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The NBA Summer League is an early showcase for NBA fans to get a glimpse of upcoming young players, particularly top overall picks. This should help young prospects transition better to the NBA style of play. However, as a lot of experts say, one shouldn’t put plenty of stock into the NBA Summer League. In […]

The San Antonio Spurs dropped Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in a double-digit loss, as Gregg Popovich remains out while recovering from a mild stroke, but at least French phenom Victor Wembanyama turned in a highlight-reel dunk on Lakers star LeBron James. Early in the second quarter, Wemby received an entry pass in […]

Some beefs never die, as evidenced by Charles Barkley and the city of San Antonio. During Tuesday’s “Inside the NBA” broadcast, Barkley said this about Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, via ClutchPoints’ insider Brett Siegel. “He’s the only guy in San Antonio who can’t gain any weight.” Wembanyama gained some weight in the offseason, going from […]

When Victor Wembanyama says your maturity impresses him, it’s time to take a bow. San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle might be that special. One thing’s for certain right now. His play down the stretch of close games for the Silver and Black has won has been special. “I’ve said many times, he’s playing like […]

With the holiday season right around the corner, the NBA enters an interesting part of the schedule. Aside from Emirates NBA Cup games still being played and teams fighting for position in their group standings for a potential spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament, we are approaching a realization point in the 2024-25 season. […]

The San Antonio Spurs famously – perhaps infamously – cautious approach to player injuries has carried over to superstar Victor Wembanyama. For the better part of a Rookie of the Year season, the franchise capped the number of minutes he’d play per game. Oftentimes, coach Gregg Popovich didn’t allow Wemby to suit up on the […]

Victor Wembanyama scored nearly half of his game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter as the San Antonio Spurs erased a 17-point late third-quarter deficit to beat Stephen Curry and a Golden State Warriors team that sits atop the Western Conference 104-94. In his first game back after missing three straight with a knee contusion, the […]

The San Antonio Spurs are set to go head-to-head with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in a Western Conference affair. The game projects to be exciting, but Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is dealing with a right-knee contusion. So is Wembanyama playing tonight vs. the Warriors? The Spurs are 8-8. They will be battling […]

In all of sports, you need to prove yourself for a while at the professional level before you are solidified as a star and looked at as a great. For example, Tom Brady didn’t walk into the NFL as the biggest thing in the league; it took him years to establish himself as the face […]

For the first time this season, Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their first set of consecutive losses after losing to a San Antonio Spurs team missing Victor Wembanyama 110-104 Tuesday. After the Thunder lost to the Dallas Mavericks without Luka Doncic, a 27-12 Thunder run came short of eliminating a 21-point deficit […]

Chris Paul is playing for a San Antonio Spurs team that is not expected to make a championship run anytime soon. Victor Wembanyama features one of the highest ceilings in NBA history and San Antonio has a number of intriguing players, but the Spurs are likely a few years away from emerging as a serious […]

After a somewhat slow start to the 2024-25 season, San Antonio Spurs second-year star Victor Wembanyama has been turning things around as of late. Recently, Wemby scored a career-high 50 points against the Washington Wizards, followed by a 28-point, 14-rebound, and five-assist night against Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, Wembanyama suffered a […]

Victor Wembanyama has already emerged as arguably the NBA’s top defender less than a month into his second NBA season. The San Antonio Spurs big man leads the NBA in blocks at 3.7 per game to go with 1.3 steals. He’s posted 48 total blocks, 18 ahead of the next closest players, Brook Lopez and […]

The San Antonio Spurs already played without Victor Wembanyama during Saturday’s 110-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. It looks like San Antonio could be without their 20-year-old center again in the Spurs’ upcoming NBA Cup game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Wembanyama is listed as doubtful to play on the Spurs’ injury report […]

It appears San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will be back in the line-up sooner rather than later. In missing Saturday night’s game at the Dallas Mavericks with an injury the Spurs listed as a right knee contusion, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson says Wemby’s status is “day to day.” Johnson, who’s leading the team while […]

NBA player comparisons are a great way to project how a promising prospect will impact the NBA. However, these comparisons aren’t always accurate. Here is a look at 10 NBA player comparisons that didn’t age well. Lauri Markkanen and Dirk Nowitzki When Lauri Markkanen was shining bright for the Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers head coach […]

Another first for Victor Wembanyama. However, the San Antonio Spurs star wants to make sure it doesn’t have the magical feeling of a first for very long. If nothing else, it certainly appears it won’t be the last. Coming off the first 50-point game of his career, Wemby quickly looked ahead. “My first thought is […]

There are plenty of things bigger than basketball, and as a 22-year veteran who has seen it all, LeBron James knows this all too well. The Los Angeles Lakers forward is the league’s elder statesman and his voice carries a ton of weight. And while one could argue it’s up to LeBron to play hype […]

Victor Wembanyama’s slow start to the season invited plenty of concerns from fans; on social media, they were directing plenty of criticisms towards the San Antonio Spurs star, saying that he’s spending way too much time on the perimeter while being a wannabe Kevin Durant instead of making the most out of his size. But […]

The San Antonio Spurs engaged Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards in an eventful cross-conference matchup on Wednesday night. The Spurs held a strong 129-121 lead with less than two minutes left in the game, an impressive showing, but what further captivated fans was star center Victor Wembanyama’s incredible scoring display. Wembanyama amassed 50 points […]

For a second straight game, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama enjoyed a career night from three-point range. Two days after hitting a personal NBA high six shots from beyond the arc, the generational talent equaled that feat in a 20-point win vs. the Sacramento Kings. “A change for sure is that I’m taking less […]

Austin Rivers has seen enough of the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama “floating” around the perimeter. Wembanyama is a 7’3 unicorn, who Rivers says should be making his living inside. The former NBA guard aired his frustrations with the Spurs second-year pro on the latest episode of his Off Guard with Austin Rivers podcast. “I […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs continue to miss the services of legendary head coach Gregg Popovich due to an undisclosed health issue. With Popovich unable to attend to his coaching duties for San Antonio at the moment, the team has turned to assistant coach Mitch Johnson to serve as the Spurs’ head coach […]

Ever since Victor Wembanyama stepped onto an NBA court for the San Antonio Spurs, he has become an international sensation. His influence on the game has clearly reached fans of all ages around the globe. One such fan, a young boy who barely reached the 7-foot-3 center’s waist, ran onto the court immediately following the […]

The second year of Victor Wembanyama’s NBA career may still be in its infancy, but he has already been on the receiving end of plenty of criticisms early on this season for his inconsistent play on the offensive end of the floor. But over the past two games, Wembanyama has been showcasing what makes him […]

San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is not new to firsts. A trend prevalent though a unanimous Rookie of the Year campaign continued vs. the Utah Jazz. In becoming the only player in NBA history to have multiple games with 20+ points, 15+ rebounds, 5+ three-pointers, and 5+ blocks, Wemby hit a career high six […]

Victor Wembanyama has had a slow start to the season, but the San Antonio Spurs center looked like the player that everyone expected him to be against the Utah Jazz. Despite a narrow 111-110 loss, Wembanyama finished with 24 points, 16 rebounds, seven blocks, and shot six-of-nine from three. With that stat line, he’s the […]

While the San Antonio Spurs is centered around Victor Wembanyama, the team could be looking to add another piece in the form of Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. As Butler has been in many rumors involving his exit from the Heat, new reporting from ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel could signal that the Spurs are watching the […]

Nine games into his second season in the NBA, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembaynama’s offensive numbers have been down from his rookie year across the board. Wembanyama, 20, has played more basketball in the last 12 months than he ever has before, leading to experts believing his struggles might be a sign of fatigue. […]

Gregg Popovich continues to be away from the San Antonio Spurs as he recovers from the undisclosed illness that was deemed serious enough for him to take a break from work. While the number one priority in this matter is Popovich’s health, Spurs fans may be raring to know when the 75-year-old head coach will […]

San Antonio Spurs phenom and former No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama continues to dazzle fans with his offensive arsenal and range as they play the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. In the first quarter of the Blazers game, Wemby took an inverted screen and hit a rainbow three that splashed into the hoop. Moreover, […]

With the NBA season underway, everyone is excited to see which players show significant improvement and which of them fall off. As most media experts do during the early stages of the season, they’ll predict who’ll win some of the league’s prestigious individual awards. But to remove any bias and base predictions solely on data, […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama may not be from Earth. The French international made yet another dazzling play on Wednesday night, showing off his vertical with a two-hand block against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green. Wemby with the REJECTION on Jalen Green 🤯pic.twitter.com/xusSyKb3o6 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 7, 2024 Wembanyama hasn’t had a […]

The San Antonio Spurs met up with the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. following the unfortunate news that head coach Gregg Popovich would be out indefinitely due to a health complication. The Spurs’ win streak came to a close, as they fell to the Clippers 113-104, despite the 24 points and 13 assists from […]

Following Gregg Popovich being out indefinitely due to a health scare, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama echoed a sentiment that resonated with his entire team, according to NBA writer Paul Garcia. “Of course we all miss him, we hope he’s alright,” said Victor Wembanyama of Coach Popovich being out. “We know he’s going to […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama says his squad is facing new difficulties in his second year in the NBA. Wemby is noting that teams are taking San Antonio more seriously and throwing different defenses at them, per the San Antonio Express-News. Wembanyama is undoubtedly the face of the Spurs franchise, and draws much […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center and reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert, shared a candid take on his French national teammate, San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama, ahead of their matchup on Saturday night. Gobert expressed pride and admiration for the 20-year-old rising star, describing Wembanyama’s play as unpredictable and constantly evolving. In an interview […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II recently addressed playful backlash he received for dubbing San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama the “GOAT.” During his appearance on FanDuel’s “Run It Back,” Jackson shared a lighthearted moment about the response his statement prompted across the league. When asked by host Michelle Beadle if he still stood by […]

The San Antonio Spurs, including Victor Wembanyama, bounced back from losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday with a 106-88 win against the Utah Jazz. Wembanyama became the youngest player to achieve a 5×5 stat line, finishing with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals, and five blocks. Perhaps the historic performance of […]