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San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray did more than just elevate his game to starting-caliber level, but also managed to dethrone Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the youngest player to make an NBA All-Defensive Team. The 21-year-old was name to the NBA’s Second All-Defensive Team yesterday for his splendid play through limited […]

The NBA has announced the list of the first and second All-Defensive teams for the 2017-18 season, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The list includes two players from the New Orleans Pelicans taking part in the first team, while two members of the Philadelphia 76ers made the cut for either team.   First […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it very clear what they need from Lonzo Ball this summer, they need him to get stronger and improve his game. There have also been some rumors floating that this summer Ball could end up being traded for Kawhi Leonard, but LaVar Ball has made it clear that won’t […]

The San Antonio Spurs seem to be willing to fight tooth-and-nail to keep their star forward Kawhi Leonard this summer, but unlike prior reports, they seem to be keeping their options open, in case a team offers the world and the heavens for his services. By way of Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. “It’s really just […]

The saga of Kawhi Leonard’s offseason decision has been a conundrum of multiple reports detailing what the relationship between the 26-year-old star, his infamous uncle, and the franchise have held during the past season. A report by longtime journalist Peter Vecsey suggests that head coach Gregg Popovich tried to keep Leonard away from the team […]

The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs may have only fought in two NBA Finals (which doesn’t make it quite a rivalry just yet), but those battles were exciting and epic. Boasting the star power of the Heatles, led by LeBron James alongside Chris Bosh and Heat cornerstone Dwyane Wade, against the balanced roster of […]

With the Milwaukee Bucks interviewing Becky Hammon for their head coaching job, it seems more and more likely that at some point, Hammon will get her shot as a head coach. There have been a lot of people who have questioned if Hammon really has what it takes to be a head coach in the NBA, […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most consistent and respected organizations across all sports. When you think about the team and the players over the years, we usually assume they’re hard-working, team-oriented, high-character, great guys. But there was actually an incident that nearly destroyed the team, and it came from within their own […]

One of the greatest San Antonio Spurs of all time, Tony Parker could be moving onto a new team if he isn’t offered a new contract by the team he has spent 17 years with. Parker talked with News4SanAntonio and was asked about leaving the Spurs, and Parker said although he wants to be back […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ estranged superstar in Kawhi Leonard is mired in a dragging controversy regarding his relationship with the organization. The source of disconnect can be traced to the handling of his injury and the situation was not made easier by the presence of his representatives. This has given birth to countless of hypothetical scenarios […]

Kawhi Leonard’s future with the San Antonio Spurs now appears in jeopardy since his relationship with the franchise took a hit this season while he battled injuries, missing almost the entire year. But the Spurs aren’t looking to aggressively entertain trades from teams around the league just yet. Via Bleacher Report: Nonetheless, another Western Conference […]

Kawhi Leonard’s saga has been perhaps one of the most intriguing storylines during this NBA season. Those who still hold faith in the San Antonio Spurs’ reputation of solving issues internally would point to LaMarcus Aldridge, who reportedly was ready to ask for a trade after being mis-utilized by coach Gregg Popovich during his first […]

The San Antonio Spurs might be forced into desperate measures if the franchise can’t come to a mutual understanding with star forward Kawhi Leonard and his representation after a reported fissure between both sides has spelled the start of a brewing battle between the two. Teams around the league are reportedly preparing trade packages in […]

The season wasn’t supposed to end in the first round of the playoffs for Paul George. He went to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the hopes of expanding his horizons other than going to the L.A. Lakers in the 2018 offseason. The Lakers weren’t willing to give up any of their young players to acquire […]

The never-ending saga of Kawhi Leonard has planted a seed of doubt on those who thought his impending five-year, $219 million max extension was a foregone conclusion. For some front offices around the league, this season has shown the fissure in a San Antonio Spurs culture that most had deemed bulletproof after two decades’ worth […]

When it comes to New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis, head coach Alvin Gentry says that the 25-year-old reminds him of a lot of an NBA legend: San Antonio Spurs 15-time All-Star power forward Tim Duncan. It was revealed by ESPN’s Nick Friedell that Gentry compared Davis to Duncan in a way that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of a 35-47 record in 2017-18, good for 10th place in the NBA and seven games in the standings behind their division and city rival LA Clippers. The future is bright for the Luke Walton-led team, however, who jumped significantly from their 26-56 record in 2016-17 thanks to […]

The Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a deal with San Antonio Spurs assistant James Borrego to make him the new head coach of the team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The organization had two separate second interviews with Borrego and Boston Celtics assistant Jay Larranaga within the past week, with the former winning the favor of […]

Rudy Gay has an $8.8 million player option for the 2018-2019 season. For all its worth, the 31-year-old is taking his time on whether or not to accept it or not. According to Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype, Gay expressed that he has not given thought to it. Instead, Gay said that he’s preparing to go […]

Rudy Gay’s first season with the San Antonio Spurs was perhaps the most tumultuous in the organization’s history in the last two decades. A plethora of injuries, a star’s indecision, and an end of family tragedy with a quick postseason exit in the first round. The Kawhi Leonard saga dominated headlines throughout the season, ranging […]

One of the more popular interviews this offseason for NBA jobs that are open has been San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Ettore Messina, and he will be having another interview on Saturday, this time with the Milwaukee Bucks. San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Ettore Messina is interviewing for the Milwaukee Bucks’ head coach opening in Milwaukee […]

Kawhi Leonard’s deteriorating relationship with the San Antonio Spurs is one story most didn’t see coming before this season. Until then, it looked like a match made in heaven with the lowkey superstar blossoming into his potential under Gregg Popovich in a city and for an organization that would appreciate his talents. There’s apparently more […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly going to interview San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon for their head coaching position, according to a tweet on Friday from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Hammon was the NBA’s first female assistant coach and will now have the opportunity to be the first woman to interview to be a head […]

The Milwaukee Bucks plan to interview San Antonio Spurs assistant Ettore Messina, former Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford, and Spurs Vice President of Basketball Operations Monty Williams, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bucks are expected to interview at least 10 candidates during their coaching search, already having David Fizdale out of the picture […]

The Miami Heat just concluded their season on a low note with a 4-1 first-round playoffs series loss to the up-and-coming Philadelphia 76ers. The series was a revelation of sorts, as coach Erik Spoelstra hardly used center Hassan Whiteside to counter Philly’s Joel Embiid. That pretty much sums up how the Heat and Spoelstra have […]

Trading players isn’t in the San Antonio Spurs DNA. The team’s last exchange, acquiring Nando De Colo from the Toronto Raptors, happened in 2014.  However, San Antonio finds itself surrounded with rumors of another shakeup. Apparently suffering from a strained relationship, Kawhi Leonard’s tenure wearing the White and Black might find itself approaching an early […]

One of the most coveted free agents this offseason is L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan. He is one of the few old-school centers remaining in the league, one who can defend the interior with tenacity and control the boards with reckless abandon. The highly athletic big man knows that he can get a better deal […]

Kawhi Leonard, who’s been marred by controversy, particularly with his relationship with the San Antonio Spurs, has finally returned to the team. As reported by Chris Haynes of ESPN, Leonard and his trainer are now in San Antonio after rehabbing for six weeks in New York: ESPN Sources: Spurs All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard and advisor […]

Kawhi Leonard has been more than his usual quiet self this season, seemingly more distant from the San Antonio Spurs during his recovery process from a dumbfounding quad injury. Yet despite the reported fissure between the star and the organization, Leonard was planning to return from New York City; where he was continuing his rehabilitation, […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ future revolves around a huge decision — to sign Kawhi Leonard to a max-level contract extension or trade him to a different team if the differences between the star and the organization are deemed irreconcilable. According to a report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Michael C. Wright, the future is still […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ divide with Kawhi Leonard and his camp has been a cause for much tension throughout the organization. As both sides have differing opinions on his actual quad diagnosis and have opted for different treatments in hopes to get him back to full health, the relationship between both sides has been jaded, […]

The rift between Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs has been an ongoing issue that has spiraled down and into other NBA front offices, now potentially trigger-ready to pounce on a trade opportunity if one arises. But first, let’s understand where the disconnect between the 26-year-old star and the team lies. Leonard notably switched […]

Back in July of 2017, when the San Antonio Spurs signed veteran forward Rudy Gay to a two-year deal, there was a player option worth $8.8 million which allows him to opt out of his contract this summer to become an unrestricted free agent. Gay says that he needs some time to think about what […]

The San Antonio Spurs are now out of title contention after getting eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs. It took the defending champions just five games to take care of business in the series. With the Spurs now officially in offseason mode, veteran guard Manu Ginobili resurfaced on […]

The Kawhi Leonard saga has activated radars across the league, with a reported rift between the 26-year-old star forward and the San Antonio Spurs potentially concluding on a break up. For the New York Knicks, a trade for Leonard would signify a change of direction, but one that could set the franchise for long-term stability […]

The biggest blockbuster movie of all-time hits theaters worldwide today, when Marvel Studios releases the much anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. As the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe take the stage, the NBA’s superstars are also in the spotlight known as the playoffs. The league’s best players have inspired young and old fans alike with […]

Season Autopsies: San Antonio Spurs | Phoenix Suns | Dallas Mavericks | Sacramento Kings | Denver Nuggets | Milwaukee Bucks | Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves The San Antonio Spurs’ season is finally over and they have to feel a sense of relief about it. After keeping their playoff streak alive and avoiding a sweep, there was nothing more this team could accomplish in the postseason. Lowered expectations were […]

The situation between Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs appears to have hit critical mass. Leonard was officially ruled out of playing for the rest of the playoffs before getting ousted by the Golden State Warriors in the first round. And although he was medically cleared by the Spurs medical staff, he and his […]

The San Antonio Spurs face a myriad of questions with the ominous absence of Kawhi Leonard throughout most of the regular season, and now including their short postseason stint. Recently requesting a meeting with him to resolve their communication issues, the franchise could be divided in whether to sign him to a supermax extension or […]