Spurs Injury Report: 2020/21 Season

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Spurs have removed Drew Eubanks (COVID protocols) and Quinndary Weatherspoon (knee) from their injury report.

[Robz4000]

Was hoping this was gonna say LMA and DePression were sitting tonight (preferably due to a trade).

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/1354141155303284741

[Seventyniner]

https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/1354141155303284741

That would imply that it was only the Pelicans that had COVID troubles in fielding an 8-man roster.

[ace3g]

OT but

https://twitter.com/Pacers/status/1354142081665667074

[Robz4000]

OT but

https://twitter.com/Pacers/status/1354142081665667074

So it was cancer. God that fucking sucks.

[Chinook]

That would imply that it was only the Pelicans that had COVID troubles in fielding an 8-man roster.

Or that Eubanks and/or Weatherspoon made it so the Spurs had eight guys. Wouldn't surprise me at all if the Spurs kept those guys on the list so they didn't have to play yesterday.

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Derrick White (toe, out) is the only Spurs player on injury report for Wednesday night vs. Boston.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Safe to say the trade saved Caris's life. These types of cancers are rarely caught before they'd spread. Good luck to him.

[ace3g]

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LaMarcus Aldridge is out for Wednesday's game vs. Minnesota with what the Spurs are calling right hip, flexor soreness.
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[NASpurs]

Bubble Spurs are back baby.

[Dex]

:pop: Lyles should fill in for Aldridge, he has gotten over himself

[rogcl1]

:pop: Lyles should fill in for Aldridge, he has gotten over himself


Actually I am rooting for Lyles ,hoping he reverts to his last season ending form. As poor as LMA defense has been Lyles couldn't hardly be worse .

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Rudy Gay has been added to the injury report. LaMarcus Aldridge has right hip flexor soreness. Gay has left hip flexor tightness. What the difference between soreness & tightness? https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f937-1f3fb-200d-2642-fe0f.png Vassell will get his minutes back tonight, that’s for sure. We will also see Eubanks, I assume.
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[Elementis]

so the two of them hip-bumped and are now both broken?

[gospursgojas]

Lolz. Same injuries out of no where?

Smells funny. So who we trading LMA and Gay for?

[Robz4000]

Lolz. Same injuries out of no where?

Smells funny. So who we trading LMA and Gay for?


Bryn Forbes

[GAustex]

Bryn Forbes
Please no
Please please
Not funny

[gospursgojas]

Bryn Forbes

Fuck yes! The return of Brian Fobbs!!!
“Steph Curry lite”
“the floor spreader”

[John B]

Actually I am rooting for Lyles ,hoping he reverts to his last season ending form. As poor as LMA defense has been Lyles couldn't hardly be worse .
Actually Lyles played better defense than LA ever did this season, not to mention Eubanks also. I think Spurs young can fill the scoring void especially with White back, and should push DJ to score more.

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LA, Lonnie both out tomorrow vs Houston. Dejounte Murray is questionable with an ankle injury

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Pop with an update on Lonnie Walker, who will miss his second game in a row tonight due to stomach illness: "He'll be back with us tomorrow, and we will see how much he can handle minutes-wise." Pop added that Lonnie "hasn't been able to eat much."

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As Pop said yesterday, Derrick White will miss tonight’s game. Lonnie Walker IV is back. Aldridge, Jones, Samanic all remain out

[ace3g]

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LaMarcus Aldridge (right hip) is out vs Hornets. Quinndary Weatherspoon is also out due to health and safety protocols the Spurs announce

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LaMarcus Aldridge (right hip) is out vs Hornets. Quinndary Weatherspoon is also out due to health and safety protocols the Spurs announce

Quinn was so trash against the Hawks the Spurs were like "this dude must have Covid, it's the only reason someone could play that bad" :lol

[ace3g]

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There's no exact timetable for LaMarcus Aldridge to return from his hip injury. He's still rehabbing and not particularly close, Pop says, plus it's not such a simple process to join a team mid-road trip in the COVID era. LA will miss his 6th straight game tonight in Charlotte.

[Dejounte]

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There's no exact timetable for LaMarcus Aldridge to return from his hip injury. He's still rehabbing and not particularly close, Pop says, plus it's not such a simple process to join a team mid-road trip in the COVID era. LA will miss his 6th straight game tonight in Charlotte.

Loving it

[BlackAndWhite]

I wonder what injury LMA has. Even though he hasn't been good, it can't be a good thing that he's out injured for so long

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There's no exact timetable for LaMarcus Aldridge to return from his hip injury. He's still rehabbing and not particularly close, Pop says, plus it's not such a simple process to join a team mid-road trip in the COVID era. LA will miss his 6th straight game tonight in Charlotte.

Sounds like he is out for the whole RRT.

[NASpurs]

Last year around this time of year he was out with the shoulder injury and now it’s the hip. Time to take him to the back of the shed.

[tonight...you]

I wonder what injury LMA has. Even though he hasn't been good, it can't be a good thing that he's out injured for so long
TeamAnchor-itis.

[BlackAndWhite]

He might need to use the offseason to work on his body so that he can keep on playing

[The Truth #6]

If it’s even an injury.

[tonight...you]

He might need to use the offseason to work on his body so that he can keep on playing
He might need to use the offseason to talk to his fam about retiring.
He ain't 'bout that Tim Duncan Life.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1361390532560314369?s=19

[John B]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1361390532560314369?s=19
What gives?

[XDT76]

It seems a Spurs player was tested positive for COVID-19.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/DanWeissPBP/status/1363965197522587649?s=19

[Degoat]

Well GD, we’re screwed come Wednesday lmao

[Dejounte]

Murray/ Tre
Mills/
Lonnie/ KBD
Lyles/ Samanic
Aldridge (ugh) / Poetl/ Eubanks

[Robz4000]

Welp, now we know who has COVID.

[ace3g]

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Spurs injury report for Wednesday in OKC ... OUT: DeMar DeRozan (personal reasons), Rudy Gay (health and safety protocols), Keldon Johnson (health and safety ), Devin Vassell (health and safety), Quinndary Weatherspoon (health and safety) and Derrick White (health and safety).

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[look_at_g_shred]

I'm assuming Q gave it to everyone. GD It

[Dejounte]

Could Samanic potentially start? Hmm....

Maybe Pop will forfeit these games and use it to coach the young guys

[Dejounte]

So those guys could be gone for a week or so. This is a "bubble-like" opportunity for both Tre and Samanic to show us what they got. Just like how it was for Keldon last year.

[Dejounte]

Could give Pop the perfect excuse to make them permanent fixtures if he likes what he sees. This may be a blessing in disguise

[KingKev]

So those guys could be gone for a week or so. This is a "bubble-like" opportunity for both Tre and Samanic to show us what they got. Just like how it was for Keldon last year.

Atleast Tre/Samanic get an opportunity to play loose. Especially Tre given the guard/wing depth or lack thereof. Interesting to see how LMA responds.

[GAustex]

Wally Pip was a fixture til he sat one game cause he was tired. Lou Gehrig never gave it up til ALS took him out

[Gorepopovich]

Tre, Murray, Walker, Luka, Poeltl. :hungry:

[PhantomDashCam]

Random thoughts:

- We may not see some of these guys until post all-star break.

- I'm hoping they stagger Tre and Patty's minutes somewhat.

- Would Pop consider starting Tre and DJ in the back court together?

- Stab in the dark (and a long shot, granted) - Tre, DJ, Lonnie, Sham and Poeltl starting with Patty first sub in at 7 - 8 min mark for Tre...

My thinking is to ease the transition to the main club, it would help to keep the chemistry/continuity of Tre and Sham together in the rotation.
Pop has a penchant to keep some form of continuity amongst bench rotations. Patty would be that guy.

No disrespect to the Thunder, but would be one of the better teams to experience an experimental lineup change against.

[GB20]

https://twitter.com/DanWeissPBP/status/1363965197522587649?s=19
Damn!! We have not shot winning that game.

[baseline bum]

WTF? All the team's talent sans Murray is out. Might as well let Aldridge keep sitting and say they can't field an 8 man roster.

[Joseph Kony]

Jesus...instead of netting some easy wins against cupcake teams and fluffing our W/L record, we now have half of our team and mostly our best rotation players out thanks to that retard that foul out in 10 minutes :lmao :lmao what a turn of events

[baseline bum]

Jesus...instead of netting some easy wins against cupcake teams and fluffing our W/L record, we now have half of our team and mostly our best rotation players out thanks to that retard that foul out in 10 minutes :lmao :lmao what a turn of events

And it's the good half of the team out (other than Murray). This season is such a fucking joke, yeah let's play it in stadiums with fans right after American fuckheads met in large groups for Christmas and New Years in a raging pandemic. They should have done the fucking bubble again.

[Dex]

Random thoughts:

- We may not see some of these guys until post all-star break.

- I'm hoping they stagger Tre and Patty's minutes somewhat.

- Would Pop consider starting Tre and DJ in the back court together?

- Stab in the dark (and a long shot, granted) - Tre, DJ, Lonnie, Sham and Poeltl starting with Patty first sub in at 7 - 8 min mark for Tre...

My thinking is to ease the transition to the main club, it would help to keep the chemistry/continuity of Tre and Sham together in the rotation.
Pop has a penchant to keep some form of continuity amongst bench rotations. Patty would be that guy.

No disrespect to the Thunder, but would be one of the better teams to experience an experimental lineup change against.

Are Tre and Luka even going to be available? I thought they were still in the bubble...I guess they can leave but then can they not go back?

Shitty situation when the team was actually starting to put things together.

EDIT: NVM answered my own question.

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[NASpurs]

16-11 now, 16-16 by the start of the All Star break.

[John B]

https://twitter.com/DanWeissPBP/status/1363965197522587649?s=19
Oh my we’re screwed:depressed

[Degoat]

Unless I’m mistakened shouldn’t the other guys be back soonish tho? Like they’ve been quarantined since the 15th right, that would be at least 9 days quarantined from then to Wednesday’s game, isn’t it typically a 14 day quarantine

[spurs1990]

Forecasting the starters and depth chart with 5 rotational players out:

Standard Depth Chart with full roster:
PG - Murray, Mills, Jones
SG - W̶h̶i̶t̶e̶ , Walker, Samanic
SF - D̶e̶R̶o̶z̶a̶n̶ , V̶a̶s̶s̶e̶l̶l̶ , Diop
PF - J̶o̶h̶n̶s̶o̶n̶ , G̶a̶y̶ , Lyles
C - Aldridge, Poetle, Eubanks

Depth Chart with players out:

PG - Murray, Jones
SG - Walker, Mills
SF - Lyles, Samanic
PF - Eubanks, Diop
C - Aldridge, Poetle

I think coach runs a 9-man rotation, with Samanic hopefully getting more minutes than either Lyles or Eubanks.
Should be plenty of scoring from Murray, Walker, Mills, and Aldridge - with any of them capable of 20+ a night.

[Dejounte]

Win-Win IMO

Develop kids

If we lose - higher draft pick and Franz Wagner is more attainable
If we win - Tre & Luka showing they belong and we deep, baby

[Dejounte]

Forecasting the starters and depth chart with 5 rotational players out:

Standard Depth Chart with full roster:
PG - Murray, Mills, Jones
SG - W̶h̶i̶t̶e̶ , Walker, Samanic
SF - D̶e̶R̶o̶z̶a̶n̶ , V̶a̶s̶s̶e̶l̶l̶ , Diop
PF - J̶o̶h̶n̶s̶o̶n̶ , G̶a̶y̶ , Lyles
C - Aldridge, Poetle, Eubanks

Depth Chart with players out:

PG - Murray, Jones
SG - Walker, Mills
SF - Lyles, Samanic
PF - Eubanks, Diop
C - Aldridge, Poetle

I think coach runs a 9-man rotation, with Samanic hopefully getting more minutes than either Lyles or Eubanks.
Should be plenty of scoring from Murray, Walker, Mills, and Aldridge - with any of them capable of 20+ a night.

Samanic at SG/SF? WTF!

[John B]

DJ, Tre
Mills,
Lonnie, KBD
Lyles, Luka
Jakob, Eubank

Can’t they sign Renfro on a 10 day? I don’t even care about Aldridge. He’s a net negative player

[Dejounte]

DJ, Tre
Mills,
Lonnie, KBD
Lyles, Luka
Jakob, Eubank

Can’t they sign Renfro on a 10 day? I don’t even care about Aldridge. He’s a net negative player

Tomorrow is when they can start signing players to 10 day contracts.

[J_Paco]

Unless I’m mistakened shouldn’t the other guys be back soonish tho? Like they’ve been quarantined since the 15th right, that would be at least 9 days quarantined from then to Wednesday’s game, isn’t it typically a 14 day quarantine

I think they'll also need to have multiple negative tests days in between each other. Whatever testing happened for Q before his return definitely wasn't thorough enough, so here we are.

They'll hopefully do a much better job with all the guys out & no one will have any serious complications. *fingers crossed*

[John B]

DJ, Tre
Mills,
Lonnie, KBD
Lyles, Luka
Jakob, Eubank

Can’t they sign Renfro on a 10 day? I don’t even care about Aldridge. He’s a net negative player

i think the defense is there, as long as Aldridge does not play. And we have enough firepower. Lonnie needs to get medieval again. Samanic can be effective if given enough burn. I hope Demar is back against the Pelicans. Hopefully all 15 players are back on the 14th day against the Nets.

[J_Paco]

I like Renfro as a possible long - term project, but I'd hope they try to sign someone with more NBA experience. They're in desperate need of a wing or another scoring guard to help carry the offense.

Could be a tough week & a half either way, TBH.

[J_Paco]

i think the defense is there, as long as Aldridge does not play. And we have enough firepower. Lonnie needs to get medieval again. Samanic can be effective if given enough burn. I hope Demar is back against the Pelicans. Hopefully all 15 players are back on the 14th day against the Nets.

Unless Eubanks or Lyles get hurt, I think Samanic is only being called up for depth and to have the required 8 or more bodies.

I doubt he sees much time & people should be tempering their expectations, but this is ST, so that won't happen.

[John B]

Tomorrow is when they can start signing players to 10 day contracts.
They should’ve brought Renfro already and sign tomorrow to have enough time for Wednesday. Austin has a game tomorrow morning 10CT. If Renfro doesn’t play, he’s a Spur (I mean the big club).

[Dejounte]

Unless Eubanks or Lyles get hurt, I think Samanic is only being called up for depth and to have the required 8 or more bodies.

I doubt he sees much time & people should be tempering their expectations, but this is ST, so that won't happen.

Eubanks and Lyles aren't as favored as you think they are this season.

[J_Paco]

Eubanks and Lyles aren't as favored as you think they are this season.

They both saw time over Luka when all three were available. Never said anything about who Pop "favors" since I'm :depressedno insider.

I just think Pop will go with guys that have NBA experience & have the best chance of helping win games. I doubt the old guy wants to lose multiple games in a row or worse.

[John B]

Unless Eubanks or Lyles get hurt, I think Samanic is only being called up for depth and to have the required 8 or more bodies.

I doubt he sees much time & people should be tempering their expectations, but this is ST, so that won't happen.
That would suck. Luka is playing very well in the GLeague. Not playing him is a Loss-Loss for both Spurs and Luka’s continued development. Pop played him before. I think he’ll play Luka and see what he got.

[Dejounte]

I think Eubanks and KBD will get the least burn out of that 10 man roster.

We need spacing in the worst way, so shooters will be valuable while our guys are out.

[Dejounte]

They both saw time over Luka when all three were available. Never said anything about who Pop "favors" since I'm :depressedno insider.

I just think Pop will go with guys that have NBA experience & have the best chance of helping win games. I doubt the old guy wants to lose multiple games in a row or worse.

All I'm saying is Lyles has lost a step from last year and it's evident that he's overall detrimental to the style of play Pop wants to play this season.

There were times we needed a center before this all happened and Pop was still reluctant to use Eubanks all the way.

[J_Paco]

That would suck. Luka is playing very well in the GLeague. Not playing him is a Lost-Lost for both Spurs and Luka’s continued development. Pop played him before. I think he’ll play Luka and see what he got.

I doubt it, but maybe you & DeJounte will be right.

I just think he'll roll with the known commodities in Eubanks & Lyles. He could see minutes in garbage time yet that would do little for his overall development.

[John B]

I think Eubanks and KBD will get the least burn out of that 10 man roster.

We need spacing in the worst way, so shooters will be valuable while our guys are out.
Luka compliments the current roster, outside shooting and he can run. I see no reason why Luka will not play minutes

[daslicer]

Amazing how this scrub Q destroyed the momentum the spurs were building.

[Dejounte]

Luka compliments the current roster, outside shooting and he can run. I see no reason why Luka will not play minutes


IMO, Pop is going to go VERY experimental. These games will be fun to watch. There may be blowout losses coming, but they'll be fun to watch.

[J_Paco]

All I'm saying is Lyles has lost a step from last year and it's evident that he's overall detrimental to the style of play Pop wants to play this season.

There were times we needed a center before this all happened and Pop was still reluctant to use Eubanks all the way.

Not sure what you've been looking at the last month & a half, but Pop has gone to both guys over Samanic on multiple occasions.

Now, desperation & needing a spark offensively might change his decision making, but I think we should use past decisions to shape our thoughts.

Total Minutes Played - Lyles: 165, Eubanks: 139, Samanic: 11

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1364000448479453193

Fuck Aldridge man. Go home.

Murray/ Tre
Mills/
Walker/ KBD
Lyles/ Samanic
Poetl/ Aldridge/ Eubanks

Maybe they'll ease Aldridge back in and start him off as a back-up.

[Dejounte]

Not sure what you've been looking at the last month & a half, but Pop has gone to both guys over Samanic on multiple occasions.

Now, desperation & needing a spark offensively might change his decision making, but I think we should use past decisions to shape our thoughts.

Prior to the G-league. He already knows what he has with Trey. If he wants to raise the team's floor, he's got to experiment with Samanic. You're acting like Lyles and Eubanks played a lot of minutes. I don't think there's any point in arguing about this. I could be wrong, or you could be wrong. We'll see.

[J_Paco]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1364000448479453193

Fuck Aldridge man. Go home.

Murray/ Tre
Mills/
Walker/ KBD
Lyles/ Samanic
Poetl/ Aldridge/ Eubanks

Maybe they'll ease Aldridge back in and start him off as a back-up.

Again, gotta use past decisions to forecast the future (no point in speculating to end up "angry").

LaMarcus will start if he's healthy & available, while Poeltl will slide back to the back - up 5 spot. I do think that it is time to reverse their roles, but Aldridge seems very prideful & likely won't take well to being demoted.

[Uriel]

C - Aldridge
PF - Lyles
SF - Walker
SG - Mills
PG - Murray

It’s like last year’s starting lineup, with Mills reprising the Forbes role :lol

[J_Paco]

Prior to the G-league. He already knows what he has with Trey. If he wants to raise the team's floor, he's got to experiment with Samanic. You're acting like Lyles and Eubanks played a lot of minutes. I don't think there's any point in arguing about this. I could be wrong, or you could be wrong. We'll see.

Samanic isn't raising the team's floor in year two, homie. I want the kid to be good but people are asking for too much, too soon.

His opportunity is coming. Stay patient.

[Dejounte]

Again, gotta use past decisions to forecast the future (no point in speculating to end up "angry").

LaMarcus will start if he's healthy & available, while Poeltl will slide back to the back - up 5 spot. I do think that it is time to reverse their roles, but Aldridge seems very prideful & likely won't take well to being demoted.

Just like how White came back and he started? Let's not use that past decision, huh?

This a pointless discussion... It really doesn't impact me either way. Just excited for what's to come. Stop trying to take the joy out of everything, bro.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1364003739514769409

Let's just be grateful we have Spurs games to watch, Spurs fans...

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1364002072887058433

[cd021]

DJ, Tre
Mills,
Lonnie, KBD
Lyles, Luka
Jakob, Eubank

Can’t they sign Renfro on a 10 day? I don’t even care about Aldridge. He’s a net negative player


Wouldn't be shocked if:

Tre, Murray, Walker, Lyles, Poeltl
Mills, KBD, Samanic, Eubanks

Some weird ass lineup's tbh.

[Dejounte]

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[John B]

IMO, Pop is going to go VERY experimental. These games will be fun to watch. There may be blowout losses coming, but they'll be fun to watch.
As long as there’s defense, and I don’t see why not, it will be fun. I think Luka has a chip on his shoulder to show what he can do. Likewise Lonnie knows he needs to carry the team again. It will be fun.

[TD 21]

This makes the most sense . . .

Lyles/Samanic
Bates-Diop
Aldridge/Poeltl
Walker/Mills
Murray/Jones

Eubanks

What I don't want to see, especially against the undersized Thunder, is Aldridge and Poeltl playing together, attempting to shoehorn Eubanks into the rotation and Murray and Jones playing together. Play a combination of Bates-Diop, Walker and Samanic at the three.

[Sugus]

Welp, there goes any expectations for tomorrow's game. It'll be fun though, if they win with such an underhanded roster it'll be incredible, and if they lose, it's to be expected, and Tre/Luka will get burn against actual NBA players. Hope the rest of the team clears protocols soon.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Jones/Murray/Mills
Murray/Mills
Walker/Murray/Luka
Lyles/Aldridge/Luka
Poeltl/Aldridge/Eubanks


Is what I would like to see. But almost no way Tre starts. We are going to be short at the wings. Lonnie needs to put on his No-Demar cape and hang 25 on Wednesday.

[8sy21vd]

This really sucks since our SL was really jelling. White can't catch a break. The man should live in a bubble the rest of the season before something else happens. Knowing Pop, he'll be on a 10 minute per game minute restriction when he's back. If Weatherspoon is the one who spread it, one has to wonder if the medical staff took necessary precautions?

These games could get really ugly especially if Aldridge is indeed returning.

[8sy21vd]

Jones/Murray/Mills
Murray/Mills
Walker/Murray/Luka
Lyles/Aldridge/Luka
Poeltl/Aldridge/Eubanks


Is what I would like to see. But almost no way Tre starts. We are going to be short at the wings. Lonnie needs to put on his No-Demar cape and hang 25 on Wednesday.

I really hope Murray, Walker, Jones and Samniac get heavy, heavy minutes. The more they play, the better. Unfortunately, I expect to see Mills playing 40 minutes and chucking 25 shots in blow out losses lol :(

[Chinook]

I wonder if the Spurs are going to sign a forward tomorrow. Feels like the best move for the rotation at this point. If this is going to just be the team going forward, you can't just expect to get by with a nine-man rotation.

I also expect Pop to play two bigs as much as possible.

[spurs1990]

You guys can't seriously believe a 9-man rotation without a healthy Aldridge performs better than a 10-man rotation with him.
Surely Aldridge's rep hasn't fallen that low among the fan base.

He can still play. At a good level for this league. I wouldn't put him in the same sentence as a Eubanks for example.

[Sugus]

You guys can't seriously believe a 9-man rotation without a healthy Aldridge performs better than a 10-man rotation with him.
Surely Aldridge's rep hasn't fallen that low among the fan base.

He can still play. At a good level for this league. I wouldn't put him in the same sentence as a Eubanks for example.

I don't think most posters are implying that (at least I'm not), but rather saying that LMA can only still be effective whilst having the offense ran through him, and now that there's a lot of other options besides him - all of which play a completely different style of ball -, having the offense ran through Aldrige is detrimental to the team as a whole. Of course, with half the team in H&S protocols, that point is kind of moot, and I'm actually kiiiind of looking forward to some big LMA bounce-back games - especially if they can raise his trade value enough for us to ship him off at the deadline. Boston is the premiere destination, but I'll take anything at this point, tbh.

Here's to hoping LMA can have "one of five" games a couple of games in a row. Father Time, let us have this at least...

[8sy21vd]

You guys can't seriously believe a 9-man rotation without a healthy Aldridge performs better than a 10-man rotation with him.
Surely Aldridge's rep hasn't fallen that low among the fan base.

He can still play. At a good level for this league. I wouldn't put him in the same sentence as a Eubanks for example.

He's put up a really good offensive game a few times a la the Lakers game but his rebounding and defense have fallen off a cliff. He was never a guy with the greatest motor but his effort has seemed non-existent at times. Hopefully, all that rest translates to more energy and he can regain some form. Not expecting too much though.

[Dejounte]

He's put up a really good offensive game a few times a la the Lakers game but his rebounding and defense have fallen off a cliff. He was never a guy with the greatest motor but his effort has seemed non-existent at times. Hopefully, all that rest translates to more energy and he can regain some form. Not expecting too much though.
ace3g please post your collection of photos showing LMA putting his hands up 10 feet from his man

Maybe it will make spurs1990 come to his senses

[Robz4000]

I wonder if the Spurs are going to sign a forward tomorrow. Feels like the best move for the rotation at this point. If this is going to just be the team going forward, you can't just expect to get by with a nine-man rotation.

I also expect Pop to play two bigs as much as possible.


You're gonna see Mills playing 15-20 mins a game at PF and you're going to like it!

[Dejounte]

I truly wonder if any of these players who tested positive will have their long term health compromised (thus affecting their career) since we don't really know the long term effects of COVID yet...

[GAustex]

I have not heard reports of loss of abilities or effects prohibiting play. I seem to recall a professional soccer player dying.

Quite a few folks have had it. Wait-i seem to recall Bamba did not do so well with the recovery.

Any others?

[Leetonidas]

Tatum recently said he is still experiencing stamina and breathing issues with it so who knows

[Dejounte]

Tatum recently said he is still experiencing stamina and breathing issues with it so who knows

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nba.nbcsports.com/2021/02/17/jayson-tatum-still-dealing-with-covid-19-impacts-i-think-it-messes-with-your-breathing/amp/

That's so fucked how the NBA would compromise its players like this. I guess they gave them a choice... Millions of dollars and a risk of fucking up your health or no millions of dollars.

What would you do?

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

If this derails the Spurs's season I can see Q ending up more hated than Jeff Ayres and Joff Lauvergne put together :lol

[daslicer]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nba.nbcsports.com/2021/02/17/jayson-tatum-still-dealing-with-covid-19-impacts-i-think-it-messes-with-your-breathing/amp/

That's so fucked how the NBA would compromise its players like this. I guess they gave them a choice... Millions of dollars and a risk of fucking up your health or no millions of dollars.

What would you do?

It's not shocking; they are like any other corporation. Corporations by nature don't care about the safety of their employees and won't make the effort to care unless they are regulated.

[daslicer]

If this derails the Spurs's season I can see Q ending up more hated than Jeff Ayres and Joff Lauvergne put together :lol

High chance the Spurs go to the lottery because of his stunt. It's hard for a young team to build chemistry and cohesion. He disrupted the chemistry the Spurs had took a while to build with his stunt.

[ismael-robert]

His stunt? We don't know where Q got it but he didn't let himself back on the team

[Rocalcio]

Jesus...instead of netting some easy wins against cupcake teams and fluffing our W/L record, we now have half of our team and mostly our best rotation players out thanks to that retard that foul out in 10 minutes :lmao :lmao what a turn of events

There is no proof Weatherspoon brought COVID to the team. Actually it’s told he has never been positive :

https://airalamo.com/2021/02/22/san-antonio-spurs-announce-six-players-out-covid-protocols/

[buttsR4rebounding]

If this derails the Spurs's season I can see Q ending up more hated than Jeff Ayres and Joff Lauvergne put together :lol

I see what you did there. Good one.

[buttsR4rebounding]

There is no proof Weatherspoon brought COVID to the team. Actually it’s told he has never been positive :

https://airalamo.com/2021/02/22/san-antonio-spurs-announce-six-players-out-covid-protocols/

Hey, don’t try to confuse the issue. Why would he foul out faster than a TP9 lay up if he didn’t have COVID?

[Slippy]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nba.nbcsports.com/2021/02/17/jayson-tatum-still-dealing-with-covid-19-impacts-i-think-it-messes-with-your-breathing/amp/

That's so fucked how the NBA would compromise its players like this. I guess they gave them a choice... Millions of dollars and a risk of fucking up your health or no millions of dollars.

What would you do?

You look for a bit of perspective .

there essential workers out there who dont have the choice,get paid pittance in comparison and are forced to work. Got no choice or savings to fall back on if they were to quit.

Also, blame bloody Quincy for infecting them.

[Rocalcio]

Hey, don’t try to confuse the issue. Why would he foul out faster than a TP9 lay up if he didn’t have COVID?

And I’m the one confusing others ? ��

[C-Dub]

I thinking that Pop will go with a rotation of starting of with:

DJM
T. Jones
LW4
LMA
Jakob

1st sub (if no foul trouble) will be Patty in for T. Jones around the 7 minute mark. Followed by Lyles for LMA around the 5 minute mark because of game shape (LMA usually subs out around the end of the 1st Qtr but may be winded just coming back). Pop is not going to bench LMA and can't afford to bench Jakob due to his defense (note that Jakob lately has been logging huge minutes sometimes playing the entire 1st Qtr of games). Eubanks will sub in for Jak and Luka for LW4 around the 9 minute mark. There will be a 9 man rotation with K. Diop being the odd man out unless either Eubanks, Lyles or Luka doesn't show well in their initial playing time. T. Jones will sub back in for DJM around the 11 minute mark of the 1st Qtr. Whomever is playing well throughout the game will close the 4th Qtr along with DJM, Patty, LW4 and Jakob.

Closing lineup:

DJM
Patty
LW4
?
Jakob

Hopefully Luka plays well and hitting some 3's. If so plug him in to the 4 spot too close the game and if not roll with either of the other players at the 4 spot to close the game.

[XDT76]

Unless Eubanks or Lyles get hurt, I think Samanic is only being called up for depth and to have the required 8 or more bodies.

I doubt he sees much time & people should be tempering their expectations, but this is ST, so that won't happen.

He might get some time at SF, the current roster is short on the wing DjM, Mills, Lonnie and TJ would not be able to fill the 3 positions for 48 mins.

[XDT76]

There is no proof Weatherspoon brought COVID to the team. Actually it’s told he has never been positive :

https://airalamo.com/2021/02/22/san-antonio-spurs-announce-six-players-out-covid-protocols/

It would be really weird that he was out 1 game before the rest and is still out due to protocol if he did not catch it.

[Dejounte]

All this hate towards Q without evidence it was for sure him is ridiculous and shows how stupid people are. Reminds me of the Salam Witch Trials. Y'all are just quick to assume shit.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

All this hate towards Q without evidence it was for sure him is ridiculous and shows how stupid people are. Reminds me of the Salam Witch Trials. Y'all are just quick to assume shit.

:lol you should already know how ST works.

No one knows or could prove it was Q. Might have been some of the staff and not a player at all. However, precisely because you could never find out who it was with certainty , it'll be Q who'll take the blame regardless.

[Elementis]

there is no real point wasting time on trying to figure out who brought it in.
let's just agree to all blame Q. it saves a lot of time, and as we do it without any evidence, he wouldn't need to have any hard feelings about it.

professional scapegoat;)

[GreekSpursfan]

I miss Spurs bball, when the f.ck are we gonna play again?

[mookie2001]

Serious question did we set the all time covid 19 postponement record?

[mookie2001]

I’ve never seen a postponement like this before

[Dejounte]

Serious question did we set the all time covid 19 postponement record?

No. The Memphis (or was it Wizards? maybe both) postponement were longer.

[rjv]

I have not heard reports of loss of abilities or effects prohibiting play. I seem to recall a professional soccer player dying.

Quite a few folks have had it. Wait-i seem to recall Bamba did not do so well with the recovery.

Any others?

Tatum and Townsend both complained about still feeling the effects so it's always possible. Not sure if genetics plays a factor but the degree of the viral load one was exposed to certainly can play a role in the severity of the disease.

[rjv]

there is no real point wasting time on trying to figure out who brought it in.
let's just agree to all blame Q. it saves a lot of time, and as we do it without any evidence, he wouldn't need to have any hard feelings about it.

professional scapegoat;)

i thought we were supposed to blame china.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1364271053594361859

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1364275497459281922

Let's hope it earns them minutes.

[Dex]

Cousins is available :lol

[John B]

Cousins is available :lol
He has become like Aldridge, a defensive liability, too slow for this modern NBA.

[John B]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1364271053594361859

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1364275497459281922

Let's hope it earns them minutes.

I don't doubt they will get some burn with only 9 players. What I hope is they take the most of this opportunity, be aggressive, play defense. I know Tre is always active defensively, but Luka seems to slow down sometimes. He needs to go at it every time, and show Pop he belongs with the big team.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1364275497459281922

Pass the torch, Patty. Move on from the Spurs...

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1364287080143069184

Sounds like what they said about Keldon.

[John B]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1364275497459281922

Pass the torch, Patty. Move on from the Spurs...

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1364287080143069184

Sounds like what they said about Keldon.

I commented on that smile also by Tre. He's like a Cool-Hand-Luke, a smiling assassin :lol:lol

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Be prepared for lots of Lyles, Patty and Aldridge. This game is going to suck. :lol

[buttsR4rebounding]

Be prepared for lots of Lyles, Patty and Aldridge. This game is going to suck. :lol

First game back from 3 weeks off means Aldridge won’t see more than 20 minutes, maybe less.

[SpurSpike]

At this point i'm hoping we play Luka and Tre some heavy ass meaningful minutes to give them some experience/confidence. A loss is expected when your roster losses their most impactful players. Might as well see what you have in those two.

The best outcome would be us winning with Luka and Tre getting lots of burn and showing out. I would hate to see them get moved from the G league bubble where they were both tearing it up just to get garbage minutes to meet the 8 player requirement...

[Chinook]

People forget that Aldridge is or at least recently was a pretty good player who's capable of carrying a big scoring load. While you can say they're better without him, they've certainly won a lot of games with him and Murray starting together. It's not the hardest thing in the world to believe they could still be a tanking team.

[Robz4000]

People forget that Aldridge is or at least recently was a pretty good player who's capable of carrying a big scoring load. While you can say they're better without him, they've certainly won a lot of games with him and Murray starting together. It's not the hardest thing in the world to believe they could still be a tanking team.

I agree, they absolutely can still be a tanking team.

[Blackhaus]

ST melt down on Luka is coming soon to a basketball game not near you.

[BillMc]

I truly wonder if any of these players who tested positive will have their long term health compromised (thus affecting their career) since we don't really know the long term effects of COVID yet...

Yeah, I worry about that too

[buttsR4rebounding]

Finally, basketball tonight. And the Spurs moved to 5th in the West while idle. GSG!

[KingKev]

Anyone know when DDR is back?

[mo7888]

Do we know when the covid protocol on Keldon will be lifted? I'd like to see he and Luka in the SL for a game or two before ddr is back just to see how that works.

[Ocotillo]

I would imagine Derozan will be back before the COVID dudes.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/706942258176614400/tv9P1s33_normal.jpg
Tom Orsborn Tom_orsborn
(https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn) 2h (https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1364997884815446016)
Spurs practiced this morning, a rarity the day after a road game.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

It feels like months...when is everyone back??

[Blackhaus]

I’ll ask again, when is everyone coming back?

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EvMDFKmXEAQszM_?format=jpg&name=large

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1102648018782879746/dzWYu940_normal.jpg
Noah Magaro-George @N_Magaro
(https://twitter.com/N_Magaro) 1m (https://twitter.com/N_Magaro/status/1365438503035801604)
San Antonio Spurs injury report:

[TD 21]

So this supposed "wrist soreness" doesn't come out until 2 days after the game (and despite his speaking to the media after it)? My antenna is raised on this one.

It's probably unlikely, but I wonder if it's a fake injury that conveniently lasts until the break, buying them time to figure out a resolution and saving him (from his perspective) the ignominity of coming off the bench.

[Dex]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EvMDFKmXEAQszM_?format=jpg&name=large

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1102648018782879746/dzWYu940_normal.jpg
Noah Magaro-George @N_Magaro
(https://twitter.com/N_Magaro) 1m (https://twitter.com/N_Magaro/status/1365438503035801604)
San Antonio Spurs injury report:

:lmao LaMarsha questionable again after 1 game coming off the bench and a 2-day layoff.

Interesting that DeMar is questionable as well. I don't want to see the team go into a tailspin, but damn man....spend some time with your family and don't worry about basketball. If he comes back, hopefully he sees it as an escape and not something he is being obligated to do.

[Robz4000]

Yeah, I'm thinking we don't see LMA play again before the break unless he has to. Hopefully they work something out to move him at least for a small asset.

[Dejounte]

Another entertaining game from a fan-who-loves
-seeing-development standpoint

[BackHome]

I guy on my team lost his father he took it pretty hard he was out a whole month so not sure when Derozz will be back?

[Das Texan]

:lol

@ Weatherspoon

Pop is going to have him running suicides for weeks.

[Tung]

Another entertaining game from a fan-who-loves
-seeing-development standpoint

What is the problem with Demar Derozan? Personal?

[Dex]

What is the problem with Demar Derozan? Personal?

His father passed away last week.

[Degoat]

Demar is available to play tonight

[Dejounte]

Demar is available to play tonight

Interesting to see how this will affect Samanic's minutes. You're basically choosing between him or Lyles.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1365708828818440196

Great, great attitude. Impressed with Luka.

[Tung]

I knew. Thank you!

[ace3g]

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JeffGSpursZone JeffGSpursZone
(https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone) 2m (https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1365803437070438403)
Popovich says the team won't be whole before the break with Players in health safety protocols #gospursgo (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23gospursgo)

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1366178988004098060?s=19

Oh shit we back boys

[Ice009]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1366178988004098060?s=19

Oh shit we back boys

This would be awesome if K.J. comes back for this game. Would make a huge difference in our chances of winning it.

[spurs1990]

Gregg played only 9 guys vs NO.
If Johnson is ready can we see Samanic takes Bates's mins, as paltry as they were:

Murray - Mills
Walker
DeRozan - Samanic
Johnson - Lyles
Poetle - Aldridge

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/706942258176614400/tv9P1s33_normal.jpg
Tom Orsborn Tom_orsborn
(https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn) 43m (https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1366434835393359874)
Lonnie Walker on Keldon Johnson's participation in shootaround this morning: “Keldon just being Keldon – high energy, positivity, screaming, yelling, singing…just happy to have him on the court and just spreading that contagious energy that he has."

[Dejounte]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/706942258176614400/tv9P1s33_normal.jpg
Tom Orsborn Tom_orsborn
(https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn) 43m (https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1366434835393359874)
Lonnie Walker on Keldon Johnson's participation in shootaround this morning: “Keldon just being Keldon – high energy, positivity, screaming, yelling, singing…just happy to have him on the court and just spreading that contagious energy that he has."

I feel bad for Trey. Dude just wants playing time. Hope we can trade him at the deadline to a team who will play him.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I feel bad for Trey. Dude just wants playing time. Hope we can trade him at the deadline to a team who will play him.

I wanted to trade him for Malik Monk earlier in the season but after his unexpected explosion it seems unlikely now.

[Dex]

I feel bad for Trey. Dude just wants playing time. Hope we can trade him at the deadline to a team who will play him.

He should still get time with Gay and White out, but yeah...it seems like he is going to be the odd man out when the full rotation comes back.

[BillMc]

He should still get time with Gay and White out, but yeah...it seems like he is going to be the odd man out when the full rotation comes back.

He or Luka.

[Dex]

He or Luka.

Well yeah....I think Luka is still in the GLeague boat, for better or worse. He is only playing now because half the team is missing :lol But it's been fun to see what he can do.

[Dejounte]

He's not playing tonight after all. Ugh

[Dex]

He's not playing tonight after all. Ugh

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/10/3d/94/103d945dcfa94a1c82ebcb6fd5a2789a.gif

[PhantomDashCam]

He's not playing tonight after all. Ugh

In all honesty, not such a bad thing.

Will be great to see how Luka handles iso switches onto Kyrie and Harden - even if only for a few possessions.

Can Trey put together another solid performance in a start?

[Sugus]

He's not playing tonight after all. Ugh

Damn - I thought he was gonna be a gametime-decision thing? Weird that they'd announce it with so many hours left... I only hope it's not safety protocol-related, or something lingering on him like it did with Tatum. Hope Pop or someone addresses this after the game or something...

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Damn - I thought he was gonna be a gametime-decision thing? Weird that they'd announce it with so many hours left... I only hope it's not safety protocol-related, or something lingering on him like it did with Tatum. Hope Pop or someone addresses this after the game or something...

It’s a back to back and he was probably only playing one of the games anyway.

[Sugus]

It’s a back to back and he was probably only playing one of the games anyway.

Oh, didn't realize we were playing again tomorrow, and against the Knicks no less. They're a better team now than in years past, but it definitely makes sense to aim for a W that game instead of this one. Still, IF we could beat the Nets today, that would be great... But I'll keep my expectations in check. Thanks for the info!

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I feel bad for Trey. Dude just wants playing time. Hope we can trade him at the deadline to a team who will play him.

Yes, please trade him...please. Bag of Dorito’s, discount coupon to SeaWorld, slightly chewed gum...whatever we can get. He’s in that Bryn Forbes category as a Spur I would never miss were he to no longer be on the roster..

[Ice009]

I like Trey, but he's not worth keeping around IMO. If he were a better shooter, I'd be interested as he has some versatility to his game, but some of his misses are not even close to going in. I just don't think he has a feel for shooting at all. We really needed him to hit some more of those open shots he got last night, but he was way off on some of them (I've seen that a lot in his misses from the limited time I've watched him).

[John B]

Right now KBD is a better option than Trey, faster lateral, better motor and can also hit the 3. KBD can guard small too. I think Trey would be the odd man out, specially since Luka hopefully will be getting his minutes too. I rooted for Trey. I thought he needed a fresh, but he came back with less motor and saw his minutes got buried because of that, especially with the hype that Keldon is showing, Lyles is obviously a step behind

[EricB]

Yes, please trade him...please. Bag of Dorito’s, discount coupon to SeaWorld, slightly chewed gum...whatever we can get. He’s in that Bryn Forbes category as a Spur I would never miss were he to no longer be on the roster..


he’s another in what I like to call the JR Reid category. Guys that have just so much talent, flash it a few games but they just can’t put it together. Not from lack of effort it seems? He seems like a good guy, it just isn’t working out. Reid was as you remember a high draft pick out of North Carolina, expansion team in Carolina drafts him big expectations and he’s just, a bench role guy. Problem is the Spurs have Luka who now shows he’s as good as Lyles is NOW, and he’s only what, 20-21? Not to mention Luka is superior defensively. He might be better for a team that needs a player of his position, but I think that long forward position is gonna be so glutted (not a word I know) with better guys that maybe he has to go to Europe and flourish there and get paid. Tough business.

[EricB]

Right now KBD is a better option than Trey, faster lateral, better motor and can also hit the 3. KBD can guard small too. I think Trey would be the odd man out, specially since Luka hopefully will be getting his minutes too. I rooted for Trey. I thought he needed a fresh, but he came back with less motor and saw his minutes got buried because of that, especially with the hype that Keldon is showing, Lyles is obviously a step behind


kBD is OK. He’s definitely worth keeping around to see if he improves, but the position players ahead of Trey are Luka and Keldon. They won’t do it but cutting him or shipping him to a team that needs a player such as him for an impossible draft pick is the move.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Evc-oKFWYAM37dz?format=jpg&name=large

[Dex]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Evc-oKFWYAM37dz?format=jpg&name=large

Well that's certainly very cryptic....pun intended.

Hope Rudy is okay.

[Seventyniner]

I think Rudy is just bored.

[John B]

16 days and counting since the Hornets game. When are these guys be back?

[NASpurs]

Aldridge is out tonight with a stomach illness.

*wink wink *

[John B]

Aldridge is out tonight with a stomach illness.

*wink wink *

More minutes for Luka

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EvfvWFxXUAcP6J0?format=jpg&name=large

[buttsR4rebounding]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Evc-oKFWYAM37dz?format=jpg&name=large

Now that's Spur's material.

[SpurSpike]

Pop better not keep Keldon out of this one.

From the report i heard before last game Keldon felt fine before the game but didn't play because of a coaches decision. I will understand if it was to save him a back to back i guess but no excuses not to play him tonight.

[KobesAchilles]

Yes, please trade him...please. Bag of Dorito’s, discount coupon to SeaWorld, slightly chewed gum...whatever we can get. He’s in that Bryn Forbes category as a Spur I would never miss were he to no longer be on the roster..
I am in total agreement. The dude does everything at C level and below. Give all his minutes to Luka and let us se what we have with our future going forward

[poopbox]

How is Keldon back from covid protocol faster than everyone else ?

[Dejounte]

Without Aldridge...

Murray/ Mills
Lonnie/
DeMar/ KBD
Lyles/ Samanic
Poeltl/

I think these are the 8 who will play tonight. More minutes probably for Samanic. I don't think Pop enjoys playing Eubanks much.

[NASpurs]

Without Aldridge...

Murray/ Mills
Lonnie/
DeMar/ KBD
Lyles/ Samanic
Poeltl/

I think these are the 8 who will play tonight. More minutes probably for Samanic. I don't think Pop enjoys playing Eubanks much.

Those eight are playing for sure but I wouldn’t doubt it if Keldon plays. Probably didn’t play yesterday because of the b2b.

If Keldon plays, does Lyles slide over to backup C or do they play Eubanks. Either way, we’re kind of f’ed if Poeltl gets in foul trouble.

[Dejounte]

Those eight are playing for sure but I wouldn’t doubt it if Keldon plays. Probably didn’t play yesterday because of the b2b.

I forgot all about Keldon. You're right, he'll probably scoot Lyles to the bench and Samanic takes KBD's minutes. I just don't see Samanic being suited for the Center role, at least not right now...

[NASpurs]

I forgot all about Keldon. You're right, he'll probably scoot Lyles to the bench and Samanic takes KBD's minutes. I just don't see Samanic being suited for the Center role, at least not right now...

I added to my post. We’re kind of screwed if Poeltl gets in foul trouble. Aren’t the Knicks a big team? (Honestly don’t know) No way Eubanks doesn’t play.

[poopbox]

LMA with all these random injuries / illness :lmao

He getting bought out in 3...2...1:lmao

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1366899426619498497?s=19

D'oh! More Lyles...

[NASpurs]

Btw, this was missed

1366959239554609153

[John B]

Without Aldridge...

Murray/ Mills
Lonnie/
DeMar/ KBD
Lyles/ Samanic
Poeltl/

I think these are the 8 who will play tonight. More minutes probably for Samanic. I don't think Pop enjoys playing Eubanks much.

For what Luka is showing for his defense, I think Pop is loving it. I think Luka just earned his regular rotation minutes. Way to go Luka! And I think with the next 48 games being played in 60 days, there will be plenty of minutes for everybody. The best part is Spurs now have a very versatile team with various combinations that could work.

[John B]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1366899426619498497?s=19

D'oh! More Lyles...

It didn’t turn out bad for Lyles. He is making the most of his opportunities. Way to go Trey!

[ace3g]

LA still listed as questionable for tomorrow's game - per twitter.

All other covid health protocol players still out.

[spurs10]

LA still listed as questionable for tomorrow's game - per twitter.

All other covid health protocol players still out. Well maybe the team can pick up where they left off.

[ginobilized]

Am I crazy, or is it starting to seem like the Spurs had a plan and it is starting to work?
Super depth, unbelievable chemistry and unprecedented growth in the young guys games.

Could it be the return of.................

CIA Pop??!?!?!!

[Sugus]

Am I crazy, or is it starting to seem like the Spurs had a plan and it is starting to work?
Super depth, unbelievable chemistry and unprecedented growth in the young guys games.

Could it be the return of.................

CIA Pop??!?!?!!

Yeah, I've been thinking about it ever since going through the Poeltl signing thread and seeing Timvp, of all people, talk about how the FO "didn't have a clear plan" or direction moving forward. Now, about half the season in, turns out keeping a handful of vets to help bring along the youngings was a great idea, and both the playing and chemistry are perfect right now, despite having a quarter of the team missing due to COVID. I don't know how much of this success rests on "CIA Pop", but it's clear that they chose a path moving forward, and it's reaping benefits right now.

Despite that, we'll have to wait a lot more time to judge whether going soft-rebuild was the right way to go. We have a lot of promising pieces, sure, but as many others have mentioned, still lack that superstar player/talent. Time will tell though, the Spurs are currently in a great position to make all sorts of moves and stuff.

[tonight...you]

Yeah, I've been thinking about it ever since going through the Poeltl signing thread and seeing Timvp, of all people, talk about how the FO "didn't have a clear plan" or direction moving forward. Now, about half the season in, turns out keeping a handful of vets to help bring along the youngings was a great idea, and both the playing and chemistry are perfect right now, despite having a quarter of the team missing due to COVID. I don't know how much of this success rests on "CIA Pop", but it's clear that they chose a path moving forward, and it's reaping benefits right now.

Despite that, we'll have to wait a lot more time to judge whether going soft-rebuild was the right way to go. We have a lot of promising pieces, sure, but as many others have mentioned, still lack that superstar player/talent. Time will tell though, the Spurs are currently in a great position to make all sorts of moves and stuff.
Nobody has a clearer picture of the ingredients than the chefs.

We're all, but tasters. No matter how well trained the taste buds.

[ismael-robert]

No trained taste buds in here

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1367522723736469504

So he had symptoms. Yikes.

[K...]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1367522723736469504

So he had symptoms. Yikes.

With covid it's weird, symptoms can be immune over reaction. You can go though hell but be clear of the virus. And then the nasty effects of the virus don't trigger any immune response until it's too late.

[RC_Drunkford]

You could also have a regular flu and people will tell you it’s Covid. Apparently the normal flu and cold don’t exist anymore since this plandemic started

[John B]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1367522723736469504

So he had symptoms. Yikes.

Or it could just be the anxiety. Heck what you hear in the news and learned that you have it? That could keep you all night. I just hope that there are no lasting effects. Keldon's ticket is his motor and you don't want him slowing down.

[Ice009]

With covid it's weird, symptoms can be immune over reaction. You can go though hell but be clear of the virus. And then the nasty effects of the virus don't trigger any immune response until it's too late.

I don't know much about it. What do you mean by "the virus don't trigger any immune response until it's too late."? Do you mean you could be over the virus and then out of nowhere, get some sort of nasty reaction that could be bad or even fatal? If so, that sounds scarier than I thought it was.

[ace3g]

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Tom Orsborn Tom_orsborn
(https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn) 1h (https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1370152805613367306)
#Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs) announce DeRozan is out for personal reasons vs. Orlando. (@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/) reported he is en route to Los Angeles to attend a private funeral service for his father Frank). Also, Devin Vassell is off the injury report after going through protocols and re-conditioning.

[Dejounte]

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Tom Orsborn Tom_orsborn
(https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn) 1h (https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1370152805613367306)
#Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs) announce DeRozan is out for personal reasons vs. Orlando. (@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/) reported he is en route to Los Angeles to attend a private funeral service for his father Frank). Also, Devin Vassell is off the injury report after going through protocols and re-conditioning.

Knowing Pop, Samanic will still not play.

Like I said, I believe we're going to continue showcasing the vets until the trade deadline.

Murray/ Mills/ Tre
White/ Lonnie/ Q
Keldon/ Vassell
Gay/ Lyles/ Samanic
Poeltl/ Eubanks

[ace3g]

Magic has quite a few players out tonight

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EwTNTxGXAAQyrwr?format=jpg&name=large

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/bouncepassos/status/1371519832924037130?s=19

[Ocotillo]

That sucked seeing KBD pull his hammy in the game. I know he is not a volume player but he has length and gave us some depth.

It won't happen before the trade/buy out of LMA but we need a live body of someone who can play center for depth. We would be in a world of hurt if Jakob or even Drew went down for an injury and with the compact schedule watching Rudy and Lyles play the five will be painful.

Cam Reynolds is the logical guy to replace KBD while he is out.

[cd98]

That sucked seeing KBD pull his hammy in the game. I know he is not a volume player but he has length and gave us some depth.

It won't happen before the trade/buy out of LMA but we need a live body of someone who can play center for depth. We would be in a world of hurt if Jakob or even Drew went down for an injury and with the compact schedule watching Rudy and Lyles play the five will be painful.

Cam Reynolds is the logical guy to replace KBD while he is out.

Could they play Luka at center? He's tall enough, but I don't know if he is strong enough to push people around.

[Dejounte]

Could they play Luka at center? He's tall enough, but I don't know if he is strong enough to push people around.

He can but it takes him away from his strengths. He's shown to be good defending the perimeter but if he's stuck in the paint, we won't get to see that.

[spurs10]

He can but it takes him away from his strengths. He's shown to be good defending the perimeter but if he's stuck in the paint, we won't get to see that.
Yep, we need his defense on the perimeter.

[GAustex]

Did you see Dwight throw Luka down using just his pinkie?

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1371946768427053056?s=19

DeRozan still out.

I expect the same lineup as last game unless we go on a losing streak.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1282834702928359426/54njLVVi_normal.jpg
Paul Garcia pAulGarciaNBA
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DeMar DeRozan and Keita Bates-Diop are both out for Friday’s spurs game vs the cavs the team announced

[Robz4000]

DPR gonna be out until the trade deadline tbh.

[Ice009]

Like seriously, why is Demar out this long? Are the Spurs looking to trade him?

[exstatic]

Like seriously, why is Demar out this long? Are the Spurs looking to trade him?

Yes. Just figured that one out? This is his version of LaMarcus’s hip injury.

No funeral lasts for a week, and he’s no good if he gets injured.

[Ice009]

Yes. Just figured that one out? This is his version of LaMarcus’s hip injury.

No funeral lasts for a week, and he’s no good if he gets injured.

I actually thought he'd be back during this road trip at some point. I absolutely do not mind if they are trying to trade him, but I didn't think they were.

[Degoat]

When you lose a loved one you should have all the time in the world to comeback but it’s weird that pop said he thought he’d be back for the game tomorrow

[PrimeMinister]

When you lose a loved one you should have all the time in the world to comeback but it’s weird that pop said he thought he’d be back for the game tomorrow

isolation period before he can return to the team and they just dont care to specify is my honest guess

it's kind of interesting to think of the possibilities but i think its the simplest answer here thats reality.

[John B]

Yes. Just figured that one out? This is his version of LaMarcus’s hip injury.

No funeral lasts for a week, and he’s no good if he gets injured.

Something's cookin' :stirpot::stirpot::stirpot::hungry::hungry::hungry :

[Ice009]

When you lose a loved one you should have all the time in the world to comeback but it’s weird that pop said he thought he’d be back for the game tomorrow

Did Pop expect him back? If so, I doubt they're holding him out then.

[Degoat]

Did Pop expect him back? If so, I doubt they're holding him out then.

don’t remember his exact quote but it was something like we’re hoping to have him back available on Friday

[Dejounte]

I mean, hip and vomit injuries are one thing... Using death/ funeral as an excuse, though? Boundaries, guys... I think y'all are reaching.

[BackHome]

Yeah I know lots of people who have missed weeks of work after a parent passed away

[John B]

Yeah I know lots of people who have missed weeks of work after a parent passed away
Those friends probably don’t make 28mil a year, or about 300k per game :lol

[ismael-robert]

He already had time off for his dad's passing, came back and left again for funeral. So in my mind he was already gone for the hard part

[Ocotillo]

If he has clinical depression, he may need more time than typical. We are all different so when it comes to mourning, who is to say what's typical. Or his name may be in trade talks.

[Ice009]

I mean, hip and vomit injuries are one thing... Using death/ funeral as an excuse, though? Boundaries, guys... I think y'all are reaching.

Fair enough. I didn't mean anything bad by it. Different people take different amounts of time. I guess you can't say how long someone should take.


Yeah I know lots of people who have missed weeks of work after a parent passed away

Yeah, you're right. I guess I am used to Tim Duncan coming back after having one game off and playing like a beast the rest of the games he played that season in the playoffs.


If he has clinical depression, he may need more time than typical. We are all different so when it comes to mourning, who is to say what's typical. Or his name may be in trade talks.

Very good points you've raised. I didn't think about the depression thing, so yeah, I won't be saying much more on the matter. Will wait for him to return to the court when he's ready (if that is the Spurs plan to not trade him and keep him). I am also assuming he would have probably come back if it was the playoffs and tried to play sooner.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1372960646606811138?s=19

Yeah, he's not getting traded by the deadline.

[John B]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1372960646606811138?s=19

Yeah, he's not getting traded by the deadline.

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[mo7888]

DJ and Patty out tonight for rest- Paul Garcia

[ace3g]

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Tom Orsborn Tom_orsborn
(https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn) 2m (https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1373758265692131332)
Spurs injury report for Monday night vs. Hornets is limited to Bates-Diop (hamstring, out).

[LCM]

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Tom Orsborn Tom_orsborn
(https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn) 2m (https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1373758265692131332)
Spurs injury report for Monday night vs. Hornets is limited to Bates-Diop (hamstring, out).

LaMelo is out for season with broken wrist! That sucks!! Enjoyed watching him play.

[Ice009]

LaMelo is out for season with broken wrist! That sucks!! Enjoyed watching him play.

Wow, that sucks. He looked like a really legit player this season so far. Would him missing the rest of season affect his chance to win ROY? Happy for him since he's done so well in the NBA so far as he played in the AUS Basketball league before being drafted (I didn't watch any of his games, though). If you guys remember Bryce Cotton, he plays on the Championship NBL team (he's won multiple championships here).

[LCM]

Wow, that sucks. He looked like a really legit player this season so far. Would him missing the rest of season affect his chance to win ROY? Happy for him since he's done so well in the NBA so far as he played in the AUS Basketball league before being drafted (I didn't watch any of his games, though). If you guys remember Bryce Cotton, he plays on the Championship NBL team (he's won multiple championships here).

I do remember Bryce Cotton! Small guard, so fast on the floor, 3pt range. Glad he found a home in NBL. Don't think the injury will keep Ball from winning ROY. Haliburton has fallen back, and even though Edwards is playing much better than earlier in the season, the Kings and Wolves aren't making the playoffs. The Hornets will. With LaMelo, they could have been a 4/5 seed. But I still think Charlotte will make the playoffs, and that will be enough for Ball to win ROY.

[Ocotillo]

That sucked seeing KBD pull his hammy in the game. I know he is not a volume player but he has length and gave us some depth.

It won't happen before the trade/buy out of LMA but we need a live body of someone who can play center for depth. We would be in a world of hurt if Jakob or even Drew went down for an injury and with the compact schedule watching Rudy and Lyles play the five will be painful.

Cam Reynolds is the logical guy to replace KBD while he is out.

BUMP

Once in awhile a blind squirrel finds a nut.

[ace3g]

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Tom Orsborn Tom_orsborn
(https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn) 33m (https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1376286842035834880)
Spurs injury report lists Vassell (sprained right ankle) as probable for Monday night vs. Kings. Walker (sore right wrist) and Bates-Diop (strained right hamstring) are out.

[Dex]

1376239825813131272

[Rocalcio]

1376239825813131272

Not sure I like him mocking this. He should be grateful fans are supporting him.

[Dex]

Not sure I like him mocking this. He should be grateful fans are supporting him.

Eh, I read it as his injury not being as bad as the original tweet is making it out to be...and that's a good thing.

[PrimeMinister]

Not sure I like him mocking this. He should be grateful fans are supporting him.

clutchpoints loves their dramatic photo edits

He was making a joke about it. Fans thought the joke was funny. It’s all good.