San Antonio Spurs Offseason Schedule
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jun 16, 2009 9:28 PM CDT
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The offseason gets busy now for the next month. In quick succession, we have the draft, the free agent period, and the NBA Summer League. Yours truly, The ATS, will be attending the NBA Summer League.
The Draft
The NBA Draft is Thursday, June 25th. The Spurs have three picks in the second round. #'s 37, 51, and 53. I can't imagine we will get any help in the draft for next season. That doesn't mean I'm not excited about the draft. I am. The Spurs might be movers on draft day. I could see them acquiring a pick. Or not. Or drafting three euros. Or not. I'm just saying I didn't expect George Hill last year and he turned out alright.
Free Agent Period
Teams can begin talking to free agents on July 1. They can't sign them to contracts until the league finishes up its paperwork on the salary cap. That is usually a week later but on occasion has slipped a few days. Rumors are sure to be rampant about what the Spurs are doing. Of course, they usually don't do much. Still, it is an exciting time.
NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
I'll be there. I can't wait. It's going to be a road trip from hell. Or to hell. Hmmm, let me think about that one. I know one thing, between here and there is a Bobcat that I need to take a Bite out of. Know what I'm saying?
The summer league runs July 10-19. The Spurs play on the following days:
- Sunday, July 12
- Tuesday, July 14
- Thursday, July 16
- Saturday, July 18
- Sunday, July 19
You can find the full schedule at Ridiculous Upside.
The rosters have not been announced yet, but I have high hopes for the quality. Here are my choices:
- George Hill - You know I'll be wearing my Hill jersey. I think the Spurs will want him to run the point. My goal will be to meet George.
- James Gist - I think they'll want another look at him. I know I want a look at him.
- Ian Mahinmi - He just needs to play. And maybe not get hurt.
- Marcus Williams - I think he's on a non-guaranteed contract and they will have to make a decision on him.
- Malik Hairston - Malik will be playing somewhere for somebody. I think it makes sense for him to try to showcase his skills in a system he knows fairly well.
- The Spurs three second rounders - I'm hoping one or two will get some time. It just depends on who they select and what they are up to.
I imagine I'll be posting like a madman during the Summer League. So you guys be on your toes.
Make sure to follow PtR on Twitter @poundingtherock. I'll be making use of it. Plus, you can get notification of any updates to the site.
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If I still have a job by that point, I’m all about Vegas. Maybe SCS could meet up with us as well.
Free James Gist!
Pounding the Rock - where ochlocracy happens. Eat your heart out, California.
Damn you guys. I have a scheduled Vegas trip on my itinerary but it’s waaay past the Las Vegas Summer League schedule.
Anyone knows when the Rocky Mountain Revue in Utah will start? Are the Spurs going to participate there as well?
by silverandblack_davis on Jun 16, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
The Rocky Mountain Revue has shut down.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jun 16, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought it was actually “the THATS,” not “the ATS.”
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jun 17, 2009 12:15 AM CDT reply actions
PS- we need to talk about the bite of bobcat and arrange something.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Jun 17, 2009 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
be careful what you say about biting bobcats
we don’t want PETA on our asses do we?
Randy Blythe, Singer of Lamb of God- "Words can be broken, so can bones....." Omerta by Lamb of God
ATS, you should look into that Twitter widget I see in every SB Nation site.
Also, why don’t you ask the SB Nation head honchos if they can arrange for you to get some extra access as a PTR blogger? They cut out a deal with NBA.com for the Finals, so.
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
We’ll see grasshopper. We’ll see.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Is there the possibility for the site to have a single page with links to all of the most recent comments/posts? Currently, the quickest way I’ve found to really check the site, is to surf down the front page, looking for any new comments, then clicking on the “fanposts” tab next to the main logo — and the new comments stand out a bit more on that page. Lastly, I move on the “fanshots” tab, and again, more scrolling.
But if all of this could be consolidated onto a single “the latest of PtR” page, it’d be easier to see if anything’s been posted/commented on. Anybody know if such a thing exists?
I want my Manu!
That’d be cool. Also, do you remember that blogroll I sent you? :)
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
He’s talking shit to me.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jun 17, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He’s still learning how to use the ‘reply’ button. He’s been too obsessed with figuring out how to center photos to have mastered it yet.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jun 17, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He needs to learn to major on the majors, and minor on the minors, eh?
BTW, do you know if there’s a way to consolidate the links to latest, or “unviewed” comments/posts?
I want my Manu!
I just go to the home page and scroll down looking for the bold “# new” parts.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jun 17, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Meh. “That’d be cool” was for jolly, the rest for you. Too lazy to write two replies…
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
look at you GOING to the summer league games this year!!!! i guess live blogging them with three of us just wasnt good enough.
i will be sure to tune in on NBA.com or wherever. you will surely stick out big time sporting the #3. NOW, i know why you got it.
question: what happnes if george doesnt play in the summer league for whatever reason? or is there some rule/ statement from the spurs on this topic?
You guys were dragging me down last year.
If he doesn’t play, I’ll wear the jersey anyway. No statement that I have heard.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jun 17, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
lol george hill jersey
has stated a few month back, not even George Hill wears a George Hill jersey
Randy Blythe, Singer of Lamb of God- "Words can be broken, so can bones....." Omerta by Lamb of God
Oh man when I was a kid I could not understand why we never made it to the finals with Vinny Del Negro as our starting 2. I was like LatinD only instead of not choosing to see the glass half empty I wasn’t even aware the glass could get any fuller. I remember specifically trading a Reggie Miller trading card for Del Negro and thinking I ripped off my friend.
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