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A San Antonio Spurs franchise that’s lived in the NBA Playoffs for the better part of its existence is looking to get back. Newly acquired veteran Harrison Barnes outlined what it’ll take for one of the youngest teams in the league to reach the second season. “It starts with the habits,” Barnes answered when asked […]

Victor Wembanayma faced a familiar refrain as he met with reporters during the San Antonio Spurs Media Day: expectations. They’ve followed Wemby around for as long as he can remember. And they’ve only grown as his game has. Coming off a unanimous Rookie of the Year campaign with the Spurs, he’s exceeded impossible individual hype […]

It’s not an earth-shattering move, but weeks ahead of the start of the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA training camp, the team made a move that opened up a roster spot — kind of. In waiving Jamaree Bouyea, they now have a slot to sign a player to a two-way contract. It becomes a more interesting […]

Perhaps quietly, the San Antonio Spurs feature one of the NBA’s top all-time rosters. NBA 2K25 reflects that in sense. In Tim Duncan, the Silver and Black sports one of the very best players in NBA history. David Robinson gives them another big man who ranks among the top centers to play the game. A […]

The man who served as the soundtrack for many of the San Antonio Spurs’ glory years is stepping down after 21 years. Television play-by-play broadcaster Bill Land announces his retirement ahead of the 2024-2025 campaign. Toward the beginning of last season, Land revealed that he’d been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, though […]

A deeper look at the San Antonio Spurs’ 2024-2025 NBA schedule shows some potentially not just good, but great, stretches for Victor Wembanyama and company. Several factors have been outlined by ClutchPoints as to why the Spurs have a more favorable schedule than other teams. Here are a couple of specific reasons as to why […]

They didn’t part on bad terms nor is there known bad blood between involved individuals, but when the San Antonio Spurs meet the Golden State Warriors it gives Chris Paul a chance to take on the team that let him walk after a one-year experiment. While the future Hall of Famer has been a bit […]

With the release of a team’s schedule comes the games that really grab the attention of the fans. For the San Antonio Spurs, who begin the second year of the Victor Wembanyama era, several games stick out. We’ve narrowed them to a handful that most should look forward to with number one ranking at the […]

All in all, the San Antonio Spurs 2024-2025 NBA schedule plays out well as they look for a much better season in year two of the Victor Wembanyama era. That doesn’t mean there won’t be some rough spots and that certainly doesn’t mean things won’t get tough, especially considering they’re coming off 22 wins. But, […]

The end of the Olympics also registers on the NBA timeline as we continue to forge through the summer. With the start of the regular season still more than two and a half months away, free agency has slowed as fans embrace the release of the NBA schedule. With that, the San Antonio Spurs roster […]

As much as a unanimous Rookie of the Year season proved that Victor Wembanyama was worth the hype, it also served notice that the phases of his progression would often jolt us. Sure enough, the Olympics provided another vivid instance of the San Antonio Spurs star continuing to grow into the type of generational player […]

Steph Curry stole the show. LeBron James grabbed his share of headlines by helping control the game. USA Basketball’s all-time Olympics leading scorer, Kevin Durant, earned a fourth gold at the Summer Games. Given all of that, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama — all of 20 years old and with just one NBA year […]

A USA Basketball gold medal will largely depend on how a San Antonio Spurs star performs. Hello again, 2004. Twenty years ago, Manu Ginobili and Argentina changed the course of American national basketball program with a stunning victory over a squad that featured Tim Duncan among several NBA superstars. In the current version of a […]

Victor Wembanyama is no stranger to expectations. That said, he hadn’t yet been judged on his ability to carry a team. That changed for the San Antonio Spurs phenom during the 2024 Olympics with Team France. A huge 82-73 victory on Tuesday against previously unbeaten Canada in the quarterfinals gives the 7-foot-4 generational talent a […]

The San Antonio Spurs have had a good offseason. Regarding NBA Free Agency, they’ve only added one player via an actual free agent signing of a player that wasn’t already on their roster. Generally speaking, though, trades and re-signings are commonly lumped in during the free agency period, which is often synonymous with the offseason. […]

As generational a talent as Victor Wembanyama may be, the San Antonio Spurs have been here before. Kind of. Wemby followed David Robinson and Tim Duncan as iconic top overall picks in the franchise’s history. They’re now following suit in a different way with moves meant to surround their young cornerstone with veteran help. In […]

When Devonte’ Graham joined the San Antonio Spurs in 2023, the team had 27 games left. Graham played in 20 of them. His 31 points a day after he arrived set the franchise record for most in a Spurs debut. He also collected three rebounds and three assists in that 138–131 double overtime loss to […]

Flashing the skills that led to his being taken fourth overall in last month’s draft, San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle impressed during NBA Summer League play. That is, when the former UConn Husky suited up. Castle played in only three games during the competitions in July. That would rank as the biggest issue right […]

The San Antonio Spurs have officially signed the 48th overall pick of the NBA Draft, Harrison Ingram. In what’s become a common move for the organization regarding second round picks, they announced they’ve come to terms on a Two-Way contract with the North Carolina alum. Like with Sidy Cissoko last year, Joe Wieskamp in 2021 […]

San Antonio Spurs legend and broadcaster Sean Elliott is recovering well from what he called a “super easy” heart procedure as a result of dealing with atrial fibrillation. From joint Instagram accounts, Elliott’s wife, Claudia Zapata-Elliott, posted a picture of Elliott with related information Sunday night. The post indicated that an Apple Watch warned Elliott […]

Though not shock waves, the San Antonio Spurs have made a couple of splashes during NBA Free Agency. It started with the addition of future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul and then continued with solid veteran Harrison Barnes in a three-way trade that enabled DeMar DeRozan to land with the Sacramento Kings. While they’re still reported to […]

Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points, several in impression fashion, leading France to a 78-66 win vs. Brazil. That win came on the heels of Australia’s Olympic 92-80 against Spain in the Olympics opener. So, it turns out the San Antonio Spurs’ generational talent and two of their former players – one of them beloved – took […]

Veteran NBA reporter Zach Lowe recently grabbed headlines by stating he thought Tim Duncan ranked ahead of the late Kobe Bryant among the NBA’s best ever players. It’s a statement with which some, if not many, disagree. An often overlooked reality, though, suggest that the San Antonio Spurs Hall-of-Famer should get the nod over the […]

For as good as their off-season has been, perhaps the San Antonio Spurs best move in NBA free agency has been one they haven’t made. Though they’ve been linked to Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen, the asking price has reportedly been steep. While the Spurs would love to pair the 27-year-old forward with their recent […]

If the San Antonio Spurs Summer League team’s biggest prospects were to be graded over NBA Summer play, they’d get an “Incomplete.” From the fourth overall pick in this draft Stephon Castle, to Sidy Cissoko – whom legendary coach Gregg Popovich praised – and this year’s second round selection Harrison Ingram, the takeaways lend to […]

With their exhibition play winding down, the French National Team is getting closer to their first official contest of the 2024 Olympic Games and the fulfillment of a dream for San Antonio Spurs generational talent Victor Wembanyama. This Victor Wembanyama stepback off the dribble three was so ridiculous that all the commentator could do was […]

Though he ended up playing in just three games during NBA Summer League competitions, San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle wrapped up play with a better feeling than when he started competition at the professional level. “I have a lot of confidence in myself in that way and I feel like our team and our […]

San Antonio Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich opened up about several of his players – three of them new and one who could be in for an important role – during an ESPN interview for a Spurs Summer League game over the weekend. In talking about Chris Paul, last year’s second round draft pick Sidy […]

Stephon Castle’s 2024 Summer League is over. The organization announced the decision prior to Sunday night’s game versus the Atlanta Hawks. It’s a move that comes with precaution after the San Antonio Spurs’ first-round pick sprained his right wrist on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s believed to be a minor injury, but the […]

San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich sat court side with Chris Paul during a Summer League game over the weekend. It reinforces that the two NBA legends are now on the same side after a couple of epic playoff battles in their past. From Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, to Steve Nash, to Dirk Nowitzki, […]

Could it be that the San Antonio Spurs greatest strength during NBA Free Agency has also served as a weakness? Hard to follow? Let’s explain. The free agent signing of Chris Paul and a trade for Harrison Barnes that also came with future first round draft picks were widely met with applause, and rightfully so. […]

Stephon Castle’s first two tastes of NBA action didn’t disappoint. The San Antonio Spurs’ first-round pick scored 18 points Tuesday in his team’s first win of NBA Summer League play. He then put in 12 in the squad’s California Classic opener before sitting out for rest the next night. “It felt great, just being out […]

Though he was traded in the heart of the NBA Free Agency period, Harrison Barnes says he had choices. He then added that joining the San Antonio Spurs was a no-brainer. “There was definitely options where that was a factor, whether or not it would be waived,” the 11-year NBA pro revealed about a trade […]

Chris Paul’s opening press conference as a member of the San Antonio Spurs was as honest as it was routine. He’s excited to play for Gregg Popovich and he’s well aware of his elder statesmen status in the NBA, but CP3 let it be known that he’s not planning on spending the twilight of his […]

For a player named Harrison, his first taste of San Antonio Spurs-related life has been “crazy.” Perhaps this applies to noted NBA veteran Harrison Barnes, who arrives in the Alamo City via trade this summer, but right now, we’re talking about the team’s second-round pick out of last month’s draft, Harrison Ingram. And this is […]

It might be easier to name the NBA coaches who don’t have direct ties to the legendary Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs. In fact, we’re just a couple of years removed from the Mike Budenholzer-led Milwaukee Bucks knocking off another Pop disciple, Monty Williams, and the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals […]

The trade for veteran forward Harrison Barnes continues a San Antonio Spurs trend.  They’re trying to have it both ways. And so far this NBA off-season, the Spurs are doing a pretty good job. In a concerted effort to keep an eye on the future as they build around generational talent Victor Wembanyama, the organization […]

Summer League is underway and San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle looks forward to the challenge that comes with going from a college star at UConn basketball to the NBA. In his first game in a Silver and Black uniform, Castle tallied 12 points, six reb0unds and three assists in a 97-65 loss to the […]

This hasn’t been a routine start to NBA Free Agency for the San Antonio Spurs. Then again, Victor Wembanyama isn’t just another player. On the heels of agreeing to terms with 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, the Spurs have reportedly submitted a trade offer to the Utah Jazz for Lauri Markkanen and were said to be […]