Arianné Villanueva and I are back for the latest Spanish edition of the Spurscast. In this episode, Arianne recaps the last games for the Spurs, and we discuss the Spurs games against the Lakers.

Remember, Project Spurs was the first Spurs blog to have a Spurs podcast and the first to have a Spanish podcast for Spanish-speaking fans.

Arianné Villanueva y yo estamos de regreso con el Spurscast en Español mas reciente.  En este episodio Arianné repasa los juegos de los Spurs y discutimos los Spurs contra los Lakers de Los Angeles.

Y recuerden que Project Spurs fue la primera página de Internet en tener un podcast de Los Spurs y la primera en tener un podcast en español para los fanáticos de habla hispana.

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If the Spurs thought they only had to compete with other NBA teams for the services of Manu Ginobili this offseason, it appears they may have been mistaken.

According to Ramón Trecet of Marca.com (via SLAMonline), Spanish basketball club Real Madrid is interested in Ginobili and will likely be wooing him this summer with more money than he'll likely get offered in the NBA.

The 32-year-old played for Ettore Messina, now Real Madrid’s head coach, during his stint with Virtus Bologna from 2000-2002. It’s rumored the club may offer Ginobili $10 million Euros, or roughly $13.5 million US dollars — much more than the $10.7 million the Spurs are paying him this season.

While Manu has been averaging 15.4 points, 4.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game this season, he's really been on a different level lately. He's scored in double figures in 12 of his last 13 games and has scored 38 points twice this month.

While I doubt Manu would choose money over competing for a championship in the NBA, the Spurs would probably prefer if Manu were in Spain over Los Angeles.

According to KRGV.com in Rio Grande Valley, TX, new Spur Garrett Temple has informed the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBDL, the Spurs will be signing him for the remainder of the season.

Garrett Temple has told the Vipers' coaches that the Spurs will be signing him to a contract for the remainder of the season.

This comes after Temple scored nine points in 20 minutes of action last night against Golden State. 

Hola amigos fanáticos de los Spurs y bienvenidos a nuestra página de Project Spurs donde siempre encontraran la información mas actualizada sobre su equipo favorito de baloncesto. Hoy estaré repasando los juegos de los Spurs de la semana pasada.

Antes que nada comenzamos con la noticia que anuncio Jeff Garcia para nosotros en un artículo en nuestra pagina donde de acuerdo al San Antonio Express News Los San Antonio Spurs le han informado a Cedric Jackson que no le estarán renovando su contrato de 10 días cual expiro el viernes pasado 19 de Marzo. Lamentablemente durante su tiempo con los Spurs solo anoto un promedio de 2.3 puntos. Cedric informo a la prensa que estara regresando a jugar con la liga D.

Bueno y de esta noticia continuamos con el repaso de los juegos. Comenzamos con el triunfo que vivimos junto a los Spurs el pasado martes 16 de marzo de donde salieron victoriosos de la arena American Airlines en Miami los Spurs ya que derrotaron a el Miami Heat 76 a 88. Para este juego Ginobili fue el mayor contribuyente ya que ayudo anotar 22 puntos. Tim Duncan aporto con 12 puntos y 11 rebotes mientras Richard Jefferson con 15 puntos y 8 rebotes. Esta victoria fue la cuarta consecutiva de los Spurs que incluye la derrota que vivieron contra los Knicks de Nueva York, los Timerwolves de Minnesota, y los Clippers de Los Angeles.

Lamentablemente los Spurs rompieron el victorioso patron que llevaban el pasado Miercoles 17 de marzo al enfrentarse a Orlando Magic en tierra ajena ya que se enfrentaron a ellos en el Amway Arena en la ciudad de Orlando. Con una gran pena los Spurs terminaron siendo derrotados por una vergonzosa diferencia de 26 puntos ya que el puntuaje final de ambos equipos fue 84 a 110. Para este juego en mayor contribuidor fue Richard Jefferson quien aporto a la puntacion total con 20 puntos. Ginobli anoto 18 y para este juego Mcdyess nos ayudo con 7 rebotes.

Y de una triste derrota pasamos a una feliz victoria ya que los Spurs salieron triunfantes de su propia arena, el AT&T center, el pasado viernes 19 de Marzo derrotando a el equipo contrincante los Golden State Warriors por una diferencia de mas de 30 puntos. Donde los Spurs llevaron su mayor ventaja de 40 puntos después de la primera mitad del juego. Para este enfrentamiento Ginobili jugo un papel elemental ya que igual que la mayoría de las veces fue el mayor contribuidor de puntos aportando a este triunfo con 23 puntos y 11 asistencias.

Continuamos con el emocionantísimo juego que vivimos en la arena donde fue necesario llegar a un sobre tiempo ya que quedamos en un empate. Por desfortuna no contaron los Spurs con suerte el pasado Domingo 21 de marzo en la Arena Phillips donde se enfrentaron a los Hawks de Atlanta ya que fuimos derrotados 114 a 119. De nuevo nuestro gran contribuidor mi mas querido y adorado Manu Ginobili anoto 38 puntos, mientras Tim Duncan tambien aporto con 29 puntos y 13 rebotes.

Pero no se desanimen mis queridos fanaticos ya que actualmente los Spurs de San Antonio aun sostienen el séptimo lugar de la conferencia del lado oeste lo cual esperemos que nos ayude llegar a las famosas eliminaciones playoffs.

Bueno amigos y fieles seguidores de los San Antonio Spurs fue un placer compartir con ustedes el día de hoy. Les recuerdo que visiten con frecuencia nuestra pagina de Project Spurs para mantenerse actualizados e informados en el mejor sitio de blog.
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Arianne Villanueva entrevista a los fanaticos de los San Antonio Spurs sobre su opinion en relacion a nuestro elemental jugador Manu Ginobili durante la Noche Latina de la NBA.  

With March Madness in full swing in the college ranks, another "madness" has over-taken the Spurs fans -- the brutal Spurs' March schedule.

Indeed the Spurs schedule this month and in particular this week appears daunting. They will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Boston Celtics. All playoff bound teams.  Yes, this is a "March Madness" for the Spurs and their fans.

This week has Spurs fans worried and rightfully so. When it comes to playing the "cream of the crop teams" and against the "bottom of the barrel" teams this season, they are as predictable as Tim Duncan going for a bank shot. Losing to above .500 teams while beating sub .500 teams seems to be the norm.

If this is indicative of how the Spurs will fare this week, then it won't reassure Spurs fans. However, history is on the Spurs side when it comes to playing in the month of March.

Since the end of the "David Robinson era" and the beginning of the "Tim Duncan era," the Spurs have played well during the month of March.

Here are the Spurs' records for the month of March since 2003:

• 2003-2004: 11-5
• 2004-2005: 10-5
• 2005-2006: 12-4
• 2006-2007: 13-2
• 2007-2008: 12-6
• 2008-2009: 9-8

As you can see, the Spurs come out of March with a winning record and in each of those seasons they have made it to the post-season. Comforting to know heading into the next few games and since the Spurs are barely hanging onto the 7th seed in the Western Conference playoff race over the Portland Trailblazers by a half game.

Take it for what it is worth and try to cool any Spurs March madness you may have. Sure this week is what I consider a "gut-check" for the team but recent franchise history is on their side. So far they haven't disappointed. Granted they did lose to the Atlanta Hawks in overtime but they are still 8-3 for this month.

According the the San Antonio Express News, the San Antonio Spurs have informed Cedric Jackson they will not be renewing his 10-day contract which expired on Friday.

During his time with the Spurs, he averaged 2.3 points. Jackson has stated he will go back to the D-League Erie Bayhawks.

With the Spurs facing the Golden State Warriors tonight, who else to turn to than the guys at Golden State of Mind. A site all Warriors fans need to check out daily!

In this Q&A we go over the key match-up, what it will take for the Warriors to win in San Antonio and much more. Check it out!

The Spurs have not lost at home to Golden State since 1997. What will the Warriors have to do to make sure the streak doesn't get to 24 straight games?

First things first and I hate to be harsh, but there's one thing in common between the Warriors and Spurs. Their window has closed.

Okay the Warriors "window" was never really open aside from a hot minute in the spring of 2007, but neither of these teams are even in the running for the O'Brien trophy.

But back to your question. What can the Warriors do to stop 24 straight L's in San Antonio?

Hmmmm. Is Michael Jordan in the D-League? CALL HIM UP!

What are your thoughts on former Spur and Project Spurs favorite Anthony Tolliver?

I don't believe there's a Dubs fan out there who isn't rooting for Tolliver. I love his hustle, energy, desire, and demeanor. Tolliver belongs in the NBA and hopefully there's a spot for him next season on the Dubs.

The Warriors seem to always find gems in the D-League. Is that because of good scouting or pure luck?

I don't think it's luck. Larry Riley (a former scout) and the Dubs work hard at mining the D-League for hot prospects. It also helps to have a coach like Don Nelson thatis very open to giving D-Leaguers a shot. I remember a year or two ago Nellie said something along the lines of a D-League call-up being more often a mid-1st round or 2nd round draft pick in terms of present-day production.

Are Raja Bell's days numbered being a defensive specialist in Golen St? Yes I said Golen.

I wasn't sure what "Golen" was, so I looked it up. Here's the Wikipedia entry for "Goleń".

So, I guess no?

Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry seem to be very similar players, except Ellis is more athletic. How have they co-existed?

I used to say this back when the Warriors were wasting the talents and hyper-athletic years of Baron Davis and Jason Richardson by foolishly teaming them up with a hideously unathletic and weak frontcourt of Mike Dunleavy, Troy Murphy, and Adonal Foyle(thank you Chris Mullin).

The Warriors backcourt has problems, but the Warriors frontcourt is the problem.

They have coexisted because there's simply enough shots and possessions to go around for both Curry and Monta in Nellieball. They'll be fine on that side of the rock. Defensively is different, but that's another issue for a different time.

The real concern is the Dubs front court. Centers Andris Biedrins and Ronny Turiaf have both had terrible seasons. Anthony Randolph got off to a very weird and inconsistent start and Brandan Wrighthas been out the entire season. 4 and 5 are the problem areas for this team. The real question is not whether Curry and Ellis can play together, but whether one of them can be used to upgrade the 4 or 5 significantly in the near future. Until the front court is upgraded or makes big strides, this team is going nowhere.

What is your key matchup for this game and what's your prediction?

Tim Duncan will get his. Manu Ginobili will get his. But the Spur I'm most worried about going off for a career night and being Friday's night's Warrior Killer is DeJaun Blair. Prediction? Warriors by 1 and longtime GSoMers know what that means.

Also, I really want to give it up to the D-League. Don't sleep. The D-League is legit! Across the vast majority of the 30 teams in the association the difference between their 10th, 11th, and 12th men and the top D-League talents isn't all that substantial.

Think I'm being ridiculous? You ain't seen nothing yet. It doesn't get any more ridiculously wonderful than Ridiculous Upside. They should really change their slogan from just "NBA D-League Coverage" to "NBA D-League/ Coverage of Future Golden State Warriors"

Please check out Golden State of Mind! Best Warriors coverage on the net!

Last week, the San Antonio Spurs celebrated Noche Latina. A night where the NBA and the Spurs gave thanks to its Hispanic fans. For that night I wrote an article on the impact of Manu Ginobili on the Hispanic community in San Antonio.

For this game, I ventured out to the AT&T Center after the Spurs defeated the New York Knicks, to get the views from Spurs fans themselves on Ginobili and his contract situation with the team. Spurs fans show nothing but love for Ginobili. Enjoy.