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San Antonio Spurs Wiretap

Finley Unsure If He Wants One More $2.5M Payday

One day after the Spurs were eliminated, Michael Finley said he has not decided whether to exercise his final-year option with the club.

Finley is due another $2.5 million should he decide to play another season.

“I haven't really thought about next year, to be quite honest,” Finley said. “I'm going to sit back with my family now, enjoy this extended period of time off, and when the time comes that I have to make a decision about my future, that's when I'll make it.”

Via Express-News


Gooden To Test Free Agent Market

Drew Gooden will be a free agent this summer and has expressed a desire to remain with the Spurs, but is certain to test the market.

“I'd love to be a part of this organization, but that's something we'll have to see this summer,” Gooden said.

Gooden signed with the Spurs shortly after being bought out of his contract in Sacramento.

“I had a great time here; it was a great experience,” Gooden said. “Whatever happens, it will be a couple of pages in my book that will be memorable.”

Via Express-News


No Odd Year Championship, Spurs Eliminated

For the first time since 2001, an odd year will come and go without the Spurs winning the NBA World Championship.

Dallas defeated San Antonio by a final score of 106-93 at the AT&T Center to close out a 4-1 series.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Spurs Apr 2009 Archive

  • Rasheed Could Land In San Antonio

    The Spurs will not have cap space this summer, but could use their mid-level exception to sign a veteran and delay rebuilding.

  • Duncan: 'There's No Magic Answer' For Comeback

    Spurs forward Tim Duncan knows that there is no magic formula when attempting a comeback from their 3-1 deficit against the Mavericks.

  • Parker Matches Gervin's Half Record For Points

    Spurs point guard Tony Parker scored 31 points in the first half of the team's loss to the Mavericks on Saturday, matching the franchise record of George Gervin.

  • Spurs 'Disappointed' With Their Effort

    The Spurs have been disappointed with their effort thus far in their first round series against the Mavericks, but they plan to change that heading into Game 4.

  • Dampier Backs Off Remarks On Fouling Spurs' Parker

    Erick Dampier still voes to be physical with Spurs point guard Tony Parker.

  • NBA Won't Fine Dampier For Comments

    The NBA has decided not to fine Dallas center Erick Dampier in the wake of comments he made towards San Antonio's Tony Parker earlier this week.

  • Kidd Wishes He Had Chosen Spurs In 2003

    Jason Kidd decided to remain with the Nets as a free agent in 2003, passing over what could have been a golden opportunity to join the Spurs.

  • NBA Reviewing Dampier's Warning To Parker

    The NBA is reviewing a warning made by Mavericks center Erick Dampier to Spurs point guard Tony Parker heading into Game 3 of their series on Thursday.

  • Dampier To Parker: Watch Out In Game 3

    Mavericks center Erick Dampier has warned Tony Parker to watch out in Game 3, after the point guard scored 38 points on Monday night.

  • RealGM Recaps For First Round Games On Apr. 20th

    Ray Allen shot the Celtics to a dramatic win over the Bulls on Monday night, allowing the defending-champions to avoid the dreaded 0-2 hole.

  • Ginobili Seen At Practice With Spurs

    Spurs guard Manu Ginobili was seen in a practice uniform after the team's workout on Sunday, despite coach Gregg Popovich telling his players not to consider him a part of the team.

  • Spurs Assign Marcus Williams To Austin

    The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have assigned guard Marcus Williams to the Austin Toros, the NBA Development League team owned and operated by the Spurs.

  • Spurs Assign Williams To Austin Toros

    The San Antonio Spurs today assigned forward Marcus Williams to the team's NBA D-League affiliate Austin Toros.

  • Popovich: Playoffs Aren't For Rookie Hill

    Spurs coach Gregg Popovich doesn't believe that rookie guard George Hill is ready to be a contributor in the postseason.

  • Blown Call Gives Spurs Win Over Kings

    Michael Finley hit a three-pointer with 1.3 seconds left in regulation to push the Spurs past the Kings, but the ball appeared to leave his hands after the shot clock expired.

  • Duncan Says Troublesome Knee Is Improving

    Tim Duncan said after San Antonio's 105-99 win over Utah on Friday night that his troublesome right knee is getting better.

  • Duncan's Knees Are Concern For Spurs

    Spurs center Tim Duncan hasn't been himself in the second half of the season, and coach Gregg Popovich has had to sit him often because of balky knees.

  • Spurs Sign Marcus Williams, Waive Hairston

    The San Antonio Spurs signed forward Marcus Williams of the Austin Toros on Wednesday.

  • Popovich: Mason Will Start For Ginobili

    Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says that Roger Mason Jr. will once again take over for Manu Ginobili in the starting lineup.

  • Ginobili Done For Season

    The San Antonio Spurs today announced that guard Manu Ginobili will miss the remainder of the 2008-09 regular season as well as the 2009 NBA Playoffs.

  • Ginobili Visits Doctors About Stiff Ankle

    Spurs guard Manu Ginobili was seen limping after the team's loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday, and met with doctors about his stiff ankle afterward.

  • Ginobili: Spurs Need More Energy

    Spurs guard Manu Ginobili believes that the team needs to bring more energy to the court as the regular season comes to a close.

  • Spurs Assign Mahinmi To Austin

    The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have assigned center Ian Mahinmi to the Austin Toros.