Tag: San Antonio Spurs

Report: Talks resume in hopes of saving Christmas Day games

First, Ken Berger of CBS Sportsline reported that attorney Jim Quinn, who helped broker a deal to end the 1998-99 NBA lockout, had involved himself as a go-between in an attempt to perform a similar service in this year’s lockout.

Now, Yahoo!Sports columnist Adrian Wojnarowski, citing league sources, reported on Wednesday that talks between the NBA and the players had resumed, though no details were available. Here’s a link to his report: .

According to Wojnarowski, the talks began on Tuesday and were ongoing, as of Wednesday afternoon. He described them as a last-ditch attempt to save the Christmas Day games as part of a shortened season.

These are not negotiations, per se. Rather, they are settlement talks pertaining to the lawsuit the players have filed against the NBA.

Either way, talking is a good thing, but fans should remain skeptical. We’ve gotten excited about perceived breakthroughs several times over the last couple of months, only to be disappointed.

Chinese monks treat Pietrus’ injured knee

Phoenix forward Mickael Pietrus is seeking an unconventional approaching to treat a nagging right knee injury.

Pietrus missed 12 games at the end of the season for the Suns and hasn’t played in Eurobasket or overseas opportunities.

Sporting News.com reported that Pietrus in central China’s Henan Province, where he tried “several traditional Chinese medicine therapies, including acupuncture, massage and some unique remedies administered by Shaolin monks,” according to the Chinese site .

Pietrus said the treatment helped him alleviate his pain and soon would be ready to practice.

He would be a key addition for the Suns if he’s healthy. Pietrus averaged 7.4 points for the Suns after he came there in the Jason Richardson trade.

The Shaolin Temple has had  its own hospital for more than 1,000 years and treated Shaquille O’Neal during his career.

Despite denials, Eva picked up Matt Barnes at airport

Remember Eva Longoria’s heated denials that with Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes?

That may be true. Longoria and Barnes have been involved in several charity projects for Padres and Athletes vs. Cancer.

But it does take a special friend to pick up another friend at an airport — particularly in Los Angeles in the middle of the day. 

And that’s what TMZ.com has reported that Longoria did earlier this week, with the .

Of course, Longoria could be telling us the truth. But it also takes someone special to play the role of chauffeur — even if it is in a custom BMW.

Barnes reportedly tried to make it to the car incognito, but it’s a little hard to hide when you are 6-foot-7.

Longoria has been involved in a relationship with Eddie Cruz, the younger brother of actress Penelope Cruz, since her breakup last year with Spurs guard Tony Parker.