When Steve Francis went up for a contested jumper last Monday, it seemed like a routine NBA play. But when he landed on Bruce Bowen’s foot and sprained his ankle, things really changed.

As the San Antonio Spurs get ready to tip off the season against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, they are still unsure if they will have their starting point guard in the lineup.

With Rasho Nesterovic traded to the Toronto Raptors and Nazr Mohammed leaving for Detroit in free agency, the biggest changes on the San Antonio Spurs 2006-07 roster will be in the middle.

Former Spur Speedy Claxton has agreed to a four-year, $25 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks according to ESPN.com.

As NBA free agency season is officially underway, the San Antonio Spurs head into it with 11 players already under contract.