Rasho to IR, Linton Activated

**Kori Ellis** · 04-10-2005

RASHO NESTEROVIC PLACED ON INJURED LIST

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have placed center Rasho Nesterovic on the injured list with a left ankle sprain. Nesterovic is averaging 5.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per contest this season.

At the same time the Spurs activated forward Linton Johnson III. Johnson has appeared in one game for the Spurs this season after undergoing surgery to repair a left ankle stress fracture on 11/23/04. The 6-8 forward, who signed with the Spurs as a free agent on 8/25/04, will be in uniform for tonight's Spurs-Warriors game.

**usckk** · 04-10-2005

what's the status on Rasho's injury? is it bad? when is he coming back? Why did they activate Linton, since he plays a different position.

**ChumpDumper** · 04-10-2005

Is LJ3 actually fit to play?

**CosmicCowboy** · 04-10-2005

that sucks.

The ankle must have blown up today.

Pop wouldn't have done that if he thought there was ANY chance Rasho would be back before the playoffs.

**Kori Ellis** · 04-10-2005

Last night in Ludden's column, they said he wouldn't be back until the playoffs. So this was pretty expected.

As for Linton, I guess it's good to just have another body for now.

**Hook Dem** · 04-10-2005

Report is that Rasho will be out for at least 5 games. Might as well see what Linton's got!

**CosmicCowboy** · 04-10-2005

could be an entertaining game tonight...won't be "Spurs basketball" but I can see Pop putting some bizarre lineups on the floor and just seeing which players sack up and bring their A game...gonna be some tough playoff roster decisions this year...

**Aggie Hoopsfan** · 04-10-2005

Welcome to Ugly Ball.

**Hook Dem** · 04-10-2005

Ugly is as Ugly does! If we win, we'll call it NICE!

**boutons** · 04-10-2005

I've my Coors Light all chilled, my pizza on order, and priming myself to be pleasantly surprised tonight.

Tonight, and this week, is a huge chance for several second stringers to get some serious minutes.

**bigbendbruisebrother** · 04-10-2005

How does the IR list work (if at all) during the playoffs? Say that Rasho is not able to come back during the last week of the regular season. Can they put Rasho on the IR list, and pull him off once the playoffs are under way? Or are IR listed players off limits once the playoffs are under way?

I'm wondering how Rasho's injury will affect Pop's choices for the playoff roster. It seems like that T-mass is a lock after his performance last night and after Rasho's injury. Before the injury, I'd have thought Nazr was going to be the odd man out with Wilks. When is the deadline to select a roster?

**timvp** · 04-10-2005

Originally Posted by boutons

I've my Coors Light all chilled, my pizza on order, and priming myself to be pleasantly surprised tonight.

Bouton Believes.

**boutons** · 04-10-2005

I don't believe in believing.

I'm prepared to watch some bench/IR/practice-meat guys grab a golden opportunity with both hands, bow they necks, and play ball. Help themselves get a chance for the playoff roster by helping their team in its deep distress.

It will be extremely interesting to see how Pop and staff play their cards. Tonight will be as much a test of Pop as of the players.

**Jimcs50** · 04-10-2005

I predict a Warriors win by 57 pts, 127-70

**CHAMPS AGAIN** · 04-10-2005

Originally Posted by Jimcs50

I predict a Warriors win by 57 pts, 127-70

SPURS FIND A WAY TO WIN TONIGHT

**Phenomanul** · 04-10-2005

Originally Posted by timvp

Bouton Believes.

But he won't be able to have a say about it tonight..... (being banned and all)

**mookie2001** · 04-10-2005

spurs 99
warriors 97

parker 34 pts 11 ast

**NZHayden** · 04-10-2005

does this mean Marks will grab a couple more minutes?
i assume nazr will start aswell due to him being center or will mass

**mookie2001** · 04-10-2005

Originally Posted by mookie2001

parker 34 pts 11 ast

was i close?

**Manu20** · 04-10-2005

WOW mookie you missed by 1 point and 1 assist.
35 pts 12 ast

**Solid D** · 04-11-2005

LJIII looked lost tonight.

**mattyc** · 04-11-2005

Originally Posted by Solid D

LJIII looked lost tonight.

Damn.

**T Park** · 04-11-2005

lj3 isnt an nba player period.

**ChumpDumper** · 04-11-2005

Damn, the guy's played 15 minutes all year.

We just aren't in the slack cutting business at all here.

Except when we are (Nazr, Barry, whomever else we like).

**travis2** · 04-11-2005

Originally Posted by bigbendbruisebrother

How does the IR list work (if at all) during the playoffs? Say that Rasho is not able to come back during the last week of the regular season. Can they put Rasho on the IR list, and pull him off once the playoffs are under way? Or are IR listed players off limits once the playoffs are under way?

I'm wondering how Rasho's injury will affect Pop's choices for the playoff roster. It seems like that T-mass is a lock after his performance last night and after Rasho's injury. Before the injury, I'd have thought Nazr was going to be the odd man out with Wilks. When is the deadline to select a roster?

There is no IR in the playoffs. Also, the 5-game minimum for IR summarily ends at the end of the regular season.

There is a playoff roster and that's it. Any person on the regular season roster or the IR is eligible to be on that roster.

However, the roster is only 12 people. Furthermore, the roster is cast into concrete between the end of the regular season and the beginning of the playoffs. Once the playoff roster is set, no roster moves are allowed for any reason. Injuries, sickness, bad play...too bad. You go with the 12 you name for the entire playoffs.

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