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

San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry said he's considering stepping away from the game after winning seven NBA championships in a 16-season career.

San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry said he's considering stepping away from the game after winning seven NBA championships in a 16-season career.

San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry said Saturday that he might step away from the game after winning seven NBA championships in a 16-season career.

Kobe Bryant scored 17 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers rallied from an early 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs.

Kobe Bryant scored 17 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter, and the Lakers rallied from an early 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Thursday night and win the Western Conference finals in five games.

The NBA acknowledged Wednesday night that a foul should have been called on the final possession of Game 4 in the Western Conference finals, which would have given the San Antonio Spurs a chance to even the series.

SAN ANTONIO -- Coach Gregg Popovich has signed a contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs.

The Los Angeles Lakers hold on for a 93-91 victory over the San Antonio Spurs to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.

SAN ANTONIO – Lamar Odom had a sleepless night after the Lakers’ Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Lamar Odom had a sleepless night after the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

Lamar Odom had a sleepless night after the Lakers' Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

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.

All the Los Angeles Lakers have done is protect home court. But it's how well they did it that has given the San Antonio Spurs reason to worry about protecting their own.

All the Los Angeles Lakers have done is protect home court. It's how well they did it that has given the San Antonio Spurs reason to worry about protecting their own.

Two nights after blowing a 20-point lead, the San Antonio Spurs were simply blown out, and they find themselves going home trailing the Lakers two games to none.

LOS ANGELES - The San Antonio Spurs appear to be a tired, beaten-up team in trouble. Perhaps the fact they just survived a similar predicament will give them hope.

Lamar Odom had a spectacular all-around performance with 20 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots, and the sharp-shooting Lakers continued their home success in the playoffs with a 101-71 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

One game, that's all it was. And it's on to Game 2.
That was the San Antonio Spurs' attitude Thursday in the wake of their blown opportunity in the opener of the Western Conference finals.

LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers waited until the third quarter to get going. Once they did, the San Antonio Spurs couldn't stop...

A look at the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals, which begin tonight in Los Angeles (regular-season record, playoff marks in parentheses):

San Antonio Spurs' departure from New Orleans after winning Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals was delayed until 6:30 a.m. after their plane had mechanical problems, the team said Tuesday. The team could not find hotel rooms in the city, so the players had to sleep on the plane, team spokesman Cliff Puchalski said.

The San Antonio Spurs slept on their plane after mechanical problems forced them to stay in New Orleans and they could not find hotel rooms in the city.

The San Antonio Spurs are forced to sleep on the plane after their flight was delayed several hours because of mechanical problems.

A title defense endures for the playoff-savvy San Antonio Spurs.

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.

SAN ANTONIO - Must-win situations are not a familiar place for the San Antonio Spurs.
They survived one Thursday night, earning the chance to play in another.

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs’ Big Three came through. Now they have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive.

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.

SAN ANTONIO -- Must-win situations are not a familiar place for the San Antonio Spurs.

David West had career playoff highs of 38 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night and a 3-2 series lead.

NEW ORLEANS -- Back pain couldn't keep David West from taking the court with aggression. The San Antonio Spurs couldn't stop him from...

The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three congregated around the scorer's table during a timeout in the fourth quarter, not long before they put the game away for good.

SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three congregated around the scorer's table during a timeout in the fourth quarter, not long before they...

NEW ORLEANS – Shutting down David West only gave the San Antonio Spurs front-row seats for the Chris Paul show.

Shutting down David West only gave the San Antonio Spurs front-row seats for the Chris Paul show.

David West scored 30 points to lead the host New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of a second-round playoff series Saturday.

David West scored a career playoff-high 30 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Saturday night.

NEW ORLEANS -- Trouble putting out a ring of fire used in a mascot stunt caused a 19-minute delay during Game 1 of the San Antonio Spurs and New...

SAN ANTONIO ? Tim Duncan was not all smiles after the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Phoenix Suns yet again from the playoffs. Written on the big man's face was only one thing: relief. "Just happy we're done with them," he said. Really, was there ever any doubt?

With one of the San Antonio Spurs' stars out and another just returning from a four-game absence, the team's supporting cast became the guardian of the only perfect home record in the Western Conference on Saturday night.

The San Antonio Spurs said Tim Duncan would play against the Denver Nuggets Saturday night after missing four games with an ankle sprain.

With one of the San Antonio Spurs' stars out and another just returning from a four-game absence, the team's supporting cast became the guardian of the only perfect home record in the Western Conference on Saturday night.

San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker and his wife, Eva Longoria, issued a statement Wednesday night defending their marriage against claims by a French model that she had an affair with Parker in September.

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.

Tim Duncan most likely will miss no more than a few games after injuring his ankle and knee. The San Antonio Spurs star was hurt against Portland on Sunday, and the team said his MRI came back negative Monday.

Tim Duncan most likely will miss no more than a few games after injuring his ankle and knee. The San Antonio Spurs star was hurt against Portland on Sunday, and the team said his MRI came back negative Monday.

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.