San Antonio Spurs Articles - Page 145

When you are a rookie playing with the Los Angeles Lakers or the New York Knicks, there is a ton of pressure not just from the fans, but also from the media. But Tony Parker doesn’t think Lonzo Ball has it as hard now as he did when he was still a rookie for the […]

It has been a trying year for the San Antonio Spurs on and off the court. One of the biggest issues they have had has been the injuries. It started with Kawhi Leonard who is dealing with tendinopathy in the right quadriceps that has limited him to only nine games. He has been cleared to return […]

Tony Parker used to be just a teenage point guard from France playing in the NBA Finals. These days, Parker is 35, sporting a body that has been damaged by countless injuries. This season, the San Antonio Spurs point guard has battled with quad, ankle, and back issues that have limited him to only 35 […]

After San Antonio Spurs star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge went down with a sprained ankle during the second quarter of Wednesday night’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, there was doubt as to when exactly he would return. Luckily, Spurs veteran point guard Tony Parker told Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News that he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing better basketball as of late and they are currently carrying a four-game winning streak into their matchup on Saturday with the San Antonio Spurs. They, however, might be a little shorthanded as Brandon Ingram is questionable. Lakers now update that Brandon Ingram has a left hip flexor strain […]

Things have simply not been going very well for the San Antonio Spurs (36-26) as of late. During last night’s 121-116 loss to the surging New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center, the Spurs had their luck get even worse with injuries this season when All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge was unable to return for the […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been a model basketball organization since Gregg Popovich took over as head coach in 1997. Two years later, the Spurs would win their first championship, thanks to the efforts of Tim Duncan and David Robinson. However, it wouldn’t stop there. The Spurs would go on to win four more championships, […]

Kawhi Leonard’s quad injury (diagnosed as a quadriceps tendinopathy) has become a bit dramatic for the buttoned-up Spurs franchise. There have been multiple changes in his timetable for return and Coach Pop has openly been stumped about when he will actually return. Since his initial injury in last season’s Western Conference Finals, the Spurs have […]

The San Antonio Spurs have managed to under-perform the entire regular season, which is unusual for an organization that has established a winning culture since head coach Gregg Popovich first took over as coach in 1997. The Spurs are currently fourth place in the Western Conference. That isn’t a bad place to be, but it’s […]

After serving two four-year terms as President of the United States, where he quickly turned his hair old and gray, Barack Obama is now living a much-simpler life. From dealing with the countless sensitive issues around the world, he’s now just making guest appearances here and there, answering much-simpler questions. Among the light-themed functions he’s […]

There is a lot of talk around the league right now about the San Antonio Spurs. They have a huge few weeks coming up, that could go as far as deciding the future of their franchise. Their star player Kawhi Leonard may or may not return this season, with reports over the past few days […]

In January 2017, then-Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay suffered a full tear of his left Achilles in a loss to the Indiana Pacers. After a successful surgery, the former 8th overall pick (2006) was forced to miss the remainder of that season. Now a member of the San Antonio Spurs, Gay recently joined Uninterrupted to […]

Challengers out West appear to be falling away one by one, leaving the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets clear of everyone else and looking likely to meet in the Western Conference final.  They look to have superior lineups right now, and with other teams having problems they need to deal with, the Warriors and […]

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has chimed in the much-talked-about war of words between Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and FOX News host, Laura Ingraham. A quick recap on how it transpired: James shared a passionate comment against United States President Trump in a recent episode of Uninterrupted’s web series, Rolling With The Champion. “The […]

By a popular consensus, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar small forward LeBron James is still the best basketball player in the NBA, even at 33 years old. The superstar point forward is known for making those around him better, but he does have a knack to dominate other integral aspects of the game. James’ all-around play allowed […]

San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard has returned to the team after getting a second opinion on his quadriceps injury, opening up a potential March return, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. The 26-year-old is looking to resume basketball activities with the team this week, in hopes to gear up for a potential […]

During Friday’s episode of The Woj Pod, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne laid out the reasons why there could be a rift forming between the San Antonio Spurs and their star forward Kawhi Leonard. As most hoops fans know, Leonard, 26, has been out of commission for most of this season due to an […]

The reported rift between the San Antonio Spurs and their franchise star, Kawhi Leonard, has been a complete mystery, showing no signs of clarity. The organization has refuted any divide between them and their cornerstone player, while reports of disagreements, lack of trust, and frustration regarding his injury have made the 6-foot-7 forward distance himself […]

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 […]