The San Antonio Spurs will not be adding 2007 draft pick Tiago Splitter to their team next season after the talented big man signed signed a new contract with Tau Ceramica through the 2011-12 season, the San Antonio Express-News is reporting.

The decision was purely economical, with Splitter's new deal worth several times the maximum amount the Spurs could offer because of the rookie scale.

Spurs' General Manager R.C. Buford said the team would address needs on its front line through other resources.

?We're excited Tiago is going to have an opportunity to continue to grow in a very good program,? Buford said Saturday. ?We'll approach the position through the resources we have and look forward to the opportunity to add him to our team at the earliest opportunity.?