Marty BurnsINSIDE THE NBA Nov 14, 2008
If the 6-2 scorer can make the jump from an obscure school to a contributing role with Tim Duncan & Co., it would be another coup for the Spurs' well-regarded scouting staff. C.J. Watson and DeMarcus Nelson, Warriors. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NBA MIRAGES: Storylines that are destined to be short-lived Nov 14, 2008
Injuries have decimated San Antonio and Dallas, especially the Spurs, who are without Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, forcing Tim Duncan to play longer-than-normal early-season minutes, exponentially increasing the amount of gray in coach Gregg Popovich's new beard. In Dallas, Josh Howard, not the city's favorite player but certainly its best all-around one, has missed two games, both losses, and Dirk Nowitzki is struggling to find his shot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bogut leads Bucks to beat Spurs Nov 13, 2008
Spurs superstar Tim Duncan led all scorers with 24 points, but he admitted afterwards he had his hands full with Bogut. "I thought Milwaukee did a really good job defensively on me," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NBA Pacific: Bynum hopes to help Lakers take the next step Nov 13, 2008
Playing without superstars Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the Spurs won in San Antonio for the first time in the 2008-09 season Tuesday when Tim Duncan scored 23 points, grabbed nine rebounds and doled out seven assists to lead the team past the resurgent New York Knicks, 92-80, at the ATer. Veteran Michael Finley added 14 points for the Spurs, who have won two of three but still find themselves sporting a 2-4 record on the year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Celtics rally to beat Hawks Nov 13, 2008
BUCKS 82, SPURS 78: Richard Jefferson scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half, Andrew Bogut grabbed 17 rebounds and host Milwaukee held on after a big run to beat Tim Duncan and San Antonio. LATE TUESDAYPISTONS 100, KINGS 92: Allen Iverson had 30 points and nine assists to win for the first time with his new team, leading Detroit to victory over host Sacramento. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NBA ROUNDUP Celtics fend off Hawks Nov 13, 2008
Tim Duncan scored 24 for the Spurs. Orlando 109, OKLAHOMA CITY 92: Dwight Howard recorded his first career triple-double with 30 points, 19 rebounds and 10 blocks for the visiting Magic. (Detroit Free Press)
Lakers stretch streak to six Nov 12, 2008
Spurs 92, Knicks 80: Tim Duncan had 23 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead host San Antonio to the win in its first game without injured guard Tony Parker. Rookie George Hill started in place of Parker and scored a personal-high 12 points. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cavs trump Bucks Nov 12, 2008
SPURS 92, KNICKS 80: Tim Duncan had 23 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists to lead San Antonio over visiting New York in the Spurs' first game without injured guard Tony Parker. Rookie George Hill started in place of Parker and scored a season-high 12 points. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hoops star Favors will take time to sign Nov 12, 2008
Models his game after Tim Duncan ... In terms of basketball talent he falls somewhere between Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan with his presence at the offensive and defensive ends. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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While Tim Duncan (right) will have to carry the depleted Spurs; Shaquille O'Neal is getting more and more rest with the Suns. Greg Nelson/SI. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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He joins Manu Ginobili (ankle surgery) on the injured list as the Big Three has been reduced to Tim Duncan and four guys from the local YMCA.. 25. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Deron Williams' return a sight for sore eyes Nov 12, 2008
Check out this starting lineup for the Spurs on Tuesday, outside of Tim Duncan: Roger Mason, George Hill, Fabricio Oberto andIme Udoka. The'86 Celtics, they're not. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
O'Neil: Hansbrough in no rush to grow up Nov 11, 2008
He stands alongside Christian Laettner, Tim Duncan, J.J. Redick and Joakim Noah, guys who stuck around (except Noah, who stayed for his junior season but departed thereafter) to smell the roses and hear the wrath for one more season. Growing up isn't that much fun. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Pargo On John R. Wooden Award Pre-Season Top 50 List Nov 11, 2008
0 GPA. Previous winners include such notables as Larry Bird ('79), Michael Jordan ('84), Tim Duncan ('97), and 2007 recipient Kevin Durant of Texas. Candace Parker of Tennessee won the Women's Wooden Award in 2007 and 2008. (Gozags.com)
* NBA: Celtics beat understaffed Bucks Nov 9, 2008
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, defends San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan during the first quarter of their game in San Antonio on Friday ... The Spurs dropped to 1-4, their worst start since 1996-1997 X a miserable season that gave San Antonio the No. 1 pick and the right to draft Tim Duncan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Parker injury a real kick in the pants Nov 9, 2008
If Dwight Howard, Tim Duncan or Carmelo Anthony get hurt in the next few days, you'll surely know why. In any event, here are some guys worth watching on the waiver wire if you lost Parker on Friday. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Winning Formula Nov 8, 2008
"Everyone knows if I make my jump shot then I can do whatever I want, and tonight was just one of those games where everything was working." Tim Duncan woke up from a lackluster first half to post 30 points and 16 rebounds, while Roger Mason chipped in 26 points off the bench for the victors. The Heat arrive in San Antonio for the first of two straight road games after an impressive 106-83 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in South Beach. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hawks' Johnson have a chance at MVP? Nov 8, 2008
Seats are always reserved at the MVP table for guys such as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, Steve Nash and now Chris Paul ... Making the case for the Spurs All-Star guard: Move over Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
MIX AND MATCH: Spurs trying to survive with Ginobili out Nov 8, 2008
San Antonio Spurs are facing challenging times - Steve Aschburner - SI.com. Posted: Friday November 7, 2008 12:48PM; Updated: Friday November 7, 2008 12:48PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Banks doubtful tonight; Haslem defends Duncan Nov 8, 2008
As for matchups, coach Erik Spoelstra said center Udonis Haslem would spend as much time as he can on Spurs forward Tim Duncan, but rookie Michael Beasley would have to defend Duncan, too. And, yes, Mario Chalmers gets the final shot if it s a close game. (The Palm Beach Post)
Walker and Hampton Named Wooden Award Candidates Nov 8, 2008
0 GPA. Previous winners include such notables as Larry Bird ('79), Michael Jordan ('84), Tim Duncan ('97), and last year's recipients, Kevin Durant of Texas and Candace Parker of Tennessee ('07 and '08). Since its inception, the John R. Wooden Award has contributed close to a million dollars to universities' general scholarship fund in the names of the All-American recipients as well as sent over 1,000 underprivileged children to week-long college basketball camps in the awards name. (Calbears.com)
James Johnson Named to Wooden Award Preseason List Nov 8, 2008
Demon Deacon All-American Tim Duncan won the Wooden Award in 1997. Johnson is the Deacons' leading returning scorer and rebounder this season. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Celtics could make power play for McDyess Nov 8, 2008
"I remember Dice when he first came into the league and he was one of the best power forwards in the game along with [Kevin Garnett], Tim Duncan, and those guys because he was that strong. You just couldn't stop him. He had the jump shot, he could run. He's definitely a player. That would be huge [to get him].". Behind Garnett, the Celtics have Leon Powe and Glen Davis at power forward, but they didn't replace P.J. Brown during the offseason. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Pistons fall to Nets in Iverson's debut Nov 8, 2008
Tim Duncan, already burdened with having to provide more offense with Manu Ginobili still sidelined, scored 22 points and had 11 rebounds. Jazz 104, Thunder 97 - Utah's Jerry Sloan became the first NBA coach to win 1,000 games with one team, reaching the milestone in Salt Lake City thanks to 16 points and 12 rebounds from Andrei Kirilenko. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Magic picks up slack for Howard Nov 7, 2008
"It's just one of those games. Everything you do, it works. ... Obviously, everybody knows if I make my jump shots, I can do whatever I want. Tonight was just one of those games that everything was working."After Al Jefferson backed down Tim Duncan and sank a turnaround hook to put Minnesota up 116-114 with 2 1/2 seconds left in the first overtime, Parker took the inbounds pass, dribbled right, pump-faked once and let the ball fly. Swish. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Drive for 55: Parker lifts Spurs with career night Nov 6, 2008
After Al Jefferson backed down Tim Duncan and sank a turnaround hook to put Minnesota up 116-114 with 2 seconds left in the first overtime, Parker took the inbounds pass, dribbled right, pump-faked once and let the ball fly. Swish. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Ray Allen scores 29 in Celtics' win over Rockets Nov 6, 2008
Tony Parker led San Antonio with 22 points and Tim Duncan scored 19 as the Spurs continued to miss Manu Ginobili, who is expected back in December following left ankle surgery. 2008-11-05 09:07:50 GMT. (FindLaw News)
Ian ThomsenINSIDE THE NBA Nov 5, 2008
"We're making the analogy that Tim Duncan likes to use his left hand, too, but he doesn't use it when he needs a basket. He goes to his power hand. So I'm trying to get into Spence's head that he has to have one or two shots that he can go to at all times. Let all the other skills happen off those one or two things.'' Theus provides excellent perspective on Hawes' assertiveness. "I mean this with great affection, because I was a strong-personality child and I was handled: My dad grabbed me by... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Rockets welcome Celtics to town Nov 5, 2008
Tim Duncan scored a game-high 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Tony Parker had 24 points and handed out 11 assists for the Spurs. San Antonio has played its first two encounters without two key contributors, swingman Manu Ginobili and center Fabricio Oberto. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NBA ROOKIE RANKINGS: Derrick Rose leads 1st list of year Nov 5, 2008
"He has a great future in this league. But he doesn't have it all figured out right now. There's some things he has to learn." Beasley's second week in the NBA doesn't get any easier, as the Kansas State product goes against three All-Star power forwards in four days: Philadelphia's Elton Brand on Wednesday, San Antonio's Tim Duncan on Friday and New Orleans' David West on Saturday. 6. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Marty BurnsNBA POWER RANKINGS Nov 4, 2008
Without Manu Ginobili (ankle) and Fabricio Oberto (irregular heartbeat), they dropped their first two games to start the season for the first time in the Tim Duncan era. A loss at home to Dallas on Tuesday would make them 0-3 for the first time in their NBA history. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Heat rookies face three huge challenges Nov 4, 2008
Heat rookie Michael Beasley draws three All-Star power forwards in four days this week Philadelphia s Elton Brand (Wednesday), San Antonio s Tim Duncan (Friday) and New Orleans David West (Saturday). As Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said, Miami can t hide Beasley. (The Palm Beach Post)
NBA: Blazers break slump against San Antonio (45) Nov 2, 2008
San Antonios Tim Duncan defends a shot by Portlands Travis Outlaw during the first half Friday ... Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Parker had 24 points and 11 assists. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Without Oden, Blazers hang on to beat Spurs Nov 1, 2008
Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 27 points and 10 rebounds and Parker had 24 points and 11 assists. Nuggets 113, Clippers 103, OT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hitting a 'booster' shot Nov 1, 2008
8 seconds left, knocking down Spurs star Tim Duncan as he fell. Out of the pile of bodies came former Blazers forward and Portland native Ime Udoka, who pushed the ball upcourt and passed to Finley, a 13-year veteran known for his outside shooting. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Blazers nudge past Spurs Nov 1, 2008
Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Parker had 24 points and 11 assists. The Spurs lost their home opener, 103-93 to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
UNC's Hansbrough out with shin injury Nov 1, 2008
He is the first AP player of the year to return to school since LSU's Shaquille O'Neal in 1991, and probably the biggest name to skip the draft and play a fourth season in college since Tim Duncan returned to Wake Forest a decade ago. Hansbrough averaged 22. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
How the Warriors can avoid coming home 0-4 Oct 31, 2008
Got lucky once, now don't ever do it again: Tim Duncan, who hit a miraculous three-pointer in the playoffs against Phoenix last year, tried another from the same spot - and missed horribly - with 10 seconds left and the San Antonio down 101-98. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is one of the league's great treasures. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Knicks win D'Antoni's debut while Thunder struggle Oct 30, 2008
Tim Duncan and Tony Parker each scored 32 points for the Spurs, who were playing without guard Manu Ginobili, out until December after ankle surgery. Pistons 100, Pacers 94. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lakers make it two routs to open season Oct 30, 2008
Tim Duncan and Tony Parker each scored 32 points for host San Antonio. Steve Nash added 13 points and 13 assists for the Suns. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Oden Out 2-4 Weeks Oct 30, 2008
ESPN - Portland Trail Blazers' Greg Oden has sprained foot, will sit 2-4 weeks. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Suns edge Spurs in season opener Oct 30, 2008
Tim Duncan, center, skies over Shaquille O'Neal, left, and teammate Kurt Thomas, right, for a rebound. Duncan had 32 points on the night, but it was not enough to lead the Spurs over the Suns. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Suns 103, Spurs 98 Oct 30, 2008
SA: Tim Duncan shot good ... SA: Tim Duncan shot good ... SA: Tim Duncan shot good. (USA Today -- Sports)
NBA faces challenges, opportunity this season Oct 30, 2008
League and television executives scheduled Oden and the Blazers for early national television exposure against the Lakers (Andrew Bynum) on opening night Tuesday and San Antonio (Tim Duncan) Friday. "The debut of Oden adds a certain amount of interest and intrigue in how he will develop and perform," Lombardo said. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Foot injury will keep Oden out 2-4 weeks Oct 30, 2008
If Oden sits out even the minimum projection of two weeks, he'd miss games against multiple playoff-caliber teams and esteemed big men, including Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs (Friday), Shaquille O'Neal and the Phoenix Suns (Saturday), Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets (Nov. 6) and Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic (Nov. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Suns top Spurs to open season Oct 30, 2008
After a month of consternation about what Terry Porter's emphasis on half-court sets would do to the Suns' high-octane offense, the team allayed fears by unveiling the new look with a familiar one to hand the Spurs an opener loss for the first time in Tim Duncan's 12 years ... Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal (32) blocks San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first half. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Raptors coast by Sixers Oct 30, 2008
Tim Duncan and Tony Parker each scored 32 points for the Spurs, who were playing without guard Manu Ginobili, who is out until December after ankle surgery. Rockets 82, Grizzlies 71 - Yao Ming had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Ron Artest added 16 in his Houston debut, and the Rockets beat visiting Memphis. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Glorious way to get it going Oct 28, 2008
As long as they have Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili (assuming he recovers from ankle surgery), they'll win 50 and they will be the proverbial tough out next spring. The East is getting better and the Celtics know very well there are a couple of feisty foxes in the henhouse in Philadelphia and Toronto. (Boston Globe)
John Denton: 10 things to watch this NBA season Oct 28, 2008
The San Antonio Spurs will find out that even though Tim Duncan is still one of the game's best players, Manu Ginobili is their most important player. 6. (Florida Today)
Shaq says he's 'shogun' of centers Oct 28, 2008
Suns star, 36, believes he still is best big man. by Paul Coro - Oct. 27, 2008 09:21 PM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
O'Neal a rapturous Raptor Oct 27, 2008
"Just five years ago, O'Neal was widely considered one of the NBA's top five players after averaging at least 19 points and 10 rebounds for three straight seasons. The NBA's 2002 Most Improved Player finished third in the 2004 Most Valuable Player voting behind Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan and ahead of Kobe Bryant. Even with future Hall of Famer Reggie Miller and Ron Artest as teammates, O'Neal had become the face of the Pacers after leading them to a league-best 61 wins during the 2003-04... (Boston Globe)
20 most significant memories in Magic history Oct 26, 2008
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Chandler on the offensive Oct 26, 2008
3 percent of his shots against Tim Duncan and Fabricio Oberto, but he averaged only 8. 6 points in the series. (Nola.com -- Sports)
ACC hoops on upswing? Oct 26, 2008
Advertisements Ken Tysiac, Staff Writer The great ACC shot-blockers of yesteryear -- think Tim Duncan -- would have been impressed with the Division I men's basketball committee's rejection of commissioner John Swofford's attempt at a political boost for the ACC.Like a driving layup attempt that wasn't quite strong enough, Swofford's novel request to include conference RPI among the selection criteria for the NCAA Tournament has been denied. Swofford's request was aimed at expanding the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Predictions anyone, and more Oct 25, 2008
Sure, he could shoot the OPEN three pointer, but this is the NBA. Tim Duncan can shoot open three pointers(no ones ever really open in the NBA). Offensively he was holding this team back. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Heat 96, Spurs 93 Oct 25, 2008
And he had Haslem, the center, defend Spurs power forward Tim Duncan. These sorts of cross-matchups will likely be the norm this season. (The Palm Beach Post)
POWER RANKINGS: Celts, Lakers at top heading into season Oct 24, 2008
If the early absence of Manu Ginobili (ankle surgery) is the worst of the injuries for the star trio of Ginobili, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, the Spurs will be right there again. Besides, it's an odd-numbered year for the four-time champs ('99, '03, '05, '07). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lakers popular choice Oct 23, 2008
1), and the Spurs' Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan (7. 4). (Boston Globe)
Dan Kline column: Obama not ready for the White House Oct 22, 2008
If a company wants what it sees as the best available talent, it has to pay market rate and take the risk that it might be bringing in Stephon Marbury when it thought it was getting Tim Duncan. Or, to put it into language that even the kids can understand, "don't hate the player, hate the game." CEOs, like any other workers, make the best deals for themselves they can in what, until recently, was a capitalist society. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
2008-09 San Antonio Spurs Preview Oct 22, 2008
PROJECTED STARTING FIVE: PG- Tony Parker SG- Michael Finley SF- Bruce Bowen PF- Tim Duncan C- Fabricio Oberto. KEY RESERVES: Matt Bonner (F); Manu Ginobili (G); George Hill (G); Roger Mason (G); Salim Stoudamire (G); Kurt Thomas (C/F); Ime Udoka (F). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Benford a top recruiter, players' coach Oct 21, 2008
There are great players Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Tim Duncan and the rest of the guys are just role players. And thats [part of] what I tell these guys, that its not a guarantee if you have a great college career that youll be a great NBA player. (CollegeInsiders.com)
WEST PREVIEWS: Spurs Oct 18, 2008
The Spurs have played an integral role in shaping the Western Conference race every season of the 11-year Tim Duncan era ... That type of know-how, coupled with the All-Star abilities of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, is a formidable combination. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Cavsremain winless, but LeBron's not worried Oct 17, 2008
CLEVELAND (AP) -Tim Duncan had 16 points and 13 rebounds in 26 minutes and the San Antonio Spurs beat Cleveland 91-70 on Thursday night, dropping the Cavaliers to 0-4 in exhibition play. Matt Bonner added 15 points, going 3-for-3 from 3-point range and 6-for-7 overall from the field, for the Spurs (2-2). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Oct 17, 2008
Every matchup or star challenge -- Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Yao Ming, Andrew Bynum, Al Jefferson -- figures to be met good-naturedly but forcefully by Oden. His learning curve will drag the Blazers' right along with it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
'Psycho T' returns for another title shot Oct 16, 2008
And hes probably the biggest name to skip the draft and return for a fourth season since Tim Duncan more than a decade ago. Obviously with him, like Tim Duncan, there is something there besides the money, said Dave Odom, who coached Duncan at Wake Forest. (MSNBC -- Sports)
