Ever-flexible Manu Ginobili is everything the San Antonio Spurs need him to be
After starting 79 of 80 games in 2010-11, Manu Ginobili came off the bench for the Spurs last year. (Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) By Rob Mahoney In basketball terms, the line between starters and...
View ArticleManu Ginobili will miss Spurs’ regular-season opener in New Orleans
A back issue will keep Manu Ginobili sidelined for the season opener. (Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) By Rob Mahoney It can be dangerous to read too much into early-season injuries, but there’s...
View ArticleThree-Pointers: Knicks close hard to beat Spurs, stay undefeated
Knicks guard Raymond Felton helped lead a furious comeback against the Spurs. (D. Clarke Evans/Getty Images) By Ben Golliver The Knicks closed on a 27-11 run to defeat the Spurs 104-100 in San Antonio...
View ArticleVideo: Ginobili walks the line, commits a violation
*** By Rob Mahoney In the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, Manu Ginobili used a little sleight of hand to get by DeMar DeRozan in the open court. Seemingly trapped against...
View ArticleSpurs’ Manu Ginobili (hamstring strain) to miss 10-to-14 days
***** By Ben Golliver The Spurs announced Monday that guard Manu Ginobili suffered a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring during a 106-88 win over the Timberwolves on Sunday. Ginobili is expected to...
View ArticleCourt Vision: Appreciating the intricacies of Andre Miller
Andre Miller is often thinking several moves ahead of both the defense and his teammates. (Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) By Rob Mahoney • Zach Lowe’s insights are always worth reading, but...
View ArticleThe NBA’s top 10 shooting guards
Kobe Bryant (left) and Dwyane Wade continue to dominate the NBA’s two-guard ranks. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) By Ben Golliver The NBA’s crop of shooting guards is, frankly, pretty dry. Only three of...
View ArticleDeron Williams among winners from first weekend of NBA playoffs 2013
Deron Williams shredded the Bulls’ defense in Game 1, compiling 22 points and seven assists in a 106-89 win. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) The opening weekend of the NBA playoffs is a...
View ArticleVideo: Spurs’ Manu Ginobili hits game-winning 3 to beat Warriors in double OT
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili hit a game-winning three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining in double-overtime to defeat the Warriors 129-127 in San Antonio on Monday night. “I was wide open,” Ginobili said...
View ArticleNBA playoffs 2013: San Antonio Spurs come back to beat Golden State Warriors...
Manu Ginobili hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in double overtime to complete San Antonio’s impressive Game 1 comeback over Golden State. (D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images) The...
View ArticleSpurs' Manu Ginobili called for flagrant foul on Grizzlies' Tony Allen
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili was called for a flagrant foul after pulling down Grizzlies guard Tony Allen in transition during the final minute of regulation of Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on...
View ArticleGrizzlies' Tony Allen fined for flop during NBA playoffs 2013
The NBA announced Friday that Grizzlies guard Tony Allen has been fined $5,000 for flopping during a 93-89 loss to the Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on May 21. Allen becomes the...
View ArticleManu Ginobili nutmegs Grizzlies' Tayshaun Prince with pass
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili threw a pass to Cory Joseph between the legs of Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince for a layup in transition during Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night....
View ArticleTim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili appear on Sports Illustrated cover
The Spurs’ Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker will make their fourth Finals appearance together this week. (Robert Seale for Sports Illustrated) The most talented trio in NBA history? If judging...
View ArticleManu Ginobili throws down pair of dunks in Game 3 of NBA Finals
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili threw down a pair of nice dunks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Heat. In the first quarter, Ginobili pump-faked on the perimeter before slamming it down with both...
View ArticleJason Kidd hired as coach of Brooklyn Nets; who could join him soon?
A 17-year veteran, Ray Allen looks destined to be an NBA coach someday. (Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) Jason Kidd has long been tabbed as a future NBA coach, but he improbably made that...
View ArticleSpurs concerned by Manu Ginobili's slump, but the show goes on
Manu Ginobili is averaging just 7.5 points per game in the Finals. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP) SAN ANTONIO — Even in the very best moment of Manu Ginobili’s postseason, the 35-year-old future Hall of Famer...
View ArticleManu Ginobili to start in Game 5 of NBA Finals for San Antonio Spurs
Manu Ginobili entered the starting lineup in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. (John W. McDonough/SI) SAN ANTONIO — Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has changed his starting lineup for the first time in the Finals,...
View ArticleSpurs’ Manu Ginobili hits for season high in Game 5 win over Heat
Manu Ginobili scored a season-high 24 points in Game 5. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) SAN ANTONIO – Manu Ginobili is destined for the Hall of Fame and his greatness, in both the NBA and...
View ArticleManu Ginobili 'devastated' after NBA Finals Game 6 loss to Heat
Manu Ginobili committed eight turnovers in Game 6. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) MIAMI — Just 5.2 seconds separated the Spurs from winning Game 6 and clinching the fifth championship of the Gregg...
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