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With free agency underway, the market is beginning to take shape with several of the top names exploring the market. One of the more intriguing players available is veteran forward Rudy Gay, who is reportedly set to meet with a few teams on the 4th of July next week, according to Marc J. Spears of […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills has signed a four-year, $50 million deal with the organization, according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Spurs were in dire need to lock down a veteran point guard, especially with the recent season-ending injury to starter Tony Parker in the second round of the playoffs. […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Jonathon Simmons appears to be on the verge of hitting paydirt. For someone who once paid $150 just to get a try-out in the NBAD-League, the $9 million the Spurs are reportedly preparing to offer Simmons is akin to discovering a gold chest. Marc Stein of ESPN got a whiff of […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala will meet with the San Antonio Spurs in Los Angeles as soon as free agency starts, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The soon-to-be free agent has drawn interest from plenty of teams this offseason, namely the Brooklyn Nets, who have made a strong push to try and sign versatile […]

Prior to the Los Angeles Clippers trading Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, there had been persistent rumors about mutual interest existing between the All-Star point guard and the San Antonio Spurs. However, nothing truly came about, with Paul electing to take his talents to another team in the Lone Star state. According to Marc […]

David Lee is leaving $2.3 million on the table after declining his player option with the San Antonio Spurs for next season, per Shams Charania of The Vertical. This comes after a somewhat solid year despite playing limited minutes on a regular basis while being a fill-in starter in some occasions under coach Gregg Popovich. […]

Once reports surfaced that Blake Griffin and Chris Paul would both test free agency via their player options, it seemed as though the Clippers would have to choose between their two favorite sons. Los Angeles couldn’t possibly make two successful pitches for two of the marquee free agents on the market. Not to mention, the […]

San Antonio Spurs great Tim Duncan spent 19 years in the NBA, successfully constructing a Hall of Fame career. But when it comes to trusting the right people with his money, it seems as though it’s not as easy to him as making a bank shot. Charles Banks, who was Duncan’s former financial adviser, was […]

When it comes to their jerseys and logos, the San Antonio Spurs are known for their classic, minimalist look. Much like their play style, their wardrobe has never been flashy, yet, it has been more than effective. Today, however, the Spurs have added a new wrinkle to their timeless look, and have released an alternate […]

The state of Texas had point guard fever after the end of their postseason run, with the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets expressing interest in L.A. Clippers floor general Chris Paul, the best commodity at the position in this free-agency period. The Spurs were the first team to show signs of wanting to acquire […]

For aspiring basketball players, being part of an NBA roster is a dream that rarely comes to fruition, as playing at the highest level is both a blessing and vindication that they have chosen the right career. While most of them start early and move their way up the ranks to get noticed by NCAA […]

The fans have spoken and chosen their favorite players from a shortlist of candidates in a group categories during tonight’s NBA Awards Show. Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green and Stephen Curry took home the award for Assist of the Year, after a full-court heave by Green, igniting a blazing fast break, with Curry catching the ball […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has been named the Most Valuable Player of the 2016-17 season, edging out fellow candidates James Harden of the Houston Rockets and Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs in one of the most competitive races in recent memory. Westbrook averaged 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists, and […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been named the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2016-17 season, edging out the defending two-time award-winner Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz.  Green was able to overcome Leonard for the first time in three years, after finishing runner-up for the […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has been named the Coach of the Year for the 2016-17 season, edging out candidates Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat and Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs. D’Antoni was the genius behind the making of James Harden, the “points guard” at the beginning of the season — experiment […]

Kawhi Leonard has developed into one of the league’s dynamic talent over the last few years on both ends of the court with the San Antonio Spurs, which has made him one of the most popular players in the league. In light of that, the Jordan brand has released a new commercial about the All-Star […]

The NBA on Monday morning announced the selections for both All-Defensive teams for the 2016-17 season. This list includes many familiar faces earning the nomination to be considered among the top defensive players in the league with players from nine different teams selected as the San Antonio Spurs were the only organization to have multiple representatives, according […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has been a common guest on NBA-related TV programming since he announced his retirement. Pierce has appeared on multiple occasions on Inside The NBA’s Area 21, hosted by his former teammate Kevin Garnett, as well as ESPN’s The Jump. One of the most recent topics discussed by Pierce was concerning former All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge. The […]

University of Colorado standout Derrick White couldn’t hold back the tears after receiving a call from San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, informing him that he was soon-to-be selected by the organization as the 29th overall pick of Thursday’s NBA Draft. Derrick White, @Dwhite921, got emotional when he got a call from Gregg Popovich. Tears […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons had a great sophomore season for the Spurs, especially in the playoffs. He even excelled in the team’s very first regular season game against no one else but the Warriors, when he put up 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists in a 29-point win. However, his best games were in the playoffs. In the series […]

The long wait is over for the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a recap and breakdown of every pick from the night. Markelle Fultz, Washington Round 1, Pick 1 — Philadelphia 76ers Age: 19 Position: PG Stats: 23.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.9 APG Analysis: The sixth-leading scorer in the nation with a 23.2 points per game clip, […]

Over the last few days, a discussion has been brewing that the San Antonio Spurs are considering trading former All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge due to his disgruntlement with his current situation in S.A. His former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, had emerged as a possible destination for Aldridge on Thursday afternoon, but it appears that […]

Kansas forward Josh Jackson is one of the most popular players in the draft. Currently, a trio of teams are lining up with trade packages to move into top five and draft the Jayhawks freshman. The most tradeable selection is at number three, which is held by the Boston Celtics. Boston is actively looking for […]

In the last few days, things have heated up around various trade rumors involving Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Paul George. There appears to be another wrinkle added to the mix, as both the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers have entered the picture for the 27-year-old’s services ahead of the 2017 NBA Draft: League […]

With the 2017 NBA Draft just hours away, the trade rumor mill has begun to widely fill with various scenarios around the league. One of the growing conversations has been the San Antonio Spurs suddenly making All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge available in the trade market. According to Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports, the reasoning […]

After two years in San Antonio, forward LaMarcus Aldridge might be going back to his original NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers. The Spurs are reportedly looking to enter the top-10 of the upcoming draft and are willing to offer their All-Star forward in return. The Portland Trail Blazers are interested in acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge […]

The San Antonio Spurs are not a team we expect to be active during the NBA offseason, although that has slightly changed in the last couple of years. While the franchise mostly utilizes the draft to select players, the summer of 2015 slightly changed things, as the Spurs signed the All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge. As the […]

After seeing teams make moves to improve their roster, the San Antonio Spurs also appear to be following suit and has reportedly been trying to take a big step in adding more talent. News emerged that they have been shopping their starting power forward, LaMarcus Aldridge, to teams who own one of the top-five picks this year, […]

For those who can’t wait for Thursday’s NBA Draft, here’s a chance to test that prospect knowledge with this funny-but-true Mock Draft by NBA/Twitter personality Jared Dubin. Take your best shot at these predictions if you must… It's here one day early… MOCK DRAFT. pic.twitter.com/qpCGf1G8km — Yaya Dubin (@JADubin5) June 21, 2017 The best gem among these […]

As everyone wait for the next season to roll around, inevitable changes for the San Antonio Spurs could happen sooner or later, and it looks like the first hammer will drop soon. An aging Tony Parker is recovering from a quad injury suffered in the post-season after showing he still had enough in the tank to help the team. Manu Ginobili, […]

A photo of San Antonio Spurs swingman Kawhi Leonard without his signature braids took the Internet by storm yesterday, making many take a second look to confirm, since he’s notably sported them since middle school, as evidenced by his school ID. Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News confirmed the photo is indeed a fake, […]

The New York Knicks‘ team president Phil Jackson announced earlier this week that Latvian forward and former fourth pick in the draft, Kristaps Porzingis, is available to be traded, which set the NBA world on fire. Porzingis’ combination of size and shot-making ability make him a rare commodity, so it is no surprise that there […]

Tuesday brought a bizarre string of happenings to the NBA offseason with plenty of rumors, front offices disbanding, unexpected trades, and now Kawhi Leonard. The San Antonio Spurs star has been nothing short of a sensation over the past few years. A not so common combination of defensive prowess and offensive talent, Leonard has become one […]

San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol will decline his $16.2 million player option in order to seek a long-term deal to remain with the team, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. This could be a way for the Spurs to get some salary cap relief for this upcoming season, expecting the big man to […]

Manu Ginobili could stick around next season after all. The soon-to-be 40-year-old shooting guard is open to keeping his career going for another year and enter his 16th NBA season if he can help his San Antonio Spurs in their quest for a run at another NBA championship. “Manu will decide over the coming month(s),” […]

NBA free agency is underway starting July 1, and rumors have been swirling in news cycles without delay. The latest comes back to Los Angeles Clippers star point guard Chris Paul. Paul has been rumored that he will give serious consideration to signing with the San Antonio Spurs once the free agency period begins. That’s not […]

The conclusion of the NBA season naturally gets everyone thinking about the offseason. For the Clippers, that means navigating a sea of uncertainty. This sea includes the pending free agency of the franchise’s biggest star, point guard Chris Paul. Paul has an option for an early player termination. Considering he stands to earn a major […]

With the first annual NBA Awards show only a few weeks from now, Turner Sports has announced one of the winners for the awards to be given on the night. After showing a lot of courage following the loss of his wife due to a car accident back in December, TNT has decided to give […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton showed up at a volleyball tournament in Del Mar, Calif. this weekend, choosing to don the Gregg Popovich–Steve Kerr 2020 presidential campaign t-shirt, stemming from the time both head coaches spoke against the election of President Donald Trump. Check it out: Coach Walton already angling for a spot in the […]