Tag: San Antonio Spurs

Kyle Anderson signs $37.3 million offer sheet with Memphis Grizzlies

Brandon King

Kyle Anderson has spent the first four seasons of his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs. After setting career highs in : minutes (26.7 per game) points (7.9) FG% (52.7%) assists (2.7) rebounds (5.4) blocks (0.8) steals (1.6) he seems to be on the ascent. If the Spurs want to enjoy the fruits of that ascension, they are going to have to pony up some cash. That is because the Memphis Grizzlies have signed the forward to an offer sheet. Reporting from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN indicated the offer…

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Spurs likely will take their time with Leonard decision

Brandon King

In true Spurs fashion, don’t expect a rash decision to conclude the Kawhi Leonard situation. Woj doesn't think a Kawhi Leonard trade will happen before the 2018 NBA draft. "I don't think the Spurs are in any rush to make a decision about Leonard's future, certainly on the trade front" pic.twitter.com/TTMllBJqCz — Rob Lopez (@r0bato) June 18, 2018 According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, it’s unlikely the Spurs would make move before draft day. Quite simply, it would be foolhardy for the Spurs to jump the gun and pull the trigger…

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NBA Rumours: Cavaliers called Spurs about Kawhi

Brandon King

When a team has an all-world player that may be available, it is to be expected the GM of said team’s phone would be quite the hotline. That is exactly the position the San Antonio Spurs find themselves in. Kawhi Leonard has reportedly asked for a trade, preferring to land in Lakerland. The calls have undoubtedly began to come in for R.C. Buford and the Spurs brass and according to Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com, the Cavaliers were one of several teams that have already reached out regrading Mr. Leonard. Cleveland…

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Spurs fans have already taken to burning Kawhi Leonard jerseys

Brandon King

Throughout the nearly two decade of the success the Spurs have enjoyed, by and large , their fans have conducted themselves respectfully. The fan base has not drawn the ire that Lakers, Heat, and now Warrior “fans” have for their obnoxiousness during those teams runs. The Kawhi Leonard situation puts both the organization and the fans in the unusual position of a player actually wanting to leave their ballclub. It is natural to not want to lose a player of his caliber and fans certainly have that right to voice…

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Spurs will not trade Kawhi Leonard to a Western Conference team

Brandon King

You may want to slow down the Kawhi to the Lakers talk. That is because apparently if the Spurs decide to move their star forward, it will not be to a Western Conference team. A report from NBA writer Chris Sheridan indicated that San Antonio has no intent of trading him within the West. News of Leonard’s desire to leave San Antonio surfaced on Friday via Yahoo Sports’ Charms Charania. Kawhi Leonard wants out from the San Antonio Spurs, league sources tell Yahoo. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 15, 2018…

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Kawhi/Popovich meeting yet to happen

Brandon King

Kawhi Leonard and Spurs’ head coach Gregg Popovich were anticipated to meet before this year’s NBA draft to try to iron out the issues that have been simmering nearly all season long and have brought his future with the franchise into question. Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reported that Leonard and Popovich have recently communicated but , as of yet, a face-to-face encounter has not happened. This meeting between the two may still happen but considering Kawhi’s request, it could be an exercise in futility.

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Reports: Kawhi Leonard wants to be traded; Lakers his top choice

Brandon King

It appears the long strained relationship between the San Antonio Spurs and Kawhi Leonard may have finally reached the point of no return. That is because the 2-time DPOY and 2014 NBA Finals MVP has allegedly requested a trade from the Spurs. According to Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania, Kawhi Leonard “wants out” of San Antonio. At the root of the rift is the apparent handling of the quadriceps tendinopathy that limited Leonard to only appearing in nine games this season. Team doctors medically cleared him to return, but Leonard opted…

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Popovich will not coach tonight in Game 3

Brandon King

Following the death of his wife Erin yesterday, Gregg Popovich will not be on the bench for Game 3 tonight against Golden State, the San Antonio Spurs announced today. Spurs say Ettore Messina will coach Game 3 tonight against the Warriors. Gregg Popovich is out following the death of his wife, Erin, yesterday. — Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) April 19, 2018 Gregg Popovich won't coach Game 3 tonight vs. Warriors after death of wife, Ettore Messina will fill in pic.twitter.com/j2f6suYE3i — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 19, 2018

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Erin Popovich, wife of Gregg Popovich passes away

Brandon King

The wife of San Antonio Spurs Head Basketball Coach Gregg Popovich died earlier today. The Spurs released the following statement: With deep regret the San Antonio Spurs announce that Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich, passed away earlier today. Erin and Gregg were married for four decades and were blessed with two children and two grandchildren. “ We mourn the loss of Erin,” said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. “She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us.”…

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Kawhi Leonard- out for the 2018 Playoffs

Brandon King

According to a Shams Charania report, San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard will miss the entire 2018 Playoffs due to the same right quadriceps injury that limited him to only 9 games this season. Additionally, per the aformentioned report, Leonard will stay in New York, where he has been rehabilitating the injury with his personal medical team. The point of contention is although the Spurs’ medical team has cleared Leonard to return, his personal medical team has not. Leonard has been rehabbing in New York because that is where his…

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