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(SAN ANTONIO, TX) - In addition to the start of the 2015-16 NBA season, H-E-B customers and San Antonio Spurs fans have something special to look forward to this week. H-E-B and Spurs Sports &amp; Entertainment (SS&amp;E) have teamed up to launch the Spurs season with another series of the retailer’s highly-anticipated television commercials featuring a star-studded cast, including: Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard, Patty Mills, Tony Parker, The Coyote and one of the newest Spurs, LaMarcus Aldridge.

A new commercial will debut during each of the first three quarters of the Spurs season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, Oct. 28, on KENS-TV (CBS 5). The remaining commercials will air during the broadcast of the Spurs home opener against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, Oct. 30, on FOX Sports Southwest. Fans in attendance when the Spurs host the Nets will also see new commercials during halftime at the AT&amp;T Center. After the commercials have aired, they can be viewed at www.heb.com/spurs where visitors to the site can vote on their favorite commercial.                                       

H-E-B, with sales of more than $22 billion, operates more than 360 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B is celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2015. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 85,000 Partners and serves millions of customers in more than 150 communities. For more information, visit www.heb.com.

Spurs Sports &amp; Entertainment is the premier provider of sports and entertainment in South Texas. SS&amp;E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), San Antonio Rampage (AHL), San Antonio Stars (WNBA) and Austin Spurs (NBA Development League) and also manages the day-to-day operations of the AT&amp;T Center.

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NEW ROUND OF AWARD-WINNING H-E-B SAN ANTONIO SPURS COMMERCIALS  TO PREMIERE DURING BROADCAST OF SEASON AND HOME OPENERS

SAN ANTONIO (August 4, 2015) – After a physical exam, which included a MRI, San Antonio Spurs center Boban Marjanović has been diagnosed significant bony edema in his left ankle.  The exam was performed by Dr. Richard Ferkel, director of sports medicine at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute.​ 

The Spurs medical team, in conjunction with Dr. Ferkel’s recommendation, has determined the injury compromises Marjanović's ability to play basketball without compromising long-term health and future injury. 

As a result of these findings and in the best interest of his future health, Spurs officials have informed Marjanović and the Serbian Basketball Federation that, under the agreement between FIBA and the NBA, Marjanović will not be allowed to participate with the Serbian National Team in Eurobasket 2015.

Dr. Ferkel is a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. ​

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Boban Marjanovic Injury Update 8/4/15

Twelve youth-serving nonprofits receive funding from Silver &amp; Black Give Back 

SAN ANTONIO (June 5, 2015) – Silver &amp; Black Give Back today announced that 12 youth-serving nonprofits will receive a portion of $40,000 as part of the 2015 Summer Team Up Challenge. The Team Up Challenge funding will help the 12 nonprofits bring to life youth-led programs to serve communities across San Antonio.  

Throughout the summer, the nonprofits will work to address community needs together with the San Antonio Stars. On Thursday, August 13 all 12 groups will be out in the community bringing service projects to life with help from the entire Stars roster for Team Up Day.

The grant recipients include: Artpace, Bexar County Family Justice Center, San Antonio Public Library Foundation, Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum, The Arc of San Antonio, St. Jude’s Ranch, SATX Inner City Development, SAMMinistries, SA Youth, American Sunrise, CTX Ability Sports, and Guadalupe Community Center.

The Team Up Challenge junior review committee, made up of 10 former Team Up Challenge participants ages 12 through 18, and the existing Team Up Challenge review committee, comprised of community leaders, worked together with Silver &amp; Black Give Back to select the 12 award winners from a pool of local nonprofits.

The Team Up Challenge encourages students to apply what they are learning in the classroom to the real world, bringing education alive in powerful ways. Students create projects that address needs that will help improve their community in one of five categories: Arts &amp; Culture, Education, Environment, Health &amp; Wellness or Uniformed Services.  As a premier initiative of Silver &amp; Black Give Back, Spurs, Stars and Rampage players work alongside the students to help bring their vision to life.

Silver &amp; Black Give Back is a 501(c)(3) public charity that invests in the community in partnership with the entire Spurs Sports &amp; Entertainment family of teams. Since 1988 coaches and staff have focused on fostering young talent and enriching the community by encouraging local youth to become responsible adults and give back through programs like Spurs Youth Basketball League and Team Up Challenge. Together, our community has the power to empower and create lasting change throughout San Antonio. More information on Silver &amp; Black Give Back can be found at SBGB.org.

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Summer Team Up Challenge Award Winners Announced

If there has been one major difference in this opening round series between the Spurs and Clippers, bench production would be at the forefront. With the exception of Game 4 (when Austin Rivers hit 7 of 8 shots), the Spurs bench has dominated the Clippers' reserves. The play of point guard Patty Mills has been especially encouraging. Mills missed the first 31 games of the regular season after offseason rotator cuff surgery and then struggled to regain the shooting touch that helped spark the Spurs in the 2014 NBA Finals. In April, Mills started to regain his groove, and that has carried over. In the first five playoff games against the Clippers, Mills is shooting 53 percent from the floor and 59 percent from three point land (13-22). With Tony Parker fighting through some maladies, it's good for the Spurs to have the energy and scoring touch that Mills provides.

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20 Second Timeout 4/30/15

SPURS VS. CLIPPERS GAME 6 PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Game 6 Tips Off Thursday, April 30 at 8:30 p.m. at the AT&amp;T Center

SAN ANTONIO (April 26, 2015) – The San Antonio Spurs will host the Los Angeles Clippers at the AT&amp;T Center on Thursday, April 30 at 8:30 p.m. for Game 6 of the First Round in the best-of-seven NBA Playoff series.  The Spurs 2015 Playoffs are presented by H-E-B.

Tickets for Game 6 are available now.  Purchase tickets directly on Spurs.com or ATTCenter.com to guarantee authentic, verified tickets.  Tickets may also be purchased at the AT&amp;T Center Southeast Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or on weekend event days starting at noon.  Fans can also purchase Spurs season ticket memberships for the 2015-16 season to guarantee playoff seats for every home game.  Call 210-444-5050 to speak to a season ticket representative.   

Game 6 will be broadcast live on FOX Sports Southwest with Sean Elliott and Bill Land calling the action.  The game will feature an extended 60-minute Spurs Live pre-game and half hour post-game show, featuring co-hosts Andrew Monaco, Richard Oliver and Ric Renner.  All Spurs playoff games can also be heard on WOAI-AM 1200 with Bill Schoening and in Spanish on KCOR-AM 1350 with Paul Castro.

WARM UP, the official Spurs pregame party at the Bud Light Courtyard, will start two hours before tipoffs at the AT&amp;T Center and allows fans to skip the lines so they can enjoy live music, food trucks, interactive games and Bud Light Spurs Hour drink specials.  Following the final buzzer, fans can also enjoy live music and drink specials at the Bud Light OVERTIME. 

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Spurs vs Clippers Game 6 Tips Off Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at the AT&T Center

SAN ANTONIO (April 22, 2015) – The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have recalled forward Kyle Anderson from the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League. 

In the 2015 D-League Playoffs, Anderson averaged 17.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.80 steals in five games helping guide the Spurs to the Western Conference Finals.

Anderson appeared in 26 games with Austin during the regular season, averaging 21.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.96 steals and 1.46 blocks in 40.0 minutes.

The former UCLA Bruin has appeared in 33 games for San Antonio this season, averaging 2.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 10.8 minutes.

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Spurs Recall Kyle Anderson from Austin Spurs 4/22/15

SAN ANTONIO SPURS FINISH 2014-15 NBA SEASON NO. 1 IN LOCAL TV RATINGSLeague-Leading 8.6 Nielsen Rating Combined for 74 Games Aired Locally on FOX Sports Southwest, KENS-TV and KMYS-TVSAN ANTONIO (April 17, 2015) - The San Antonio Spurs finished the 2014-15 NBA regular season with the league's highest average local TV ratings.  The Spurs had an 8.6/15 combined average rating/share for 74 games aired locally on FOX Sports Southwest, KENS-TV (KENS 5) and KMYS-TV (CW 35), per Nielsen Media Research.The Spurs ratings are up 7 percent overall from last season, when they finished second in the league in local TV ratings.  The Silver and Black have ranked No. 1 or 2 in the NBA in local TV broadcast ratings 13 out of the last 14 seasons.The 60 games on FSSW averaged a rating/share of 8.4/14, which led all NBA teams on Regional Sports Networks and reflects a 12 percent increase from last season.  The Spurs vs. Houston Rockets game on April 8 generated a 13.7 rating, the highest-rated FSSW broadcast of the season and the highest on FSSW since 2011.  "Spurs Live" pre and post-game shows also generated impressive numbers, averaging a 2.0 rating pre-game and 3.5 rating post-game.Twelve games on KENS-TV averaged a 10.2/19 rating/share and two games on KMYS-TV averaged a 5.3/11 rating/share.FSSW will broadcast Games 1-3 and 5-7, if necessary, of the first round of the NBA playoffs. Each game broadcast on FSSW will also feature an extended 60-minute Spurs Live pre-game and half hour post-game show, featuring co-hosts Andrew Monaco, Richard Oliver and Ric Renner.  The Spurs (55-27) are the sixth seed in the Western Conference and will play Game 1 at the third-seeded Clippers (56-26) on Sunday at 9:30 p.m.NBA Playoffs Round 1 TV Broadcast ScheduleGame 1Sunday, April 19Spurs at Clippers9:30 PMFSSWGame 2Wednesday, April 22Spurs at Clippers9:30 PMFSSWGame 3Friday, April 24Clippers at Spurs8:30 PMFSSWGame 4Sunday, April 26Clippers at Spurs2:30 PMABCGame 5*Tuesday, April 28Spurs at ClippersTBDFSSWGame 6*Thursday, April 30Clippers at SpursTBDFSSWGame 7*Saturday, May 2Spurs at ClippersTBDFSSW- All Times Central*If necessary-spurs.com-&lt;https://www.spurs.com&gt;

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San Antonio Spurs Finish 2014-15 NBA Season No.1 in Local TV Ratings

Rampage Join Avalanche's History of SuccessBy: Lorne Chan

It’s hockey tradition that the team captain is the first to raise the Stanley Cup, but Joe Sakic had a different plan. He handed the trophy to Ray Bourque, creating one of the greatest moments in NHL history. Bourque raised the cup for the first time after 22 seasons on June 9, 2001, while wearing a Colorado Avalanche Jersey. The Avalanche have an impressive history in 20 years as an NHL franchise in Denver. Now, the San Antonio Rampage join the Avalanche in creating more moments as the Avalanche’s top affiliate. The Rampage, in conjunction with the Avalanche, announced Friday that they will enter into a multi-year player development deal beginning in the 2015-2016 season and running through 2019-2020.  Founded in 1972 as the Quebec Nordiques, the team moved to Colorado for the 1995-96 season. The Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in their first season in Denver, setting off hockey fever in Colorado. From November 9, 1995 to October 16, 2006, the Avalanche sold out 487 consecutive home games. Sakic is now the Avalanche’s general manager, while Patrick Roy, one of the NHL’s greatest goaltenders, is the team’s head coach. Just last season, Roy’s first behind the bench, Colorado won the NHL’s Central Division with a 52-22-8 record, but the Avalanche missed the playoffs in 2014-15. Colorado was affiliated with Lake Erie this season, and the Monsters just missed a Western Conference playoff spot with a 33-29-8-4 record (11th place).  Get to know: The Colorado AvalancheCurrent AHL affiliate: Lake Erie Monsters. Geographically, San Antonio is the closest top affiliate Colorado has ever had, separated by about 900 miles.AHL General Manager: Avalanche assistant GM Craig Billington. Billington had a 15-year NHL career as a goaltender.AHL head coach: Dean Chynoweth. Chynoweth played 10 seasons in the NHL. Rampage NHL affiliation history:2002-05: Florida Panthers2005-11: Phoenix Coyotes2011-15: Florida Panthers2015-:Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche AHL affiliation history:1995-96: Cornwall Aces1996-2005: Hershey Bears2005-06: Lowell Lock Monsters (dual affiliation with Carolina Hurricanes)2006-07: Albany River Rats (dual affiliation with Carolina Hurricanes)2007-15: Lake Erie Monsters2015-: San Antonio RampageFor more details: https://sarampage.com/features/?article_id=3074