NBA to Punish the San Antonio Spurs for Sitting Out Their Star Players

Most people had a good laugh earlier today when Gregg Popovich elected to rest Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and Danny Green for tonight’s nationally-televised game against the Miami Heat. The NBA office wasn’t amused, however, and issued a statement that they plan to heavily punish the Spurs for their act. Here are League commissioner David Stern’s acidic words: “I apologize to all NBA fans. This was an unacceptable decision by the San Antonio Spurs and substantial sanctions will be forthcoming.”