Kori Ellis
12-24-2004, 03:17 AM
Malone to talk to Lakers' Buss
Web Posted: 12/24/2004 12:00 AM CST
Johnny Ludden
Express-News Staff Writer
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/basketball/nba/spurs/stories/MYSA122404.5C.BKNspurs.notebook.38daea57.html
Karl Malone told the Riverside Press-Enterprise on Wednesday that he plans to meet with Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak.
Malone has said he has no intention of re-signing with the Lakers after Kobe Bryant accused him of making a pass at his wife.
"For all that has gone on, they called me, said they wanted to meet with me and I thought it was a good idea," Malone told the Press-Enterprise. "I'll say this. It ain't a lot of people that make efforts. I have absolutely no reason not to listen to what Dr. Buss and Mitch have to say."
Malone told the newspaper he has yet to decide his plans for the future.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Thursday night he has spoken with Malone, but only long enough for Malone to say he will call when he has a better idea of what he wants to do. Minnesota, Miami, Dallas and New Jersey also have interest in signing Malone.
Christmas break: Popovich gave the team the next two days off for the holidays. The players will visit the practice facility on their own to lift weights and work out.
The Spurs play Boston at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Face in the crowd: Gonzaga's Ronny Turiaf was a guest of Tony Parker's at Thursday's game.
Turiaff, a 6-foot-10 forward, is expected to join the ever-growing number of Frenchmen playing in the NBA next season.
Schedule changes: The Spurs' Jan. 6 game against Indiana at the SBC Center has been moved back to start at 8:30 p.m.
KENS-TV and KRRT-TV have traded broadcasting rights for a pair of games. KRRT will now air the Jan. 24 game against Sacramento. KENS will televise the April 10 game against Golden State.
Praise for Bowen? It was odd to hear Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders, who last season called Spurs forward Bruce Bowen a dirty player, giving Bowen some round-about praise by saying his own defensive standout, Trenton Hassell, needed to develop the same kind of reputation Bowen has for tough defensive play.
"It takes some time to earn a reputation like Bruce has," Saunders said. "Sometimes people just have to understand what you do defensively."
Web Posted: 12/24/2004 12:00 AM CST
Johnny Ludden
Express-News Staff Writer
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/basketball/nba/spurs/stories/MYSA122404.5C.BKNspurs.notebook.38daea57.html
Karl Malone told the Riverside Press-Enterprise on Wednesday that he plans to meet with Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak.
Malone has said he has no intention of re-signing with the Lakers after Kobe Bryant accused him of making a pass at his wife.
"For all that has gone on, they called me, said they wanted to meet with me and I thought it was a good idea," Malone told the Press-Enterprise. "I'll say this. It ain't a lot of people that make efforts. I have absolutely no reason not to listen to what Dr. Buss and Mitch have to say."
Malone told the newspaper he has yet to decide his plans for the future.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Thursday night he has spoken with Malone, but only long enough for Malone to say he will call when he has a better idea of what he wants to do. Minnesota, Miami, Dallas and New Jersey also have interest in signing Malone.
Christmas break: Popovich gave the team the next two days off for the holidays. The players will visit the practice facility on their own to lift weights and work out.
The Spurs play Boston at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Face in the crowd: Gonzaga's Ronny Turiaf was a guest of Tony Parker's at Thursday's game.
Turiaff, a 6-foot-10 forward, is expected to join the ever-growing number of Frenchmen playing in the NBA next season.
Schedule changes: The Spurs' Jan. 6 game against Indiana at the SBC Center has been moved back to start at 8:30 p.m.
KENS-TV and KRRT-TV have traded broadcasting rights for a pair of games. KRRT will now air the Jan. 24 game against Sacramento. KENS will televise the April 10 game against Golden State.
Praise for Bowen? It was odd to hear Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders, who last season called Spurs forward Bruce Bowen a dirty player, giving Bowen some round-about praise by saying his own defensive standout, Trenton Hassell, needed to develop the same kind of reputation Bowen has for tough defensive play.
"It takes some time to earn a reputation like Bruce has," Saunders said. "Sometimes people just have to understand what you do defensively."