Layups: In an interview with the San Antonio Express-News, Joffrey Lauvergne expressed surprise the Bulls pulled their qualifying offer, allowing him to sign a minimum deal with the Spurs. "They told me they wanted to bring me back and they didn't do it," he said. ... Gasol, long known as a connoisseur of the arts, had solid plans when the Spurs arrived Friday night. "There were no Lyric (Opera) or symphony performances, so I went to The Jazz Showcase and listened to some jazz. It was nice."