James Anderson out at least 8 weeks

[angelbelow]

omg... what the

[duncan228]

Just completely spitballing, but I think #spurs waived Temple in order to sign Anderson replacement. Only way timing makes sense.

[benefactor]

I think putting the feelers out for a trade needs to at least be an option on the table. There is a good chance that he won't be able to contribute at the same level even if he does make it back after the ASB.

[Cry Havoc]

Not.

Cool.

This team was just starting to gel. UGH.

[timvp]

Pop said 6 weeks after the surgery that will happen next Tuesday:
http://www.nba.com/spurs/multimedia/101111_pop.html

With Pop, it's probably more like 8 + 6.

[rjv]

pop in true form.

[Man In Black]

6 just to be ready to start workouts sounds right. Maybe he's a fast healer?

[DesignatedT]

[Chachachango]

FUUUUUUUUUCK! I hope he doesn't miss a beat when he gets back.

[DesignatedT]

Now it's Gee's time to shine.

[rjv]

while this sux, we all have to just deal with the reality of the NBA. injuries are part of it. the heat are without miller, the mavs are missing beaubois, the rockets are a mess, portland, utah, LA (both teams) so we just have to get the other members of the team to play at a higher level. if the spurs come apart at the seams because james anderson is out for 6-10 weeks then that is a telling sign IMHO.

[eric365]

RJ is the kind of guy that can play 40 mpg for a season and still have gas. He has done it with the Nets and the bucks.
It would limit the impact.

[DesignatedT]

I'm not necessarily worried about our team without Anderson but it's just unfortunate that he was fitting in perfectly and now he is going to have to start over in a way when he gets back in 6-10 weeks.

[Ocotillo]

I hope this does not portend that he becomes china doll like.

[Obstructed_View]

Another reason to be grateful for the fast start.

[Tp9gospursgo]

I love James Anderson. but maybe Pop will play Neal more.

[eric365]

It will give more minutes to Hill also.
He has only 20mpg this year. Hopes it will help him to be confident again

[Cane]

Sucks ass but this is the reality of the NBA and its not like he wasn't already injured when he was drafted anyway. Here's hoping to a healthy and speedy recovery.

[Prodigal]

That really is terrible news...hopefully he can make it back sooner.

[Russ]

Stress fractures in the foot tend to recur.

Hopefully, this will be one and done.

[GSH]

Corrected by ChumpDumper. Random neurons firing.

[ChumpDumper]

This sucks for the Spurs, but I can't stop thinking about how unfair it is for Anderson. He was in position to really get paid next year. By the time he gets back, and into game shape, the rotations are going to be much more solidified without him. At best, he will probably have to put in another season to prove himself before he could get a better contract. I know the Spurs will do right by him, but I still feel really badly for him.

He's a long way from being in a contract year.

[J_Paco]

This is the tiest part about sports: injuries. Hopefully, Pop and the rest of the front-office/coaching staff can bring in or play someone that can limit the negative impact of this injury. Saddest part is that the kid was really balling and creating good chemistry with Manu, Tony, Tim and R.J. Get well soon, James.

[Chieflion]

This sucks!

[Leonard Curse]

jesus please !! will you ever let upon the injuries of this team if its not the old manu ankles then its the young prospects that are playing well for us!! cut this hit out already dammit