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11-03-2007, 08:14 AM
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Horry is planning to return next week
Web Posted: 11/03/2007 12:54 AM CDT
Mike Monroe
Express-News
Spurs forward Robert Horry set Wednesday's home game against Miami as his goal to return to the team's lineup after missing the past three weeks to tend to personal business.
Horry attended Tuesday's regular-season opener to receive his 2007 championship ring, but returned to his offseason home in Houston afterwards. He was with the Spurs at their morning shootaround Friday, doing some stretching and shooting, but did not suit up as his teammates dismantled the Sacramento Kings at AT&T Center.
"I was just starting to get my rhythm when I had to leave," Horry said. "If we have enough practices the next few days, I think I can be ready to suit up by the Miami game, but I'm not going to rush it."
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he has no timetable for Horry's return, but said there was no need for the 16-year veteran to rush back.
Signed on: It's official: Tim Duncan will be with the Spurs through 2011-12.
Duncan signed a two-year, $40 million extension that gives the club considerable salary cap flexibility in the talent-rich free agent summer of 2010. He was eligible for an extension worth $51 million, but agreed to the lesser amount.
"Tim Duncan has established himself as one of the best players in NBA history," Popovich said. "Despite the individual accolades he has attained what makes him truly great is his dedication to his team. He is the ultimate teammate."
Udrih gets ring: Former Spurs point guard Beno Udrih returned to San Antonio with his new team and received his 2007 championship ring.
The Spurs traded Udrih to Minnesota on Monday, but the Timberwolves immediately waived him. The Kings signed him to a contract for the remainder of the season on Thursday.
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Horry is planning to return next week
Web Posted: 11/03/2007 12:54 AM CDT
Mike Monroe
Express-News
Spurs forward Robert Horry set Wednesday's home game against Miami as his goal to return to the team's lineup after missing the past three weeks to tend to personal business.
Horry attended Tuesday's regular-season opener to receive his 2007 championship ring, but returned to his offseason home in Houston afterwards. He was with the Spurs at their morning shootaround Friday, doing some stretching and shooting, but did not suit up as his teammates dismantled the Sacramento Kings at AT&T Center.
"I was just starting to get my rhythm when I had to leave," Horry said. "If we have enough practices the next few days, I think I can be ready to suit up by the Miami game, but I'm not going to rush it."
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he has no timetable for Horry's return, but said there was no need for the 16-year veteran to rush back.
Signed on: It's official: Tim Duncan will be with the Spurs through 2011-12.
Duncan signed a two-year, $40 million extension that gives the club considerable salary cap flexibility in the talent-rich free agent summer of 2010. He was eligible for an extension worth $51 million, but agreed to the lesser amount.
"Tim Duncan has established himself as one of the best players in NBA history," Popovich said. "Despite the individual accolades he has attained what makes him truly great is his dedication to his team. He is the ultimate teammate."
Udrih gets ring: Former Spurs point guard Beno Udrih returned to San Antonio with his new team and received his 2007 championship ring.
The Spurs traded Udrih to Minnesota on Monday, but the Timberwolves immediately waived him. The Kings signed him to a contract for the remainder of the season on Thursday.
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