NBA News Roundup, Tuesday, 23rd July: Chris Paul to Detroit Pistons a possibility, Tim Duncan rejoins San Antonio Spurs and more

Chris Paul continues to be linked with a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder
Chris Paul continues to be linked with a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder

Tim Duncan rejoins the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach

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Tim Duncan has returned to the San Antonio Spurs
Tim Duncan has returned to the San Antonio Spurs

Over the past 12 months, the San Antonio Spurs have suffered from a number of notable losses. Kawhi Leonard demanded a trade ahead of the 18-19 season, and he was soon followed out of San Antonio by Tony Parker and the retiring Manu Ginobili.

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Nevertheless, Spurs fans finally have some positive news to celebrate as Tim Duncan has returned to the franchise as an assistant coach.

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After graduating from Wake Forest in 1997, Duncan went on to play 19 seasons with the Spurs before finally retiring back in 2016. During his time in San Antonio, Duncan was named as an NBA All-Star 15 times, while also winning 2 MVP awards.

Duncan also formed part of a legendary trio with Parker and Ginobili, which yielded title wins in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014. The center also won a championship back in 1999, taking his tally to five.

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