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It wasn’t easy, but France came out with a much-needed victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday against Japan in overtime, much in part to Victor Wembanyama. The San Antonio Spurs phenom scored eight of his 18 points in the extra period while Matthew Strazel had a four-point play towards the end of the […]

Team France defeated Team Japan 94-90 on Tuesday at the Olympics. Victor Wembanyama led the French basketball team to the victory with 18 points, however, he also suffered an injury scare in the game. He was seen reaching for his hip multiple times during the game, something that surely caught the San Antonio Spurs’ attention. […]

According to veteran point guard Chris Paul, the sky’s the limit regarding the trajectory of the NBA’s Rookie of the Year, Victor Wembanyama’s career. Paul, who joined Fox Sports One’s host Colin Cowherd on Monday’s episode of The Herd, had this to say when asked what Wembanyama’s ceiling looks like after an epic rookie campaign. […]

One of the most exciting plays to watch in the NBA are poster dunks. Given that the NBA has no shortage of athleticism, it isn’t surprising that several players have the ability to dunk on one another. A lot of basketball fans will agree that poster dunks are instant momentum changers, as they exhibit power […]

By practically any conceivable metric, the start of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics has been a tremendous success. The games are underway and have already delivered some big-time, noteworthy moments, but it’s fair to say that the biggest star of the games thus far has been the city of Paris. Widely regarded as arguably the most beautiful […]

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 […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had one of the most dominant rookie runs in NBA history during the 2023-24 season. The 7-foot-4 center is carrying his momentum into the 2024 Olympics for Team France, who beat Brazil 78-66 in an intense matchup on Saturday. Wembanyama got vocal after the win about France’s secret weapon. […]

Earlier this week, I made what I believed to be a very appropriate comparison between Victor Wembanyama’s arrival in the NBA and an Alien encounter. My thesis was that when most stateside hoops fans got their first opportunity to watch Wembanyama with the San Antonio Spurs, it probably resembled a toned-down version of what the […]

France defeated Brazil 78-66 in their opening game as the host nation of the 2024 Paris Olympics behind a sensational performance from superstar Victor Wembanyama. The 7-4 San Antonio Spurs center had 19 points, nine rebounds, two assists, four steals, and three blocks while shooting 7-13 from the floor and 1-4 from three in his […]

Sometimes I wonder, what would an actual Alien encounter look like? And by that I mean, what would the worldwide reaction be if an extraterrestrial being revealed itself to the rest of us human beings? How long would this encounter remain the lead story on every news outlet around the globe? How would people around […]

With Team USA having played two consecutive pre-Olympics tune-up games that have gone down to the wire, it’s reasonable to believe that the rest of the world might be looking on and feeling as though the four-time defending Olympic Gold medalists are vulnerable in a way we’re not accustomed to seeing. Is Team USA still […]

There’s no question that NBA players deserve to play under the bright lights of the Summer Olympics, a showcase for the best athletes in the world while representing their respective countries. But surprisingly, there are a handful of NBA athletes that manage to miss out on the Summer Games. Fortunately, that should change for some […]

With the 2024 Paris Olympics just around the corner, there’s no question that hoops fans will have plenty of excitement to look forward to. In fact, some of the biggest stars will come out to play with pride for their national teams. While some are NBA players, others are familiar names that should ring a […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama earned the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year title, while Chet Holmgren from the Oklahoma City Thunder also delivered an impressive debut season. On the Road Trippin’ podcast, Holmgren was asked if he thought he deserved the Rookie of the Year award over Wembanyama, considering his situation in Oklahoma […]

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 […]

The San Antonio Spurs have always been a franchise defined by their strategic moves and a clear vision for the future. As we dive into the 2024 NBA free agency period, the Spurs have already made significant strides, but the journey is far from over. With a promising young core and a few smart acquisitions, […]

The Summer Games in Paris is just around the corner. This should allow NBA fans to see some of their favorite players represent their respective nations. Let’s take a look at every NBA fun fact related to the Olympics and Team USA. Australia 🥉 HISTORY MADE 🥉 The Boomers have done it- Australia have secured […]

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 […]

Despite freakish superstar rookie Victor Wembanyama leading the way, the San Antonio Spurs were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season. But Wembanyama will presumably only improve, and with their latest offseason moves and all the draft capital they have, ESPN’s Zach Lowe is ready to make a big prediction for the […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics is just around the corner, as Team USA gets ready to defend their gold-medal streak. While Team USA will be parading a stacked roster led by LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, they will still face some fierce competition in Paris. For this piece, let’s rank the 10 biggest threats […]

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 […]

The France national basketball team heading to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris has some serious height on it. In addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert, the team also boasts 7-foot-4 San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. However, a viral photo of the team is throwing both those program heights into question. […]

It is known that DeMar DeRozan has interest in joining the Miami Heat via sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls, but with the financial constraints Miami has, there are some other teams in play, like the San Antonio Spurs and Sacramento Kings. “Kings have talked to Bulls about DeRozan sign and trade, per source,” Barry Jackson […]

The Paris Olympics are drawing near, with countries worldwide gearing up their top basketball players for a shot at the gold medal in August. San Antonio Spurs fans may find themselves backing another contender, France, led by their 7-foot-3 star Victor Wembanyama. The French national team recently faced Turkey in an exhibition game on Wednesday […]

Though some reports indicate any trade involving Lauri Markkanen may not be likely, the San Antonio Spurs have been linked to the Utah Jazz forward. There’s good reason. Actually, there are two good reasons they should be interested in the 27-year-old scorer. Though if a deal is possible, San Antonio appears to have some competition. […]

After being waived by the Golden State Warriors ahead of the start of free agency on Sunday afternoon, veteran point guard Chris Paul didn’t waste much time deciding where the next stop along his two-decade-long NBA career would be. On a one year deal worth $11 million, Chris Paul will be joining Gregg Popovich, Victor […]

On Sunday night, the San Antonio Spurs made one of the shrewdest moves of free agency thus far by signing veteran point guard Chris Paul to a one-year, $11 million deal. Paul spent last season coming mostly off the bench for a Golden State Warriors team that fell way short of expectations, and now, the […]

The San Antonio Spurs, who’ve been linked to Chris Paul for a while now, are reportedly signing the future Hall of Fame point guard and pairing him up with star center Victor Wembanyama. Dwight Howard, and NBA vet that knows a thing or two about playing center with some good point guards, loves the move […]

The San Antonio Spurs needed veteran talent and NBA Free Agency just handed them probably the greatest available mentor in the league. Victor Wembanyama is great but having Chris Paul around him to help in his development will do wonders. There are obviously a lot of big teams that may have wanted the Point God […]

The San Antonio Spurs, who’ve been linked to Chris Paul for a while now, are reportedly signing the future Hall of Fame point guard and pairing him up with Victor Wembanyama, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. With the Golden State Warriors releasing Paul to start NBA Free Agency, the Silver and Black have reportedly […]

As always, predicting what the San Antonio Spurs may do in NBA Free Agency proves next to impossible. The Victor Wembanyama effect adds to the intrigue. And in reading into what the Silver and Black may do, General Manager Brian Wright didn’t help matters any. “I don’t know about all that,” Wright started to answer […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is already one of the future faces of the NBA. He won Rookie of the Year, led the league in blocks as a rookie, and finished games with stats that no other player could do. He’s been dubbed an alien by LeBron James. Adrian Wojnarowski called him the greatest […]

There’s a lot happening in the NBA right now. From the rookie draft to the ongoing trades, the offseason is full of head-turning updates. Of course, with all the busy activity comes the rumors. Many speculate about potential trades and free-agent signings, and one of the teams being highly talked about is the San Antonio […]

Victor Wembanyama plays against the NBA’s top talent with the San Antonio Spurs and is excited to represent France at the Paris Olympics. He believes France will be ready for a potential showdown with Team USA at the Men’s 5×5. The U.S. defeated France 87-82 in the final at the Tokyo Games three years ago. […]

The San Antonio Spurs had long been linked to Stephon Castle before picking him on Wednesday with the fourth overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft. With a clear need in their backcourt, Castle now becomes the lead guard for the Spurs. His two-way play and ability to create shooting opportunities for others on the […]

The 2024 NBA Draft first round is now in the books, and as with any selection night, there were winners and there were losers. While the winners in this draft will make waves in the coming season, on draft night, it’s more fun to talk about the losers. These 2024 NBA Draft biggest first-round losers […]

Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr were selected No. 1 and 2 overall in the NBA Draft. Both players stem from France as there’s been a huge boom of French talent entering the league lately. As a result of both players being the top two picks, San Antonio Spurs star, Victor Wembanyama shared a proud reaction. […]

During Wednesday evening’s NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs’ brass will look to add another young cornerstone to their franchise after what was one of the greatest rookie seasons in NBA history by last year’s number one overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama during the 2023-24 season. While the Spurs’ roster as a whole clearly still […]

In the final days before the NBA Draft, most teams, especially those picking in the lottery, are rumored to be examining several different options. No different for the San Antonio Spurs, who hold the fourth and eighth picks this week. Reports indicate that the Black and Silver have a strong interest in forward Zaccharie Risacher. […]