Exel

The 33-year-old Van Exel is coming off a season in Portland in which he posted some of the lowest numbers of his 12-year NBA career.

USATODAY.com - Spurs sign Van Exel for scoring punch 2005

Once Van Exel is jettisoned, Telfair will need a backup, preferably a veteran presence who can help him learn the NBA ropes.

USATODAY.com 2005

Bench: Nick Van Exel is the most explosive sixth man in the league and has averaged 20.3 points off the bench while shooting 50% from the field and 41% (34-for-83) from three-point range.

USATODAY.com - Dallas Mavericks (3) vs. San Antonio Spurs (1) 2003

STRENGTHS: Raef LaFrentz's value will be enhanced by the new defensive rules, while Nick Van Exel is said to have reported to camp with an improved attitude.

USATODAY.com - WESTERN CONFERENCE 2001

"Van Exel is a guy that can score points quickly," Hawks coach

National Basketball Association - Hawks vs. Nuggets 2001

Van Exel is expected to pick up the scoring load and Williams was acquired for rebounding.

National Basketball Association - Nuggets vs. Suns 2001

Nick Van Exel is not likely to displace Damon Stoudamire or Derek Anderson.

USATODAY.com 2005

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The Van Exel-Antawn Jamison deal proved to be a disaster, as Van Exel had injury problems and generally did not fit in.

USATODAY.com 2006

Van Exel and LaFrentz are solid talents coming off the bench.

USATODAY.com 2006