FILE - In this May 20, 2007 file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen looks to pass in the first quarter of their Western Conference playoff basketball game against the Utah Jazz, in San Antonio. A Bucks official, who requested anonymity, with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday June 23, 2009, that Milwaukee plans to trade scoring forward Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto, giving them a veteran cast and financial flexibility. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

FILE - In this May 20, 2007 file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen looks to pass in the first quarter of their Western Conference playoff basketball game against the Utah Jazz, in San Antonio. A Bucks official, who requested anonymity, with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday June 23, 2009, that Milwaukee plans to trade scoring forward Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto, giving them a veteran cast and financial flexibility.

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  1. San Antonio Spurs' George Hill (3) is defended by Houston Rockets' David Anderson, of Australia, during the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  2. Houston Rockets' Garrett Temple (2) is defended by San Antonio Spurs' Ian Mahinmi (28) during the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  3. San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, left, is defended by Houston Rockets'' David Anderson, of Australia, during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  4. Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza (1) is defended by San Antonio Spurs' Richard Jefferson (24) during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. Houston won 99-85. Ariza scored 9 points.
  5. San Antonio Spurs' Ian Mahinmi (28) is defended by Houston Rockets' Chuck Hayes (44) during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  6. Houston Rockets' Chuck Hayes (44) and San Antonio Spurs' Ian Mahinmi compete for a rebound during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  7. Seattle Sounders' Freddie Ljungberg has words with referee Jorge Gonzalez during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Houston Dynamo on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Houston. Houston won 1-0, and advances to the Western Conference finals.
  8. Houston Dynamo's Brian Mullan is tackled hard by Seattle Sounders' Leo Gonzales during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Houston. Houston won 1-0 in overtime, and advances to the Western Conference finals.
  9. Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching, left, and Seattle Sounders' Jhon Kennedy Hurtado go up for a header during the first half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Houston, in the second game of an MLS soccer Western Conference semifinal.
  10. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 01: David Beckham #23 of the Los Angeles Galaxy takes a free kick in the second half during Game 1 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match against Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center on November 1, 2009 in Carson, California. The Galaxy and Chivas USA played to a 2-2 draw.
  11. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Members of the starting eleven of the Los Angeles Galaxy pose for a team photo prior to Game 1 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match against Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center on November 1, 2009 in Carson, California. The Galaxy and Chivas USA played to a 2-2 draw.
  12. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Fans of Chivas USA show their support during Game 1 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center on November 1, 2009 in Carson, California. The Galaxy and Chivas USA played to a 2-2 draw.
  13. FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2007, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen, left, drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest, during the first quarter of NBA basketball in Sacramento, Calif. Bowen retired on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, after 12 seasons in the NBA.
  14. FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2007, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen (12) reacts after being fouled as Atlanta Hawks guard Anthony Johnson (8) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta. Bowen retired on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, after 12 seasons in the NBA.
  15. FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2005, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen (12) scores as Los Angeles Lakers guard Caron Butler (1) defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. Bowen retired on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, after 12 seasons in the NBA.
  16. Former San Antonio Spurs player Bruce Bowen announces his retirement from the NBA Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 in San Antonio.

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