OLD: Manu Ginobili might be out for the season

[tp2021]

A meeting in Detroit tomorrow seems weird.

Why will doctors travel when you can do a phone meeting ?
The whole team will talk about Manu's injury in Detroit while Manu will stay in San Antonio ?
It is the busiest day of the year for a GM with the trade deadline and RC will spend time discussing about an injury while he could do it on Friday, a quiet day ?
The MRI was done on Tuseday, why the meeting hasn't been done today ?

This meeting story really smells BS.

So crazy it has to be some sort of ploy, or so crazy it has to be really serious?

[Cherry]

The only hope for news before 2 PM tomorrow is if Manu comes out and says something. This could all be over if Manu does an interview and says he's fine or out X amount of time.

Argentina needs to keep us updated on whether Manu has anything to say.

We know the same: nothing
I hope he post something tonight but i don't think so.

[Capt Bringdown]

I don't understand why the news about Manu's condition couldn't have been managed better. Couldn't it been kept under wraps?

The fact that it wasn't probably indicates there'll be no trades. And no le run either.

[Bartleby]

Detroit . . . that's where Dumars is . . . and where Rasheed plays!

(dreaming)

[crc21209]

And while all of this is happening....two new pieces of news in the trading dept:

Cavs And Blazers Battling For Jefferson

Though a deal is not imminent, the Cleveland Cavaliers have talked to the Milwaukee Bucks about acquiring forward Richard Jefferson, two league executives said Wednesday afternoon.

Cleveland is offering the expiring contract of Wally Szczerbiak for Jefferson, who has two years and $29.2 million left on his contract.

The Bucks have also been in talks with the Portland Trail Blazers about a package that would include Jefferson for the expiring contract of Raef Lafrentz and Travis Outlaw.

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...for_jefferson/

AND


Carter To Portland Outline Taking Shape

The Nets and Blazers have been discussing a Vince Carter trade, according an Eastern Conference official.

The proposed deal now is Carter, Maurice Ager and Chris Douglas-Roberts for Raef LaFrentz, Travis Outlaw and Sergio Rodriguez.

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv..._taking_shape/

[Brazil]

One thing is sure we don't know anything but it stinks.
Now we have a good explanation for the loss against the knicks, the team was "LOST".

[tp2021]

Detroit . . . that's where Dumars is . . . and where Rasheed plays!

(dreaming)

Maybe it's really a meeting for all the FO to wash Joe's feet and kiss his rings.

[nkdlunch]

Ginobili ankle injury raises questions
By Jeff McDonald

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Manu Ginobili has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Pistons, as well as the final game of the Spurs' rodeo road trip against Washington on Saturday.

Ginobili missed Tuesday's loss at New York, remaining in San Antonio for tests and treatment on what the team has termed a sore right ankle.

The Spurs did not disclose the scope and severity of his injury Wednesday. A source within the organization says the injury in not considered a threat to end Ginobili's season.

Ginobili underwent a battery of tests Tuesday, including an MRI. Team doctors are scheduled to meet with coach Gregg Popovich, general manager R.C. Buford and athletic trainer Will Sevening on Thursday to discuss the findings.

I have ran this note through my bull meter. Conclusion: LOT OF BS

If they did a battery of tests and are having a meeting, it is a serious injury that threates his season.

[ElNono]

Looks like a lot of reading here but not too many tea leaves.

What if Manu's status has nothing to do with any potential Vince Carter trade? Has anybody thought about the possible fan revolt (ala David Robinson in '01) if Manu is traded for the laconic Carter? The Spurs are a very PR-conscious organization (especially in this economy).

Is NJ really so dumb that, presumably after demandng Manu in a trade, they simply conclude that he's injured because the Spurs sit him down for a game or two?

After the Spurs sat down the "Big Three" for a game a week ago for no reason?

After Manu scored 32 points in his last game?

Sometimes the less dramatic interpretation is actually the more probable one.

Maybe there's no "plot" and Manu really is slightly injured.

On the other hand, maybe Manu is not so ravaged that he is out for the year.

Maybe it's just something (albeit boring) in between like McDonald suggested.

Then why not just come out and simply say it? "Ginobili is slightly bruised. We did an MRI on Tuesday and it was negative. We're resting him for the rest of the RRT."...
The problem is the secrecy surrounding this whole thing... and the timing matches the trade deadline... that's why this is all very strange...

[The Truth #6]

Everything could be totally innocent but since the Spurs rarely share much with the media it's hard to be sure about anything, especially with the trade deadline looming.

Even if no one is traded, this moment carries a lot of drama. Ay yay yay...

[MarHill]

If hes out, better that we just tank the season and keep our pick. Add another top 14 pick to the big 3 next year and hope for the best. Makes no sence to even try to make the playoffs if Manu is out we will be bounced in round 2 and have no pick to show for it and now way to improve next year.

C'mon now.....

You know that's not going to happen

Let's be realistic!!!

[birdy219]

No Manu

i hope that it is good news from the

If not I will feel like I've been even though I don't have those.

Praying for the best.....

BTW.......Charles comes back tomorrow on TNT. I guess we won't be hearing GINOBLEEEEEEEEEE

[braeden0613]

Am I the only one refreshing spurstalk for the last 2 hours?

[timvp]

So basically at this point I guess this is where we stand:

Good News
-McDonald's source says Manu's season not in jeopardy
-Manu looked fine the last time he played
-Manu hinted at no serious injury after his last game
-Official word from the Spurs has Manu out only the next two games
-Looming trade deadline could have Spurs in ultra CIA mode

Bad News
-Sources close to the team think his injury is significant
-Other NBA teams now believe the injury is significant
-The usually talkative and accessible Manu is silent
-The odd timing of the injury announcement
-Potential trades could have Spurs not wanting to lose leverage
-The (demoralized?) play last game against the Knicks
-The MRIs and the subsequent meeting featuring everyone of importance
-The fact that the Spurs are going strong after a perimeter player via trade




I'm still hopeful. Hopefully Manu will tell us something before we all go crazy . . .

[tp2021]

So basically at this point I guess this is where we stand:

Good News
-McDonald's source says Manu's season not in jeopardy
-Manu looked fine the last time he played
-Manu hinted at no serious injury after his last game
-Official word from the Spurs has Manu out only the next two games
-Looming trade deadline could have Spurs in ultra CIA mode

Bad News
-Sources close to the team think his injury is significant
-Other NBA teams now believe the injury is significant
-The usually talkative and accessible Manu is silent
-The odd timing of the injury announcement
-Potential trades could have Spurs not wanting to lose leverage
-The (demoralized?) play last game against the Knicks
-The MRIs and the subsequent meeting featuring everyone of importance
-The fact that the Spurs are going strong after a perimeter player via trade




I'm still hopeful. Hopefully Manu will tell us something before we all go crazy . . .

I'm trying to figure if/how those things could be related somehow...

[Russ]

Then why not just come out and simply say it? "Ginobili is slightly bruised. We did an MRI on Tuesday and it was negative. We're resting him for the rest of the RRT."...
The problem is the secrecy surrounding this whole thing... and the timing matches the trade deadline... that's why this is all very strange...

Why not? Because they are, after all, the Spurs and the Spurs never say nothin 'bout injuries.

[Brazil]

I'm still hopeful. Hopefully Manu will tell us something before we all go crazy . . .

too late

[Bruno]

So crazy it has to be some sort of ploy, or so crazy it has to be really serious?

I can buy Spurs waiting the trade deadline or a second opinion before saying the extent of Manu's injury. I don't buy at all this story of a meeting on Thusrday.

[Cherry]

Am I the only one refreshing spurstalk for the last 2 hours?

No

[picnroll]

Are these he same guys that read Mahinmi's MRI?

[Kori Ellis]

Are these he same guys that read Mahinmi's MRI?

[fiona_yin]

oh,no
So pathetic
God bless manu

[Brazil]

Are these he same guys that read Mahinmi's MRI?

[Kori Ellis]

This whole thing is so weird. Why would the doctors/Pop/RC/Sevening have a meeting tomorrow? Why aren't they having one now if the tests were yesterday?

Come on Pop... this better be a trick!

[crc21209]

This has to be the most stressful/weird/frustrating trading deadline as a Spurs fan EVER. It sucks! lol.