MVN: Most Valuable Network

We're going to be trying something new here at Project Spurs. Drawing inspiration from the Fire Brand of the American League blog, we'll have quick posts from time to time for small bits of info like youtube videos, quick notes etc...

We're kicking 2009 off right with our Silver Dancer of the Month. Here's some info on Stephanie from spurs.com.Hometown: Copperas Cove, TXPets: A puppy named CashFavorite TV Show: Run's House, CSIFavorite Movie: Love & Basketball, The NotebookFavorite Meal: Mom's SpaghettiFavorite Color: Bright PinkBefore becoming part of the Silver Stars, Stephanie was on the Austin Toros dance team, the Capital City Dancers. Email Jeff to suggest next month's Silver Dancer and make sure to also check out last month's Silver Dancer of the Month.... Read more

A look ahead at the Spurs games for the week. Date: Monday, January 5 (6:30)Team: Miami Heat (A)TV: NBATVWhy you should care: The last time the Spurs played the Heat, Tony Parker went down with an ankle injury and the Spurs lost 99-83. It was a disgusting game to watch. I would like to wash that taste out with a good win. The Heat aren't an elite team out East like Orlando, Cleveland or Boston, but they have an 18-14 record and a MVP-caliber player. The Spurs are letting teams stay way to close, so I expect another exciting game, especially with Dwyane Wade involved.Date: Thursday, January 8 (7:30)Team: Los Angeles Clippers (H)TV: KRRT35Why you should care: It feels like the Spurs have played a ton of games recently even if they haven't played more than most other teams. Maybe it's because the Spurs players are so much older that... Read more

Here is the final top 5 West teams for 2008.1.  Lakers -- Beating the Celtics was huge for this team.  They had to prove they are better team than the C's and pulled off the victory in the final quarter.  Moving Walton to the small forward position was a great move by Phillip Jackson. 2.  Spurs -- Yes they are winning but look at this current 5 game win streak.  Barely getting by the Suns with a 3 shot by Mason and having to go to double OT just to beat the Grizz shouldn't sit well with Spurs fans.  This is an old team and OT games should not be a part of the plan if they want to go deep into the playoffs.3.  Nuggets -- Still benefitting from the AI for Billups trade and Melo has been quietly putting up huge numbers in their recent games.4.  Hornets -- Just when... Read more

To all our faithful readers of Project Spurs and listeners of the Spurscast, myself and Mike DeLeon wish your family a very merry Christmas.  Hope you get everything you want this holiday season and thank you for your continued support.... Read more

This is another in a series of Gameday Q&A's I'll be having with other NBA and team bloggers once a week. For tonight's game, I talked to Ben York from Ben's Suns Blog. Also be sure and checkout Ben's questions for me and my responses.1. What are your thoughts on the acquisition of Jason Richardson now that he's played a few games for the Suns. Do you think he gives the Suns enough to get over the hump and make a finals run?I'm not sure Jason Richardson gives us enough to make a finals run, but he certainly gives us another dimension that we were missing with Bell at the 2 guard.  He is an underrated defender and a great rebounder who changes the complexion of the opponent's defense...much more than Bell.  Essentially, we have the tools and players to make a run but our defense needs to improve before... Read more

Western Conference Top 5 teams for the week of December 22, 2008.1.  Lakers -- Is this team losing some steam?  They lost to the Magic and lost to the Heat.  Also Farmar is injured thus depleting their bench.  Still this team is still th ebest in the West but another team is right on their tails!2.  Hornets -- Beating the Spurs and going 11-2 over their last games, this team is rising after coming out of the gates very slow.  If this team gets it act together, watch out Lakers and the rest of the NBA.3.  Rockets -- Have you been noticing Yao's nnumbers in the past few games?  Again injuries ar eplaying a huge part for the Rockets.  The Big-3 of the Rockets have only played 17 games together but they are winning more on the road than at home.4.  Spurs -- Losing to the Hornets and getting spanked... Read more

A look ahead at the Spurs games for the week.Date: Monday, December 22 (7:30)Team: Sacramento Kings (H)TV: FSWWhy you should care: It seems like most of the Spurs wins have been against the bottom feeders of the NBA. The Kings are one of those bottom feeders. The Spurs have to win these types of games, especially with Kevin Martin listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury. Without Martin the Kings don't have a real go-to scorer. With nine teams fighting for eight playoff spots, San Antonio can't afford to give up this game.Date: Tuesday, December 23 (7:30)Team: Minnesota Timberwolves (H)TV: FSWWhy you should care: Another one of these bottom-feeders, the 4-22 Timberwolves come to San Antonio on a 12 game losing streak. The Spurs should make that 13. However, the Spurs can't be looking ahead at the big game with the Suns. Al Jefferson is a nice player and Randy Foye... Read more

Looks like the Suns are starting the smack talk a little early for next week's game.... Read more

By now I'm sure you've listened to our game preview podcast with HornetsHype, read the Gameday Q&A with Hornets.com and saw our own David Thiessen's rival report on hornets.com. So what's left? Oh right the game. We'll be liveblogging throughout the game so go ahead and let your voice be heard and leave a comment.... Read more

This is the second in a series of Gameday Q&A's I'll be having with other NBA and team bloggers once a week. For tonight's game, I talked to Jim Eichenhofer from Hornets.com. Also be sure and checkout Spurscast 140, which is a Hornets preview with HornetsHype.com.1. As you know, tonight's game will be a rematch of last year's Western Conference semifinals and it will be in New Orleans Arena, where the Spurs were able to win the 7th game that sent them on to the Western Conference Finals. What is the mood like among the players and team. Is this seen as a sort of revenge game or is it seen as just another game on the schedule? I think the mood among the team right now is optimism about the way they've played recently, after starting the season 5-5. Everyone is also interested to see what impact Dec. 10 trade... Read more