48minutesofhell.com - 10/21/2009
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From the Express-News (via Slam ):
“If the officials have reached an agreement, I say, ‘Good for them.’ ” Spurs captain Tim Duncan said. “I’ll be very happy to have them back, and I mean that from my heart.”
Roger Mason was even more emphatic, ...
Spurs Thrilled to Have Refs Back
slamonline.com 10/21/2009 — Tim Duncan and company can’t wait to see Joey Crawford’s non-smiling face again: “Spurs players have been diplomatic about the job the NBA’s replacement referees have done this pre-season, but they were unanimous in their ...
NBA & Refs Ready to Make Things Work?
bustabucket.com 10/20/2009 — As many of you know, the officiating by the replacement refs in the preseason has been attrocious. Three hour games and a record number of foul calls are ruining the flow of NBA games.
Apparently there is good news on the horizon, it appears the always arrogant David Stern met with the ...
NBA to Replacement Refs: Real refs will take it from here
replacementrefs.com 10/24/2009 — It's officially official with the official officials -- they will be back by Tuesday when the regular season begins. As per ESPN : It's a done deal: The regular NBA refs will be back for the start of the regular season.A nearly monthlong lockout of the league's 57 referees effectively ended ...
The main Spurs are increasing
mysanantonio.com 30 days ago — The Spurs' first unit might not be the best in the division. The Spurs' second unit might be. βIt's a legitimate argument,β said Roger Mason Jr.
A scout's take on the Spurs
mysanantonio.com 10/28/2009 — One NBA advance scout gives Express-News NBA writer Mike Monroe his report on the Spurs, player by player. Tony Parker All-Star who mixes drives and jumpers. Must take away transition and drives, No. 1; then, honor the perimeter shot. Keep him off the ...
Project Spurs at Spurs vs. Clippers
feedproxy.google.com 10/15/2009 — I got a chance to go to last night's Spurs vs. Clippers preseason game. Even though the Spurs lost, it was good to get a second look at some of the Spurs' newer players.
Richard Jefferson showed everyone what kind of contribution he'll be able to make once the season comes around and Blake ...
Agreement could have refs back in time for season opener
nba.com 10/21/2009 — An agreement in principle was reached in New York on Tuesday between the league and its veteran referees on a new two-year contract that will end the lockout of the NBA's 57 regular officials and get them on the court in time for next week's regular ...
For Spurs, it's a two-man game
mysanantonio.com 10/28/2009 — Though the Spurs retooled often in the offseason, their hopes lie largely with the health status of veterans Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili.
Mailbag: Spurs Roster Analysis
projectspurs.com 10/15/2009 — How do you guys analyze the roster of the Spurs? Your thoughts on how they can compete against their rivals, how many wins they could have and the guy that would be the one to fill the 15th roster spot? - red021494
We'll be answering most of this in our season preview which will be ...
Optimistic Rose OK with quick cuts —
Chicago Sun-Times Bulls 10/22/2009
With just seven days left before the start of the NBA regular season, the Bulls are looking past Friday's preseason finale against the Washington Wizards and making the necessary preparations -- both mentally and physically -- for the opener against ...
