Metta World Peace challenges MJ to one-on-one game
Michael Jordan might be the most unpopular NBA owner among active players because of his strident anti-union stance during the lockout. But MJ can still play a little basketball — even at 48. That’s...
View ArticleBlog brother expects Spurs-Houston preseason games
We’re back to a semblance of normalcy today. Gregg Popovich is set to meet with the media for the first time since the lockout ended. It will be interesting to hear his comments with the approach of...
View ArticleFive quick takes: National spotlight bright after Laker beatdown
The Spurs are streaking to the finish of the NBA season playing their best basketball of the season. An impressive 112-91 thumping of the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night certainly caught the attention...
View ArticleFerry in mix for vacant Portland GM job
Spurs assistant general manager Danny Ferry is among those who have been mentioned in connection with the vacant general manager job at Portland. According to Alex Kennedy of Hoops World.com (Hat...
View ArticleDo sideline reporters interviewing Pop deserve hazardous duty pay?
It’s quickly becoming a must-see parlor game this postseason. Even more than in previous years, Gregg Popovich’s sideline interviews are providing some unexpected in-game entertainment during these...
View ArticlePop endorses Kerr, and other notes
Gregg Popovich said he expects former Spurs backup Steve Kerr to be "wonderful" in his new gig as Golden State's rookie head coach.
View ArticleKerr takes a page from Pop as Warriors even Finals
Golden State coach Steve Kerr cited Gregg Popovich's similar move in last year's Finals as a direct influence on his decision to go small in Thursday's Game 4. Even more Spurs-like is the manner in...
View ArticleDuncan to Kerr: ‘It’s that easy, huh?’
Even when sending a congratulatory text to former teammate Steve Kerr after his Golden State Warriors finished off Cleveland to win the NBA championship, Tim Duncan couldn't resist a dose of sarcasm.
View ArticleKerr teases old coach: Championship or bust for Spurs
Former Spurs guard Steve Kerr, basking in the glow of his first coaching title with Golden State, tweaked his old boss on Sunday, putting the pressure squarely on Gregg Popovich to guide another...
View ArticleWarriors GM pegs Spurs as favorites, Kerr doesn’t care
With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Harrison Barnes all under the age of 27, Golden State is in prime position to defend its first championship in 40 years. It won’t be easy, however....
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