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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 […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder had plenty to work with in their preparation to take down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season. Wembanyama and the Spurs entered the Paycom Center with three wins under their belt, while Daigneault and the Thunder […]

We have officially reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NBA season. Technically, the exact middle of the season falls on Thursday, Jan. 15, but a handful of teams have already crossed the 41-game halfway point this year. That means there is no better time to evaluate the races for all the NBA awards this season […]

Victor Wembanyama has been one of the best rim protectors in the NBA ever since the San Antonio Spurs drafted him first overall back in 2023. He’s wasted no time in becoming the most intimidating shot-blocker in the entire association, and in fact, he’s now crossed the 500-block mark for his career. This is no […]

It was a marquee matchup in the NBA on Tuesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs—the top two teams in the Western Conference—met for the fourth time this season. The Thunder erected a large lead in the third quarter. In the closing seconds, Shai Gilegous-Alexander stirred Paycom Center to a frenzy […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs and avenge three losses to the team with the second-best record in the Western Conference. Must-wins aren’t in the Thunder’s vocabulary, but getting its lick back against a team that’s embarrassed the defending champions twice in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso sees a team that’s tailor-made to compete for championships in the future in San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama’s supporting cast of a young, multi-faceted group of guards. Ahead of the Spurs potentially sweeping the Thunder season series 4-0 at the Paycom Center on Tuesday, Caruso compared the young […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso learned the hard way what you’re not supposed to do when defending San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. As the Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Spurs, the only team that’s beaten Oklahoma City more than once this season, Caruso revealed the secret […]

The NBA is back for another action-packed Tuesday slate as we bring you a prediction and pick for this Western Conference rivalry matchup. The San Antonio Spurs (27-12) will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (33-7) for their fourth meeting this season, San Antonio leading 3-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Spurs-Thunder prediction and pick. The San […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs attempt to do the unthinkable when they meet the Oklahoma City Thunder for the fourth time this season. A Silver and Black victory vs. the defending champs would mean a fourth victory against a team that enters the game with just seven losses. “If we don’t pass the […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are in the midst of a stretch in which they’re playing four consecutive games against teams expected to make the playoffs – several of whom could make long runs. Harrison Barnes sees the match-ups with the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder as […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had the physicality to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 104-103 on Sunday. However, Rudy Gobert took it up a notch, and it has cost him. After Sunday, he now has six flagrant fouls to his name. His sixth came when he got right into Victor Wembanyama’s face as he was going up […]

That Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs held a 19-point lead and started the night with the first 16 points actually weren’t the toughest aspects of a 104-103 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mitch Johnson outlined the Silver and Black’s troubles, especially in the fourth quarter. “We’ve got to match it,” the Spurs coach […]

Anthony Edwards sank a late jumper to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Playing at Target Center against Victor Wembanyama and co., ANT delivered 23 points and three assists to rally his team from a 19-point deficit. Post-game, he was in great spirits, hilariously explaining how it was […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves locked in a close battle against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, putting up quite the spirited effort on the second night of a back-to-back. In the end, the Timberwolves managed to overcome a 19-point deficit en route to a 104-103 victory over the Spurs courtesy of a game-winning […]