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Kori Ellis
04-10-2005, 05:51 PM
RASHO NESTEROVIC PLACED ON INJURED LIST

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have placed center Rasho Nesterovic on the injured list with a left ankle sprain. Nesterovic is averaging 5.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per contest this season.

At the same time the Spurs activated forward Linton Johnson III. Johnson has appeared in one game for the Spurs this season after undergoing surgery to repair a left ankle stress fracture on 11/23/04. The 6-8 forward, who signed with the Spurs as a free agent on 8/25/04, will be in uniform for tonight's Spurs-Warriors game.
usckk
04-10-2005, 05:54 PM
what's the status on Rasho's injury? is it bad? when is he coming back? Why did they activate Linton, since he plays a different position.
ChumpDumper
04-10-2005, 05:54 PM
Is LJ3 actually fit to play?
CosmicCowboy
04-10-2005, 05:59 PM
that sucks.

The ankle must have blown up today.

Pop wouldn't have done that if he thought there was ANY chance Rasho would be back before the playoffs.
Kori Ellis
04-10-2005, 06:00 PM
Last night in Ludden's column, they said he wouldn't be back until the playoffs. So this was pretty expected.

As for Linton, I guess it's good to just have another body for now.
Hook Dem
04-10-2005, 06:00 PM
Report is that Rasho will be out for at least 5 games. Might as well see what Linton's got!
CosmicCowboy
04-10-2005, 06:07 PM
could be an entertaining game tonight...won't be "Spurs basketball" but I can see Pop putting some bizarre lineups on the floor and just seeing which players sack up and bring their A game...gonna be some tough playoff roster decisions this year...
Aggie Hoopsfan
04-10-2005, 06:10 PM
Welcome to Ugly Ball.
Hook Dem
04-10-2005, 06:14 PM
Ugly is as Ugly does! If we win, we'll call it NICE!
boutons
04-10-2005, 06:20 PM
I've my Coors Light all chilled, my pizza on order, and priming myself to be pleasantly surprised tonight.

Tonight, and this week, is a huge chance for several second stringers to get some serious minutes.
bigbendbruisebrother
04-10-2005, 06:32 PM
How does the IR list work (if at all) during the playoffs? Say that Rasho is not able to come back during the last week of the regular season. Can they put Rasho on the IR list, and pull him off once the playoffs are under way? Or are IR listed players off limits once the playoffs are under way?

I'm wondering how Rasho's injury will affect Pop's choices for the playoff roster. It seems like that T-mass is a lock after his performance last night and after Rasho's injury. Before the injury, I'd have thought Nazr was going to be the odd man out with Wilks. When is the deadline to select a roster?
timvp
04-10-2005, 06:32 PM
I've my Coors Light all chilled, my pizza on order, and priming myself to be pleasantly surprised tonight.

Bouton Believes.
boutons
04-10-2005, 06:40 PM
I don't believe in believing. :)

I'm prepared to watch some bench/IR/practice-meat guys grab a golden opportunity with both hands, bow they necks, and play ball. Help themselves get a chance for the playoff roster by helping their team in its deep distress.

It will be extremely interesting to see how Pop and staff play their cards. Tonight will be as much a test of Pop as of the players.
Jimcs50
04-10-2005, 06:55 PM
I predict a Warriors win by 57 pts, 127-70
CHAMPS AGAIN
04-10-2005, 07:04 PM
I predict a Warriors win by 57 pts, 127-70


SPURS FIND A WAY TO WIN TONIGHT :drunk :drunk
Phenomanul
04-10-2005, 07:32 PM
Bouton Believes.


But he won't be able to have a say about it tonight..... (being banned and all)
mookie2001
04-10-2005, 07:37 PM
spurs 99
warriors 97

parker 34 pts 11 ast
NZHayden
04-10-2005, 07:46 PM
does this mean Marks will grab a couple more minutes?
i assume nazr will start aswell due to him being center or will mass
mookie2001
04-10-2005, 11:37 PM
parker 34 pts 11 ast



was i close?
Manu20
04-10-2005, 11:39 PM
WOW mookie you missed by 1 point and 1 assist.
35 pts 12 ast
Solid D
04-11-2005, 12:20 AM
LJIII looked lost tonight.
mattyc
04-11-2005, 02:30 AM
LJIII looked lost tonight.
:depressed Damn.
T Park
04-11-2005, 02:33 AM
lj3 isnt an nba player period.
ChumpDumper
04-11-2005, 02:40 AM
Damn, the guy's played 15 minutes all year.

We just aren't in the slack cutting business at all here.

Except when we are (Nazr, Barry, whomever else we like).
travis2
04-11-2005, 07:52 AM
How does the IR list work (if at all) during the playoffs? Say that Rasho is not able to come back during the last week of the regular season. Can they put Rasho on the IR list, and pull him off once the playoffs are under way? Or are IR listed players off limits once the playoffs are under way?

I'm wondering how Rasho's injury will affect Pop's choices for the playoff roster. It seems like that T-mass is a lock after his performance last night and after Rasho's injury. Before the injury, I'd have thought Nazr was going to be the odd man out with Wilks. When is the deadline to select a roster?


There is no IR in the playoffs. Also, the 5-game minimum for IR summarily ends at the end of the regular season.

There is a playoff roster and that's it. Any person on the regular season roster or the IR is eligible to be on that roster.

However, the roster is only 12 people. Furthermore, the roster is cast into concrete between the end of the regular season and the beginning of the playoffs. Once the playoff roster is set, no roster moves are allowed for any reason. Injuries, sickness, bad play...too bad. You go with the 12 you name for the entire playoffs.
Rummpd
04-11-2005, 10:57 AM
With one exception, if a team gets depleted by legit injuries to I believe 8 they can add a player off the non-playoff roster.
travis2
04-11-2005, 11:28 AM
With one exception, if a team gets depleted by legit injuries to I believe 8 they can add a player off the non-playoff roster.

I believe that's true, but it's as an exception, and they have to ask "mother may I" to do it. It's not automatic.