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As good as Stephon Castle was in his first NBA season, which earned him Rookie of the Year honors, he’s been better this season. It’s something San Antonio Spurs superstar teammate Victor Wembanyama realizes daily. “That’s his worth. That he can shut down guys,” Wemby continued following a 111-99 victory vs. the Houston Rockets in which Castle […]

Victor Wembanyama is on his way to eventually becoming the top player in the NBA. It is only a matter of time. His presence in San Antonio has done wonders for this organization that already has had a ton of success. From David Robinson to Tim Duncan to Kawhi Leonard to Wemby, the Spurs always […]

For years, people have been telling San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama that he is a rare breed. But with his meek personality, Wembanyama probably often shrugged it off. These days, it seems that he has embraced the fact that he is built differently. It has become increasingly clear, especially after Wembanyama dominated the Houston […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were looking for payback against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets as they faced off anew at Toyota Center on Wednesday. The Rockets defeated the Spurs at home, 111-106, last week, with Wembanyama being held to just 14 points on an atrocious 5-of-21 shooting from the field. In […]

It’s time for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for the continuation of this in-state rivalry. The San Antonio Spurs (31-15) will visit the Houston Rockets (28-16) in the third game of their season series, tied 1-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Spurs-Rockets prediction and […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets head into a matchup separated by only one loss near the top of the Western Conference standings. On top of that, they’re rivals. And to add a more recent layer: the two Texas franchises are just a week removed from the Rockets erasing all of a 16-point deficit […]

In sounding off about the killing of civilian Alex Pretti by federal law enforcement officers over the weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota, San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama also praised his fellow French countryman Guerschon Yabusele for sharing his thoughts on the matter. “I think it definitely takes some balls.” A day before Wemby’s comments, which […]

Thanks to head coach Gregg Popovich, the San Antonio Spurs have long been at the forefront of speaking out against injustices in the United States and even abroad. With Popovich retiring last season due to health issues, fans have been searching for players with the NBA platform to voice their same concerns, and it appears […]

As the NBA All-Star break inches closer, time is running out for anyone to catch Oklahoma City Thunder star and reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP rankings. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama suffered setbacks due to injury, and Nikola Jokic may not qualify for the award either. However, one dark-horse candidate is making […]

Yves Missi pulled off an impressive highlight against Victor Wembanyama during the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Missi is halfway through the second season of his NBA career with the Pelicans. He has seen his role go down with less playing time amid the rise of Derik Queen […]

When he’s healthy, New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson can be pretty unstoppable on the court. Even San Antonio Spurs unicorn Victor Wembanyama was not able to do much against the former Duke Blue Devils star during one moment in Sunday night’s game at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Early in the second […]

For the Houston Rockets, Tuesday night’s 111-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs felt like more than just a victory. While it did help propel Houston to the fourth seed in the Western Conference and move them within two and a half games of the Spurs for the No. 2 seed, it also served as […]

Recently, San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama was named as a starter for the Western Conference All-Star team. The news came amid a season in which Wembanyama has continued his dominance when on the court, but is also looking to shake off some increasing injury concerns at this early stage of his career. In […]

Victor Wembanyama didn’t hold back following the San Antonio Spurs’ latest loss. A 111-106 setback to the Houston Rockets occurred in much the same way that others have over the last several weeks for the Silver and Black. It’s a harsh reality Wemby acknowledges. “Same as usual. Blowing 15-plus point lead. The good thing is […]

Confidence and long-term ambition framed Carter Bryant’s postgame comments Monday night, as the San Antonio Spurs rookie outlined a defensive goal that places him just behind one teammate in the global hierarchy. Following the San Antonio Spurs’ 123-110 win over the Utah Jazz, Bryant declared his aim to become the second-best defender in the world, […]

San Antonio Spurs culture, legacy, and humor collided Tuesday night in a moment that quickly resonated throughout the fan base. During the Spurs’ matchup vs. the Houston Rockets, the broadcast cut to franchise icon Manu Ginobili sitting courtside at Frost Bank Center. As the crowd recognized him on the video board, Ginobili took off his […]

Two of the NBA’s most feared unicorns faced off anew as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs visited Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Tuesday. The Spurs beat the Rockets, 121-100, in the NBA Cup in November, with Wembanyama scoring 22 points. Durant had 24 points to lead the Rockets. […]

The Alien has landed in Houston, and he’s not taking any prisoners. In a  Tuesday night showdown in Houston, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama provided yet another “how is that possible?” moment that has the NBA world in a frenzy. Midway through the clash with the Rockets, the 7-foot-4 superstar gathered the ball, drove […]

Tuesday’s NBA slate is here as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this next rivalry tilt in the Western Conference. The San Antonio Spurs (30-13) take on the Houston Rockets (25-15) as San Antonio leads the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Spurs-Rockets prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs […]

In his first game after being selected as a starter for the NBA All-Star game for the first time in his young career, Victor Wembanyama put up 33 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks, and two steals in less than 27 minutes in a 123-110 San Antonio Spurs victory over the Utah Jazz. Not long after […]

A lot of basketball fans will claim that the annual NBA All-Star Weekend is getting more and more stale, despite the cast of superstars. In the past few seasons, basketball fanatics have criticized the event, calling for something new. Just recently, the league is teasing the idea of organizing a 1v1 tournament to inject some […]

The 2025-26 NBA MVP race is shaping up to be one that comes down to who actually remains eligible. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking to become the 13th player in league history to win back-to-back MVP awards, while Nikola Jokic has made a very compelling case to win his fourth MVP award in the last six […]

Add another honor to the growing Victor Wembanyama legend as he secures a unique spot within the storied history of the San Antonio Spurs franchise. In being selected as a starter in the 2026 All-Star Game, the recently turned 22-year-old becomes only the fifth Spur ever to start in the annual NBA classic. Not on […]

The starters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game were announced on Monday, and when it comes to the Western Conference, one of the biggest snubs was Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Edwards lost out on a starting nod for the All-Star Team by the slimmest of margins. Both Anthony Edwards and San Antonio Spurs star […]

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is right around the corner, and the 10 starters from the Eastern and Western Conferences have been announced. After leading their respective conferences in the fan voting over the last several weeks, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic are once again at the forefront […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs went back and forth for a spectacular final period between a pair of the Western Conference’s top teams. Spearheaded by the two of the game’s best players, drama built. Anthony Edwards poured in 26 of his career-high 55 points while Victor Wembanyama countered with 12 in that fourth […]

After Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards admitted that Victor Wembanyama’s rapid ascension among the game’s greats is the reason he saves some of his best for the San Antonio Spurs, ClutchPoints informed the Silver and Black’s generational talent about Anthony’s comments. Though not quite as forthright, Wemby was almost equally as candid. “It’s an honor […]

As good as Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards has been against the San Antonio Spurs, he may have been even better with his comments after his career night for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Following 55 points in a thrilling 126-123 loss in the Alamo City, which came off the heels of Edwards’ game-winner earlier in the […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had a scary knee-to-knee collision with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo during the Spurs’ game on Thursday, but quickly returned to help San Antonio pull off a 119-101 win. The incident raised some concerns about the young star’s durability during his breakout season. The collision happened in the first […]

Following a dominant victory over the Milwaukee Bucks of 119-101, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama played an essential role in his team’s victory yesterday. The French basketball player scored five 3-pointers in only six attempts and amassed 22 points and 10 rebounds. Following the match at the press conference, Wembanyama was asked by a […]

Victor Wembanyama enjoyed a huge night in the San Antonio Spurs victory vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. The love he received from Giannis Antetokounmpo right after their first meeting of the year might’ve been more impressive. ClutchPoints asked the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and 2021 Finals MVP how the young star compared to the version […]

Victor Wembanyama is as locked in as ever, if his new hairdo is any indication. In his first game since shaving his head bald following the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wembanyama pulled off an ultra-rare defensive feat in a showing that led to a convincing Spurs win — a 119-101 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are lording it over in the Western Conference, and it is not a coincidence that they have two of the most talented young big men in the NBA in Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Because of their similar age, build, and skill set, it is easy […]

The San Antonio Spurs are ahead of schedule, already making waves in the Western Conference. The unreal emergence of Victor Wembanyama is clearly the biggest reason why. But Spurs fans were likely holding their collective breaths on Thursday night. During a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Wembanyama suffered what appeared to be a knee injury […]

Victor Wembanyama is sporting a new look, kind of. The San Antonio Spurs superstar showed up for shootaround ahead of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a bald head. So did teammate Keldon Johnson – who says their haircuts came courtesy of each other the night before. ClutchPoints asked the longest-tenured Spur about getting […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been a great success so far in the 2025-26 season, currently sitting at 27-13 despite a recent blowout road loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs have still beaten Oklahoma City on three separate occasions this season, and are working Victor Wembanyama back toward his normal amount of minutes […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing for a tough challenge, as they head into Texas for a showdown with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. As Giannis Antetokounmpo hopes for a better result today, he has also landed on the Bucks’ injury report. According to the injury report, Antetokounmpo has a left ankle sprain, which […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ physicality played a significant factor in their three wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder in December. Without starters Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein, two of the team’s defensive catalysts, the Thunder dominated Wembanyama and the Spurs in a 119-98 blowout win at the Paycom Center. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked very much like a team on a mission in a 119-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. To Victor Wembanyama, though, it wasn’t a matter of revenge “I don’t think so,” the Spurs superstar responded when asked if the defending champions looked extra motivated. “I think their motivation tonight wasn’t […]