The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have assigned guard Blake Ahearn to the Austin Toros, the NBA Development League team owned and operated by the Spurs.

Ahearn has appeared in three games for the Spurs and averaged 2.7 points in 6.3 minutes.  He was signed by San Antonio on 11/16.

Tony Parker returned to the Spurs on Friday night against the Grizzlies in a reserve role after missing nine games with a sprained ankle.

Parker had 15 points and seven assists as San Antonio cruised to a 109-88 win over Memphis.

"His rhythm looked good," Spurs' Coach Gregg Popovich said of Parker. "He's back."

The Spurs got Manu Ginobili back on Monday night and could have Tony Parker back in the lineup soon, as well.

Parker has missed eight games with a sprained ankle, and there is no definitive timetable for his return yet.

"He's getting close," Coach Gregg Popovich said of Parker. "It's not going to be three weeks. It's not going to be two weeks. It will probably be sooner than that."

Parker was the team's leading scorer, 27.4 points per game, before he suffered the ankle injury.

Fourteen teams were in action on Monday night, highlighted by the return of Manu Ginobili in San Antonio?s battle with Memphis.

- Orlando 108, Milwaukee 101

Team FIC Differential: Magic +14.9, Bucks -14.9

The Magic (10-4) weathered a late storm by the Bucks (7-9) on Monday night to win their tenth game of the season. Dwight Howard had 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 blocks; Rashard Lewis scored 22 points; and Hedo Turkoglu added 22 points and 9 boards. Both teams grabbed forty rebounds while Orlando turned the ball over three more times. However, the Magic attempted an astounding 54 free throws. Richard Jefferson led with 25 points and 5 rebound; Charlie Villanueva posted 17 points and 9 boards; and rookie Luc Mbah a Moute tallied 11 points and 8 boards.

Game FIC Scores

Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 18.5

Hedo Turkoglu, Orlando ? 15.5

Richard Jefferson, Milwaukee ? 12.5

Luc Mbah a Moute, Milwaukee ? 11.8

- Charlotte 93, Philadelphia 84

Team FIC Differential: Bobcats +20, 76ers -20

The Bobcats (4-9) used an 9-point edge in the second half against the 76ers (7-7) to record a shocking victory.  D.J. Augustin had 25 points and 11 assists; Raymond Felton posted 23 points and 7 rebounds; and Gerald Wallace added 11 points and 6 boards in the win. Charlotte shot 54% and outrebounded Philadelphia by four. Elton Brand led with 18 points and 9 rebounds; Andre Iguodala added 17 points and 5 boards; and Andre Miller contributed 10 points and 6 assists.

Game FIC Scores

D.J. Augustin, Charlotte ? 24.9

Raymond Felton, Charlotte ? 20.8

Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia ? 16.3

Elton Brand, Philadelphia ? 10.4

- Houston 107, Miami 98

Team FIC Differential: Rockets +5.1, Heat -5.1

Yao Ming led the Rockets (10-5) over the Heat (7-7) on Monday night with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Ron Artest had 20 points; Luis Scola tallied 11 points and 13 rebounds; and Carl Landry added 11 points and 6 boards off the bench. Houston outrebounded Miami by sixteen but turned the ball over nineteen times. Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers each scored 23 points while Shawn Marion added 17 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Mario Chalmers, Miami 22.1

Yao Ming, Houston ? 20.6

Ron Artest, Houston ? 14.4

Joel Anthony, Miami ? 13.5

- San Antonio 94, Memphis 81

Team FIC Differential: Spurs +23.6, Grizzlies -23.6

Manu Ginobili made his season debut for the Spurs (7-6) in their win against the Grizzlies (4-10) at FedEx Forum. Tim Duncan had 14 points and 11 rebounds; rookie George Hill scored 20 points; and Ginobili tallied 12 points and 4 boards. San Antonio shot 47% from the field while holding Memphis to just 38% shooting from the floor. O.J. Mayo starred with 26 points; Rudy Gay added 13 points and 10 rebound;, and Darko Milicic contributed 11 points and 11 boards for the Grizz.

Game FIC Scores

Darko Milicic, Memphis ? 14.5

Tim Duncan, San Antonio ? 11.4

O.J. Mayo, Memphis ? 11.4

George Hill, San Antonio ? 10.4

- Chicago 101, Utah 100

Team FIC Differential: Bulls -15, Jazz +15

Larry Hughes scored off an offensive rebound with one second left on the clock to give the Bulls (7-8) a dramatic victory over the Jazz (9-6). Derrick Rose had 25 points and 8 assists; Drew Gooden tallied 18 points and 6 rebounds; and Hughes added 16 points and 5 boards. Chicago and Utah were nearly identical in most statistics (each with 38 rebounds, more than 15 turnovers and over 50% shooting), but the Bulls made four more free throws and two more three-pointers. Mehmet Okur led with 26 points and 9 rebounds; Paul Millsap had 21 points and 10 boards; and Ronnie Price had 11 points and 8 assists in the loss. The Jazz were again without Deron Williams (ankle) and Carlos Boozer (quadriceps).

Game FIC Scores

Mehmet Okur, Utah ? 20.4

Derrick Rose, Chicago ? 17.8

Paul Millsap, Utah ? 17.5

Larry Hughes, Chicago ? 11.0

- Portland 91, Sacramento 90

Team FIC Differential: Blazers +12.2, Kings -12.2

The Blazers (9-6) held off the late rally by the Kings (5-11) to move three games over .500. Brandon Roy had 28 points; LaMarcus Aldridge posted 10 points and 10 rebounds; and Joel Przybilla added 10 points and 12 boards in the win. Portland shot just 40% from the floor but outrebounded Sacramento by sixteen and forced twenty-two turnovers. John Salmons led the Kings with 20 points; Brad Miller had 18 points and 6 rebounds; and Beno Udrih tallied 17 points and 8 assists.

Game FIC Scores

Joel Przybilla, Portland ? 16.5

Brandon Roy, Portland ? 15.4

Brad Miller, Sacramento ? 13.1

Spencer Hawes, Sacramento ? 12.0

- New Orleans 99, L.A. Clippers 87

Team FIC Differential: Hornets +13, Clippers -13

Chris Paul?s triple-double helped the Hornets (8-5) easily down the Clippers (2-12) on Monday night. Paul had 14 points, 17 assists, and 10 rebounds; David West posted 27 points and 5 boards; and Peja Stojakovic tallied 13 points and 9 boards of his own. New Orleans outrebounded Los Angeles by eleven and held them to 38% shooting. Rookie Eric Gordon exploded for 25 points; Baron Davis had 19 points and 8 assists; and Marcus Camby added 7 points and 11 rebounds.

Game FIC Scores

Chris Paul, New Orleans ? 24.8

Baron Davis, L.A. Clippers ? 16.3

Eric Gordon, L.A. Clippers ? 15.8

David West, New Orleans ? 12.9

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Manu Ginobili was back in uniform for the first time this season on Monday night, scoring 12 points in 11 minutes to help San Antonio to a 94-81 win in Memphis, the Associated Press is reporting.

I felt pretty good about it," said Ginobili. "I didn't rush it a lot. I took my time, found the open seam, made a couple of shots. I wasn't thinking about a great game on my first one, so I'm happy with what I did."

Spurs' guard Manu Ginobili will return on Monday night against the Grizzlies after missing the first 12 games of the season with an ankle injury.

"It's great to hear," Ginobili said. "It's been enough time."

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich announced the decision after the team's morning shootaround. It is unknown how many minutes Ginobili will play against Memphis.

"I'm going to be out of shape, a little slower," said Ginobili. "But those are things you only get from playing. I feel like it works better for me getting 10 minutes of playing time than (spending) 20 minutes on a treadmill."

Spurs' coach Gregg Popovich isn't exactly sure when guard Manu Ginobili will make his season debut.

Ginobili went through another practice on Sunday but isn't likely to play against the Grizzlies on Monday night.

"He's getting more and more ready every day," Popovich said. "Exactly when he plays, I'm not sure."

Ginobili has yet to play while recovering from offseason surgery on his left ankle, and said earlier this week he would lobby Popovich to let him suit up against Memphis.

Manu Ginobili could return to the floor next week, earlier than expected after he had surgery on his left ankle in September.

Spurs' coach Gregg Popovich would not specify Ginobili's expected return, but he did say the guard has recovered quicker than expected.

"When he's ready, that's when he's going to play," Popovich said. "And, right now, he's not ready."

Jazz forward Carlos Boozer is doubtful for Friday night's game against the Spurs with a strained left quadriceps.

Boozer did travel with the team to San Antonio, with an MRI on Thursday confirming the strain.

Utah's Deron Williams (sprained ankle), Brevin Knight (strained groin), and Kyle Korver (inflamed right wrist) will also be game-time decisions on Friday night.

After losing close to $9 million in the buyout with the Denver Nuggets, forward Antonio McDyess is believed to be looking at Cleveland, San Antonio, and Boston in addition to his former team the Pistons, Ian Thomsen from Sports Illustrated is reporting.

"There are three other situations we're discussing right now and sifting through," says Andy Miller, McDyess' agent. "All are teams that have significant midlevel space, either partial or in total for him.

"If we were to take a minimum offer, it would be with Detroit. There is no other offer for the minimum that we would consider. His comfort level, his familiarity -- there are many factors that would make him want to go back to Detroit."