BRENT BARRY
Spurs' Barry opts out of deal, becomes free agent
Spurs guard Brent Barry opted out of his contract and became a free agent on Tuesday. - Read More...
Our bad: NBA says Barry was fouled to end Game 4
The NBA acknowledged Wednesday 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. Trailing 93-91 on Tuesday night, the Spurs inbounded the ball with 2.1 seconds left to Brent Barry, who was bumped by Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher on the floor. No foul was called, and Barry missed badly on a 3-pointer before time expired.
Lakers beat Spurs in Game 4
The Lakers kept taking the lead. The Spurs kept coming back. Finally, Brent Barry's miss gave L.A. a 3-1 lead in the West finals.
Spurs re-sign Barry a month after trading him
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed guard Brent Barry on Monday, a month after trading him to Seattle. The SuperSonics waived Barry on Feb. 21, a day after acquiring him, Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick from the Spurs for Kurt Thomas. Barry had to sit out 30 days before he could re-sign with San Antonio. Before the trade, Barry averaged 7.3 points in 29 games for the Spurs. He has averaged 7.3 points in 259 games since signing with the Spurs in 2004.
Report: Brent Barry Rejoins Spurs
Mike Monroe of the SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS writes, "Brent Barry is a Spur again. The 36-year-old shooting guard, traded to the Seattle SuperSonics on Feb. 20 but waived by Seattle on Feb. 22, signed a new contract with the Spurs after the team's 88-81 victory Sunday over the Dallas Mavericks." - Read More...
Report: Suns Still Pursuing Brent Barry
"The Suns were still pursuing Brent Barry with a full-court press on Wednesday, but they can't afford to wait much longer for his decision," writes Jerry Brown of the EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE. "With the deadline for free agents to sign with new teams and still be eligible for the playoffs looming on Saturday, Suns players and coaches followed up general manager Steve Kerr's visit to the Barry family in San Antonio with phone call pleas of their own." - Read More...
Agent Says Barry Still Contemplating Next Move
It's too early to tell whether Brent Barry's recent wild ride on the transaction wire will wind up with him back in San Antonio, the guard's agent said Friday. - Read More...
Spurs get Thomas from Sonics for playoff push
The San Antonio Spurs acquired veteran forward Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night for guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick.
Report: Spurs Acquire Thomas from Sonics for Barry, Elson
The San Antonio Spurs have reached agreement with the SuperSonics that will bring them center Kurt Thomas in exchange for guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick, league sources said Wednesday. The teams are in the process of finalizing the deal with league officials. - Read More...
Calf Injury to Sideline Spurs' Barry for Four Weeks
The San Antonio Spurs on Friday announced that an MRI had revealed that Brent Barry suffered a grade II strain of the medial head of his gastrocnemius muscle in his left calf. The injury occurred during the third quarter of the Spurs-Miami Heat game on 1/24. He is expected to miss three-to-four weeks. - Read More...
Spurs' Barry Expected to Miss 10-14 Days
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that an MRI revealed that Brent Barry tore the plantaris muscle in his left calf. The injury occurred during the first quarter of the Spurs vs. Chicago Bulls game on Dec. 26. - Read More...
D-League: Spurs Sign Toros' Marcus Williams
In the SAN ANTONIO NEWS-EXPRESS, Jeff McDonald writes "nearly two months to the day he was waived by the Spurs, Marcus Williams is back in San Antonio. In need of an insurance policy at swingman with Manu Ginobili out and Brent Barry hobbled, the Spurs signed Williams ? their second-round pick in the 2007 draft ? for the second time Wednesday. They originally waived Williams Oct. 27, about seven months after drafting him. He landed with the Austin Toros of the NBA's Development League, where he averaged 18.1 points in nine games. Williams was en route from Houston, where he was spending the holidays, to Austin on Wednesday afternoon when the team informed him of its offer.? - Read More...
Balanced Attack Leads Spurs Past Pistons
Brent Barry scored 16 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 104-80 in an exhibition game Saturday night. - Read More...
With Ginobili Misfiring, Spurs' Barry Steps Up
Mike Monroe of the SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS writes, "Brent Barry, who appreciates a guitar power chord like no other Spur, then strummed some strings of his own with a 3-pointer 27 seconds later. What happened from that point until halftime made all the difference Tuesday in the Spurs' 75-72 victory in Game 3." - Read More...
Spurs earn hard-fought victory over Pistons
Tony Parker scored 22 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 90-89 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Tim Duncan added 17 points and 14 rebounds, Brent Barry had 16 points, Manu Ginobili added 10 and Francisco Elson had 10 rebounds. Rasheed Wallace had 21 points and another technical foul for Detroit, which has dropped its first two games on a three-game road trip.
Spurs' Ginobili, Barry, Bonner miss game against Bucks
Manu Ginobili and Spurs teammates Brent Barry and Matt Bonner missed San Antonio's game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night because of what the team said was a stomach flu. - Read More...
Spurs have no trouble in New Orleans
Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and Tony Parker added 19, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 103-77 victory over the undermanned New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night. Tim Duncan had 11 points and nine rebounds for the Spurs, who never trailed. The Hornets (10-11) dressed only 10 players and were no match for the Southwest Division leading Spurs (18-6), who led by 75-55 in third quarter after Brent Barry's driving floater that went in off the glass as he was fouled.
Spurs still unbeaten on the road
Brent Barry already had a buzz cut, making sewing up his head that much easier for the Spurs' medical staff. As in nine sutures at the surface and another three stitches below to close a deep, 2-inch gash. That's the way it went for San Antonio and Sacramento in the teams' first meeting since the Spurs beat the Kings in the sixth game of their first-round playoff series in May. "I came to Arco Arena and a hockey game broke out," Barry said.
Spurs top Mavs in preseason finale
Tony Parker scored 18 of his 20 points in the first half to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 100-79 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night in the final preseason game for both teams. Manu Ginobili added 16 points and Brent Barry had 12. Spurs newcomer Francisco Elson scored 14 and Beno Udrih added 10 as the Spurs shot 41-of-73 from the field (56 percent). Tim Duncan scored nine points in just 24 minutes.
Brent Barry's Europe Live Blog
San Antonio Spur Brent Barry blogs about his experiences in Lyon, France as part of Europe Live 2006. - Read More...
Ailene Voisin: Man of Steal Comes to Rescue
Ailene Voisin of the SACRAMENTO BEE writes, "Mike Bibby has heard about it throughout his Kings career, heard it on the streets, on the airwaves, in the locker room, in the huddle. His defense lags behind his offense. His defense is too meek to matter. His latest transgression was only days ago - a mere game ago - when he left Brent Barry open for the latest three-pointer to kill the Kings. But say it again, and again. Bibby stole the ball ... Bibby stole the ball ... Bibby stole the ball." - Read More...
Spurs survive scare from Artest-less Kings
Maybe the Sacramento Kings would've preferred another trampling over what the San Antonio Spurs did to them. Dominant early and resilient late, the Kings were forced into overtime by a 3-pointer from Brent Barry that hit the rim twice, went high and fell through with 4 seconds left in regulation. Then Manu Ginobili carried the defending champions to a 128-119 victory Tuesday night in Game 2 of their first-round series. Game 3 is Friday night in Sacramento.
Ginobili, Barry Lead Spurs to Overtime Win Over Kings
Brent Barry's 3-pointer with 4.9 seconds left forced overtime, where Manu Ginobili scored eight of his 32 points, as the San Antonio Spurs scrambled for a 128-119 victory over the Sacramento Kings and a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round series. - Read More...
Barry Shines for Spurs in Ginobili's Absence
"On a night when his wedding ring bounced off the floor, was temporarily lost at the bottom of a neighboring locker and nearly prevented him from returning home, Brent Barry wasn't in the mood to attempt any more dangerous stunts than necessary," writes Mike Finger of THE SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS. "Sure, he started Tuesday's game in place of injured Spurs guard Manu Ginobili. But that didn't mean he was ready to impersonate the man he famously dubbed El Contusión." - Read More...
Scraggly Situation in West for Spurs
Johnny Ludden of THE SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS reports, "The Spurs returned from their longest trip in 13 years Friday, touching down at San Antonio International Airport a little after 4a.m. and looking considerably more scraggly than when they departed more than nine days earlier. Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sported beards. The only thing missing from Brent Barry's goatee-and-shaggy-haired look was Scooby Doo. Beno Udrih's chin had even sprouted a tuft of brown fuzz." - Read More...
League says Fisher fouled Barry at end of Game 4
The league office reviewed the final play of the Spurs' 93-91 home loss to the Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals and acknowledged that a two-shot foul should have been called on Derek Fisher for impeding Brent Barry. - Read More...
Lakers too quick for Spurs in Game 4
Brent Barry's miss sealed the Lakers' big Game 4 victory in San Antonio. But that's not why the Spurs lost, Charley Rosen says.
Back in black: Veteran Barry re-signs with Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed guard Brent Barry on Monday, a month after trading him to Seattle. - Read More...
Spurs Sign Brent Barry
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard Brent Barry. Per team policy terms of the deal were not disclosed. Barry was traded to Seattle, along with Francisco Elson and a 2009 first round draft pick, in exchange for Kurt Thomas on February 20. He was then waived by the SuperSonics on February 21. Barry appeared in 29 games for the Spurs this season and averaged 7.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18.7 minutes. - Read More...
In The Paint: Shady Trades
Brent Barry's going back to the Spurs? Marques Johnson says the NBA must do something about the trend of wink-wink trades.
Suns to Receive Word Today on Brent Barry's Plans
In the ARIZONA REPULIC, Paul Coro writes, "(T)he Suns could use some help running the offense when Steve Nash is out and could use another long-range shooter for better spacing on offense. Phoenix will find out Tuesday whether Brent Barry will help.? - Read More...
Lakers Biggest Winners in Player Shuffles
In the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, David Aldridge writes "in the liveliest NBA trade season in quite some time, nearly every contending team made a significant move by yesterday's deadline. And those that didn't were trying up to the last minute. Grading on the curve, here are some early assessments: A-plus: Lakers. (They acquired Pau Gasol from Memphis for Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Aaron McKie, the rights to Marc Gasol, and draft picks.) A: Spurs. (They acquired Kurt Thomas from Seattle for Brent Barry, Francisco Elson, and a 2009 first-round pick. They also signed Damon Stoudamire.)" - Read More...
Spurs acquire Kurt Thomas from Sonics for Elson, Barry
The San Antonio Spurs have obtained NBA veteran Kurt Thomas from Seattle in exchange for Francisco Elson, Brent Barry and a ...
Barry out 3-4 weeks after 2nd calf injury in month
Spurs guard Brent Barry will miss three to four weeks after injuring his left calf for the second time in a month. The latest injury was a muscle strain in the third quarter of San Antonio's 90-89 victory against Miami on Thursday. The 36-year-old Barry tore a different muscle in his left calf Dec. 26 against Chicago and missed nine games. The game against Miami was his fifth since returning from last month's injury.
Barry out up to 2 weeks with torn calf muscle
Spurs guard Brent Barry will miss up to two weeks after injuring his left calf in a game. The team said Thursday that Barry had an MRI, which showed he tore a muscle in his left calf. Barry hurt himself with about 3:20 left in the first quarter during the Spurs' 94-79 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Barry, a 13-year veteran, is averaging 7.7 points, 2.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds this season for San Antonio (20-7).
Left calf injury to sideline Spurs' Barry two weeks
Spurs guard Brent Barry will miss up to two weeks after injuring his left calf in a game. - Read More...
Spurs To Collect Rings; Host Blazers
In the SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, Jeff McDonald writes "two years ago, Spurs guard Brent Barry celebrated his first NBA championship ring with a gesture quite progressive and European. Spurs players will collect their rings. A fourth NBA championship banner will be raised to the AT&T Center rafters. The past will be celebrated. And just as quickly, it will be forgotten. Tonight's ring ceremony marks the official end of the Spurs' 2007 championship party." - Read More...
NBA.com Blog: Brent Barry
San Antonio Spurs forward Brent Barry blogs on NBA.com during the Spurs run at a fourth title in nine years. - Read More...
Spurs sweep season series from Hornets
Tim Duncan scored 31 points, including his first 3-pointer of the season, to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 92-88 on Wednesday night. Brent Barry hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help the Spurs rally for their fifth straight victory. He finished with 15 points. Michael Finley added 13 and Manu Ginobili scored 12 for San Antonio. The Spurs swept their four-game series with the Hornets, who have lost two in a row and are 4-6 in their last 10.
Spurs Take Down Sixers From Downtown
Tim Duncan had 17 points and 15 rebounds, and Brent Barry scored 23 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 99-85 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. - Read More...
Ginobili, Barry and Bonner Miss Game vs. Bucks
Manu Ginobili and Spurs teammates Brent Barry and Matt Bonner missed San Antonio's game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night because of what the team said was a stomach flu. - Read More...
Everyone scores for Spurs
Eight Spurs players scored in double digits as San Antonio routed the Golden State Warriors 129-89 on Monday. Brent Barry scored 18 points to lead the team, and Beno Udrih scored a season-high 16 points for San Antonio, whose bench accounted for 75 points. Tim Duncan had 15 points and eight rebounds, and Michael Finley and Tony Parker each added 14 points. Anthony Roberson scored 21 points to lead the Warriors.
Spurs nearly blow big lead, but beat Knicks
Tony Parker scored 24 points, including five down the stretch to halt New York's frantic comeback attempt, and the San Antonio Spurs held off the Knicks 105-93 on Monday night. Reserve Brent Barry added 19 points for the Spurs, who blew almost all of a 23-point lead after Knicks coach Isiah Thomas went deep into his bench with his team seemingly out of the game late in the first half. That nearly worked.
Bonner Still Learning Spurs' Mantra
Johnny Ludden of the EXPRESS-NEWS writes, "Michael Finley heard it when he joined the Spurs. So did Brent Barry, Danny Ferry, Stephen Jackson and just about every other shooter to ever play under Gregg Popovich." - Read More...
Barry replaces Ginobili in starting lineup
The San Antonio Spurs indeed made a lineup change for Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, benching struggling Manu Ginobili and starting Brent Barry. Dallas evened the series after a shake-up of its own in Game 2, making point guard Devin Harris a surprise starter. With questions lingering all week about whether Spurs coach Gregg Popovich would make a countermove, he kept silent about it.
Season of Surprises Continues for Spurs' Barry
Johnny Ludden of THE EXPRESS-NEWS writes that Brent Barry "calls his jumper to force overtime in Game 2 the 'most important' of his 11-season NBA career. Had he missed, the Spurs would be headed to Arco Arena for two games with the series split and the Kings regaining the services of suspended forward Ron Artest." - Read More...
Ginobili Resumes Special Role for Spurs
In the EXPRESS-NEWS, Buck Harvey writes that "these are the games when Manu Ginobili frustrates, twisting for drives, finding open teammates, changing both the playoffs and the laws of physics." Last night in game 2 "Ginobili wasn't perfect. But it was also Ginobili who drove baseline with the clock down, the Spurs trailing by three points at the end of regulation -- snapping the pass to Brent Barry in the corner. If that sounds familiar, that's because it is. Ginobili found Horry in Detroit a year ago." - Read More...
Spurs Beat Jazz, Clinch Top Seed in West
Manu Ginobili scored 18 points and Tim Duncan and Brent Barry added 16 apiece as the Spurs took control early to cruise to a 115-82 victory over the Utah Jazz and clinch the top spot in the West. - Read More...
Barry Serves San Antonio Children
"San Antonio children have a new, high-profile champion in Spurs guard Brent Barry. And he's not the type to sit back and talk about causes," reports Susan Yerkes of THE SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS. - Read More...
Duncan, Finley power Spurs past Clippers
Tim Duncan had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Michael Finley also scored 20 points, and the San Antonio Spurs broke open a tight game in the third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 98-87 Tuesday night. Bruce Bowen added 16 points, Brent Barry scored 11 and Manu Ginobili had eight points and nine assists for the Spurs (55-16), who won for the seventh time in nine games and moved into first place in the Western Conference, one game ahead of Dallas. - Read More...