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Despite all the awareness being raised by NBA players, as well as different athletes and celebrities about equality and their movement against acts of racial discrimination, it is still rampant in society. League games are not spared from it as well, with players at times being subjected to these lowly gestures by some unruly fans. […]

When healthy and in the zone, San Antonio Spurs swingman Danny Green is a tough cover for his defenders, as he is a streaky shooter who can light it up from almost anywhere on the court. However, he also found out recently what can be an effective stopper for him— and it’s not even a […]

For most of the San Antonio Spurs players, they have remained focused on just playing basketball, and are rarely seen showing off their playful sides. That has been something they have been known for, but it changed recently when Dejounte Murray goofed around in front of cameras during LaMarcus Aldridge’s interview. After their convincing win […]

The San Antonio Spurs have seemingly suffered a huge loss with small forward Kawhi Leonard reportedly not expected to return for the 2017-18 NBA season. As a result, head coach Gregg Popovich is fixated on convincing his players to get used to life without Leonard. The Spurs have played well despite the absence of their […]

It has been reported that the relationship between Kawhi Leonard, Gregg Popovich, and the San Antonio Spurs has been rocky at best, and we have now reached the point where Popovich won’t even answer a question about him. “This is the last 23 games of the season. It doesn’t do any good to be wishing […]

The reported rift between Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs took a different turn, as rumors surrounding his uncle and business manager, Dennis Robertson, inferred that he had taken part in the tension between the two parties. Robertson categorically denied the allegations, saying the story was the furthest from the truth. “Dennis called me, […]

The San Antonio Spurs and their star, Kawhi Leonard, are at odds over how his injury has been handled. It was reported that Leonard has been cleared to play, but he wanted to get a second opinion. The bad news is that he seems to have chosen to stay out. Gregg Popovich recently came out […]

If you think the issues behind Kawhi Leonard’s disappearance from the San Antonio Spurs lineup is weird, it’s become even more bizarre with his uncle allegedly involved behind the scenes. “Allegedly” because though Dennis Robertson, Leonard’s uncle, and business manager, has denied the earlier report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Michael C. Wright, Stephen A. […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard is one of the most mild-mannered superstars in the NBA. He’s quiet and he’s usually to himself most of the time Head coach Gregg Popovich has repeatedly praised Leonard for his hard work over the years, and he is without of doubt one of Popovich’s favorite players. In 2014, […]

Now that the All-Star break is over and teams around the NBA are gearing up for their respective stretch runs, the San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards have their work cut out for them. Those three teams in descending order have the three most difficult schedules for the remainder of the season, per […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich caught headlines today when he said that he would be surprised if Kawhi Leonard returned to play this season. Now a report has come out indicating that Leonard has in fact been cleared medically to return, but instead he has decided to seek out a second opinion on […]

According to Michael C. Wright of ESPN, the San Antonio Spurs will finally get back the services of small forward Rudy Gay for Friday night’s road game against the Denver Nuggets. The good news is Rudy Gay is back, per Pop. — Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) February 21, 2018 The 31-year-old forward has been out […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich dropped a bomb fresh out of the All-Star break, claiming he’d be surprised if his superstar, Kawhi Leonard, returned this season, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. Leonard was shut down indefinitely after playing nine games with the team, still bothered by a nagging right quadriceps injury […]

The San Antonio Spurs have managed to keep it steady, despite being without their star player, Kawhi Leonard, for the majority of this season. Yet other Western Conference teams in the playoff race haven’t counted them out as a powerhouse just yet, with many games left to play in this 2017-18 campaign. “The Spurs are […]

Throughout the season, the San Antonio Spurs have been an injury-riddled team with a few of their key players out of the mix. Much of this is centered around the uncertainty of Kawhi Leonard’s return to the court from a quadriceps injury that has cost him all but nine games. This has created a huge […]

After playing in only 44 games since the start of the 2015-16 NBA season due to lingering hip issues, center Tiago Splitter has decided to hang up his sneakers and retire after playing seven seasons in the league with the San Antonio Spurs, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Philadelphia 76ers. The 33-year-old officially made his announcement […]

Ever since LaMarcus Aldridge left the Portland Trailblazers to join the San Antonio Spurs, his career has never been the same. Undoubtedly, Aldridge is an excellent NBA player. He was the franchise superstar for the Trailblazers in the early part of his career even when had Brandon Roy on its roster. In 2014, the Blazers […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ franchise man, or hand, in forward Kawhi Leonard has only played nine games this season due to an ankle and quadriceps injury. He was listed as “out indefinitely” last January 17th and there are no signs if he can come back for the playoffs or not. As something that’s almost unheard of […]

One of the big reasons many speculated why the All-Star game draft wasn’t televised was because of the NBA players and their egos potentially getting hurt if people found out which guys were picked last. The league office decided to not televise the draft, and news still has come out about who were the last […]

In today’s league, the NBA has evolved into a super team association. The reigning NBA champion the Golden State Warriors are a reminder that the NBA is built on the foundation of a super team, while other franchises try to forge their own super teams to compete for a championship these days. In any case, […]

Following Tuesday night’s 117-109 victory over the short-handed San Antonio Spurs, Nikola Jokic spoke to reporters with regards to his pregame ping-pong match with Denver Nuggets equipment manager Sparky Gonzalez. “He beat me one time, and I beat him, so it’s one to one,” Jokic said with a smile. “But I think he put something […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had plenty of praise for Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic after his team took a 117-109 loss in the Mile High City on Tuesday night. Jokic racked up a triple-double, his fourth of the season, tallying 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in 33 minutes of play […]

This is another cool accolade under Tony Parker’s name. It’s not as prestigious when compared to the other ones he has, but it’s definitely a testament to his contributions to the well-respected San Antonio Spurs franchise. En route to scoring 17 points and four assists in just 21 minutes during Tuesday’s 117-109 loss to the […]

The Utah Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs played in a really competitive game on Monday night, with the Jazz winning the game 101-99. According to Jazz reporter Andy Larsen, the outcome could have been a little different, with a few more fouls called that were missed. Oh, I missed one: with 1:14 left, NBA […]

Greg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs has always been one of the best for quotes, not just about the game of basketball, but also about important social issues facing the United States. That was the case again on Monday night when he was asked by a reporter why it is important to celebrate Black […]

The San Antonio Spurs will not be available for purchase, despite the fact that the team’s largest shareholders, Peter and Julianna Hawn Holt, have filed for a divorce. As most Spurs fans know, Julianna took the reigns from Peter as the team’s chairman and CEO in March of 2016. When news of their divorce broke […]

The case for Pau Gasol entering the Hall of Fame just became stronger – not that it needed to be, of course. He has a pair of NBA championships, a handful of All-NBA selections, and countless FIBA recognitions. On top of that, the San Antonio Spurs veteran has also given NBA fans over a decade […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green is regarded as the quintessential 3-and-D player. He proved that once again in the 2017-18 NBA season with a rather impressive feat. It goes without saying that players make certain sacrifices when donning the Spurs colors. However, Green has made the most of his opportunities by becoming the […]

The job of a general manager in the NBA is a thankless job, one that is always criticized yet offers very little praise when you get the job done right. And when you fail, you are ridiculed and maligned beyond measure! Well, sorry GMs, but that’s exactly what we plan to do as we recall […]

After already not having the services of star small forward Kawhi Leonard for most of the season, the San Antonio Spurs (35-22) will be down their other star forward in LaMarcus Aldridge for the next two games in order for him to get treatment back home on his left knee. According to an article written […]

The L.A. Clippers were looking to make one last move before the trade deadline expired this past Thursday. And no, it wasn’t the coveted big man DeAndre Jordan, but rather the recently-acquired Avery Bradley, who has seen his third uniform in eight months. Among the interested suitors were the San Antonio Spurs, who were looking […]

The San Antonio Spurs, who are being led this season by LaMarcus Aldridge, have gotten used to playing short-handed over the years with injuries and coach Gregg Popovich’s regularly resting of his players. That looks to be the case again on Monday night when they take on the Utah Jazz. According to the San Antonio […]

February 8th was a huge day for NBA teams and fans alike. The end of the trade deadline saw absolute mayhem with a total of 15 deals made since the blockbuster trade on January 29 between the Pistons and Clippers, which moved Blake Griffin to Detroit. The next key date for player migrations is March […]

The Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs, two of the most formidable teams in the Western Conference, faced off on Saturday. The Warriors won handily, and the margin of defeat caused Manu Ginobili to admit something very interesting to reporters after the game. Ginobili, who has been with no other team for the […]

Before Saturday night’s primetime game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena, head coach Gregg Popovich spoke with the media about his team’s upcoming contest against the defending NBA champions. According to a tweet posted by writer Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News before Saturday night’s contest, coach Popovich delivered […]

After the lowly Atlanta Hawks officially decided to release veteran shooting guard Marco Bellineli on Friday, there is a good possibility that he will join a playoff contender once he clears waivers. According to an article written by Warriors insider Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, Golden State general manager Bob Myers indicated that […]

On paper, it seems that the best way to dethrone the Warriors grip on the current NBA crown is to boot up your favorite console, load NBA 2K18 and select enough legends of the game to give anyone problems. Forums are full of how Jordan, Johnson, Pippin, Bird and the like, would cause all sorts […]

As the NBA postseason gets closer, the buyout market seems to really heat up. One of the more intriguing names that teams are keeping a close eye on though isn’t even in the NBA right now. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN one of the guys to watch is Boris Diaw “Name to keep in mind […]

The San Antonio Spurs racked up an insane lead on the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, carving a 69-31 advantage at the half, good for a franchise-high 38-point differential, topping their previous-best of 36, according to Sports Illustrated. The Suns were playing without phenom shooting guard and leading scorer Devin Booker, who has been dealing with […]