It seems the San Antonio Spurs have been working out mainly guards as the 2010 NBA Draft approaches. Sometimes much to the dismay of Spurs fans and they would prefer the team to address the lack of a big man in the middle to play with Tim Duncan.

Well last month the Spurs did work out a big man when they took a look at Miami's Dwayne Collins:

Dwayne is a MONSTER around the basket. His outside touch is a little suspect, but when you have a power game like Collins has, there is no need for an outside jumper – although it wasn't terrible by any stretch. The best NBA comparison would be DeJuan Blair meets Dwight Howard.

He is headed to San Antonio today, who had him in last year when he tested the waters.

Probably not the big man Spurs fans envision but Collin is 6'8", with a 7'5" wingspan and 232 pounds. While at Miami, he averaged 12 points, shot 60.4% from the field, and averaged 7.8 rebounds.

Hola amigos y fieles seguidores de los San Antonio Spurs. Hoy estaré repasando algunas noticias sobre los Spurs.

Comenzamos con una de nuestras más recientes noticias en nuestra pagina Projectspurs.com en donde Jeff García nos informo sobre el famoso video de Tony Parker que aparentemente fue entregado a un canal de televisión Francés por el padre de una amiga de infancia de Parker. Aparentemente el video ya fue televisado en multiples veces. En el video solamente aparece Tony Parker a la temprana edad de doce años, anotando canastas mostrando su entusiasmo en llegar a ser un jugador de baloncesto. Bueno parece ser que a consecuencia de la revelación de este video, Christiane Debieuvre, supuesta amiga del jugador y quien filmo el video en su casa ubicada al norte de la región de Francia  en 1994, ha presentado una demanda en contra de Tony Parker por el valor de 1 millón de dólares cuando supuestamente fue realmente el padre de ella misma quien le entrego el video al medio de comunicaciones. Bueno pues suerte Parker, con amigas como estas para que quiere uno enemigos verdad? En fin.

Tony Parker también se ha visto involucrado en aun más rumores.  Supuestamente existen reportes que indican que el fue ofrecido a Nueva Orleáns para ser intercambiado por Chris Paul también que a el le gustaría jugar para los Knicks, y hasta que pudiera ser intercambiado a el equipo de los Indiana Pacers. Lo que si se nos ha confirmado es que al jugador le gustaría quedarse con los Spurs de San Antonio. De acuerdo a una comunicación de la pagina News-Hearld.com de Ohio, lo que se anuncio fue que los Spurs están dispuestos a escuchar las ofertas o propuestas por Parker durante el verano, pero eso no significa necesariamente que estén buscando intercambiarlo. El joven jugador actualmente comenzara su ultimo año del contrato que vale 13.5 millones con los Spurs.

Continuamos con una noticia algo cómica.  Bueno pues parece ser que los residentes de la cuidad de Dallas, TX han estado teniendo problemas últimamente con una manada de coyotes que a invadido  el área de la ciudad y sus alrededores. Parece ser que los coyotes sean encargado de abundar en esa zona a tal grado que hasta incluso el mismo Gobernador del estado de Texas, Rick Perry, sufrió un percance con uno de ellos, ya que su propio canino se vio en peligro ante uno de estos coyotes lo cual obligo al gobernador Perry dispararle. Pues a consecuencia de esta acción ocurrida el mes de febrero, el gobernador Rick Perry, se reunió con la mascota de los San Antonio Spurs, nuestro mismísimo coyote, para firmar un convenio de paz.  Bueno pues lo bueno es que terminamos en paz verdad fanáticos?

Buena y de esta noticia pasamos al los entrenamientos que han tenido los Spurs para la reclutación de la NBA del 2010.  Los Spurs de San Antonio continúan entrenando a varios jugadores talentosos para finalmente lograr su último objetivo que es prepararse para la temporada de juego 2010-2011.  Hasta ahora los Spurs han entrenado a Samardo Samuels, que tiene un promedio de 15.3 puntos y sostuvo un promedio de 7 rebotes para Lousiville 2009-2010, a Andy Rautins que tiene un promedio de 8.9 puntos, 2.7 asistencias y 2.6 rebotes durante la carrera de 4 años que a tenido con Syracuse, y a Ryan Thompson a quien tuvimos la dicha de entrevistar aquí en nuestra pagina de Project Spurs. También entre otros mas tienen planeado entrenar al guardia de puntos de Kansas, Xavier Henry y al ex tigre de Memphis, Antonio Anderson.

Bueno amigos casi llegamos al final de nuestras noticias y por ultimo me gustaría felicitar a Manu Ginobili y a su esposa ya que recientemente se han convertido en padres de un hermoso par de gemelitos, Dante y Nicola. Felicidades a la familia Ginobili por su nueva bendición de parte de la familia de Project Spurs y nuestros seguidores.

También no olviden visitar nuestra pagina Projectspurs.com para ver o escuchar entrevistas recientes como la que tuvimos con Ryan Thompson y también la reciente visita que tuvo Michael de León, fundador de Project Spurs, a WOAI TV en San Antonio, como parte de el equipo informativo de deportes.

Es todo por hoy. Les reporto, Arianné Villanueva para Project Spurs.

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Spurs legend and NBA Hall of Famer, George "Iceman" Gervin, weighed in on Cleveland Cavaliers' free-agent, LeBron James, and whether or not he will resign with the Cavaliers or move on to another team.

"He's a smart kid, I really like his intelligence, and he'll make the right decision that fits him personally," Gervin told The Post. "And I hope he stays in Cleveland, personally. All that glitters ain't gold. You may see all that stuff glittering with these opportunities. But we call that fake gold."

He'll make more than $100 million dollars, I don't think money is an issue," Gervin said. "If he's looking for more fame off the court, New York or New Jersey will make him more revenue off the court. Or does he want to win a championship? I think Cleveland would be the best place to win a championship."

I like him staying in Cleveland, having an opportunity to win a championship," Gervin said. "If you're going to New Jersey, what are they putting around him? They're the bottom of the barrel. And the Knicks? They're missing a point guard for one thing."

Couldn't have said it better. Knicks may toss tons of money at James but he will be in a worse position team-wise and will be a part of a rebuilding process unless the Knicks were to woe another big-name free-agent such as Chris Bosh.   As for the Nets well pass. Sure that team has nice young players such as Brook Lopez, but in the end whether it be the Knicks, Nets, Chicago Bulls or any other team with the cap-space to get James, he will be taking a step-back in his pursuit of getting a championship ring.

And with a Hall of Famer like Gervin speaking up on James' free-agency, perhaps James should listen.

Not only are San Antonio Spurs fans are keeping a close eye on Tiago Splitter and whether he will or will not come to the team next season but it appears the Spurs coaching staff are keeping a close eye on Splitter as well.

According to www.marca.com, Spurs' assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer, is in Spain and was able to watch Splitter and his team, Caja Laboral, beat Palau Blaugrana. Splitter finished 16 points and six rebounds.

Los San Antonio Spurs marcan muy de cerca a Tiago Splitter y a Gregg Popovich, entrenador de los de San Antonio, le llegarán informes del pívot muy pronto.

Uno de los principales ayudantes del técnico del conjunto texano, Mike Budenholzer, presenció en directo el triunfo del Caja Laboral en el Palau Blaugrana.

El pívot brasileño, que este verano puede dejar el club vitoriano para recalar en la NBA, cuajó un buen partido y acabó con 16 puntos y 6 rebotes en 36 minutos de juego.

Pretty interesting to hear especially after a report that talks have begun between the Spurs and Splitter. Seems the Spurs are going to do their best to convince him to come to the team and forgo a pay-day to stay overseas.

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According to TNT's David Aldridge, Quin Synder has been hired by the Philadelphia 76ers to head their player development.

Synder coached the San Antonio Spurs' developmental league affiliate, Austin Toros, for the past three seasons.

The Philadelphia 76ers plan to bolster their player development side under new coach Doug Collins by bringing in former University of Missouri coach Quin Snyder to head that position, according to league sources.

The 43-year-old Snyder has spent the last three years as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs' D-League team, the Austin Toros, where he's helped develop players like guard Alonzo Gee, who was named the D-League's Rookie of the Year this past season, and center Ian Mahinmi, the Spurs' 2007 first-round pick.

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In today's ESPN/SportsNation chat, myself and Project Spurs' writer Jeff Cerda, asked former San Antonio Spur, Robert Horry, a couple of questions. Enjoy!

Jeff Cerda asked Horry:

Of all of your championships, which one is your favorite and why?

My favorite champions is the 1995 championship with he Rockets. We were the sixth seed without home court advantage. We had to win on the road and we swept the Magic who were the hottest team in the NBA at that time.

Though Spurs fans might say the championship Spurs teams were better but it's hard to disagree with Horry. That Rockets team was on fire at the right time and as a sixth-seed to win it all was impressive.

Here was my question for Horry:

What is your view on what the Spurs need to address in the off-season to remain in title contention?

Their biggest concern is getting a center to go along side Tim. They have two great point guards that have great value so I would try and trade one of them for a big man.

Seems Horry can see the Spurs lack of a center as an area of concern. The two point-guards he is referring to is obviously Tony Parker and George Hill. I am not sure how Spurs fans will feel about his response but what big man out there would Spurs fans want to get in return through a trade?

During the last interview with Rider's Ryan Thompson on the Spurscast (click HERE to listen to the interview) Thompson gave us a few names of other players he worked out with during his second work out with the San Antonio Spurs before the 2010 NBA Draft:

• Lance Stephenson from Cincinnati
• Landry Fields from Stanford
• Demond "Tweety" Carter from Baylor
• Ben Uzoh from Tulsa

Aside from Fields, who is a small-forward, all other players are guards.  But who are these players the Spurs recently worked out? Here is a quick look at these players:

Stephenson is a 6'5" shooting-guard who averaged 12.3 points, shot 44% from the field, shot 21.9% from the three-point line and was 66.4% from the free-throw line in 2009-2010 season with Cincinnati.

Fields is a 6'7" small-forward who averaged 22 points, shot 49% from the field, shot 33.7% from the three-point line and was 69.6% from the free-throw line in 2009-2010 season with Stanford.

Carter is a 5'11" guard who averaged 15 points, shot 43% from the field, shot 38% from the three-point line and was 77% from the free-throw line in 2009-2010 season with Baylor.

Uzoh is from San Antonio and we recently had a post on him. For more on Uzoh click HERE.

The most glaring need for the Spurs is a center. However, one thing which has been very telling is the Spurs have been working out mostly guards. This is could be a sign the team feels confident Tiago Splitter is coming to the Spurs to fill the need for a big and that the team still doesn't feel quite comfortable at the guard position.

When you think of global basketball powers you might automatically think the U.S.A., Argentina, or Spain but not Canada.  Well Canada, you're in luck! Why? Because San Antonio Spurs' forward Matt Bonner is trying to get his Canadian citizenship in time to play in Turkey at the World Championship this summer.

Bonner, the once Toronto Raptor, fell in love with the country and is trying to get Canadian citizenship in time to play with team Canada for the World Championships in Turkey this summer. Here is what Canadian Men's National Team coach, Leo Rautins, had to say about Bonner:

In his two seasons as a Raptor (2004-05, 2005-06) Bonner fell in love with Canada, Toronto, curling (honestly) and a Canadian woman. The couple have married and Bonner's trying to get Canadian citizenship in time to play in Turkey.

"He's dying to play and we're keeping our fingers crossed," says Rautins of Bonner, who averaged 7.0 points and 3.3 rebounds for the Spurs last season.

Should Bonner get his citizenship in time for the World Championships in Turkey, he would join Miami Heat forward Joel Anthony, possibly Jamaal Magloire, and son of Canada's coach, Andy Rautins, of Syracuse.  

Native Canadian Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns is doubtful to play for Canada in Turkey but who needs a two-time MVP when the possibility of Bonner playing for Canada should make other competing teams quiver in fear.

In past summers, other Spurs played for their home country such as Tony Parker for France and Manu Ginobili for Argentina and it caused great concern for Spurs fans.  Granted I know he is a free-agent but I am sure Spurs fans will be just as upset over Bonner possibly playing for Canada in the summer instead of resting. Right Spurs fans? Hello? Why am I hearing laughter? 

Late last season, the San Antonio Spurs brought in Garrett Temple from the NBDL's Rio Grande Vipers to help fill the void left at the guard position when Tony Parker and George Hill were injured.

Many Spurs fans were scratching their heads and wondering who was this new guy.  As soon as Temple got playing time, he left Spurs fans cheering for him after he had impressive games. In his first start as a Spur, he finished with 15 points, four assists and three rebounds. Not too shabby for a first-time starter.

In an recent interview with Christopher Gordy of TigerWeekly.com, Temple reflected on his first season with the Spurs.

Temple on Spurs' coach Gregg Popovich:

"He's the best coach I've ever had the pleasure to play for," said Temple. "He knows so much about the game of basketball and you're always learning new things when you're around him."

Temple on the difference between the regular season and the playoffs:

"You can really see how much the intensity increases in the playoffs," said Temple. "We had just played the Dallas Mavericks at the end of the regular season, and when we played them days later in the playoffs, it was a different intensity."

Temple on his attitude for next season:

"I'm just ready to get back out there and prove what I can do again."

According to Temple, he will be back with the Spurs and has already been working out in San Antonio and will play for the Summer League team.  To read the complete interview with Temple, click HERE.

If you were ever curious as to what a pre-NBA draft workout with the San Antonio Spurs is like,well you have to listen to this special edition of the Spurscast.

On this episode of the Spurscast, Mike and I welcome back Ryan Thompson from Rider University.  In this interview, we follow up with Ryan on his second workout with the San Antonio Spurs.

We ask Ryan about differences in the second workout with the Spurs from his first, how he copes with the traveling, the sit-down interview with the Spurs, which other NBA teams he is going to workout with next and much more!

It was interesting to hear Ryan worked out with shooting-guard Lance Stephenson from Cincinnati, small-forward Landry Fields from Stanford, guard Demond "Tweety" Carter from Baylor and point-guard Ben Uzoh from Tulsa.  See a pattern here? Mostly guards.

We would like to thank Ryan for taking time out of his busy schedule to join us and give all Spurs fans an inside look at what a work out with the Spurs is really like. Make sure to follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/ryt5.

Best of luck to Ryan in the upcoming NBA Draft!

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