via NBA.com
The San Antonio Spurs announced on Wednesday that they have signed 6-10 New Zealand center Aron Baynes. Per the club’s policy details of the contract were not announced but we can tell you the most important thing about Aron Baynes right now – he has a really cool nickname; “Bane” … Let’s hope Bane turns out to be a great fit for the spurs and maybe even start the NBA’s next big craze since Linsanity.
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed center Aron Baynes (pictured left). Per club policy, terms of the contract were not announced. Born in Gisborne, New Zealand, Baynes most recently played for Union Olimpija of the Slovenian Basketball League in 2012-13. In 10 games he averaged 13.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in 26.2 minutes. Baynes, 6-10/260, began his professional career in 2009-10 playing for Lietuvos Rytas of the Lithuanian Basketball League, a squad that went on to win the Lithuanian National Championship. In 2010-11 he played in Ge...
Found January 24, 2013 on
The Mars Reel:
Original Story:
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES
Spurs' Popovich, Duncan out again
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and forward Tim Duncan will miss a second straight game after the ailing duo didn't make the trip for Friday night's game at Dallas.
Popovich stayed home sick and Duncan sat on the bench with a sore left knee Wednesday night during San Antonio's 106-102 victory against New Orleans. Longtime assistant coach Mike Budenholzer will again take the...
Injury Report: Tim Duncan expected to miss at least one more game
Via The Mars Reel
|
January 24, 2013
via Spurs Nation:
Spurs captain Tim Duncan does not expect his sore left knee to keep him on the sidelines for long. The San Antonio Spurs played and won without him last night but the sooner he gets back on the court the better.
Duncan, who sat out Wednesday’s victory over the Hornets, said he fell on the knee during Monday’s 90-85 victory over the 76ers in Philadelphia. Though...
|
January 24, 2013
Supporters want league to "Let Bonner Shoot"
Via Project Spurs
|
January 24, 2013
Not seeing a lot of minutes this season, you'd think Matt Bonner wouldn't be talked about too much this year. The San Antonio Spurs' newfound depth with an emerging Tiago Splitter starting next to Tim Duncan and an occasional dose of small ball with Stephen Jackson has forced Bonner to see limited minutes this year at 11.1mpg.
He's been known as a three point...
|
January 24, 2013
Denmon returns to the practice court for Elan
Via Project Spurs
|
January 24, 2013
After suffering a broken right foot in the opening game for French team Chalon-Elan, San Antonio Spurs 2012 draftee Marcus Denmon underwent surgery to repair his broken right foot where a metal rod was placed in his foot to strengthen it and to avoid further injury.
That was then and this is now.
After a long rehab process for Denmon, he is finally cleared to return to the...
|
January 24, 2013
Duncan, Leonard out Wedneday; Spurs get Ginobili back
Via Pro Sports Daily
|
January 23, 2013
Center Tim Duncan and forward Kawhi Leonard will sit the San Antonio Spurs' game Wednesday night against New Orleans, but guard Manu Ginobili will return, according to a report by the San Antonio Express News. Duncan has a sore left knee that also kept him out of last Saturday's game. Leonard fell on what he described as a nail in the floor near the end of Monday night...
|
January 23, 2013
Spurs still one of the best in the NBA... in beer prices
Via Project Spurs
|
January 23, 2013
For those who think sports and alcohol go hand-in-hand, paying outrageous arena prices for beer is just part of the experience.
Of course, some fans get the benefit of better prices when they go to watch their team play. Overall, beer prices at NBA arenas are up 3% this year, but the Spurs are still near the top of the list when it comes to cheapest alcohol.
The Spurs are...
|
January 23, 2013
No Pop, Duncan, or Leonard for Spurs vs. Hornets. Baynes in the building
Via Project Spurs
|
January 23, 2013
On Wendesday, the San Antonio Spurs announced forward Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard would be out against the visiting New Orleans Hornets with two knee injuries.
Then came news that Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich also wouldn't be on the sideline as he's out with an illness. Coach Mike Budenholzer will be coaching the Spurs in place of Popovich. After Coach Budenholzer...
|
January 23, 2013
Spurs Sign Center Aron Baynes
Via Beyond The Buzzer
|
January 23, 2013
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed center Aron Baynes. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not announced.
Born in Gisborne, New Zealand, Baynes most recently played for Union Olimpija of the Slovenian Basketball League in 2012-13. In 10 games he averaged 13.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in 26.2 minutes.
via NBA.com
|
January 23, 2013
Ginobili dishes between the legs of defender
Via In The Neutral Zone
|
January 24, 2013
Check out San Antonio Spurs guard-forward Manu Ginobili’s nasty assist between the legs of a New Orleans Hornets defender Wednesday night. Ginobili’s pass hit DeJaun Blair in motion for an easy layup.
|
January 24, 2013
Spurs 106, Hornets 102
Tony Parker had 24 points and 13 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied for a 106-102 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night, overcoming the absence of Tim Duncan and coach Gregg Popovich for their 15th straight win at home.
Tiago Splitter added 25 points and seven rebounds, Stephen Jackson had 15 points and Danny Green 12 for San Antonio (34-11).
Eric Gordon...
Spurs-Mavericks Preview
As easily as the San Antonio Spurs have dominated the Dallas Mavericks this season, there's reason to believe this matchup could be different.
Even though the Spurs are rolling and Gregg Popovich should be back on the sidelines, the Mavericks have gotten hot themselves and might not have to face Tim Duncan when these rivals square off Friday night in Dallas.
San Antonio (34...
Short-handed Spurs don't miss a beat, beat Hornets
Via Pro Sports Daily
|
January 24, 2013
SAN ANTONIO -- Going into Wednesday night's game, the Spurs learned that they would not only be without Tim Duncan, but head coach Gregg Popovich, too. So they turned to Tony Parker to carry them to victory. Parker had 24 points and 13 assists and led a fourth-quarter comeback that lifted the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-102 win over the New Orleans Hornets at the AT&T...
|
January 24, 2013
Parker, Splitter lead short-handed Spurs over Hornets
Via Project Spurs
|
January 24, 2013
Before tonight’s game, New Orleans Hornets coach Monty Williams called San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker a “one-man wrecking crew” when asked about the Spurs being without Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard.
Parker did his part to live up to Williams’ high praise by finishing the game with 24 points and 13 assists with just one turnover as he led the Spurs back into the game...
|
January 24, 2013
NBA Forum Discussions
1 replies,
2 days ago
| Latest Rumors | The Backyard | Going Viral |
|
|
Today's Best Stuff |
For BloggersJoin the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money. |
Company Info |
Help |
What is Yardbarker?Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond. |
