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During this offseason, there have been some coaches who previously held front office positions, who have been removed from their executive roles, to focus more on calling the plays for their teams on the sidelines. The Hawks’ Mike Budenholzer and Clippers’ Doc Rivers are examples of these, and the developments that have happened over the […]

After hearing Tony Allen’s comments about the origin of the Memphis Grizzlies’ “Grit and Grind” mantra, Rudy Gay took exception to it and did not appreciate what his former teammate had to say. The newly-acquired San Antonio Spurs forward fired back at Allen when he took to his Twitter account and made it known that […]

With most of the lineups of NBA teams now close to being filled, early projections on how many wins each will have next season were already released recently. In the piece by Kevin Pelton of ESPN, he used their real plus-minus stats to predict the rankings per conference, based on their current players. As expected […]

It has oftentimes become a practice to see NBA players take up working out in different sports in the offseason to keep their body toned and ready for the upcoming season. San Antonio Spurs great Tim Duncan, during his heyday, had used the offseason to partake in MMA workouts—particularly kickboxing—over the last decade. According to […]

The NBA might not just be the only big basketball platform that’ll see a Manu Ginobili return. Writing for The Players’ Tribune, Argentinian and former NBA player, Luis Scola, teased readers and hoop fans with the idea of Ginobili donning their country’s colors again in the 2020 Olympics. Hey Manu, see you in 2020 in Tokyo? […]

San Antonio Spurs superstar forward Kawhi Leonard has improved immensely and is still growing into the potential many saw in him years ago. Leonard’s uncanny ability to impact games on both sides of the court has catapulted his status in the eyes of many including one surprising legend. There was a time when Kevin Durant alluded […]

Top 10 NBA Shooting Guards 1. James Harden Harden indisputably has the most complete offensive game on this list if not in the entire league.  He can drop 15 assists or 40 points on any night depending on what mood he is in and what defenses are giving him.  What makes Harden so special is that […]

Last week, a video of San Antonio Spurs great Tim Duncan surfaced wherein the five-time NBA champion was showing off some mad skills during his mixed martial arts training session. That clip was courtesy of Jason Echols, who’s a renowned kickboxing trainer for other athletes and celebrities. Echols recently sat down with Bleacher Report’s Joon […]

There is no question that Manu Ginobili is one of the fiercest competitors the league has ever seen. Even more so, he has international roots and remains on a shortlist of the most talented international players ever. Not only has he won an Olympic gold medal and multiple NBA championships, but he is inspiring the next […]

Joffrey Lauvergne signing with the San Antonio Spurs earlier this summer wasn’t a mere coincidence, but rather more than just a gut call for a franchise that is known for signing international players. The stretch big man was offered a roster spot after his French compatriot Tony Parker vouched for him after a random dinner encounter, […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a dominating performance in the playoffs that saw them roll through nearly unblemished to an NBA title. It has put them heads and shoulders above the rest of the league with several teams making moves this offseason to better position themselves against them. That said, it has still […]

Arguably the best power forward in NBA history, Tim Duncan is now channeling his power towards another sport after retiring from professional basketball last year. Jason Echols, Duncan’s long-time mixed martial arts trainer, recently shared a tweet of the Big Fundamental working on his kickboxing fundamentals: What happens when your training parter is 7ft tall ??😵 […]

Derrick Rose may have already signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but his new team was apparently not his first choice. According to a piece made by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the former MVP was planning to bring his talents to the West and preferred signing with the L.A. Clippers or San Antonio Spurs. However, both teams […]

The San Antonio Spurs are reportedly one of the teams Kyrie Irving wants to be traded to. Irving made a trade request to the Cleveland Cavaliers a couple weeks back, and additionally, reports are claiming that Irving wants to be traded to only four teams. Along with the Spurs, he’d prefer to be moved to […]

When Manu Ginobili entered the league back in 2002, he showed the fans his fast-paced game and made a name for himself as a player who is not afraid to attack the basket every time he has the chance to. Now 39-years-old, he does not have the same explosiveness that he had earlier in his […]

Exploring how Kyrie can land with the L.A. Clippers LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers and NBA twitter were all blindsided by reports that Kyrie Irving demanded a trade late last week. Irving’s dissatisfaction with his current team and co-superstar had everyone screaming as if it were the Kobe and Shaq breakup 2.0. Nonetheless, there’s never […]

With the recent news about Kyrie Irving‘s request to be traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers, one can’t help but speculate on the possible destinations for the four-time All-Star. Irving even mentioned that he’d be willing to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the San Antonio Spurs; both Western Conference teams already built as title contenders. While the […]

Kyrie Irving is becoming the main story of this offseason. The All-Star guard reportedly asked the Cleveland Cavaliers to trade him. This request was apparently made because Irving does not want to be a second fiddle anymore, and wants to be the focal point of a franchise. After the original report came out, more ensued. […]

The NBA universe was tipped on its axis on Friday afternoon when it was revealed that Kyrie Irving had requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. His reported preferred trade destination is the San Antonio Spurs. According to Jared Dubin of CBS Sports, he has formulated a possible deal that could send the 25-year-old to his […]

The San Antonio Spurs have come out as the top destination for Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Among his other preferred destinations expressed during the meeting are the New York Knicks, the Miami Heat, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Irving had a meeting with the Cavs’ […]

Free agent center Pau Gasol has agreed to a three-year deal to return to the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. His deal will include a partially-guaranteed final year. The 7-foot Spanish international had opted out of the last year of his contract prior to the start of free agency. Gasol was the […]

The decision to come back to don the black-and-white of the San Antonio Spurs was no easy task for Manu Ginobili, having told the organization and the media that he would take time to weigh his options and discuss the best course for his career during a vacation with his family. Having chosen to return […]

Stephen Jackson has made a name for himself since his playing days that he is not shy to speak his mind and give his opinion even on controversial topics. He recently did that again, when he made an appearance on The Ryen Russillo Show on Tuesday. The 39-year-old former NBA player revealed that after he […]

Following Manu Ginobili‘s deal negotiations, the San Antonio Spurs will try to get free agent Pau Gasol under wraps as well, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gasol signed a two-year deal with the Spurs last summer worth over $30 million, with the second year player-option at $16.2 million, which he declined. He could look to […]

The San Antonio Spurs are finalizing a contract with franchise staple shooting guard Manu Ginobili to ensure his return for his 16th NBA season with the organization, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ginobili is coming off playing the least amount of minutes in his career, but showed his mettle and value to the team, when […]

After a decade of playing in the NBA, Rudy Gay has accomplished many feats as a professional basketball player, but becoming an NBA champion hasn’t been one of them yet. Hence, Gay’s decision to join the San Antonio Spurs via free agency this offseason is a sound move for the 30-year-old, as the Spurs give […]

During the offseason, NBA players often use the time to conduct some of their public appearances to the nearby community or local events. San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green recently held his annual two-day camp in Laredo, Texas. It didn’t turn out be the experience that those in attendance had hoped to get from Green […]

Rudy Gay was one of the free agents who received a decent amount of interest from teams around the league this summer, but he ultimately chose to bring his talents to the San Antonio Spurs. It’s not hard to understand his decision as his new team is a very successful franchise and has always been […]

Having withstood a season-ending Achilles injury in his last of three seasons with the Sacramento Kings, Rudy Gay has been cleared to play and is ready to get the wheels rolling with his new team, the San Antonio Spurs. Gay opted out of a potential $14.2 million salary with the Kings in order to play […]

Coming off two solid seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, Jonathon Simmons was expected to receive an extension offer by his team as he entered this summer as a restricted free agent. He was a fixture in Gregg Popovich’s rotation, and averaged 6.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists in 17.8 minutes per game. However, he […]

Robert Horry recently appeared on the podcast “Road Trippin’ with RJ and Channing” and discussed Derek Fisher‘s game winner that took place in Game 5 of the 2004 Western Conference Semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs. The shot was taken and made with 0.4 seconds left on the clock, putting […]

Soon-to-be Orlando Magic forward Jonathon Simmons isn’t regretful of his choice to make a move eastward after two seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. The gritty three-and-D talent signed a three-year, $20 million deal with the organization on Friday after having his rights renounced by the Spurs the day before, actively surveying his options around […]

Newly unrestricted free agent forward Jonathon Simmons has agreed to a three-year, $20 million deal with the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This comes only a day after the San Antonio Spurs pulled their qualifying offer and renounced his rights, putting him back on the free agent market. Simmons posed a well-rounded package […]

The San Antonio Spurs have had a lot of success in the past with international players and standouts from leagues outside of the NBA. From Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, and Patty Mills, just to name a few, the team has believed in the ability of these players to excel at the highest level. That said, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a quiet summer so far. Other than drafting Dennis Smith Jr. with the 9th pick in the 2017 NBA draft, not much has happened. Forward Dirk Nowitzki signed a two-year, $10 million deal, but other than that, it’s been slow in Dallas. One of their own players, center Nerlens Noel, […]

The San Antonio Spurs on Thursday morning made the surprising decision to rescind their $1.6 million qualifying offer on veteran forward Jonathon Simmons making him an unrestricted free agent. According to Jabari Young of San Antonio Express-News, the Spurs had recently turned down a sign-and-trade offer for Simmons that would have sent them center Tyson […]

Unrestricted free agent Jonathon Simmons has had no talking with the San Antonio Spurs ever since the team pulled his qualifying offer on Thursday morning, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The Spurs were reportedly still willing to negotiate with Simmons as an unrestricted free agent, but his agent, Cervando Tejada, told Charania the Spurs […]

The San Antonio Spurs have renounced the rights to restricted free agent forward Jonathon Simmons, making him an unrestricted free agent, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The team is still willing to negotiate with Simmons as an unrestricted free agent, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Having signed Rudy Gay to a two-year deal, the […]

There is no doubt that Steve Kerr is one of the best young coaches in the NBA today, leading the Golden State Warriors to three straight Finals appearances, winning two of them, in his first four years with the team. However, his latest interview leaves a lot to be desired, as his comparison of Kevin […]