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San Antonio Spurs All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge has now scored over 18,000 points in his NBA career, as the big man reached the impressive milestone on Saturday at home against the New Orleans Pelicans. Aldridge entered Saturday with 17,988 career points. He’s No. 72 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. With this bucket, @aldridge_12 reached […]

Bats have a long history of attending San Antonio Spurs home games. The most memorable encounter with the winged, nocturnal creatures at AT&T Center came in 2009 when Manu Ginobili used his flair for daring and notoriously quick hands to knock a bat out of thin air as it terrorized fans, players, coaches, and officials […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich won’t offer New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry advice on how to handle superstar big man Anthony Davis’ trade request. To recall, Popovich had to deal with Kawhi Leonard’s trade request last summer. The Spurs traded Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. Pop was asked whether he's offered Alvin Gentry […]

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

During Thursday’s game between the Brooklyn Nets and the San Antonio Spurs, a bat flew into the crowd to everyone’s surprise. This called for an opportunity for the Spurs crowd to prove that they’re the only ones who’s trained to handle such occurrence. All they had to do was chant “Manu Ginobili” for all to […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has noticed a trend of players demanding a trade from their team. Despite its possible negative effect on the league, Popovich pledged his support for the players. As reported by Mike Finger of San Antonio Express-News, Popovich believes that such trade demands might have a “deleterious” effect on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to engage the New Orleans Pelicans in trade talks that would let them acquire All-Star forward Anthony Davis. Reportedly, the Pelicans’ front office will not entertain any calls from the franchise. And one particular person from the San Antonio Spurs might have something to do with that. Spurs head […]

Many believe that the San Antonio Spurs of today is no longer the once-feared Spurs side that could challenge for a title year in and year out. According to top NBA statistician Justin Kubatko, this perceived downfall might have a lot to do with their defense. Kubatko presents a very interesting statistic that proves that […]

After a close win against the Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich came to reporters heated. He did not think his team deserved to win that game. Rudy Gay had to hit a buzzer beater three to win the contest. Popovich told ESPN: “We were really fortunate to win the game. I […]

The San Antonio Spurs have put on an offensive showcase in their last two games, shooting the lights out from beyond the arc. For the first time in franchise history, the team has made 15 threes in back to back games: Spurs have hit 15+ three-pointers in back to back games for the first time […]

Rudy Gay hit a huge three against the Pheonix Suns on Tuesday to seal the win for the San Antonio Spurs. With four seconds on the clock, Gay dribbled down right above the free throw line. He pulled up and splashed a three in Kelly Oubre’s eye, beating the buzzer to win the game. RUDY […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan missed his third consecutive game on Tuesday, but the All-Star guard says he’s feeling the best he has in weeks and that he’s trying to be smart with his body. DeRozan is dealing with a sore left knee. The Spurs’ leading scorer says he would be playing if […]

Think it’s a shoo-in that the New Orleans Pelicans trade superstar big man Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers? Think again. According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, San Antonio Spurs head coach spoke to Pelicans general manager Dell Demps this week, telling Demps not to give in to Davis or the Lakers: “I’ve been […]

Though he’s currently the league’s most accurate shooter from beyond the arc, San Antonio Spurs forward Davis Bertans has not received an invitation to this season’s three-point contest. Bertans, now 26 years of age, is knocking down 49.2 percent of his shots from downtown — a remarkable feat by any stretch. However, the NBA feels […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich revealed that Dejounte Murray will definitely not return to action this season. Per Jeff McDonald, Popovich reiterated that Murray tore his ACL and has a “zero” chance of returning this year. A torn ACL usually has a timetable of 12 months. In case you were wondering, Gregg Popovich […]

Look out for Bryn Forbes on this week’s edition of Shaqtin’ a Fool. The San Antonio Spurs guard had a Meme Team worthy moment in the fourth quarter of their Saturday night match-up against the New Orleans Pelicans. Forbes lost his shoe after making a tough layup over Pelicans forward Solomon Hill. Just as the […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach and future Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich set an NBA record Saturday night following the Spurs’ road win against the New Orleans Pelicans on the road. Pop makes history 👏 (via @EliasSports) pic.twitter.com/bM6TPBf8d5 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 27, 2019 Congratulations, Pop! While a lot of people are talking […]

San Antonio Spurs small forward Rudy Gay grabbed his 5,000th career rebound on Saturday against the New Orleans, etching his name next to Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook along the way. Rudy Gay entered the NBA back in 2006 with the Memphis Grizzlies. Since then, […]

The San Antonio Spurs take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday in the Big Easy, and Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan won’t play. DeRozan is dealing with a sore left knee. It will be a battle of short handed teams tomorrow: Per #Spurs, DeRozan (sore left knee) and Bertans (personal reasons) are out. Aldridge […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich made a surprising decision to bench his star player DeMar DeRozan in the winding seconds of regulation, as the Spurs had only 1.1 seconds to tie the Philadelphia 76ers or leave with a win on their hands on Wednesday night after trailing 122-120. DeRozan was hit hottest player […]

Before Brett Brown became head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013, he learned under the tutelage of Gregg Popovich, serving as an assistant for the San Antonio Spurs from 2002 through 2013. Like so many other of Popovich’s contemporaries, Brown has great respect for the grizzled coach, calling him the greatest coach who ever […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Wilson Chandler made a game-saving block on San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan on Wednesday night. There were just seconds left in the game when Chandler locked him up and blocked him from behind to seal the game. Clutch block from Wilson Chandler on DeRozan #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/yw0JBz8Uo7 — Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) […]

With the emergence of Jakob Poeltl, the San Antonio Spurs could look to trade veteran big man Pau Gasol at the Feb. 7 trade deadline, but they might not have much luck. According to Jabari Young of The Athletic, a league executive doesn’t think Pau Gasol has any trade value at this stage of his career: […]

With the trade deadline coming up, the San Antonio Spurs are looking for some more wing help and have inquired about acquiring a swingman, according to Jabari Young of The Atheltic. The Spurs reportedly had interest in Trevor Ariza, but he was sent to the Washington Wizards before San Antonio was able to come up […]

With NBA All-Star Weekend looming, the league is starting to trim the field of potential 3-Point Contest participants. One such candidate is San Antonio Spurs big man Davis Bertans, who is stroking the three-ball at 48.6 percent on 4.1 attempts per game this season. Bertans’ Spurs teammate and fellow sharpshooter Marco Belinelli has thrown his […]

We are just a couple of weeks away from the NBA trade deadline as well as the All-Star game. Teams will be frantically calling other teams in hopes to strengthen their rosters for a playoff push or will trade players to gather more assets. Before the deadline, there have been plenty of players rumored to […]

It appears that San Antonio Spurs swingman DeMar DeRozan’s ankle issue will keep him out of action for only one game. After sitting out Friday night’s 116-113 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 29-year-old recently announced that he has every intention of suiting up against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. DeRozan said "without a […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich added another milestone on his long list of achievements. The Spurs scored a 116-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night in Minneapolis. The win against the Timberwolves was Popovich’s 520th victory on the road. The veteran head coach is now tied with legendary head coach Pat […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Marco Belinelli has passed Rasheed Wallace on the NBA’s all-time 3-pointers list. Marco Belinelli now has more than 1,087 career 3-pointers. Wallace made 1,086 shots from beyond the arc during his NBA career. Marco Belinelli now has more three-pointers than Rasheed Wallace. Belinelli passes Wallace for 84th all- time with 1,087 […]

The San Antonio Spurs take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday and Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan will not play. DeMar DeRozan was a late scratch due to left ankle soreness. Veteran big man Pau Gasol will start in DeRozan’s place. DeRozan is out due to left ankle soreness, per #Spurs. Gasol will replace him in […]

At a time when personal issues between coaches and players become public consumption, reconciliations are media fodder to a worldwide audience as well. That was the case when Kawhi Leonard and his former coach Gregg Popovich shared an intimate moment on the court when they hugged it out after the game between the Toronto Raptors […]

In a Q and A session on Twitter earlier today, Quincy Pondexter had the perfect response to a fan’s question. When asked to choose between fellow teammates DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge on who he would rather see be an All-Star this season if only one can make it, he had this to say: Currently […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is soon become the fourth 70-year-old coach in the history of the league, but remains undecided about coaching the Spurs beyond this season, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Popovich, who will turn 70 on Jan. 28, joining Bill Bertka, Hubie Brown and Larry Brown […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic is known for his craftiness, but he can also get up and throw it down. San Antonio Spurs big man Pau Gasol found that out the hard way on Wednesday night, when Doncic avoided a Gasol block attempt and slammed it with the Spaniard in the area. Luka throws it […]

Before the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs faced off Wednesday evening, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was asked what stands out to him about the rookie sensation Luka Doncic. Popovich told Mark Followill of Fox Sports Dallas: “I think his demeanor. He has a pace about him that is never frantic. He’s calm […]

Tony Parker spent the majority of his career with the San Antonio Spurs, where he became a beloved member of the organization. This season, however, the French-born point guard is serving a stint with the Charlotte Hornets. When the two teams met inside the AT&T Center on Monday night, Parker was given a hero’s welcome. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones suffered a high left ankle sprain in the team’s 149-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Tyus Jones has a high left ankle sprain. X-rays negative, sources tell @TheAthleticMIN — Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) January 16, 2019 Just one night after his brother, and Duke Blue Devils guard Tre Jones […]

After the San Antonio Spurs faced off against the Charlotte Hornets, Gregg Popovich embraced former point guard Tony Parker in brotherly love: Tony Parker and Pop embrace following the Hornets' win. 👏 pic.twitter.com/MMHgZoQQS0 — NBA TV (@NBATV) January 15, 2019 Tony Parker had eighth points, three rebounds and four assists for the Hornets in the […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker is a San Antonio Spurs legend. The six-time All-Star spent a whopping 17 seasons with the Spurs and helped the team win four championships. For this, he will be loved by Spurs fans forever. This is in direct contrast to Kawhi Leonard, who was roundly booed by the crowd at […]