Pounding The Rock: FanShots

True Hoop> Bruce Bowen on dirty play

2009-11-20T21:29:51Z

True Hoop> Bruce Bowen on dirty play

* "See, you never heard Michael Jordan call someone dirty. Even though, the Pistons during that time were hard fouling him, he never called them dirty. ... The true competitors of the game, they just compete. They don't say anything about anyone else, they just compete, and that's what it's all about."

SPURS INJURY UPDATE Manu Ginobili underwent an MRI examination this afternoon in San Antonio. The...

2009-11-20T01:28:04Z

SPURS INJURY UPDATE

Manu Ginobili underwent an MRI examination this afternoon in San Antonio. The exam confirmed that he has a mild left groin strain and showed that he has no structural damage in the area. Ginobili will begin his rehabilitation process tomorrow. He is expected to miss seven-to-ten days.

Ginobili suffered the injury in the first quarter of last night’s Spurs-Mavericks game.

Straight from the Spurs.

Ginobili out; Parker doubtful

2009-11-19T16:12:42Z

Ginobili out; Parker doubtful

Tim has this in his game preview, but it bears repeating, if only so everyone can concentrate on sending powerful woo-woo healing vibes Manu-ward (and TP-ward, too, y'all, let's be fair!).

[Update by ATS] This, Manu out and Tony doubtful as reported by Jeff McDonald, is the official word out of the Spurs front office. Manu will be examined today so see how long he will be out.

Craziness at 48MoH

2009-11-18T17:31:15Z

Craziness at 48MoH

Tim Varner put together a post about who should be the final five on the floor and the comments section goes crazy! I love George as much as anyone (except for Wayne), but to bench Tony for Hill is nuts. Also, take a gander at some of the trade suggestions.

Eva Longoria Earns Philanthropist Of The Year Award For 2009

2009-11-18T13:43:35Z

Eva Longoria Earns Philanthropist Of The Year Award For 2009

Mrs. Parker is a Philantrophist.

nba.com> Raptors claim Mensah-Bonsu off waivers from Houston

2009-11-18T06:35:18Z

nba.com> Raptors claim Mensah-Bonsu off waivers from Houston

DENVER (AP) -- Toronto has claimed forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu off waivers from Houston and he is expected to be in uniform for the Raptors' game at Denver.

True Hoop> Shane Battier, King of the Quad

2009-11-17T23:31:50Z

True Hoop> Shane Battier, King of the Quad

SBN: NBA Power Rankings, Week 3

2009-11-17T22:40:52Z

SBN: NBA Power Rankings, Week 3

Hey, in case you missed it, the all important SBN: NBA Power Rankings for Week 3 are out. Lakers No. 1. . .

Not bad for a team on a two-game losing streak. Hell I'm going to have a parade before tonight's game just in case.

I won't spoil the surprise for you. But let's just say you fans of other teams, be ready to use your mouse scroll wheel.

Y!> Woj> Iverson, Jackson followed path to freedom

2009-11-17T20:50:20Z

Y!> Woj> Iverson, Jackson followed path to freedom

* Just let A.I. rip, let him go. Sources say Iverson started to speak louder and louder about how he had played for one dumb bleeping coach in Detroit a year ago, and now had come to play for another dumb bleeping coach in Memphis. He never dared speak this way on the Detroit Pistons’ bus because he feared team president Joe Dumars and respected the championship players on board.

* "I give those two less than a month before it goes bad," says a Western Conference executive who has history with Brown. "Larry grates on the good guys really fast – never mind a guy like Jack," says a former assistant coach. "This won’t go well."

Y!> Rumor: Three-way deal sending Nocioni to Celtics?

2009-11-17T20:48:17Z

Y!> Rumor: Three-way deal sending Nocioni to Celtics?

* The Celts would end up with Andres Nocioni out of the deal while Kenny Thomas, Tony Allen, and Brian Scalabrine would be unpacking their bags in the City of Brotherly Love, and Dalembert and J.R. Giddens would be headed to the Sacramento Kings.

Hornets pushing all the wrong buttons with Paul

2009-11-16T23:07:55Z

Hornets pushing all the wrong buttons with Paul

there was a bit of an animated discussion in the (first) thunder game thread about chris paul's role in the firing of byron scott, and well...i don't like to say "i told you so"......

Scatter Shooting with Bill Land and Sean Elliott

2009-11-16T22:55:03Z

Scatter Shooting with Bill Land and Sean Elliott

New feature on Spurs Home Page - best broadcast team in the NBA!

Manu: Hamstring Feels Fine

2009-11-16T22:44:50Z

Manu: Hamstring Feels Fine

Courtside with the Spurs in the Express News this afternoon

ESPN> Iverson, Grizzlies agree to part ways

2009-11-16T22:40:50Z

ESPN> Iverson, Grizzlies agree to part ways

* The Grizzlies announced Monday in a statement that the team has ended its one-year contract with the 10-time All-Star and former league MVP in what it called a mutual agreement. Iverson is expected to be placed on waivers by 6 p.m. ET Monday, a league source told ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan.

Wow, man.

Uncle Cubits wants YOU

2009-11-16T20:01:28Z

Uncle Cubits wants YOU

Cubits wants a new user pic for Twitter. Show him what you got.

"I need a new default pic who got me.....LoL I need something very creative and tight......"

ESPN> Warriors find Jackson partner in Bobcats

2009-11-16T16:03:36Z

ESPN> Warriors find Jackson partner in Bobcats

Jackson and Law for Bell and Radmanovic.

Fox> Rosen> Injuries not always a bad thing for some teams

2009-11-16T03:20:06Z

Fox> Rosen> Injuries not always a bad thing for some teams

* In fact, by winning those two games, the Spurs demonstrated their depth, resourcefulness and courage are weapons that transcend their already considerable collective talent.

* Moreover, the less mileage that Duncan, Parker, Gasol and Redd put on their wheels now, the more tread they'll have left come the playoffs.

OKC spells trouble for Spurs

2009-11-15T13:46:22Z

OKC spells trouble for Spurs

Spell trouble: O - K - C

Hamstring strain means no Ginobili in fourth

2009-11-15T13:45:31Z

Hamstring strain means no Ginobili in fourth

Manu, think about the twins!

Holy Cow!

2009-11-15T08:07:05Z

Holy Cow!

Wow. Just freaking wow. Brandon Jennings put up 55.

Who had him in the pool for most points in a game this year?