncan dominated the middle and San Antonio's stingy second-half defense turned a close game into a rout Tuesday night, leading the Spurs to a 116-89 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Duncan had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and backup guard Jacque Vaughn scored 16 points off the bench. Danny Granger led the Pacers with 16 points, not nearly enough to halt Indiana's season-high seven game losing...

Spurs' new addition Stoudamire starts vs. Pacers
Damon Stoudamire, the San Antonio Spurs' newest acquisition, was in the starting lineup Tuesday night at Indiana.

Spurs add veteran PG Stoudamire to backcourt
The San Antonio Spurs bolstered their backcourt Sunday, signing point guard Damon Stoudamire. The addition gives the Spurs another option while Tony Parker nurses a left heel injury. Stoudamire negotiated a buyout with Memphis last week after falling behind two young players in the rotation. Stoudamire has averaged 13.8 points and 6.3 assists in his 13-year career. He averaged 7.3 points and 3.9 assists in 29 games for the Grizzlies this season. His last game was Dec. 30 against the Spurs.

Short-handed Spurs rally past Suns 84-81 (AP)

It was hardly a well-played game. However, it was one the San Antonio Spurs desperately needed to win -- and they did. Tim Duncan banked in a shot with 30.9 seconds remaining, Manu Ginobili hit four late free throws and the undermanned Spurs rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 84-81 on Thursday night and end a three-game losing streak.

Stoudamire to give Parker-less Spurs another option
Point guard Damon Stoudamire plans to sign with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, giving the defending champions another veteran option while Tony Parker nurses a left heel injury. Stoudamire negotiated a buyout with Memphis earlier this week after falling behind two young players in the rotation. His agent, Aaron Goodwin, said the 34-year-old planned to sign with the Spurs sometime after clearing waivers. The Spurs declined to comment.

PG Stoudamire set to sign with Spurs (AP)
Point guard Damon Stoudamire plans to sign with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, giving the defending champions another veteran option while Tony Parker nurses a left heel injury. Stoudamire negotiated a buyout with Memphis earlier this week after falling behind two young players in the rotation.

Spurs coach will rest Parker indefinitely
The Spurs' Big Three is down a man yet again. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has decided to sit Tony Parker indefinitely, against the point guard's wishes, because of a bone spur in the star's left heel. "He was told he was going to get better, but he's gotten worse," Popovich said. "I don't know how long it's going to be, but he's going to sit. "He doesn't like it, but this is the way it's going to be.

Agent: Spurs to ink Stoudamire
Damon Stoudamire informed the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday that he will be signing with them later this week, according to his agent.

Sonics end 14-game skid, stun Spurs (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 26 points, including the go-ahead jump shot with 32.6 seconds remaining and Seattle stunned the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 88-85 on Tuesday night to finally end a team-record losing streak at 14 games. Durant swished an open shot created by a screen from Kurt Thomas, whose consecutive open jumpers had given Seattle an unlikely lead with 90 seconds to go.

Spurs coach decides to rest Parker indefinitely
The Spurs' Big Three is down a man yet again. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has decided to sit Tony Parker indefinitely, against the point guard's wishes, because of a bone spur in the star's left heel. "He was told he was going to get better, but he's gotten worse," Popovich said. "I don't know how long it's going to be, but he's going to sit. "He doesn't like it, but this is the way it's going to be.

Popovich: Ailing Parker out indefinitely (AP)
The Spurs' Big Three is down a man yet again. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has decided to sit Tony Parker indefinitely, against the point guard's wishes, because of a bone spur in the star's left heel. "He was told he was going to get better, but he's gotten worse," Popovich said. "I don't know how long it's going to be, but he's going to sit.

Williams helps Jazz beat Spurs 97-91 (AP)

The Utah Jazz were ready to push back this time against the San Antonio Spurs. The Jazz, who were dominated by the Spurs in the Western Conference finals last spring, never trailed Monday night and held off the defending NBA champions 97-91. The game was full of collisions, hard fouls and some verbal exchanges and the Jazz countered everything the Spurs had.

Hornets' run now 8, rout Spurs 102-78 (AP)

David West scored 32 points and the New Orleans Hornets won their eighth straight, routing the defending champion San Antonio Spurs 102-78 on Saturday night. Peja Stojakovic added 22 points, including four 3-pointers, and Chris Paul had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker scored 17 points apiece for San Antonio, which has now lost five games at home this season.

Spurs send Heat to 15th straight loss (AP)

Two years ago, the Miami Heat were dubbed "15 Strong" on their way to the NBA championship. These days, it's more like "15 Wrong" -- and counting. Tim Duncan scored 30 points and added 11 rebounds, Manu Ginobili's driving layup with 36.5 seconds left was the go-ahead score, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat the Heat 90-89 Thursday night.

Duncan leads Spurs over Lakers 103-91 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 28 points and 17 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 103-91 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Ime Udoka added a season-high 18 points and four other Spurs scored in double digits to give San Antonio its second straight victory. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 29 points and 12 rebounds, and Ronny Turiaf scored 14 points.

Shaq has MRI on ailing hip; timetable unclear
Shaquille O'Neal had diagnostic tests performed on his ailing left hip Tuesday, and the Miami Heat were bracing to have their center sidelined again for possibly an indefinite period. The team did not immediately release the MRI exam results. Heat coach Pat Riley said he still was gathering information but did not expect O'Neal to play Thursday when the Heat - losers of 14 straight games - host the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs.

Spurs avoid 3-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

Tim Duncan had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs ended their offensive doldrums in a 95-86 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday afternoon. Behind a balanced effort with five players in double figures, the Spurs snapped a two-game losing streak and ended a three-game stretch where they failed to reach 90 points.

Rockets beat Spurs as McGrady returns (AP)

Tracy McGrady returned and the Houston Rockets held on to a fourth-quarter lead against the defending NBA champions on Saturday night. Maybe the Rockets' season isn't slipping away just yet. Yao Ming had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Houston beat San Antonio 83-81, the Spurs' fourth loss in six games.

Rockets star McGrady returns to floor
Rockets star Tracy McGrady returned against San Antonio on Saturday night after missing 11 games because of injuries to his left knee. The Rockets' leading scorer with 22.8 points per game, McGrady has been out since Dec. 28 due to a bone bruise, a strained tendon and tendinitis. The Rockets went 7-4 in his absence. McGrady did not start Saturday's game, but coach Rick Adelman said McGrady would play. "We have to continue to play like we've been trying to play," Adelman said.

Injured McGrady may play Saturday vs. Spurs
Rockets star Tracy McGrady said Friday he'll probably end an 11-game absence, a day after saying his left knee needed more time to heal. McGrady has been sidelined with a bone bruise, a strained tendon and patellar tendinitis in the knee. He said Thursday he was "unlikely" to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night because the injury was still painful and limiting his movement.

Cavs beat Spurs 90-88 in finals rematch (AP)

LeBron James scored 27 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat San Antonio 90-88 on Thursday night in the teams' first meeting since the Spurs swept the NBA finals last season. Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 17 points, and Anderson Varejao scored 12 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for Cleveland, which has won three in a row.

Cavs extend Brown through 2010-11
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown received a two-year contract extension Monday that will keep him with the club through the 2010-11 season. Brown is in his third season with the Cavaliers, who won their first Eastern Conference title last season before they were swept in the finals by San Antonio. His contract was to expire after the 2008-09 season. Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry and owner Dan Gilbert had been discussing an extension since the summer.

Ginobili rallies Spurs over Sixers 89-82 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 89-82 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Tim Duncan added 18 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Finley and Tony Parker scored 14 points apiece to give the Spurs their second straight win.

Cavs coach Brown gets 2-year extension (AP)
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown received a two-year contract extension Monday that will keep him with the club through the 2010-11 season. Brown is in his third season with the Cavaliers, who won their first Eastern Conference title last season before they were swept in the finals by San Antonio. His contract was to expire after the 2008-09 season.

Ginobili, Parker lead Spurs over Wolves (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and Tony Parker had 21 Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 105-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tim Duncan added 15 points and nine rebounds to help the Spurs snap a two-game losing streak and get coach Gregg Popovich his 600th regular-season victory.

Wallace comes up big for Pistons
How did the Pistons stomp the Spurs in San Antonio? For once, Rasheed Wallace played big under both baskets, Charley Rosen says.

Pistons hand Spurs second straight loss (AP)

The Detroit Pistons were facing a game that, if lost, would have given them their longest losing streak of the season. Even if that had happened -- and it didn't -- Rasheed Wallace wasn't going to let it get him down. "We could lose five or six games in a row, but we're the type of team, we don't hang our heads and walk around moping," said Wallace, who had 23 points and 15 rebounds to carry...

Pistons beat Spurs in San Antonio
Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker had miserable shooting nights Thursday as the Spurs lost to the Pistons in San Antonio.

KG, LeBron 1-2 in overall All-Star voting
Tim Duncan is in an ideal position to earn his ninth consecutive All-Star start. The San Antonio Spurs star was leading all Western Conference forwards when the fourth and final voting update for the NBA All-Star game was released Thursday. Voting will continue through Jan. 20 and the starters will be announced Jan. 24.

Jackson, Davis lead Warriors to OT win (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 12 of his 29 points in overtime, and Baron Davis had 34 points and 14 assists in yet another remarkable late-game performance during the Golden State Warriors' 130-121 victory over San Antonio on Monday night. Davis had 12 points in the fourth quarter during a stunning series of baskets and passes, but the defending champion Spurs erased a six-point deficit in the final 47...

Duncan, Parker lift Spurs over Clippers (AP)

Tim Duncan had 17 points and 17 rebounds, Tony Parker scored 26 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 88-82 Sunday afternoon. Manu Ginobili, back for San Antonio after missing five games with a sprained left index finger, scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. He had his hand wrapped to protect his injured finger.

Bowen's offense bails out Spurs (AP)

Defensive specialist Bruce Bowen showed off his offense Friday night, scoring 15 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks 97-93. Michael Finley and Matt Bonner each scored 14 points for San Antonio, while Tim Duncan and Tony Parker had rough shooting nights, combining to go 10-of-29 from the field and score 12 points apiece.

Wolves off to worst-ever start at 4-28 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 33 points, Carmelo Anthony added 26 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-107 on Friday night. The Nuggets showed little hangover affect from Thursday night's victory over the defending champion San Antonio Spurs. Denver led 12-0 before the game was three minutes old and took a 61-52 lead into halftime.

Martin's 7 blocks help Nuggets top Spurs (AP)

Practice? Allen Iverson didn't need any of it to score 29 points and lead the Denver Nuggets past the San Antonio Spurs 80-77 Thursday night. Iverson revealed after the game that the reason he had missed all of the Nuggets' workouts this week was because his 4-year-old son, Isaiah, fell face-first from a stool early Monday morning and required plastic surgery.

Duncan, Parker lead Spurs by Grizzlies (AP)

Tony Parker and Tim Duncan each scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat Memphis 111-87 on Sunday night, handing the Grizzlies their fifth straight loss. Duncan also grabbed 17 rebounds and Parker had nine assists. Michael Finley scored 22 points, including five 3-pointers, for the Spurs. Pau Gasol led the Grizzlies with 19 points and Rudy Gay, whose buzzer-beating 3-pointer earlier this...

Spurs waive Williams, add well-traveled Johnson
The San Antonio Spurs signed journeyman guard DerMarr Johnson and waived 2007 draft pick Marcus Williams on Saturday.

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Raptors hand Spurs second home loss (AP)

Jason Kapono scored 10 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the Toronto Raptors beat San Antonio 83-73 Friday night, the Spurs' second home loss of the season. The Raptors, who enjoyed a nearly weeklong layoff, snapped a three-game losing streak. Kris Humphries added 14 points and 11 rebounds for Toronto, and Jose Calderon contributed 14 points.

Spurs G Brent Barry out up to 2 weeks (AP)
Spurs guard Brent Barry will miss up to two weeks after tearing a muscle his left calf against Chicago. He was hurt in the first quarter of a 94-79 victory over the Bulls on Wednesday night. The team said Thursday he had an MRI. The 13-year veteran is averaging 7.7 points and 2.0 assists for San Antonio (20-7).

Barry out up to 2 weeks with torn calf muscle
Spurs guard Brent Barry will miss up to two weeks after injuring his left calf in a game. The team said Thursday that Barry had an MRI, which showed he tore a muscle in his left calf. Barry hurt himself with about 3:20 left in the first quarter during the Spurs' 94-79 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Barry, a 13-year veteran, is averaging 7.7 points, 2.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds this season for San Antonio (20-7).

Skiles-less Bulls fall to Spurs 94-79 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs easily beat Chicago 94-79 Wednesday night in the Bulls' first game since firing coach Scott Skiles. Michael Finley added 15 points for San Antonio and Tim Duncan had 11 rebounds. Joe Smith had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Ben Gordon added 18 points for the Bulls, who have dropped four of their last five.

Thomas day-to-day with sore knee
Clippers forward Tim Thomas was listed as day-to-day after undergoing tests on his injured left knee. Thomas, hurt in Los Angeles' 99-90 loss at San Antonio on Saturday night, had an MRI on Monday and the results were negative. He has averaged 12.6 points and 5.2 rebounds while playing in 25 games this season. The Clippers host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.

Clippers F Tim Thomas listed day-to-day (AP)
Clippers forward Tim Thomas was listed as day-to-day after undergoing tests on his injured left knee. Thomas, hurt in Los Angeles' 99-90 loss at San Antonio on Saturday night, had an MRI on Monday and the results were negative. He has averaged 12.6 points and 5.2 rebounds while playing in 25 games this season.

General No. 6: Johnson's jersey retired by Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs retired the No. 6 worn by former Spurs guard Avery Johnson on Saturday night.

Duncan's 34 points, 18 boards lift Spurs (AP)

Tim Duncan had 34 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the severely undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 99-90 on Saturday night. Tony Parker had 18 points in his first game back since missing four with a sprained left ankle. The Spurs snapped a two-game skid, while the Clippers' losing streak increased to four.

Spurs' Ginobili, Clippers' Thomas leave game
Clippers forward Tim Thomas and Spurs guard Manu Ginobili were injured during the first quarter of their game Saturday night. Thomas fell to the ground and was in obvious pain after appearing to get tripped up by another Los Angeles player. It was unclear what Thomas hurt, but he was helped off the floor with 6:38 to play in the first. Thomas was averaging 13.1 points and 5.4 rebounds heading into the game against San Antonio. He missed the Clippers' Dec.

Grizzlies top Spurs on Gay's 3 at buzzer (AP)

Rudy Gay hit a 3-pointer over Tim Duncan as time expired to give the Memphis Grizzlies an 88-85 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili's dunk with 2.4 seconds left tied the score at 85. Juan Carlos Navarro threw an inbounds pass to Gay, who dribbled toward the top of the key and got off a shot as the horn sounded, sending San Antonio to its third straight road loss.

Spurs' Parker sues over infidelity claim (AP)
Tony Parker has sued a celebrity gossip Web site that publishing stories that claimed he had an affair with a French model. The San Antonio Spurs star sued X17online.com on Wednesday in Superior Court, alleging it posted a series of "false and defamatory" stories claiming Parker cheated on his wife, actress Eva Longoria.

Suns hand Spurs first home loss, 100-95 (AP)

Grant Hill scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns handed the San Antonio Spurs their first home loss of the season, 100-95, on Monday night. Leandro Barbosa added 18 points for the Suns, whose win might have helped them get the bad taste out of their mouth they had after losing a controversial and testy Western Conference semifinals series to the Spurs last season.

Bryant's 32 help Lakers roll by Clippers (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points and Sasha Vujacic scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-92 victory over the Clippers on Sunday night. Andrew Bynum, ejected from last Thursday's win over San Antonio after a couple of run-ins with Spurs center Fabricio Oberto, channeled his aggression in a constructive manner with 14 points, nine rebounds and six...

Duncan returns, Spurs go to 13-0 at home (AP)

Michael Finley and Fabricio Oberto each scored a season-high 21 points Saturday night in the San Antonio Spurs' 102-91 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Spurs had lost two in a row, but remained perfect at home. They also saw the return of Tim Duncan, who missed four games with a sprained right ankle.

Spurs' Duncan starts vs. Denver, but Parker sits
The San Antonio Spurs said Tim Duncan would play against the Denver Nuggets Saturday night, though it was uncertain whether he would start.

Nuggets' Martin suspended for flagrant foul
Denver forward Kenyon Martin was suspended Saturday by the NBA for one game without pay for a flagrant foul and will sit out the game against San Antonio. Martin was assessed a flagrant foul against Melvin Ely, striking him in the head with an elbow in the second period of the Nuggets' 105-99 win Wednesday over New Orleans. Ely has a fractured left eye socket and missed the Hornets' 89-80 loss at Dallas on Friday night. Martin, who is averaging 9.0 points and 5.

Nuggets forward Martin suspended for flagrant foul
Denver forward Kenyon Martin was suspended Saturday by the NBA for one game without pay for a flagrant foul and will sit out the game against San Antonio.

Bryant gets Lakers by short-handed Spurs (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers broke open a tight game in the late going to beat the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 102-97 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. The defending NBA champion Spurs (17-5), losers of two straight for the first time this season, played without stars Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.

Spurs missing Parker, Duncan vs. Lakers (AP)
The defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs faced the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night without stars Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. Duncan, averaging 17.6 points and 8.9 rebounds, sat out his fourth straight game because of a sprained right ankle. Parker, averaging 20.1 points and 6.8 assists, missed his first game of the season with a sprained left ankle.

Warriors beat Duncan-less Spurs 96-84 (AP)

Don Nelson downplayed a victory over the defending NBA champions minus their superstar, even suggesting an asterisk go alongside this 'W' because Tim Duncan didn't play. Baron Davis had 18 points, six rebounds and six assists and Golden State took advantage of Duncan sitting out another game with a sprained ankle, beating the sloppy Spurs 96-84 on Tuesday night.

Ginobili's 37 lifts Spurs over Jazz (AP)

It was back to the bench for Manu Ginobili on Friday. But it didn't matter to the San Antonio Spurs' super sub, who scored a team-high 37 points for the second straight game to lift his club to a 104-98 win over the Utah Jazz. Ginobili started for the first time this season on Wednesday, when he scored a season-high 37 points as the Spurs eked out a 97-95 win over the rival Dallas Mavericks.

Ginobili's 37 lift Spurs over Mavs 97-95 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored a season-high 37 points to help the San Antonio Spurs overcome the absence of Tim Duncan to beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-95 Wednesday. Tony Parker added 23 points for the Spurs, who lost almost all of an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter. Josh Howard led the Mavericks with 22 points and nine rebounds.

Spurs' Duncan sidelined against Mavs (AP)
Tim Duncan sat out the San Antonio Spurs' game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night because of a sprained right ankle. Duncan's absence was expected because of the injury he sustained Sunday, while Manu Ginobili started after being a game-time decision. "He wants to play, he's very adamant, when a player is that adamant, he's probably ready to go," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said before...

Duncan unlikely to miss too much time
Tim Duncan most likely will miss no more than a few games after injuring his ankle and knee. The San Antonio Spurs star was hurt against Portland on Sunday, and the team said his MRI came back negative Monday. He has a sprained right ankle and will miss Wednesday's game against Dallas, Spurs spokesman Tom James said. The injury will be reassessed this week, and Duncan probably will return in the next few games. "It's not a big deal at all," James said.

MRI negative on Duncan's knee; he's out vs. Mavs
The San Antonio Spurs received some welcomed news Monday afternoon when an MRI exam came back negative on Tim Duncan's right knee and right ankle, both injured in the first half of Sunday's home victory over Portland.

Duncan banged up in Spurs' win (AP)

Tony Parker scored 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-79 Sunday, despite losing Tim Duncan in the second quarter with an injured knee and ankle. Brent Barry added 17 points for the Spurs in their third straight victory. Duncan bruised his right knee and sprained his right ankle in the first half and did not return to the game.

Duncan injures leg, leaves Spurs-Blazers game
San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan left the court Sunday in the second quarter of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers with an apparent knee injury.

Duncan bruises knee, sprains ankle (AP)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan bruised his right knee and sprained his right ankle Sunday in the second quarter of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The team said all of Duncan's ligaments appeared stable but that he would have an MRI on Monday. He was not to return to Sunday's game and the team said he would miss some playing time.

Spurs' Duncan leaves game against Portland
San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan left the court Sunday in the second quarter of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers with an apparent knee injury. Duncan got caught up with Portland's James Jones and fell to the floor near the Spurs' basket with 7:40 left in the half. He was clutching his knee and had to be helped off the floor by two of his teammates. The Spurs were leading 34-28 at the time.

Ginobili's 31 lifts Spurs past Wolves (AP)

San Antonio has maximized Manu Ginobili's impact this season by making him a substitute, though he's been a starter for much of his career. This is the very definition of the Spurs, who have dominated the league with four titles in the last eight years by finding the right role for every player. Ginobili scored a season-high 31 points with 7-for-9 shooting from 3-point range, and the Spurs stormed...

Wolves G McCants scratched due to knee (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rashad McCants was a surprise scratch Friday night against San Antonio because of what the team called a sore right knee. McCants, who is Minnesota's second-leading scorer at 14.4 points per game, missed one game earlier this season after spraining his right ankle. His right knee, however, is more of a concern for the Timberwolves; the third-year player from North...

Parker lifts Spurs past Wizards 109-94 (AP)

Tony Parker had 29 points and 11 assists to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Washington Wizards 109-94 on Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili added 19 points and Tim Duncan had 16 for the Spurs. Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison, who have stepped up for the Wizards since guard Gilbert Arenas went out last week for three months following knee surgery, combined to go just 9-of-24 from the field for 28...

Udrih burns Spurs as Kings win 112-99 (AP)

Beno Udrih scored a career-high 27 points against his former team while holding down Tony Parker on defense, and the Sacramento Kings snapped San Antonio's five-game winning streak with a 112-99 victory against the Spurs on Monday night. Ron Artest added 20 points and Brad Miller had 17 points, 10 boards and seven assists.

Duncan leads Spurs past Sonics 116-101 (AP)

The defending champions were angry. They had allowed 64 points in the first half to a young, skittish Seattle team nowhere near their elite class. "They ran rampant in that first half," Spurs center Tim Duncan said. "We didn't say anything ... we understand what it takes to win a game." Such as scoring the first 12 points of the third quarter while playing shutdown defense more common for April than...

Duncan helps Spurs win fourth straight (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-88 Friday for their fourth straight victory. Tony Parker added 21 points and eight assists for San Antonio. Brent Barry had 14 points for San Antonio and Manu Ginobili added 11. Juan Carlos Navarro led the Grizzlies with 16 points and Rudy Gay added 15.

Move improves chances of 9th straight start
The NBA shifted Tim Duncan from center to forward on its All-Star ballot on Wednesday, boosting the San Antonio player's chances of making his ninth consecutive start. The seven-member media panel that selected the players for the original ballot had Duncan as a center, even though he has always been listed as a forward. He was voted to start for the Western Conference each of the last eight seasons, but that streak would have been in jeopardy if he was a center. "It's great.

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The Magic gave San Antonio all it could handle for 30 minutes before the Spurs showed why they're still champs.

Parker, Spurs hand Magic first road loss (AP)
Tony Parker scored a season-high 32 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Orlando Magic 128-110 Wednesday night for their third straight victory. The Spurs (10-2) improved their home record to 7-0, while the loss snapped a five-game winning streak for the Magic, who had won their first seven road games.

NBA shifts Duncan to forward on Internet ballot
The NBA shifted Tim Duncan from center to forward on its All-Star ballot on Wednesday, boosting the San Antonio player's chances of making his ninth consecutive start.

Parker's 31 helps Spurs beat Hawks (AP)

Tony Parker scored 17 of his 31 points in the second quarter and added nine assists while Manu Ginobili scored 19 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-83 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. San Antonio, which has won six of seven, took an 83-65 lead after three periods, leading by 24 on several occasions, the last at 83-59 on a free throw by Ginobili.

Udrih helps Kings beat Pistons 105-95 (AP)

Beno Udrih had 23 points and six assists to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Detroit Pistons 105-95 on Sunday night. Udrih, a late preseason cut by San Antonio who came to the Kings as a backup, has quickly become a starter. He showed why against the Pistons, making 9 of 13 shots and all five of his free throws attempts and fueling a strong second half by the Kings.

Duncan helps Spurs top Rockets 90-84 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 90-84 on Friday night. Manu Ginobili added 19 points for the Spurs and Michael Finley had 17. Luis Scola, whose rights were traded from the Spurs to the Rockets over the summer, had a breakout game, scoring 20 points.

Duncan leads Spurs past Rockets
Tim Duncan had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 90-84 on Friday night. Manu Ginobili added 19 points for the Spurs and Michael Finley had 17. Luis Scola, whose rights were traded from the Spurs to the Rockets over the summer, had a breakout game, scoring 20 points. Shane Battier added 16. The Rockets, without an injured Tracy McGrady, managed to tie the game at 80 with 3:48 to play on Scola's jump shot.

Howard sparks Mavs past Spurs 105-92 (AP)

On a night when Dirk Nowitzki scored just three points in the second half, Dallas' reserves were outscored for the first time this season and second-year swingman Maurice Ager logged more minutes than he had in all other games this season combined, the Mavericks still had their way with the San Antonio Spurs.

Mavs run away from Spurs in first half
Josh Howard sparked first-half spurts of 17-1 and 11-0, letting the Dallas Mavericks build a huge lead that they turned into an easy 105-92 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The first of four meetings this season between the Western Conference powers lacked the sizzle likely to be found in future matchups. If anything, this will give the Spurs more incentive next time around, on Dec. 5 in San Antonio.

NBA: Jackson's postgame remarks in poor taste
The NBA has spoken with the Los Angeles Lakers about a comment coach Phil Jackson made following Tuesday night's game in San Antonio.

NBA speaks to Lakers about Jackson's remark
The NBA has spoken with the Los Angeles Lakers about a comment coach Phil Jackson made following Tuesday night's game in San Antonio. The Spurs made 13 3-pointers in their 107-92 victory, and Jackson was asked if too much penetration was leading to open outside shooters. "We call this a 'Brokeback Mountain' game, because there's so much penetration and kickouts," Jackson said. "It was one of those games.

Phil Jackson in trouble over comment (AP)
The NBA has spoken with the Los Angeles Lakers about a comment coach Phil Jackson made following Tuesday night's game in San Antonio. The Spurs made 13 3-pointers in their 107-92 victory, and Jackson was asked if too much penetration was leading to open outside shooters. "We call this a 'Brokeback Mountain' game, because there's so much penetration and kickouts," Jackson said.

Parker, Bowen lead Spurs over Lakers (AP)

Not only did Bruce Bowen successfully guard Kobe Bryant, he even outscored him. Bowen went 6-of-6 from 3-point range, sinking them from his favorite spot in the corner, and the San Antonio Spurs cruised to a 107-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Bowen finished with 23 points in the Spurs' fourth straight victory.

Parker's 26 points, nine assists do trick
Tony Parker had 26 points and nine assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-92 Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Bruce Bowen went 6-of-6 from 3-point range for the Spurs and finished with 23 points. Manu Ginobili added 17 points. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 18 points, well below the 30.4 he was averaging before the game. Jordan Farmar added 16 and Lamar Odom had 12.

Bucks F Ruffin out 4-6 weeks
Bucks forward Michael Ruffin will miss four to six weeks with a broken left wrist. Ruffin was injured in the second half of Sunday's 113-88 loss in San Antonio when he tried to block a shot. The 30-year-old was wearing a cast on his left hand at practice Tuesday. Ruffin had played sparingly in all six games for the Bucks, who are off to a 2-4 start and play Memphis on Wednesday.

Ginobili scores 21 as Spurs blast Bucks
Manu Ginobili scored 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Milwaukee Bucks 113-88 on Sunday night. Michael Finley added 17 points and Tim Duncan had 16 points for the Spurs, who led by double digits for the last three quarters. Mo Williams scored 17 points for the Bucks and Michael Redd had 14 points. The Bucks had lost four of their last five in San Antonio heading into Sunday's matchup, but won both games against the Spurs last season.

Ginobili helps Spurs rout Bucks 113-88 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Milwaukee Bucks 113-88 on Sunday night. Michael Finley added 17 points and Tim Duncan had 16 points for the Spurs, who led by double digits for the last three quarters. Mo Williams scored 17 points for the Bucks and Michael Redd had 14 points.

Parker scores 27, Spurs rip Hornets (AP)

Tim Duncan smirked at the notion that Tony Parker needed time to regain his form after sitting out much of the preseason. "His rhythm's been back. He hasn't lost it. He's been going 100 miles an hour since he's been back," Duncan said. "I don't know if he's been breathing hard here and there, but he's been looking good." It was hard to argue with that on Friday night, when Parker scored early, often...

Parker's 27 leads Spurs past Hornets
Tony Parker scored early, often and from all over the court, finishing with 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-85 on Friday night. Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds for San Antonio, while Manu Ginobili scored 14 and fellow Argentinean Fabricio Oberto added 13 points to help the Spurs maintain a double-digit lead through most of the second half.

Ginobili, Parker pace Spurs past Heat
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tony Parker added 23, and the San Antonio Spurs kept the Miami Heat winless with an 88-78 victory Wednesday night. Ginobili hit four of the Spurs' seven 3-pointers and scored 12 points in the third quarter, after San Antonio led by only one at halftime. Tim Duncan scored 12 points and Francisco Elson had 12 points and 14 rebounds for San Antonio. Parker had eight assists and Duncan grabbed eight rebounds.

Ginobili helps Spurs keep Heat winless (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tony Parker added 23, and the San Antonio Spurs kept the Miami Heat winless with an 88-78 victory Wednesday night. Ginobili hit four of the Spurs' seven 3-pointers and scored 12 points in the third quarter, after San Antonio led by only one at halftime. Tim Duncan scored 12 points and Francisco Elson had 12 points and 14 rebounds for San Antonio.

Rockets finally beat Spurs at home
Yao Ming had 28 points and 13 rebounds to help the Houston Rockets snap a four-game, home-court losing streak to San Antonio with a 89-81 win over the Spurs on Tuesday night. Bonzi Wells added 14 points and 15 rebounds for Houston, which controlled Tim Duncan and outrebounded the sluggish Spurs 55-28. Duncan scored 14 and grabbed 10 rebounds, but went only 5-for-15 from the field. Tracy McGrady struggled with his shooting, too, going 4-of-14 and scoring only 12.

Yao, Rockets hand Spurs first loss (AP)

Yao Ming had 28 points and 13 rebounds to help the Houston Rockets snap a four-game, home-court losing streak to San Antonio with a 89-81 win over the Spurs on Tuesday night. Bonzi Wells added 14 points and 15 rebounds for Houston, which controlled Tim Duncan and outrebounded the sluggish Spurs 55-28.

Unbeaten Spurs roll past winless Kings (AP)

Tim Duncan and Tony Parker scored 15 points apiece, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 96-80 Friday night to remain unbeaten. The Spurs are 3-0 for the first time since the 2000-01 season, when they finished with the best record in the league. The Kings have yet to win a game this season.

Spurs' Duncan signs contract extension
The San Antonio Spurs announced Friday that Tim Duncan has signed a contract extension that likely means the NBA superstar will end his career in Texas. The Spurs, citing club policy, didn't release any specifics, calling it a "multiyear contract extension." It has been widely reported that it is a two-year, $40 million extension that will keep Duncan in San Antonio at least through the 2011-12 season.

Making it official: Spurs sign Duncan to extension
The San Antonio Spurs announced Friday that Tim Duncan has signed a contract extension that likely means the NBA superstar will end his career in Texas.

Sacramento hopes to fill hole with Udrih
Guard Beno Udrih signed with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, potentially filling a hole in the club's lineup while Mike Bibby is out with a thumb injury. Udrih, who won two NBA championship rings with the San Antonio Spurs, was waived Monday by the Minnesota Timberwolves after they acquired him in a trade with San Antonio earlier in the day.

Kings sign G Udrih to fill in for Bibby (AP)
Guard Beno Udrih signed with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, potentially filling a hole in the club's lineup while Mike Bibby is out with a thumb injury. Udrih, who won two NBA championship rings with the San Antonio Spurs, was waived Monday by the Minnesota Timberwolves after they acquired him in a trade with San Antonio earlier in the day.

Boxing lessons for Spurs
What's the connection between Jesse James Lejia (right) and the San Antonio Spurs? Dime Smack has the answer.

Ginobili helps Spurs hold off Grizzlies (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 30 points, including the go-ahead basket with 32 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 104-101 Wednesday night. Ginobili, who had nine points down the stretch, added seven assists and drew a late charge from Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay to preserve the Spurs' lead.

Duncan lands 2-year, $40M extension
Tim Duncan has agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, an official familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday. The agreement will add to Duncan's existing three-year deal and keep him in San Antonio at least through the 2011-12 season, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the source was not authorized to discuss negotiations.

Spurs give Duncan 2-year, $40M extension (AP)
Tim Duncan has agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, an official familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday. The agreement will add to Duncan's existing three-year deal and keep him in San Antonio at least through the 2011-12 season, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the source was not authorized to discuss...

Reports: Duncan agrees to two-year extension
Two-time league MVP Tim Duncan has reached agreement with the San Antonio Spurs on a two-year contract extension, according to published reports.

Usual suspects lead way for Spurs
Tim Duncan had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs got their title defense off to a successful start with a 106-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Tony Parker added 19 points for the Spurs and Manu Ginobili had 16 points and eight assists. LaMarcus Aldridge led the Trail Blazers with 27 points. Martell Webster added 21 and Joel Przybilla contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds for Portland.

Duncan, champion Spurs get rings and win (AP)

Tim Duncan had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs got their title defense off to a successful start with a 106-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Tony Parker added 19 points for the Spurs and Manu Ginobili had 16 points and eight assists. LaMarcus Aldridge led the Trail Blazers with 27 points.

Spurs begin year by receiving championship rings
A lone spotlight beamed down on the center of the court at the AT&T Center on Tuesday, highlighting in all its golden glory the San Antonio Spurs' latest championship trophy.

Spurs collect championship rings
A lone spotlight beamed down on the center of the court at the AT&T Center on Tuesday, highlighting in all its golden glory the San Antonio Spurs' latest championship trophy. "San Antonio: Where dynasties happen," NBA commissioner David Stern said. And with that the Spurs held the final celebration of their fourth title in nine seasons before getting started on defending it in the season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Spurs receive championship rings (AP)
A lone spotlight beamed down on the center of the court at the AT&T Center on Tuesday, highlighting in all its golden glory the San Antonio Spurs' latest championship trophy. "San Antonio: Where dynasties happen," NBA commissioner David Stern said. And with that the Spurs held the final celebration of their fourth title in nine seasons before getting started on defending it in the season opener...

Wolves buy out F Howard, waive G Udrih (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves did some wheeling and dealing on Monday, reaching a buyout with veteran Juwan Howard and making a trade with San Antonio to get to the 15-man roster limit before the deadline. The Timberwolves sent a protected 2008 second-round pick to the Spurs for cash considerations and guard Beno Udrih, whom the Wolves immediately waived.

Spurs trade Udrih to Wolves for pick
The San Antonio Spurs traded Beno Udrih to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a protected second-round draft pick in 2008 on Monday. The 6-foot-3 guard broke his left index finger earlier this month during Spurs training camp. Udrih's role on the team decreased last season as veteran Jacque Vaughn took over as backup point guard to Tony Parker. During his three seasons in San Antonio he appeared in 207 regular season games and averaged 5.2 points and 1.8 assists in 13 minutes.

Lewis scores 16 points as Magic top Spurs
Rashard Lewis scored 16 points in his first preseason game in three weeks, lifting the Orlando Magic over the San Antonio Spurs 99-90 Thursday night. It was the last chance for Lewis and the rest of the Magic lineup to find rhythm before starting the regular season Wednesday against Milwaukee. The All-Star forward played 31 minutes, slightly more than the 30 minutes in his only two preseason games before getting hurt.

Lewis returns in Magic preseason finale (AP)

The Orlando Magic finally got to test the new inside-out combination of Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis. After a rough first quarter, coach Stan Van Gundy liked what he saw. Lewis scored 16 points in his first preseason game in three weeks, lifting the Magic over the San Antonio Spurs 99-90 Thursday night.

Spurs send Heat to 0-7 preseason
When the Miami Heat return to the practice floor sometime Thursday, they'll have two simple tasks. Forget about October. Get ready for November. Manu Ginobili scored 22 points on 6-for-7 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs sealed a dismal exhibition season for the Heat with a 104-87 victory Tuesday night. Miami finished the preseason winless (0-7) for the first time in the team's 20-year history. "You put it all in perspective," Heat forward Udonis Haslem said.

Heat winless in preseason for 1st time (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 22 points on 6-for-7 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs sealed a forgettable exhibition season for the Miami Heat with a 104-87 victory Tuesday night. The Heat (0-7) were winless in the preseason for the first time in the team's 20-year history. Michael Finley scored 14 points, Matt Bonner had 13 and Tim Duncan finished with 11 rebounds for the Spurs (3-1), who won a...

GMs favor Spurs to win NBA title
The San Antonio Spurs were picked as the favorites to win another championship in a poll of NBA general managers, who gave Dirk Nowitzki no chance of repeating as league MVP. Instead, LeBron James was chosen as the likely MVP by GMs who voted in the sixth annual NBA.com GM survey. Nowitzki, who won the award last season, did not receive a single vote. The Spurs received 37 percent of the votes for likely NBA champion, beating out Phoenix (26 percent) and Dallas (15 percent).

Fortune tellers: NBA GMs vote, predict top awards
The San Antonio Spurs were picked as the favorites to win another championship in a poll of NBA general managers, who gave Dirk Nowitzki no chance of repeating as league MVP.

GMs: Spurs will repeat, Nowitzki won't (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs were picked as the favorites to win another championship in a poll of NBA general managers, who gave Dirk Nowitzki no chance of repeating as league MVP. Instead, LeBron James was chosen as the likely MVP by GMs who voted in the sixth annual NBA.com GM survey. Nowitzki, who won the award last season, did not receive a single vote.

Spurs to retire Avery Johnson’s number
The San Antonio Spurs announced today that the franchise will retire Avery Johnson’s number. Johnson’s No. 6 will join James Silas, George Gervin, Johnny Moore, David Robinson and Sean Elliott in the rafters in the AT&T Center. The retirement ceremony will take place on December 22 when the Spurs host the Clippers. The 5-11 Johnson enjoyed [...]

Nuggets sign veteran G Mike Wilks (AP)
The Denver Nuggets signed veteran guard Mike Wilks on Thursday. The 5-foot-10 Wilks has played five NBA seasons with Atlanta, Minnesota, Houston, San Antonio, Cleveland and Seattle. He averaged 3.6 points and 1.7 assists in 47 games with Seattle last season. In 214 career games, he has averaged 2.5 points and 1.2 assists.

Nuggets sign Mike Wilks
The Denver Nuggets have signed G Mike Wilks, team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Wilks, 5-10, 180, has played five NBA seasons with Atlanta, Minnesota, Houston, San Antonio, Cleveland and Seattle. Most recently, he averaged 3.6 ppg and 1.7 apg in 47 [...]

Bucks release forward Samaki Walker (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks waived Samaki Walker on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Walker signed a free-agent contract with Milwaukee three weeks ago, but did not appear in a game during the preseason. Walker, a 10-year veteran and former first-round pick by Dallas, has also played for San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami, Washington and Indiana.

Duncan scores 20 points in Spurs win
Tim Duncan scored 20 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-91 victory Saturday over Panathinaikos of Greece. The reigning NBA champion Spurs never trailed against the Euroleague champions and were up by as many as 29 in the exhibition game. Duncan played just over 21 minutes and sat out the fourth quarter, as did the Spurs' other starters. Manu Ginobili added 15 points for San Antonio, including a highlight-worthy dunk early in the third quarter and two 3-pointers.

Duncan, Spurs rout Panathinaikos (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 20 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-91 victory Saturday over Panathinaikos of Greece. The reigning NBA champion Spurs never trailed against the Euroleague champions and were up by as many as 29 in the exhibition game. Duncan played just over 21 minutes and sat out the fourth quarter, as did the Spurs' other starters.

Mavs rout Spurs in preseason opener (AP)

Josh Howard scored 18 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 13 points and eight rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs 88-67 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Jose Barea had 13 points, 11 in the fourth quarter, and Brandon Bass had 10 points and seven rebounds for Dallas.

Spurs sign defensive wiz Bowen to extension
The San Antonio Spurs signed Bruce Bowen to a contract extension, the team announced Sunday.