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Spurs are summer champions
Spurs are summer champions
Robin Hood, who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, would have no place in today’s NBA. These days, it’s the NBA rich who pilfer from the poor. San Antonio was only too glad to take off Milwaukee’s hands the big contract of forward Richard Jefferson while giving up little. ...
Ratliff adds shotblocking, age to Spurs roster
Ratliff adds shotblocking, age to Spurs roster
projectspurs.com — Project Spurs writers sound off on the addition of Theo Ratliff. Michel De Leon Everyone knew after... the Richard Jefferson trade and signings of Marcus Haislip and Antonio McDyess that the Spurs were not done. With the bi-annual exception in hand, the Spurs went shopping, and came back ... (more) Ratliff adds shotblocking, age to Spurs roster
Spurs big men from championship teams to today: Part 2
Spurs big men from championship teams to today: Part 2
projectspurs.com — This is the second in a three-part look at the big men the Spurs had during each... of their championship seasons. A main focus for the Spurs this season was improving their frontcourt, and this will allow us to compare the current frontcourt to previous ones. Today we will look at the 2005 and ... (more) Spurs big men from championship teams to today: Part 2
Ratliff signs with Spurs
Ratliff signs with Spurs
novafantasysports.com — Reports have surfaced that Theo Ratliff, a 76ers' unrestricted free agent, has agreed to a one-year contract... with the San Antonio Spurs for a little more more than $1.3 million, the minimum salary for players with at least 10 years of service in the NBA. He spent last season with the Sixers on ... (more) Ratliff signs with Spurs
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BallerBlogger.com — ... Chris Tomasson of HoopsHype.com:  “With the economy faltering, the future could mean a luxury tax for 2010-11 more than $5 million below 2009-10’s $69.92 million figure. With the salary cap going down, it also means teams really will have to crimp and save for money to use on a star-studded free-agency class, which could include the likes of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. But heck with the distant future. Spurs star Tim Duncan is 33 and, if he is going to get a ring for his thumb, he better be fitted in a hurry. Team officials are trying to ...

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CelticsBlog — ... News    Davis Deals Denied, Daniels Deal Delay PBN     Kahn must make wise decisions quickly to fix Wolves' mess Telegram     Cousy outrage swells along with sewage Dime Mag    Wolves still working on Rubio in ‘09, plus Shaq needs a new hobby Sports of Boston    Shaquille O’Neal to Host Monday Night Raw Hoopshype     Spurs are summer champions Nets Daily     How ...

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