San Antonio Spurs WiretapKobe to the Spurs?According to Kori Ellis from SpursZone it appears the San Antonio Spurs are on the radars of both Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant. Bryant, one of the league's best players, could end up in either Phoenix or San Antonio if he leaves the Lakers, with the Clippers a longshot according to a source of Peter Vescey of the New York Post. Vescey's source was also cited as saying "I know he wants out of L.A. in the worst way. "If he goes, it wouldn't surprise me if Kobe chooses between the Suns and the Spurs." It was also said that the Jazz and the Nuggets, two other teams with cap room, have no shot at the All-NBA guard. San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Nuggets Want GinobiliThe Nuggets want to get into the bidding for free-agent Manu Ginobili but they will have to come up with some big dollar figures to win it. Denver GM Kiki Vandeweghe is looking to sign a 2-guard and he will have about $20 million total to spend in total. Outside of Kobe Brant, Ginobili is at the top of Denver’s wish list. He brings a solid all-around game – Ginobili has the good jumper with range, takes it to the hole aggressively, and plays tough defense. His acquisition would bolster the Nugget backcourt substantially. Vandeweghe is also expected to have interest in Steve Nash, Quentin Richardson, Jamal Crawford, Brent Barry and Stephen Jackson. Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Lakers Oust SpursAfter losing the first two, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Spurs four games in a row and knocked the defending NBA champions out of the playoffs. The Lakers beat the Spurs 88-76 at Staples Center to take the series 4-2. "For us to do what we have done for four consecutive games against them, there's a lot to be said for that," said Kobe Bryant, who scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter. Shaquille O´Neal added 17 points, 19 rebounds and 5 blocked shots. Gary Payton, who had 15 points and 7 assists, said after the win that the series turned around when the Lakers focused more on defending Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. Karl Malone, who had 10 points, said that he maintained a defensive mindset throughout the series. The Lakers advance to the Western Conference finals to play the winner of the series between the Mavericks or the Kings. Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Spurs May 2004 Archive
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