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Power forward Antonio McDyess has been a solid fit for the Spurs, averaging 6.9 points and 6.0 rebounds in about 21 minutes per game, numbers similar to Rasheed Wallace's. Test vs.

But the 6-foot-7 forward still delivered a strong impression while starting all 82 games before being traded to San Antonio during the past off-season. The trade had more to do with the economic realities of the National Basketball Association and the $29 million remaining on his contract than it did with Jefferson's abilities.

Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs halted the Milwaukee Bucks' three-game winning streak with a 112-98 victory Monday night.

Kevin Durant scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder spoiled the return of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in a 101-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.

Quentin Richardson was easily the most well-traveled player of the summer, but he's found a niche with Dwyane Wade in Miami's starting lineup.

San Antonio's Tony Parker and Tim Duncan will not play Monday against Toronto because of ankle injuries.

A bunch of new names have been added to the San Antonio Spurs. But it looks like this team isn't that much different after all.

The Chicago Bulls finally kick off their 2009-10 season Thursday night when they welcome the San Antonio Spurs to the Second City.

Los Angeles - Preview capsules for Western Conference:San Antonio Spurs Last season: 54-28, lost to Dallas in first round Coach: Gregg Popovich Additions: F DeJuan Blair , G-F Keith Bogans , F Richard Jefferson , F-C Antonio McDyess , C Theo Ratliff , F Marcus Haislip Subtractions: F Bruce Bowen, F-C Drew Gooden, C Fabricio Oberto, F-C Kurt Thomas, ...

There are two things to know about Theo Ratliff. The first is that he's not durable.

The San Antonio Spurs were not the feared and formidable Spurs last season. Not only did the Los Angeles Lakers capture the NBA championship but the Denver Nuggets surpassed the Spurs with the Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers creeping up right behind.

There is a bond among NBA players selected in each draft class, especially among first-round picks.

Tony Parker crashed to the ground, his ankle wrecked after a missed floater in traffic caused an awkward landing.

Antonio McDyess is expected to be the Spurs' starting center on opening night. Antonio McDyess Positions: Center, forward Age: 35 College: Alabama How acquired: Signed with Spurs on July 8 Experience: No.

Keith Bogans' bags are still packed and he's still getting use to actually being a San Antonio Spur.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, Single Page 2008/2009 Statistics Record: 54-28; first in Southwest Division, third in Western Conference Scored 97 points per game.

Finished 54-28, first in Southwest Division, third in Western Conference Postseason Richard Jefferson via trade, Dejuan Blair via draft, Jack McClinton via draft, Antonio McDyess via free agency, Theo Ratliff via free agency, Nando De Colo via draft Drew Gooden via free agency, Bruce Bowen via trade, Kurt Thomas via trade, Fabricio Oberto via trade ...

For years, the San Antonio Spurs were the avatars of economy and frugality. They'd somehow find a way to win - or at least compete - and do so while keeping their payroll under control.

So, what was this offseason about in the NBA? The rich getting richer, that's what.

So, what was this offseason about in the NBA? The rich getting richer, that's what.