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Spurs @ Nets February 11, 2012 Prudential Center // New Jersey

Spurs @ Sixers February 8, 2012 Wells Fargo Center // Philadelphia

HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2012 – Houston will once again play host to a constellation of the world’s brightest stars as it has been selected as the site of NBA All-Star 2013, the NBA announced today. The 62nd NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Toyota Center, which will also host the NBA Rising Stars Challenge and NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by State Farm. NBA All-Star Jam Session, the hugely successful interactive basketball celebration, will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center.  “Houston is a spectacular sports city, and for one week it will be the basketball capital of the world,” said NBA Commissioner David Stern.  “NBA All-Star is a magnificent celebration of our game, and I want to thank the city and the Rockets for welcoming us once again.”

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SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have placed forward Malcolm Thomas on waivers. Thomas saw action in three games for the Spurs this season, totaling 3 rebounds, 1 point and 1 assist in 15 minutes. The Spurs roster now stands at 13.

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker today was named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 5. This is Parker’s seventh time earning Western Conference Player of the Week honors. The Celtic’s Paul Pierce was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Parker averaged team highs in points (22.3 ppg), assists (8.0 apg) and steals (1.50 spg), as the Spurs went 4-0. He scored a season-high 42 points and added 9 assists Saturday in a 107-96 win over the NBA’s top team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Parker has scored 40-or-more points three times in his career, most recently March 25, 2009, when he scored 42 points at Atlanta. 

Spurs (16-9) @ Grizzlies (12-12) 1.29.12 | 7:00 PM | FedExForum TV: FSSW-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

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Spurs (15-9) vs. Thunder (18-4) 2.4.12 | 7:30 PM | AT&T Center TV: KENS-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

Spurs vs. Hornets February 2, 2012 AT&T Center // San Antonio

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Prior to the Spurs hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Team Up Challenge students from Kerrville’s Peterson Middle School will be collecting canned goods at the AT&T Center’s east entrance beginning at 5 p.m.Peterson Middle School students have partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank for their Team Up Challenge project. Their project focuses on raising awareness of hunger in the Kerrville community and works to support local food pantries. The students raised over $1,500 with an online “Bowls for Souls” auction in December, and have hosted numerous food drives in Kerrville. The San Antonio Mobile Food Bank was able to go out to Kerrville for the first time with funds raised by the Team Up Challenge project. Each week the students also write inspiring and encouraging quotes on bags that are given to those who receive food assistance.

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Spurs (12-9) @ Grizzlies (10-9) 1.29.12 | 7:00 PM | FedExForum TV: FSSW-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

Tim Weber Question: How easy of a transition was it when you first joined the Spurs? Who helped you the most? Danny Green: I think it was easier for me coming from Carolina and also Cleveland where they do a lot of the same systems. They do the same sets there, which helped me adjust to that, and the assistant coaches have done a great job of helping me transition with the other things, with the daily vitamin stuff, working with Chad and Chip every morning helping me adjust, and just my teammates pushing me as well. But like I said, coming from Carolina and playing under Mike Brown has helped me to adjust to the system and pick up the system faster than anybody normally would.

Spurs (12-8) @ Mavericks (12-8) 1.29.12 | 5:30 PM | AmericanAirlines Center TV: FSSW-HD, ESPN | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

Spurs (12-7) @ Timberwolves (8-10) 1.21.12 | 7 PM | Target Center TV: FSSW-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

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It was recently announced that ClearChannel will continue its on air relationship with the San Antonio Spurs and with Spurs Sports and Entertainment. This was good news for all parties involved. WOAI has been the radio home for the Spurs for all but one season since the Spurs entered the NBA in 1976-77. I have been honored to be the Spurs Radio voice on the WOAI Spurs Radio Network since the 2001-2002 season. Ever since I was a little kid in Philadelphia pulling for Wilt Chamberlain and the 76ers I have loved basketball, so the chance to work for class organizations like the Spurs and ClearChannel was too good to pass up. Now in my 11th season, I have had the good fortune of calling all games for three NBA championship teams. I was recently asked to reflect on some of my finest memories of the past decade, and maybe share a story or two.

Spurs @ Hornets January 23, 2012 New Orleans Arena //New Orleans

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WHAT: Spurs guard Gary Neal, the Spurs Silver Dancers and The Coyote will be stopping by the San Antonio Federal Credit Union (SACU) at 6061 IH-10 W to meet fans beginning at 3 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 24. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items that SACU will donate to the San Antonio Food Bank. Neal will arrive at 4 p.m. and will sign autographs for the first 150 fans that receive a wrist band. The wrist bands will be given out when the Spurs Silver Dancers arrive at 3 p.m. WHO:             Gary Neal – Spurs guard                        Spurs Silver Dancers

Spurs (10-7) @ Hornets (3-13) 1.23.12 | 7 PM | New Orleans Arena TV: FSSW-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

Spurs (10-6) @ Rockets (8-7) 1.21.12 | 7 PM | Toyota Center TV: FSSW-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

Spurs vs. Kings January 20, 2012 AT&T Center // San Antonio

Spurs (10-5) vs. Kings (5-10) 1.20.12 | 7:30 PM | AT&T Center TV: FSSW-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2012 – Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls top the Eastern Conference, while Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Western Conference after the second returns of 2012 NBA All-Star Balloting. Howard, who leads the NBA in rebounding (15.6 rpg), is the overall leader with 1,161,797 votes.The 2012 NBA All-Star Game, which will air live at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and ESPN Radio in the U.S., and reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages, will be played at Amway Center in Orlando on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Howard paces centers in the East, followed by the Bulls' Joakim Noah (141,683). LeBron James of the Miami Heat leads Eastern Conference forwards with 972,580 votes, followed by Carmelo Anthony (779,945) of the New York Knicks. Rose leads Eastern Conference guards with 1,040,210 votes, followed by Miami's Dwyane Wade (972,015).

Spurs (9-5) @ Magic (10-3) 1.18.12 | 6:00 PM | Amway Center TV: FSSW-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

Spurs (9-4) @ Heat (8-4) 1.17.12 | 6:30 PM | AmericanAirlines Arena TV: FSSW-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

Spurs vs. Suns January 15, 2012 AT&T Center // San Antonio

Adam Silva  Question:When you think to yourself. Do you think in French or in English? Tony Parker: I think in French, because that's what I grew up with. My first 19 years were in France. Lukasz Ry Location: Poland  Question:  How did it happen that you play with the number 9? Is it a special number for You? TP: Nine has alwasy been my favorite number since I was young, that and Micheal Jordan wore it in the Olympics. I love number nine.

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Spurs family and friends are uniting inside the Texas borders across the Pacific Ocean from China. Amy Shi and Jillian Zhang are two of the Spurs biggest fans from Shanghai. Shi has been a Spurs fan since 2004-05 season, when the Spurs won the NBA Championship against the Detroit Pistons. She’s a dedicated Spurs fan from China and is a member of volunteer translators that help maintain and update websites such as chinaspurs.com and bbs.hoopchina.com/spurs. These sites are devoted to the Spurs and her favorite player, Manu Ginobili, for Chinese fans as they transcribe articles written in English to Chinese. Zhang is a recent NBA enthusiast and has high hopes for her favorite basketball team. Shi and Zhang recently came to the United States through a study abroad program and currently attend Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, studying business.

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will be on hand to interact with fans during the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health & Wellness Expo at the new Alamo Heights facility on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. The Health & Wellness Expo will provide the opportunity to tour the newest short-stay surgical hospital and take advantage of health and wellness exhibitors, physician and expert presentations along with cooking demonstrations and tastings. The event will also offer free body mass index screenings, blood glucose tests and blood pressure checks. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Alamo Heights 403 Treeline Park San Antonio, TX 78209

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Updated - Jan. 11, 2012 SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs today announced that guard T.J. Ford has been diagnosed with a longitudinal tear of his left hamstring (biceps femoris). He is expected to miss four to six weeks. Ford was examined earlier today by Spurs team physician David Schmidt. An MRI was performed which confirmed the injury. The injury occurred in the first quarter of Tuesday night's Spurs-Bucks game in Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE - TJ Ford suffered a strained left hamstring Tuesday night playing against the Milwuakee Bucks and will not return to the game.

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed forward Malcolm Thomas from the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League. Per club policy details of the contract were not released. In addition, the Spurs placed forward Ike Diogu on waivers. Thomas, 6-9, 225 lbs., saw action in six games with the D-Fenders, averaging 14.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.67 blocks, 1.50 steals and 1.3 assists in 31.5 minutes while shooting .673 (35-52) from the field. Thomas posted a season-high 19 points to go along with 9 rebounds at Erie on Dec. 29. Thomas, a teammate of Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard at San Diego State, helped lead the Aztecs to an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance last season, averaging 11.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.02 blocks in 30.4 minutes.

Spurs (6-3) @ Bucks (2-6) 1.10.12 | 7 PM | Bradley Center TV: FSSW-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

Spurs (6-2) @ Thunder (7-2) 1.8.12 | 6 PM | Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: FSSW-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

Spurs vs. Nuggets January 7, 2012 AT&T Center // San Antonio

Spurs vs. Mavericks January 5, 2012 AT&T Center // San Antonio

Spurs (4-2) vs. Mavericks (3-4) 1.5.12 | 7:30 PM | AT&T Center TV: KENS-HD | RD: 1200,1350 (Esp) (Listen)

Head Coach Brad Jones and the Toros practiced yesterday at the Spurs practice facility and he took some time after practice to answer some questions for Spurs.com. What do you feel your team gets by coming out and working out up here at the Spurs practice facility?

 Click here to vote now!SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 4, 2012 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that Spurs forward Tim Duncan and guards Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker are featured on the 2012 NBA All-Star Ballot which was unveiled today during a special event in Orlando, the Official Host City of NBA All-Star 2012. NBA All-Star Balloting will begin today at 12:15 PM ET. The 61st NBA All-Star Game, which will air live on TNT and ESPN Radio in the U.S., and reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages, will be played at the Amway Center on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012.

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed forward Ike Diogu. Per club policy details of the contract were not released. Diogu, 6-9, 250 pounds, spent last season playing for the L.A. Clippers, He appeared in 36 games, averaging 5.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in 13.1 minutes while shooting .561 (83-148) from the field. A five-year NBA veteran, Diogu was originally drafted by the Golden State Warriors with the ninth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. He has also seen action with the Indiana Pacers (2006-08), Portland Trail Blazers (2008-09) and Sacramento Kings (2008-09). For his career Diogu has appeared in 223 games, averaging 6.0 points and 3.1 rebounds in 12.5 minutes. Diogu will wear No. 1 for the Spurs

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have recalled Gary Neal from the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League. Neal was assigned to the Toros on January 2 for a medical rehab assignment after undergoing an appendectomy on December 12, 2011.Neal enjoyed a successful rookie campaign during the 2010-11 season. He averaged 9.8 points and 2.5 rebounds in 21.1 minutes in 80 games. He led all rookies in three-point field goal percentage, posting a .419 mark, and earned a spot on the 2011 All-Rookie First Team. Neal is expected to be in uniform tomorrow night when the Spurs host Golden State at the AT&T Center at 7:30 p.m.

Spurs @ Timberwolves January 2, 2012 Target Center // Minneapolis

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have assigned Gary Neal to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League for a medical rehab assignment. Neal underwent an appendectomy on December 12, 2011. Neal enjoyed a successful rookie campaign during the 2010-11 season. He averaged 9.8 points and 2.5 rebounds in 21.1 minutes in 80 games. He led all rookies in three-point field goal percentage, posting a .419 mark, and earned a spot on the 2011 All-Rookie First Team. Neal will practice with the Toros on Monday and Tuesday of this week and then be re-evaluated by team doctors. At that point, a timeline for his return will be determined.

Spurs vs. Jazz December 31, 2011 AT&T Center // San Antonio