Found June 23, 2009 on
No Blood No Foul:
If you watched the playoffs back in May and June, you can see that the Denver Nuggets need depth at the center position. While there’s been talk of working a deal for Jeff Foster (and I like that possibility), I think Kurt Thomas represents an excellent opportunity to grab a championship-caliber veteran player without giving [...]
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June 25, 2009
Richard Jefferson was introduced to San Antonio media today at the Spurs practice facility around 5:30 p.m.The full video of the press conference with R.C. Buford, along with an audio file of Pop's teleconference and some photos of Jefferson is his new Spurs gear is available at Spurs.com.Jefferson, whose favorite NBA player growing up was David Robinson, said he was excited...
Via No Guts, No Glory
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June 24, 2009
The Spurs have finally realized that a big trade had to be made. Richard Jefferson is first legit All-Star talent the franchise has acquired, while still in his prime, in the Greg Popovich era. Over the past few years, they've only opted to add aging or role players to their roster. Michael Finley and the recently traded Kurt Thomas top that list.Despite their weak bench, the...
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June 23, 2009
Okay, the Argentinean back-up center isn't really a part of the frito-lay family. And in terms of direct value? This is about 30 cents on the dollar for RJ. I mean, Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio? Outside of crippling the Spurs frontcourt depth? They win the deal. Great value for a cheap price. They can get a Chuck Hayes 4 in the draft and refill other picks that way....
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June 24, 2009
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- When Tim Duncan found out Richard Jefferson didn't return a phone call from Gregg Popovich after the Spurs coach traded for the Bucks star, he fired a text message to his new teammate.
Via Spurs Dynasty
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June 23, 2009
After our early playoff exit, I took a much needed (though maybe not well deserved) break. I continued to follow the playoffs and track all things Spurs related. I just chose not to write about it. But the Spurs decided to kick off the 'offseason' (which, for many teams, is much more exciting than the regular season) in high fashion, so I have no choice but to write about...
Via Inside Hoops
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June 23, 2009
The San Antonio Spurs today announced they have obtained forward Richard Jefferson from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Bruce Bowen, Fabricio Oberto and Kurt Thomas.
“We are thrilled to add Richard Jefferson to the Spurs roster. He is a talented, athletic player - in the prime of his career - who can influence the game [...]
Via The 3rd String Safety
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June 23, 2009
The Milwaukee Bucks have traded Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Kurt Thomas, Bruce Bowen, and Fabrico Oberto.
This is a great trade for the San Antonio Spurs who were looking to get younger and provide a solid swingman who could play alongside Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and Tim Duncan. Jefferson [...]
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June 24, 2009
San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich discusses the Richard Jefferson trade via phone call. (audio)
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June 23, 2009
by Tom ZillerFiled under: Bucks, Spurs, NBA Rumors, NBA TransactionsSan Antonio needed a major infusion of offensive talent this season, and it appears the team has found it. Multiple league reports indicate the Spurs have traded for Milwaukee's Richard Jefferson, sending away only bit players Bruce Bowen (age 38), Kurt Thomas (age 36) and Fabricio Oberto (age 34), according...
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June 24, 2009
The live press conference just finished and I don’t know about all of you but I sure had a smile on my face when I saw Richard Jefferson step into the room with RC Burford.
“Speechless”. That is what Richard Jefferson stated when asked what he thought when he got that phone call saying he would be going to San Antonio.
He quickly jumped into taking questions and I was...
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June 24, 2009
The San Antonio Spurs and Spurs.com will be holding the very first press conference announcing their newest addition to the team Richard Jefferson today between 4:00 pm cst and 4:30 pm cst.
I am excited to hear what Jefferson has to say about coming to San Antonio!
Richard Jefferson will officially be a Spur.
Here is the straight link:
http://www.nba.com/spurs/multimedia/webcast.html
Via True Hoop
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June 23, 2009
Assuming this Richard Jefferson for Bruce Bowen, Fabricio Oberto and Kurt Thomas trade becomes official, the Spurs will, no doubt, be declared the big winners not only of this trade, but possibly of the whole week (which includes the draft) and the off-season. The Bucks are seen as having done well simply by getting rid of Jefferson's inflated contract. Yet there is a lot to...
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June 24, 2009
Video and photos from Richard Jefferson's first meet and greet with the San Antonio media after becoming a Spur.
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June 24, 2009
Take a look back at the San Antonio Spurs first NBA Championship with this 4 part series documenting the team's regular season and playoff run to the 1999 NBA Finals.
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