2012 NBA Summer League - Schedule

[ace3g]

2012 NBA Summer League Schedule Announced

Summer League Roster:

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3706/summerleagueroster2012.jpg


NEW YORK, June 14, 2012 – The 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas will feature a record 24 teams competing in a 60-game schedule July 13-22 at the Thomas & Mack Center and the COX Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

The 2012 NBA Summer League will showcase 13 of the top 14 picks in this year's NBA Draft. The action tips off at 1 p.m. PT, Friday, July 13, with the Atlanta Hawks playing the Washington Wizards in the first of four scheduled games that day at COX Pavilion. Other teams participating in opening day action include the Charlotte Bobcats, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors. Gatorade will support the 2012 NBA Summer League and serve as an Associate Partner.

NBA TV will televise all 60 games, including 39 live from both the Thomas & Mack Center and COX Pavilion. Games will also be available on digital platforms. Complete broadcast information will be released at a later date.

2012 NBA Summer League Game Schedule:
All Times listed are PACIFIC.

Friday July 13
COX Pavilion
1 PM – Atlanta vs. Washington
3 PM – Houston vs. Toronto
5 PM – Golden State vs. LA Lakers
7 PM – Sacramento vs. Charlotte

Saturday July 14
COX Pavilion
1 PM – Memphis vs. New York
3 PM – Golden State vs. Denver
5 PM – LA Lakers vs. Sacramento
7 PM – Houston vs. Washington

Sunday July 15
COX Pavilion
1 PM – New York vs. Phoenix
3 PM – Denver vs. Dallas
5 PM – San Antonio vs. Atlanta
7 PM – Washington vs. NBA D-League

Thomas & Mack
3:30 PM – Toronto vs. Miami
5:30 PM – Cleveland vs. Charlotte
7:30 PM – New Orleans vs. Portland

Monday July 16
COX Pavilion
1 PM – Atlanta vs. Boston
3 PM – Dallas vs. Toronto
5 PM – Cleveland vs. NBA D-League
7 PM – LA Clippers vs. Minnesota

Thomas & Mack
3:30 PM – Houston vs. Sacramento
5:30 PM – LA Lakers vs. Miami
7:30 PM – Milwaukee vs. New Orleans

Tuesday July 17
COX Pavilion
1 PM – Denver vs. New York
3 PM – Washington vs. Memphis
5 PM – Portland vs. Houston
7 PM – Chicago vs. Boston

Thomas & Mack
3:30 PM – San Antonio vs. LA Lakers
5:30 PM – Cleveland vs. Phoenix
7:30 PM – Minnesota vs. Charlotte

Wednesday July 18
COX Pavilion
1 PM – Milwaukee vs. Washington
3 PM – Chicago vs. Houston
5 PM – Atlanta vs. Dallas
7 PM – San Antonio vs. LA Clippers

Thomas & Mack
3:30 PM – Sacramento vs. Toronto
5:30 PM – New Orleans vs. Phoenix
7:30 PM – Golden State vs. Miami

Thursday July 19
COX Pavilion
1 PM – New York vs. Toronto
3 PM – Portland vs. Atlanta
5 PM – Cleveland vs. Minnesota
7 PM – NBA D-League vs. Milwaukee

Thomas & Mack
3:30 PM – Boston vs. Sacramento
5:30 PM – LA Clippers vs. LA Lakers
7:30 PM – Charlotte vs. Denver

Friday July 20
COX Pavilion
1 PM – New York vs. Cleveland
3 PM – Denver vs. Portland
5 PM – Miami vs. San Antonio
7 PM – NBA D-League vs. Phoenix

Thomas & Mack
3:30 PM – Memphis vs. Charlotte
5:30 PM – Chicago vs. Golden State
7:30 PM – Dallas vs. New Orleans

Saturday July 21
COX Pavilion
1 PM – Portland vs. Miami
3 PM – Dallas vs. San Antonio
5 PM – NBA D-League vs. Minnesota
7 PM – Memphis vs. Phoenix

Thomas & Mack
3:30 PM – Golden State vs. New Orleans
5:30 PM – Chicago vs. LA Clippers
7:30 PM – Milwaukee vs. Boston

Sunday July 22
COX Pavilion
1 PM – Chicago vs. Milwaukee
3 PM – Boston vs. LA Clippers
5 PM – Memphis vs. Minnesota

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
All Times listed are PACIFIC

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/120614_summer_league

[loveforthegame]

Nice. Thanks for the info. :tu

[DPG21920]

I'll be there again :tu

[ChumpDumper]

Schedule seems a little more spread out than years past. Might go midweek if I can find a decent flight.

[ChumpDumper]

Checking prices -- not turrble. Of course there are quite a few hotel deals; I could cheap out on that so I can take the coveted direct Southwest flights.

[DPG21920]

Dude I only fly SW direct. Worth it. Vegas hotels are usually reasonable. Schedules are spread out because there are more teams and both SLs are in Vegas, right?

[ace3g]

Dude I only fly SW direct. Worth it. Vegas hotels are usually reasonable. Schedules are spread out because there are more teams and both SLs are in Vegas, right?

They still have the Orlando Pro Summer League: July 9-13

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/magic_to_host_airtran_airways_orlando_pro_summer_l eague_2012.html

[DPG21920]

Hmmmmm, I guess this is just an expanded SL then in Vegas? Last SL was not nearly as big.

[angelbelow]

Might try to go the weekend of July 20th and 21st.

[DPG21920]

That seems to be best. Vegas is a 2 or 3 day trip max for me, so two days of games in that span is nice. Although the 17th and 18th might be nice too considering going during the week is typically cheaper and less busy...

[ace3g]

former Spurs Garrett Temple will be in the summer league:

Garrett Temple will play Summer League in Orlando and Las Vegas

Temple will play with Pacers and Cavaliers

Garrett Temple wants to return to the NBA after one season in Italy with Casale. The American guard will play both Summer Leagues in Orlando and Las Vegas.
In Orlando Temple will play with the Pacers while in Nevada he will wear the jersey of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/39816/garrett-temple-will-play-summer-league-in-orlando-and-las-vegas.html

[xellos88330]

Bump.

[Mel_13]

bump

[benefactor]

Ten days away. We should be seeing a roster soon.

[Bruno]

It seems a player who will be at Spurs summer league is Antoine Hood who was at last Spurs trainign camp:

https://twitter.com/db_fred/status/221268418756739073


Antoine Hood signed with the Spurs for summer league lol

[Mel_13]

Spurs keep everything close to the vest, even SL invites. This guy has spent a fair amount of time building a list of SL rosters. Look at the Spurs:

http://secretrival.blogspot.com/2012/07/2012-nba-summer-league-rosters.html?spref=tw

[DesignatedT]

Spurs keep everything close to the vest, even SL invites. This guy has spent a fair amount of time building a list of SL rosters. Look at the Spurs:

http://secretrival.blogspot.com/2012/07/2012-nba-summer-league-rosters.html?spref=tw

:lol

[timvp]

Add former Wake Forest guard LD Williams to the Spurs summer league team. I wonder if Pop will kick him off the team after he realizes he's good at dunking . . .


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We should get the full roster soon. Probably in the next couple days.

[racm]

Pop didn't cut Kawhi or Timmy...

Also, Wake Forest? Dunks?

This can only be a good thing... :lol

[freetiago]

watching brooklyn vs magic

andrew nicholson is looking real good :depressed

[ace3g]

watching brooklyn vs magic

andrew nicholson is looking real good :depressed

24 pts, 12 boards, 2 blocks

[freetiago]

even bernard james is wasting his talent on the poverty lineup the mavs will be trotting out this season
and if all goes well theyll have dwight howard next season making james a 5 minute backup at best
then the moultrier guy was traded for a second round pick
and houston is stealing every pf

[ace3g]

UAConfidential ‏@UAConfidential

JaMychal Green will play for the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, according to his agent Michael Hodges.

Here is his draftexpress profile:

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/JaMychal-Green-5124/

[Vic Petro]

UAConfidential ‏@UAConfidential

JaMychal Green will play for the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, according to his agent Michael Hodges.

Here is his draftexpress profile:

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/JaMychal-Green-5124/

:tu

[timvp]

UAConfidential ‏@UAConfidential

JaMychal Green will play for the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, according to his agent Michael Hodges.

Here is his draftexpress profile:

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/JaMychal-Green-5124/

Damn, that's a good get for the Spurs. He was one of the better undrafted players available. DraftExpress had him as the 43rd best prospect heading into the draft.

Good athlete, decent size and still has some upside. Plus, the Spurs have good luck with 6-foot-9 power forwards out of Alabama, tbh.

[ace3g]

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Here is a story from the Crimson Confidential:

http://www.crimsonconfidential.com/2012/07/09/jamychal-green-to-play-for-san-antonio-spurs-during-nba-summer-league/

[Russ]

Plus, the Spurs have good luck with 6-foot-9 power forwards out of Alabama, tbh.

Good and bad luck (depending on which uni they're wearing). :toast

[racm]

JaMychal Green's best case is Brandon Bass?

This could be good news.

[loveforthegame]

Good for the Spurs.

One of the better players undrafted.

[ace3g]

I'll update the roster as the news comes in on the 1st post;

so far:

Marcus Denmon
Dwight Buycks
Antoine Hood
LD Williams
JaMychal Green

[Spurs151]

I'll update the roster as the news comes in on the 1st post;

so far:

Marcus Denmon
Dwight Buycks
Antoine Hood
LD Williams
JaMychal Green

Eric Dawson and Corey Joesph will also play summer league

[DPG21920]

Why Dawson - I mean, good kid, but they know nothing will come from it.

[Spurs151]

From my source he had other summer league offers but had committed to during playoffs

[Spurs151]

I don't think he is playing to get a contract from them. Summer league is about getting a contract with any NBA team, not just the team you are playing for

[Spurs151]

Oh and byars is playing also

[DPG21920]

I get that, but he's had his chance to audition. Spurs could use that spot for another prospect perhaps. Ultimately not a big deal, but was wondering why.

[Spurs151]

Yeah I feel you, but what other bigs are out there that they could use. I guess him being the impact player of the year probably raised their antenas about him... I'm not sure but maybe that was the case

[timvp]

Dawson is a solid bigman to have around for summer league. In summer league play, you need a few players who are accustomed to the system and don't have to prove everything from scratch. For that reason, Dawson will be really helpful.

Is James Anderson going to be on the summer league team? I know at one point this summer he was planning on it. Haven't heart recently . . .

[Spurs151]

Oh yes and James Anderson is playing as well

[Spurs151]

Yeah I don't think Dawson is looking for a career in San Antonio, a few NBA teams are interested in him so he is just playing because he committed to them early on

[Redshadows]

Would Leonard play in the summer league?

[timvp]

Oh yes and James Anderson is playing as well

Thanks for the info :tu




So looks like the roster so far is:

Marcus Denmon
Dwight Buycks
Antoine Hood
LD Williams
JaMychal Green
Eric Dawson
Cory Joseph
Derrick Byars
James Anderson



Leonard probably won't play since he did so well as a rookie. He might but unlikely. It looks the team needs a couple more bigs. Dawson and Green are the only two bigs on that list.

Hopefully not that scrub Zeller, tbh.

[ColinB]

Luke Bonner, tbh.

[Spurs151]

Oh yes zeller to

[timvp]

Oh yes zeller to

:depressed

[Redshadows]

I hope Joseph could play well so that Spurs could use him and Blair in a trade for a backup PF.

[ace3g]

Now we have:

Marcus Denmon
Dwight Buycks
Antoine Hood
LD Williams
JaMychal Green
Eric Dawson
Cory Joseph
Derrick Byars
James Anderson
Luke Zeller

[jjktkk]

Thanks Ace and Spur 151, for the updates on the Spur's SL squad.

[CitizenDwayne]

The Phantom of the Opera is returning?....damn.

Green should be interesting, though.

[CGD]

Will James Anderson & Derrick Byars be there?

Edit: just saw the post above

[racm]

So the eldest, scrubbiest Zeller bro is on the SA summer league team?

Probably a good thing they don't face Cleveland.

[freetiago]

Rather have Dawson over bonner on the actual roster
in Dawsons final game i saw more out of dawson then bonner in his entire stint as a spur

[Bruno]

JaMychal Green is clearly the most attractive name among players not in Spurs pipeline. If he plays well, he could get a training camp invite with a true chance to stick given how Spurs roster is build.

This summer league will be crucial for Joseph and Denmon. Spurs could end up with 8 "good" guards on their roster for the start of the training camp (Parker, Ginobili, Green, Neal, Mills, De Colo, Joseph and Denmon). They are in tough spot and will need to show something in this summer league.

I'm surprised that James Anderson is on the roster. His agent wanted a trade sooner this year and his wish hasn't been granted. It seems that there isn't some kind of bad blood after that event. On the other hand, JA has had a great attitude last year despite being in the doghouse. Maybe this SL is a reward with Spurs guarantying him a lot of playing time to showcase him for other teams. Or maybe JA is still in Spurs plan.

[racm]

Yeah, if Denmon outperforms CoJo then it's proof that the 2011 draft wasn't stacked and the 2012 one was...

JA might still be in trade plans. Let him perform in Summer League to attract a team which would be willing to part with a big.

[Biggems]

I would have preferred to draft Sacre....I believe Denmon could have still been ours via UDFA signing. At least Sacre would have given us a legit 7 fter with some decent offensive skills for a rookie.....he would have to work on his D no doubt, but you can't teach size......and like I said, Denmon could still be on our Summer League Roster.

[racm]

I think the Spurs FO isn't so high on 7 footers. None of the major contenders except LAL utilize 7 footers on both ends of the court extensively. Duncan plays with a smaller PF in Blair/Bonner/Diaw (or McDyess a couple of seasons earlier) a lot.

Plus Tiago proved that while you can't teach height, you can't teach attitude.

[Spurtacus]

Any guard, specifically Joseph and Denmon, will have to make quite an impression to be on the Spurs roster for 12/13 season. Joseph still under contract and Denmon will be playing for one. What are the cons to cutting Joseph?

[Bruno]

With De Colo signing with the LLE, there is a Neal-like contract available. If one of JaMychal Green or Denmon is impressive enough, I can see Spurs signing him to a 3 years minimum salary contract with a first year fully guaranteed.

[SenorSpur]

I would have preferred to draft Sacre....I believe Denmon could have still been ours via UDFA signing. At least Sacre would have given us a legit 7 fter with some decent offensive skills for a rookie.....he would have to work on his D no doubt, but you can't teach size......and like I said, Denmon could still be on our Summer League Roster.


Me too. I thought either Sacre or Sims would be the slot. For them to outwardly admit they're looking for a center, Sacre would've possibly been a decent choice in the second round.

I don't have an issue with Denmon and really hopes he pans out, but I wonder if the Spurs still could've got him as an undrafted free agent?

[Bruno]

Me too. I thought either Sacre or Sims would be the slot. For them to outwardly admit they're looking for a center, Sacre would've possibly been a decent choice in the second round.

I don't have an issue with Denmon and really hopes he pans out, but I wonder if the Spurs still could've got him as an undrafted free agent?

fify

[ajballer4]

Is De Colo allowed to play in the Summer League?

[timvp]

spursdotcom will be in Vegas. That means videos :hungry:

[ColinB]

Is De Colo allowed to play in the Summer League?

Olympics.

[Mitch Cumsteen]

I'm surprised that James Anderson is on the roster. His agent wanted a trade sooner this year and his wish hasn't been granted. It seems that there isn't some kind of bad blood after that event. On the other hand, JA has had a great attitude last year despite being in the doghouse. Maybe this SL is a reward with Spurs guarantying him a lot of playing time to showcase him for other teams. Or maybe JA is still in Spurs plan.He's not in the Spurs plans, especially with that newfound logjam in the backcourt. He's on the team strictly as a courtesy to showcase him to other teams. Will be interesting to see how much run he gets in the games.

[ChumpDumper]

Does anyone know anything about Salah Mejri from Tunisia? He's looked pretty active off the bench on Utah's SL team.

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN

Spurs expected to release full summer league roster tomorrow. Most of the major pieces are probably self-evident.

[El Jefe]

Does anyone know anything about Salah Mejri from Tunisia? He's looked pretty active off the bench on Utah's SL team.

Synergy has numbers on 44 games he played for the Antwerp Giants in the Belgian league. Small sample size, grain of salt etc

His two largest offensive categories are Post-ups (19% of total offense, scored .713 points per possession) and Spot Up (19% of total offense, .571 points per possession). The FG% on those spot ups was 26.9%, so I'm really surprised that it's one of the top two categories in terms of usage.

His FG% is much more respectable on anything around or going to the basket (cuts, P&R Roll man etc) and his overall FG% is 51.8%, so if he cut out the jumpers his offensive #'s probably wouldn't be terrible.

Defensively he only allows .588 PPP on post-ups.... but this is the Belgian league we're talking about. I don't know what the level of competition is there, but I wouldn't be in a rush to read too much into that number.

[ChumpDumper]

Right, I know he's a skinny 7 footer. The last time Tunisia played the US he went o-6 but got some boards. I don't think he's incredible or anything -- just the type of player one would hope the Spurs are looking for.

[Trill Clinton]

Just heard alexis wangmeme is going to be on the team as well. apparently there are 18 players:depressed

[timvp]

Alexis Wangmeme :lmao

Nepotism at its finest.

[Trill Clinton]

Any guard, specifically Joseph and Denmon, will have to make quite an impression to be on the Spurs roster for 12/13 season. Joseph still under contract and Denmon will be playing for one. What are the cons to cutting Joseph?

Denmon will be on the roster but don't expect him in a Spurs jersey. Hearing he might be signing with the Mavs.

[Trill Clinton]

Alexis Wangmeme :lmao

Nepotism at its finest.

:lol smh

[ChumpDumper]

Denmon will be on the roster but don't expect him in a Spurs jersey. Hearing he might be signing with the Mavs.That would be wrong.

Did you mean Dentmon?

[timvp]

Denmon will be on the roster but don't expect him in a Spurs jersey. Hearing he might be signing with the Mavs.

Are you sure you're not thinking of Justin Dentmon? Marcus Denmon can't sign with the Mavs, tbh.






As for 18 players, I'm guessing that's how many were invited to the summer league camp. Before they head to Vegas, the Spurs usually trim it down to a more reasonable 12-13 players.

[Trill Clinton]

yea Dentmon my fault.

[ChumpDumper]

Yeah, Dentmon's twitter says he's playing for Dallas.

[wildbill2u]

JaMychal Green is clearly the most attractive name among players not in Spurs pipeline. If he plays well, he could get a training camp invite with a true chance to stick given how Spurs roster is build.

This summer league will be crucial for Joseph and Denmon. Spurs could end up with 8 "good" guards on their roster for the start of the training camp (Parker, Ginobili, Green, Neal, Mills, De Colo, Joseph and Denmon). They are in tough spot and will need to show something in this summer league.

I'm surprised that James Anderson is on the roster. His agent wanted a trade sooner this year and his wish hasn't been granted. It seems that there isn't some kind of bad blood after that event. On the other hand, JA has had a great attitude last year despite being in the doghouse. Maybe this SL is a reward with Spurs guarantying him a lot of playing time to showcase him for other teams. Or maybe JA is still in Spurs plan.

As of last week, Houston had traded Lowry and Dragic left in FA, so they didn't really have a starting PG, much less a backup. On the other hand they have a lot of PFs of varying quality and experience.

The Spurs are in the opposite corner with lots of guards, maybe not a starting guard in the bunch, but some trade bait?

[Bruno]

As of last week, Houston had traded Lowry and Dragic left in FA, so they didn't really have a starting PG, much less a backup. On the other hand they have a lot of PFs of varying quality and experience.

The Spurs are in the opposite corner with lots of guards, maybe not a starting guard in the bunch, but some trade bait?

Well if you do the breakdown of Spurs guards trade wise:
Players that won't be traded: Parker and Ginobili.
Players that can't be traded because they are signing a contract tomorrow: Green, Mills and De Colo.
Players with no trade value: Joseph and rights to Denmon.
Players with a trade value: Neal.

The only guard available is Neal and Rockets are fine at SG. Teams like Sixers or Grizzlies could be interested in a player like Neal: they aren't rebuilding and really needs some shooting.

[Vic Petro]

Well if you do the breakdown of Spurs guards trade wise:
Players that won't be traded: Parker and Ginobili.
Players that can't be traded because they are signing a contract tomorrow: Green, Mills and De Colo.
Players with no trade value: Joseph and rights to Denmon.
Players with a trade value: Neal.

The only guard available is Neal and Rockets are fine at SG. Teams like Sixers or Grizzlies could be interested in a player like Neal: they aren't rebuilding and really needs some shooting.

I thought the Sixers could actually use both Blair and Neal, but Vucevic is the only contract I see that matches up.

[ace3g]

Darko Rajakovic ‏@darkorajakovic

At Barajas Airport waiting for flight to Charlotte then to SA. Great opportunity to be part of Spurs coaching staff for the summer league

--

He was an assistant on the 2010 Summer League roster

[naico]

Does anyone know anything about Salah Mejri from Tunisia? He's looked pretty active off the bench on Utah's SL team.

Personally seen him play a couple of times here in Belgium. High energy player, athletic, long arms, can become a very good shot blocker. Still raw though but very teachable.

[Dingle Barry]

Alexis Wangmene is truly hilarious if true. CoJo and Lexi... facepalm city. No love for Clint Chapman?

[Bruno]

https://twitter.com/CedJackson9/status/222922130944299008


Cedric Jackson ‏@CedJackson9

Headed to San Antonio..! ‪#VegasSL

[bklynspursfan]

Via twitter:

@drew_48moh


Ryan Richards will be on the #Spurs Summer League roster in Las Vegas. (!) #GoSpursGo

[ace3g]

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2012/7/11/3152086/san-antonio-spurs-announce-summer-league-roster

full roster

[Vic Petro]

Lucas and Ajinca...interesting.

EDIT: http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/120711_summer_roster

[nickdaquick]

Via twitter:

@drew_48moh

Nice. We finally get to see Richards face some formidable talent.

[Vic Petro]

@JMcDonald_SAEN
Jacque Vaughn will coach the Spurs' summer leaguers.

[jiggy_55]

Surprised Leonard is on the team! Nice to see Anderson and Ajinca on the team too.

[bklynspursfan]

Nice. We finally get to see Richards face some formidable talent.

Exactly

[DPG21920]

Nice to see Ajinca on there - Ryan too.

[Bruno]

Nice roster.

Some thoughts:
- With Joseph, Cedric Jackson and Kalin Lucas on the roster, I doubt Denmon will be tried at the PG position in SL which is a good thing.
- I'm waiting for a disaster with Ryan Richards but it's at least good to know he has still some links with Spurs.
- Tyler Wilkerson did well with Spurs SL team 2 years ago. How much has he improved after 2 years overseas?
- Eric Dawson fidelity with Spurs organization is remarkable. It really sucked for him that he got injured at the end of last season and Spurs had to sign Byars instead of him.
- It will be interesting to see what Kawhi will do at the first offensive option.
- Ajinça could be the pleasant surprise of this SL team. He has had a very strong end of the season in France and has still a crazy upside. Spurs really lake that kind of player, so a 4th French player with Spurs...

[RodNIc91]

Nice bruno! Plus, we'll be able to see how good a coach Vaughn can be

[angelbelow]

I remember watching Tyler Wilkerson from 2010. Freak athlete back then but was very raw both offensively and defensively. He's the type of player who would greatly benefit if he had Leonard's or Faried's motor.

For me, the hype on Richards is at an all time low. We'll see how he does but expectations are low.

Ecstatic to see Kawhi there. I thought he absolutely should be at the summer league. He doesn't necessary have to play big minutes but I want to see him vocal and leading. If he does end up playing big minutes, that's great too.

[yavozerb]

How many roster spots are still up for grabs? At least Richards and Ajinca make summer league a little more interesting...

[Bruno]

Nice bruno! Plus, we'll be able to see how good a coach Vaughn can be

Yep, with Don Newman leaving, Vaughn should be a way bigger part of Spurs coaching staff.

[bklynspursfan]

Nice to see Ajinca on there - Ryan too.

Yea I'm really looking forward to watching him. Both of them but Ajinca more so

[ace3g]

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[loveforthegame]

Surprised Leonard is on the team. Good though.

I'm looking forward to Ajinca, Green, and Denmon.

[yavozerb]

Is Ajinca still throwing up 3's and not going inside any? Guy has a 7'8 wingspan and still wants to play outside...Anybody seen him play in france recently?

[Bruno]

Is Ajinca still throwing up 3's and not going inside any? Guy has a 7'8 wingspan and still wants to play outside...Anybody seen him play in france recently?

I haven't seem him play but from what his coach said, he played a little more in the paint. He still take some 3's but it's better than in the past.

[RodNIc91]

What do you see more likely bruno, spurs going for a proven veteran (Turiaf ie), or if any of the Summer League bigs do well, one of them?

[Bruno]

What do you see more likely bruno, spurs going for a proven veteran (Turiaf ie), or if any of the Summer League bigs do well, one of them?

Unless Spurs do a trade or amnesty Bonner, I don't see them really looking at anther big. They still have 5 vet PF/C with Duncan, Diaw, Splitter, Bonner and Blair.

JaMychal Green or Alexis Ajinca could have a shot at getting a contract but they will have to be impressive during the SL.

[SenorSpur]

Unless Spurs do a trade or amnesty Bonner, I don't see them really looking at anther big. They still have 5 vet PF/C with Duncan, Diaw, Splitter, Bonner and Blair.

JaMychal Green or Alexis Ajinca could have a shot at getting a contract but they will have to be impressive during the SL.

That's true to 3 out of the 5 bigs are woefully undersized and 2 out of the 5 are underskilled and inadequate. It's simply not the right combination of bigs. As presently constituted, their bigs are not good enough. Besides Duncan, there is no one to protect the rim, no one to block shots and no one to defend the paint. They absolutely have to get better on the frontline.

I hope Ajinca becomes a surprise and forces the Spurs to make a hard decision.

[Bruno]

That's true to 3 out of the 5 bigs are woefully undersized and 2 out of the 5 are underskilled and inadequate. It's simply not the right combination of bigs. As presently constituted, their bigs are not good enough. Besides Duncan, there is no one to protect the rim, no one to block shots and no one to defend the paint. They absolutely have to get better on the frontline.

I don't like too Spurs pool of bigs.

Saying that, the answer isn't as easy as "let's just sign another big". There are two issues with it. First, getting a quality big with only the min to offer is nearly impossible. Second, it will create a logjam.

I see two way for Spurs to improve their frontcourt:
- The most logical would be a trade. Spurs have a bunch of expiring or almost expirings contracts as assets. Some of these exprings (Neal and Blair) can play too.
- If by miracle a quality big can be had for the min, then Spurs must trim their roster by either amnestying Bonner or trading Blair for future considerations.

[SenorSpur]

I don't like too Spurs pool of bigs.

Saying that, the answer isn't as easy as "let's just sign another big". There are two issues with it. First, getting a quality big with only the min to offer is nearly impossible. Second, it will create a logjam.

I see two way for Spurs to improve their frontcourt:
- The most logical would be a trade. Spurs have a bunch of expiring or almost expirings contracts as assets. Some of these exprings (Neal and Blair) can play too.
- If by miracle a quality big can be had for the min, then Spurs must trim their roster by either amnestying Bonner or trading Blair for future considerations.

God, please let it happen! :shootme

[ace3g]

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[therealtruth]

I don't like too Spurs pool of bigs.

Saying that, the answer isn't as easy as "let's just sign another big". There are two issues with it. First, getting a quality big with only the min to offer is nearly impossible. Second, it will create a logjam.

I see two way for Spurs to improve their frontcourt:
- The most logical would be a trade. Spurs have a bunch of expiring or almost expirings contracts as assets. Some of these exprings (Neal and Blair) can play too.
- If by miracle a quality big can be had for the min, then Spurs must trim their roster by either amnestying Bonner or trading Blair for future considerations.

Other teams do it all the time. You'll never know if a big will work if you are always super picky.

[ace3g]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/120716_denmon

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/120716_joseph

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/120716_zeller

[Em-City]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/120716_denmon


lol cory a fool

[ace3g]

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