Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says if Manu Ginobili is still injured, the guard should not play for Argentina in the upcoming Olympics.

Concerns are growing among top San Antonio Spurs officials over guard Manu Ginobili's plans to play for Argentina in the Olympics.

Manu Ginobili scored 30 points to break out of his slump and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 103-84 in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Sunday night.

SAN ANTONIO - Manu Ginobili struggled for two games and it seemed he might not have anything left.

Manu Ginobili broke out of his scoring slump with 30 points off the bench and the Spurs beat the Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

SAN ANTONIO -- Manu Ginobili struggled for two games and it seemed he might not have anything left. A sore ankle, a ripped fingernail and plenty of...

Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, hitting four free throws in the final minute, sending the Spurs to the Western Conference finals with a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, hitting four free throws in the final minute, sending the Spurs to the Western Conference finals with a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

NEW ORLEANS - As Manu Ginobili dribbled out the final few seconds of the second-round series clincher, Tony Parker walked over and gave him a pat on the head.

NEW ORLEANS -- As Manu Ginobili dribbled out the final few seconds of the second-round series clincher, Tony Parker walked over and gave him a...

Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and company will be traveling to Los Angeles to face the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday.

Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 99-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 99-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead San Antonio to a victory in Game 3 of a West semifinal series. The Spurs avoided falling into an 0-3 hole from which no NBA team has ever returned.

Manu Ginobili scored 37 points for the second straight game to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 104-98 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday for their fifth consecutive victory. The Spurs remained unbeaten at home despite playing their second straight game without Tim Duncan, who is recovering from a sprained ankle.

Manu Ginobili scored 37 points for the second straight game to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 104-98 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday for their fifth consecutive victory. The Spurs remained unbeaten at home despite playing their second straight game without Tim Duncan, who is recovering from a sprained ankle.

Manu Ginobili scored a season-high 37 points to help the San Antonio Spurs overcome the absence of Tim Duncan to beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-95.

Manu Ginobili scored a season-high 37 points to help the San Antonio Spurs overcome the absence of Tim Duncan to beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-95.

Tony Parker had 29 points and 11 assists to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Washington Wizards 109-94 Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili added 19 points and Tim Duncan had 16 for the Spurs.

Tony Parker had 29 points and 11 assists to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Washington Wizards 109-94 Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili added 19 points and Tim Duncan had 16 for the Spurs.

Tim Duncan scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-88 on Friday for their fourth straight victory. Tony Parker added 21 points and eight assists for San Antonio. Brent Barry had 14 points for San Antonio and Manu Ginobili added 11.

Tim Duncan scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-88 on Friday for their fourth straight victory. Tony Parker added 21 points and eight assists for San Antonio. Brent Barry had 14 points for San Antonio and Manu Ginobili added 11.

Tony Parker scored 17 of his 31 points in the second quarter and added nine assists while Manu Ginobili scored 19 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-83 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.

Tony Parker scored 17 of his 31 points in the second quarter and added nine assists while Manu Ginobili scored 19 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-83 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.

Tony Parker had 26 points and nine assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-92 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Bruce Bowen went 6-of-6 from 3-point range for the Spurs and finished with 23 points. Manu Ginobili added 17 points.

Manu Ginobili scored 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Milwaukee Bucks 113-88 on Sunday night. Michael Finley added 17 points and Tim Duncan had 16 points for the Spurs, who led by double digits for the last three quarters.

Manu Ginobili scored 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Milwaukee Bucks 113-88 on Sunday night. Michael Finley added 17 points and Tim Duncan had 16 points for the Spurs, who led by double digits for the last three quarters.

Friends and foes After waiting more than five years to play in the NBA with Manu Ginobili, Rockets forward Luis Scola finally got to play against him and fellow Argentina national team center Fabricio Oberto. "It's not really, really important," Scola said. "What's important is the game."

Manu Ginobili scored 30 points, including the go-ahead basket with 32 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 104-101 on Wednesday night.

Tim Duncan had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs got their title defense off to a successful start with a 106-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Tony Parker added 19 points for the Spurs and Manu Ginobili had 16 points and eight assists.

Tim Duncan had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs got their title defense off to a successful start with a 106-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Tony Parker added 19 points for the Spurs and Manu Ginobili had 16 points and eight assists.

MIAMI — When the Miami Heat return to the practice floor sometime Thursday, they'll have two simple tasks. Forget about October. Get ready for November. Manu Ginobili scored 22 points on 6-for-7 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs sealed a dismal exhibition season for the Heat with a 104-87 victory Tuesday night.

MIAMI — When the Miami Heat return to the practice floor sometime Thursday, they'll have two simple tasks. Forget about October. Get ready for November. Manu Ginobili scored 22 points on 6-for-7 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs sealed a dismal exhibition season for the Heat with a 104-87 victory Tuesday night.

Rockets forward Luis Scola has risen to the top in international play, but he knows he still has dues to pay in the NBA. And he doesn't expect to advance as fast in the league as Argentine teammate Manu Ginobili did with San Antonio.