Duncan Out (sore left knee), Leonard Out (knee contusion), Ginobili Will Dress [Archive]

jiggy_55

01-23-2013, 12:10 PM

I'm actually more worried about TD... hope is not that chronic knee issue flaring up...

Yes it is, the way he was dragging his knee against philly was worrisome.

timtonymanu

01-23-2013, 12:10 PM

Could be worse, tbh, if I'm thinking positively.

spurtech09

01-23-2013, 12:12 PM

I'm actually more worried about TD... hope is not that chronic knee issue flaring up...agree

LittleCriminal

01-23-2013, 12:13 PM

Why haven't they announced Baynes Yet?
I would rather see him play than Lamont's sorry ass!

spurtech09

01-23-2013, 12:16 PM

Why haven't they announced Baynes Yet?
I would rather see him play than Lamont's sorry ass!

Yeah wheres Baynes when you need him.....Let timmy rest for awhile and let Baynes take over.....When is Baynes going to arrive?

ace3g

01-23-2013, 12:21 PM

Baynes is in SA, they just haven't announced the signing. Bruno pointed if they waited a day it would lessen the amount on the Spurs salary cap.

I wonder if possibly the Spurs are working on a trade as well and want to see how the numbers look after that as well.

spurtech09

01-23-2013, 12:21 PM

good to see that Manu will be returning soon.....

spurtech09

01-23-2013, 12:22 PM

Baynes is in SA, they just haven't announced the signing. Bruno (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=2449) pointed if they waited a day it would lessen the amount on the Spurs salary cap.

I wonder if possibly the Spurs are working on a trade as well and want to see how the numbers look after that as well.Sounds good to be....can't wait to see how he looks in action....thats if he gets any playing time

Mel_13

01-23-2013, 12:23 PM

Favorable portion of the schedule for this sort of thing. Only five games in the next 14 nights, all against teams with losing records, with four of those games at home.

Need that praying dog for Tim's knee.

Brunodf

01-23-2013, 12:28 PM

OMG! We are f#cked, we have 10 "easy games" and we shouldn't lose them!!!

Hope TD recover fast... Jack/Diaw need to step up...

timvp

01-23-2013, 12:33 PM

Yeah, this is terrible news. Duncan had insisted all season that his knees were doing great. I guess the glimmer of good news is that he did great in his last outing ... but that's not much of a glimmer. Duncan hasn't missed a game due to his knee specifically for a couple seasons, IIRC.

I'm not worried about Leonard. It's better to be safe with that knee bruise/cut.

Good to see Ginobili back.

But, damn, that Duncan news sucks :td

And tonight is going to be a really tough game. The Hornets have been playing well, they've played the Spurs incredible close as of late and the Spurs have no Duncan, no Leonard and a limited Ginobili. Oh, and Robin Lopez typically tosses Splitter around like a rag doll. Parker is going to have to go HAM to give the Spurs a chance, most likely.

:pctoss

ElNono

01-23-2013, 12:34 PM

I would settle with Greivis Vasquez not eating Tony's lunch per par, tbh...

look_at_g_shred

01-23-2013, 12:36 PM

Parker must be selfish tonight.

tp2021

01-23-2013, 12:45 PM

Hopefully its all precautionary, with the added benefit of trying to showcase Blair/Bonner for a trademark prudent Spurs trade, as well as give Jack more PT to work through his recent struggles.

With the heavy lifting Tony will surely need to do, it would be great if one of his backups would step up and take the job like they want it.

Chomag

01-23-2013, 12:46 PM

Would love to see Jax use this opportunity to step up.

urunobili

01-23-2013, 12:48 PM

Bonner MVP tonight book it.

My gut feeling is that TD will be out mostly because of the Spurs medic staff being extra cautious... fingers crossed...

spurraider21

01-23-2013, 12:48 PM

Bonner to the rescue

NickiRasgo

01-23-2013, 12:49 PM

timvp

01-23-2013, 12:53 PM

I would settle with Greivis Vasquez not eating Tony's lunch per par, tbh...

http://www.spurstalk.com/elnono-cot.jpg

look_at_g_shred

01-23-2013, 12:54 PM

Do you think they just put them in the injured list but not really hurt? Just to rest them to avoid being fined again. (Or maybe Pop is avoiding to be the coach in ASG by not talking advantage over the Clippers.)

Well obviously Leonard is injured, and I've seen a couple of people on here say they saw Duncan limping in the Philly game so who knows. I hope it's just rest again for Timmy. Anything regarding his knees is just terrifying to me. Oh and by the way it's a shame they haven't announced the signing of Baynes yet.

loveforthegame

01-23-2013, 12:57 PM

I hope it's precautionary. I'd rather have them rested for Dallas on Friday than worry about tonight.

benefactor

01-23-2013, 12:57 PM

http://www.spurstalk.com/elnono-cot.jpg
:lol

loveforthegame

01-23-2013, 12:59 PM

Good news about Manu at least. Even with limited minutes.

benefactor

01-23-2013, 12:59 PM

I'm not really worried until it starts to be a continuous issue. For now I'll chalk it up to Pop going CIA to get Duncan a little more rest.

superbigtime

01-23-2013, 01:07 PM

SUCKS

Captivus

01-23-2013, 01:07 PM

I wonder if possibly the Spurs are working on a trade as well and want to see how the numbers look after that as well.

Im assuming the Spurs will not include Baynes in a trade! ha

Phenomanul

01-23-2013, 01:16 PM

http://www.spurstalk.com/elnono-cot.jpg

:lol

How long did you have this ace hidden in your pocket?

ElNono will claim he was simply stretching (uncomfortable from overextending himself trying to listen in on all Spurs' huddles)...

being CoM and CoT are not mutually exclusive denominations tbh...

Darius McCrary

01-23-2013, 01:20 PM

Jeff McDonald doesn't seem too worried.
I did notice slight limp but sounded to be life this board exaggerated his limp.

ElNono

01-23-2013, 01:21 PM

http://www.spurstalk.com/elnono-cot.jpg

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

Like I said in the other thread... my hate for TP is vastly overrated

Kuestmaster

01-23-2013, 01:22 PM

i hope it's nothing serious, timmy is our best player and our best defender by a long shot.

Chomag

01-23-2013, 01:22 PM

Best thing to come from this is the possibility to showcase the turd towers for trade bait.

elemento

01-23-2013, 01:23 PM

http://www.spurstalk.com/elnono-cot.jpg

I knew that deep inside Nono loved TP. Funny shit :lmao

ElNono

01-23-2013, 01:30 PM

BTW, nice photoshop :lol

http://i49.tinypic.com/2qdo29u.png

FromWayDowntown

01-23-2013, 01:32 PM

This is all part of Pop's plan to avoid coaching the West All-Stars. If the Spurs and Clippers were each to win out through the 30th, the Spurs would be percentage points ahead of the Clippers at the time the coaches are determined and Pop would be the All-Star coach.

timvp

01-23-2013, 01:34 PM

BTW, nice photoshop :lol

http://i49.tinypic.com/2qdo29u.png

Your pause is off, need a few more frames :smokin

freetiago

01-23-2013, 01:39 PM

Davis is gonna shit on our bigs
spurs have never done well vs athletic bigs and he already has a career average of around 20/10 vs us
hes supposedly a gametime decision but a lot of games in the past seem to come back early from injury vs us and have career games
i think jarret jack and eric gordon did last year and nowitzki came back early this year

ElNono

01-23-2013, 01:42 PM

Your pause is off, need a few more frames :smokin

:lol yeah, about 120 more

Bruno

01-23-2013, 01:45 PM

Damn, I don't want to overreact because it's maybe nothing serious but Duncan having a knee issue is damn scary and worrisome given his past.

http://www.freewallpaperpoint.com/file/6351/600x338/16:9/praying-kitten_1280844971.jpg

Spur|n|Austin

01-23-2013, 02:03 PM

BTW, nice photoshop :lol

http://i49.tinypic.com/2qdo29u.png

:lol :lol

Man In Black

01-23-2013, 02:09 PM

I thought so with TD :(
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208396&p=6311814&viewfull=1#post6311814

It seems that TD's running gait has a slight hitch with his left leg. It doesn't seem to impede his performance but the bigs better help him. No rebounds ... no rings.

Mel_13

01-23-2013, 02:39 PM

BTW, nice photoshop :lol

http://i49.tinypic.com/2qdo29u.png

That frame does catch me on my feet (just to the left of the shot clock in the road Robinson jersey).

Leetonidas

01-23-2013, 02:42 PM

This may be a case of being cautious and perhaps using an actual excuse besides "Rest" to ensure Tim can get some time off without the league's retribution

ElNono

01-23-2013, 02:44 PM

That frame does catch me on my feet (just to the left of the shot clock in the road Robinson jersey).

:lol I didn't say anything since I didn't know if you wanted people to know

Nice to meet you :tu

polandprzem

01-23-2013, 02:49 PM

wtf? :wtf

:pctoss

That came out of nowhere especially after a lighter schedule for Timmay :cuss

We will see for how long he will be out - we've got b2b now and then 3 days off - looking forward for the news

Mel_13

01-23-2013, 02:51 PM

:lol I didn't say anything since I didn't know if you wanted people to know

Nice to meet you :tu

Likewise.

I'm in transit (actually on a flight to Houston right now) and don't like to post from my phone or Kindle.

Hope to make it back for tonight's game and post some thoughts after that.

Mugen

01-23-2013, 02:52 PM

http://www.spurstalk.com/elnono-cot.jpg

:lmao

spursfan09

01-23-2013, 02:54 PM

http://www.spurstalk.com/elnono-cot.jpg

:lol

Closet TP fan

cheguevara

01-23-2013, 03:11 PM

at least we have Splitter

most likely Duncan's knee is a concern. He will sit 2 of the last 4? The good news is Spurs will be ubber cautious with him and most likely he'll play through it rest of the season although not 100%

worrying about it now is a waste of time imo. This is not 2003. LOL ppl throwing computers around

TheSkeptic

01-23-2013, 03:13 PM

This sucks. I had figured KL would miss a game but Duncan too? :depressed

TP will have to play hard, the back-up pgs have to not mess up, the bench has to not suck, and the remaining bigs have to step up. Problem is that NOH is pretty fast iirc so I'm not sure how Bonner will do without any additional space. Hopefully Manu plays well.

capek

01-23-2013, 03:25 PM

It's definitely not good news, but hopefully it's all just precautionary wrt Duncan's knee. Either way praying baby is now on the case. Pray for the health of our guys praying baby!!

http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs6/3168534_o.gif

Praying baby says, "Thy will be done."

Sean Cagney

01-23-2013, 03:48 PM

I'm not really worried until it starts to be a continuous issue. For now I'll chalk it up to Pop going CIA to get Duncan a little more rest.

Yeah, the back to back is later on though so why not then? I didn't expect it tonight.

polandprzem

01-23-2013, 04:07 PM

HI-FI

01-23-2013, 04:15 PM

I was worried when I saw Timmy limping, but hopefully he just needs some rest. as amazing as he is, he's still 36 with lots of mileage. I think he'll be fine but signing Baynes seems more important than before.

KaiRMD1

01-23-2013, 04:27 PM

Not worried, first time this season is sitting due to injury, he could use the extra imho

TDfan2007

01-23-2013, 04:32 PM

This is a problem as far ad Timmy is concerned. If they just wanted to rest him, then they would have done so on the b2b , not tonight. Add that to the fact that he was hobbling around last night, and I'm slightly worried. The only silver lining is how well he played last night and how solid he was on the block.

Bill_Brasky

01-23-2013, 04:36 PM

We have to be really cautious with Tim. I'd be cool with giving him some extended rest to let it pass.

Andthentherewas21

01-23-2013, 04:41 PM

I'm cool with the rest and being cautious, especially given the potential for exacerbating previous injuries. But it sucks that it happened right after he started to regain his jumper and get back his offensive flow. It also brings the possibility of Manu coming back too soon and aggravating his own injury or worse.

Mugen

01-23-2013, 05:04 PM

Playing Timmy in 3 straight b2b's after that 250k seems like a pretty foolish move by Pop now. I didn't want him playing in any b2bs this season tbh.

TDfan2007

01-23-2013, 05:14 PM

Playing Timmy in 3 straight b2b's after that 250k seems like a pretty foolish move by Pop now. I didn't want him playing in any b2bs this season tbh.

Agreed

DesignatedT

01-23-2013, 05:16 PM

Ugh. People hate Pop for resting on b2bs then love him for it. Then they claim Duncan hasn't played enough throughout the year, then they claim he's played too much. Just stop.

Obstructed_View

01-23-2013, 05:24 PM

We have to be really cautious with Tim. I'd be cool with giving him some extended rest to let it pass.

Spurs are in a virtual tie for first in the west. I'd be okay with shutting him down for a month if it allows him to play at this kind of level in the postseason. The Spurs have no shot with a Timmy that's 75% in the playoffs.

capek

01-23-2013, 05:31 PM

Spurs are in a virtual tie for first in the west. I'd be okay with shutting him down for a month if it allows him to play at this kind of level in the postseason. The Spurs have no shot with a Timmy that's 75% in the playoffs.

I hope something that drastic isn't necessary, but I would be very content to see him get a few games off here and there, when the schedule is particularly rough. It's always good for the rest of the guys to be forced to play without the amazing safety net Timmy provides.

td4mvp21

01-23-2013, 05:51 PM

Spurs are in a virtual tie for first in the west. I'd be okay with shutting him down for a month if it allows him to play at this kind of level in the postseason. The Spurs have no shot with a Timmy that's 75% in the playoffs.

Health is obviously first priority, especially with Tim. But I really think the Spurs need the first seed to have a legit chance of making it to the Finals. It's a catch-22 for me. I want Tim and others to rest if they need it, but I also want the Spurs to win games and secure homecourt. Hopefully they can do both like last season.

Mugen

01-23-2013, 05:55 PM

Ugh. People hate Pop for resting on b2bs then love him for it. Then they claim Duncan hasn't played enough throughout the year, then they claim he's played too much. Just stop.

I'm assuming you're talking about Spurfan in general. I've been firmly in the rest > wins category for about 5 years now tbh.

dbreiden83080

01-23-2013, 06:08 PM

Health is obviously first priority, especially with Tim. But I really think the Spurs need the first seed to have a legit chance of making it to the Finals. It's a catch-22 for me. I want Tim and others to rest if they need it, but I also want the Spurs to win games and secure homecourt. Hopefully they can do both like last season.

HC is kind of over-rated. The seedings matter of course so the road to the finals is easier but Spurs had HC last year and in the critical game 5 at home lost.. Healthy TD is all that matters, HC or not.. Just try and stay in the top 3..

MinuteByMinuteSports

01-23-2013, 06:15 PM

I don't believe Timmy has a sore knee, that's bullshit. I think it's another game that Pop going to give away, like he did in New Orleans. Because then we'll drop to 3 cause he doesn't want to coach the ASG. He rather have Vinny have it.

Das Texan

01-23-2013, 06:17 PM

Timmy just is too busy opening up his new auto shop.

Cant be bothered with preparing for a game tonight. More important things to do!

:lol

Obstructed_View

01-23-2013, 06:30 PM

Health is obviously first priority, especially with Tim. But I really think the Spurs need the first seed to have a legit chance of making it to the Finals. It's a catch-22 for me. I want Tim and others to rest if they need it, but I also want the Spurs to win games and secure homecourt. Hopefully they can do both like last season.

Understood. But rank the following:

Homecourt throughout, hobbled Tim Duncan

5th seed, everyone healthy, Duncan playing like he did for the first half of the season.

crc21209

01-23-2013, 06:56 PM

Damn. Hopefully it's just a precaution sitting Tim out. At least they only play tonight, Friday, and Saturday and then don't play again until next Wednesday...

Cane

01-23-2013, 06:59 PM

NOOooOOOOOOoOoOOOOOOoOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo ooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOO

:(

Southwest Texas Fan

01-23-2013, 07:19 PM

This sucks. I hope it's just precautionary because as Duncan goes so do the Spurs.

crc21209

01-23-2013, 07:20 PM

Popovich Out (Sick/Wine Night)

Das Texan

01-23-2013, 07:23 PM

someone should sue the spurs for not playing duncan and not having pop there.

maybe cardboard pop will make an appearance over coach bud's shoulder.

will_spurs

01-23-2013, 07:32 PM

http://www.spurstalk.com/elnono-cot.jpg

:danceclub

Libri

01-23-2013, 07:33 PM

Well, that sucks. Tim with a sore knee is what concerns me the most.

td4mvp21

01-23-2013, 07:36 PM

Understood. But rank the following:

Homecourt throughout, hobbled Tim Duncan

5th seed, everyone healthy, Duncan playing like he did for the first half of the season.

Second option, no doubt.

Dr. Robert Lee

01-23-2013, 08:06 PM

THE RED ROCKET is going to carry this God damn team tonight, bitches... Prepare to be WOWed.

Capt Bringdown

01-23-2013, 08:13 PM

I'd be okay with shutting him down for a month if it allows him to play at this kind of level in the postseason. The Spurs have no shot with a Timmy that's 75% in the playoffs.

Hard to argue with that. Spurs are a long shot at best, a gimpy TD makes it impossible.

timvp

01-23-2013, 08:40 PM

loveforthegame

01-23-2013, 08:54 PM

That sucks if true. :td

HI-FI

01-23-2013, 09:34 PM

Coach Bud with some worrisome comments pre-game. He said Duncan (and Kawhi) weren't locks to play against Dallas.

Hopefully that's just Bud being coy and not a sign that something serious (or semi serious) could be wrong.

http://files.fbstatic.com/PostImages/1972758/0/af087c5b-378e-4cf1-ad26-4f18c8c5ae25.gif
what is up with the injury bug. meanwhile Thunder are oblivious to pain or injury, must be that meth mixed with PEDs tbh.

btw this pic cracks me up every time. that cat looks like mine tbh, he sleeps across my bed the same way tbmfh.

bbarry

01-23-2013, 09:36 PM

ooops wrong thread.

Floyd Pacquiao

01-23-2013, 10:08 PM

Just hope it's nothing chronic with tim. My guess is he'll prob sit out on friday for precautions but play on saturday imo.

bklynspursfan

01-24-2013, 09:56 AM

The Kawhi Leonard effect:

Dan Devine ‏@YourManDevine (https://twitter.com/YourManDevine)
After missing a month with tendinitis, Kawhi Leonard came back on 12/21. Since, the Spurs are 15-3, have No. 4 O + No. 2 D, +11.3-per-100.

LakerHater

01-24-2013, 10:50 PM

294566088509890560

ace3g

01-25-2013, 01:17 PM

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA (https://twitter.com/Monroe_SA) Kawhi Leonard says he's good to go for Spurs vs. Mavs in Dallas tonight

loveforthegame

01-25-2013, 01:34 PM

Good news about Leonard. It will be hard enough without Duncan tonight.

urunobili

01-25-2013, 01:52 PM

The Mavs will be in for a revenge... I hope they take it easy with Kawhi and that Duncan out is part of a masterplan to have him also rest on the ASG weekend

TheSkeptic

01-25-2013, 02:26 PM

Awesome. If Leonard can chip in at both ends that should really help tonight.

Strategic

01-25-2013, 02:48 PM

i see where Dallas is letting Delonte West return to the mavs' D League team in frisco. cuban's clutching straw!

Bruno

01-25-2013, 02:52 PM

Mavs are 5-1 in their last 6 and the loss was an OT loss against Thunder. Even with everybody except Tim, it will be tough game to win for Spurs.

Obstructed_View

01-25-2013, 04:48 PM

i see where Dallas is letting Delonte West return to the mavs' D League team in frisco. cuban's clutching straw!

I thought Memphis signed him like 2 days ago?

Strategic

01-25-2013, 05:20 PM

I thought Memphis signed him like 2 days ago?http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/

Mel_13

01-25-2013, 05:24 PM

While there's no such thing as a good loss to Dallas, there would be a silver lining to a loss tonight. Every Dallas win increases their chances of finishing ahead of the Lakers and beating them for that 8th playoff spot.

Obstructed_View

01-25-2013, 05:52 PM

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/1/22/3903210/delonte-west-memphis-grizzlies-rumors-bill-walker-sasha-vujacic