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Though not being able to sign the players part of their wishlist the past couple of years, one team that has been trying to lure big name free agents is the Phoenix Suns. Two years ago, they made a pitch to Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, and last summer, to LaMarcus Aldridge. Even if they […]

The Iceman,George Gervin, was included in the list of the 50 greatest players in NBA History when the league conducted it on their 50th anniversary. He was a spectacular scorer and could do it all on the court for the Spurs. Gervin averaged a little over 25 points per game for his career and was […]

Sometimes, super teams aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. You look at the roster on paper, and wonder how a team isn’t going to win multiple championships but then, before you know it, the team is breaking up. If the Boston Celtics in 2008 were the first super team of this modern era, they […]

This year’s Summer Olympics may have just concluded, and the next one in Tokyo is still four years from now, but for soon-to-be Team USA Basketball head coach Gregg Popovich, it’s never too early to start preparing. This time, instead of thinking of plays and drills he’ll have his future team run, he’s focusing on his […]

It seems like a long time since Team USA had failed to bring the gold home. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has been wanting a chance to right those wrongs ever since. When the topic of Olympic basketball is brought up, thoughts of greatness often come up in the minds of people — Charles […]

During the Rio Olympics, Pau Gasol was the Spanish basketball team’s leader and star player, but not for the first time. The new San Antonio Spurs big man has consistently been Spain’s linchpin in international competition and this tournament was no exception. He averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, leading them to the […]

Earlier this summer, NBA legend Tim Duncan decided to call it a day on his storied career. After such a long time at the highest level of athletic competition, it may take the 40-year-old some time to adapt to a different routine. The former San Antonio Spurs big man is struggling to get used to […]

Spain was almost in real trouble. Without Pau Gasol, Spain surely wouldn’t have had a prayer in its semifinal meeting with the United States today at 2:30 p.m. EST in the Rio Olympics semifinal game. Fortunately for the Spaniards, their big man will be good to go. Pau Gasol has been cleared to play vs […]

Kevin Durant isn’t taking Spain lightly because he’s seen this kind of team before. Not only when taking on the Spanish in the 2012 Olympic gold medal game, but during his NBA career KD says he’s familiar with the type of team the United States will see today in the semifinals. Via ESPN.com: Said Team […]

The Australian national basketball team has been one of the more impressive teams at this year’s Olympics. They have won all of their games so far outside of their matchup against Team USA, which was a very close game only decided in the last few minutes. The Aussies are now in the semifinals and have […]

Tony Parker has played his last game for the French national team, but that doesn’t mean his NBA career is nearing an end as well. He is now 34-years-old and the star point guard for the San Antonio Spurs looks to focus on making the most out of his remaining years in professional basketball. In […]

As the Rio Olympics continue and Team USA looks to push for gold in the tournament, fans around the world will start to say goodbye to their native teams as they get eliminated. Some NBA stars are also coming to terms with their Olympic careers finishing up with their eliminations; one specifically is San Antonio […]

Manu Ginobili knew this would be his last Olympics but maybe he didn’t know it’d be this tough to say goodbye. Ginobili played his final game for his country of Argentina yesterday in the quarterfinals of the Rio Olympics men’s basketball tournament. Team USA defeated the Argentines, 105-78, to advance to the semifinals and send […]

Tony Parker felt as though he saw a ghost when the French National team played their final 2016 Rio Olympics tournament game against Spain. The Spanish National team put France away handily on Wednesday, and Pau Gasol gave his opponent and new teammate Parker respect after the game. Parker on the other hand told reporters he […]

Tony Parker, the esteemed and reliable point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, suffered a heartbreaking loss last night to Spain in a 92-67 blowout. The French team was overwhelmed by the Spanish team’s prowess despite giving Team USA a run for their money in their previous game. Now out of the tournament and contention […]

A number of international players who play for NBA teams are in the Rio Olympics this summer. But the most well-represented is the San Antonio Spurs. Five members of the team are faring well and enjoying success so far. Two of them are in the top four in scoring, while the three others, though not […]

Kirk Cousins, the franchise-tagged and starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins, recently shared a little of his insight regarding how he wants his team viewed. It seems he wants the Redskins to emulate a certain successful NBA franchise. “I’ve told my teammates that I’d like to be the San Antonio Spurs of the NFL,” Cousins told via […]

For the longest time, Gregg Popovich has been considered to be in the Mount Rushmore of coaching greats by many pundits. But back in the day, when a 30-year-old Popovich was still a nobody, he was hired by one of the worst colleges in the country, and that’s already Division III basketball. As we all […]

As always, Tony Parker has been splendid for the French national team. So far in this year’s Olympics, the San Antonio Spurs guard has averaged 13.5 points and 3.8 assists. However, in France’s big game against Team USA tonight, Parker, curiously, did not see action. In a tweet by ESPN’s Marc Stein, his status was […]

For years, the San Antonio Spurs have been widely recognized as the NBA’s model franchise. As good as the names on their roster have been over the past decade, one thing remains constant aside from winning games. It’s how they play. No matter who’s inside the court or who’s active on game day, Gregg Popovich’s […]

Of all the NBA legends, Tim Duncan is in a unique place, but it’s not because of the way he played. The San Antonio Spurs great is popular for his low key and under the radar approach to just about everything. The Big Fundamental is no fan of the glitz and glamour that accompanies the […]

Despite showing less games, TNT has cemented its place on top of the NBA media ladder alongside ESPN, providing excellent coverage and commentary from their Inside the NBA crew. Next season, basketball fans will get more of TNT basketball as their coverage will extend to include Monday night doubleheaders. The new coverage will begin on […]

Back in 2006, the San Antonio Spurs met the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semi-finals and after a defensive error that cost his team, Manu Ginobili was beside himself. After hitting keys shots within the last few minutes of the game, the NBA legend fouled another one, sending Dirk Notwizki to the free-throw line […]

Tony Parker has been there before. With the game on the line and France in desperate need of another group win, Parker knocked down a stepback jumper from the left wing with 31 seconds left to give the French a 76-75 lead over Serbia. Parker and France held on during a wild sequence in the […]

The San Antonio Spurs find themselves entering next season in an unfamiliar spot as they will be taking the court without their five-time champion and leader Tim Duncan. But Duncan is not the only long-time Spur that, most likely, will not be returning with the team next year. According to NBA veteran Matt Bonner, via […]

Quality teams attract quality players. The San Antonio Spurs have almost two decades of continued basketball excellence. Building around a foundation that focuses on a culture of professionalism and leadership, the Spurs are the envy of franchises around the league. This culture of excellence has made the team an ideal destination for experienced veterans looking […]

In a recent appearance on ESPN True Hoops, Stephen Jackson expressed some strong opinions on one of his former San Antonio Spurs teammates. Jackson and his fellow guest on the show were discussing the idea of snitching on players to coaches and guys that act as “double agents.” One player Jackson feels definitely possesses “two-faced” […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan recently retired from the game of basketball, and avoided as much attention as he could, in the most Tim Duncan way. His first and final interview after his retirement was done from his home, by his best friend, with no one else around. Needless to say we’ll never see another player like […]

On Tuesday, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) took to Twitter for their second annual Players’ Voice awards. One of the honors given was for “Most Influential Veteran,” and it could not have been given to someone more deserving than the recently retired Tim Duncan. The 40-year old announced last month that he’s hanging up his […]

Stephen Jackson wasn’t kidding when he said he wanted to return to the NBA. In fact, he will be making his NBA comeback at the age of 38 next season. Jackson posted an Instagram video Thursday, telling anyone who would listen that he is medically cleared to play, and will be making his return to a team […]

The NBPA (NBA Players Association) held it’s second annual Players Voice Awards on  Thursday. The awards were voted on, and chosen by the players themselves, and was presented on social media in a list of categories. One of the awards given out was about who the players felt is the best defender in the NBA. This award was given […]

The second annual NBPA Players’ Choice Awards took place today, with a variety of honors handed out to some of the game’s icons. The titles of the specific awards aren’t exactly what traditional (like Best Dressed and Best Social Media Follow), and they’re voted for by the players rather than the media and fans. Often, […]

It’s never too early to plan for the future. The two-time reigning MVP, Stephen Curry, will be an unrestricted free agent next summer and the San Antonio Spurs are reportedly already interested in luring him away from the Warriors. Here’s what Ric Bucher said on Bleacher Report Radio: I think the Spurs are looking at […]

After representing his country in international basketball competitions since 1998, San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili will be suiting up for El Alma Argentina in the Rio Olympics for the last time. He is set to retire from the National Team after this year’s Summer Games. He has always been ready to play for […]

The coolest most unique specialty has come all the way from Milan, Italy. Sakana Sushi Milano, a restaurant in Milan decided to take its sushi recipe and mix it to look like NBA players. Check out the rice and seaweed creations of players including retired legend Tim Duncan, and Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake. Demarcus Cousins https://www.instagram.com/p/BIiiOYdDYu6/   […]

Boris Diaw aka The Borista, was known as the San Antonio Spurs‘ resident coffee drinker. He in fact loves coffee so much, that he had an espresso machine installed in his locker. Diaw was traded to the Utah Jazz this summer when the Spurs needed to make room to sign center Pau Gasol, but that […]

From Mike Krzyzewski to Gregg Popovich. That is quite a transition for an assistant coach, in terms of who he gets to watch everyday. After fulfilling his national team duties as part of Coach K’s staff, Monty Williams is expected to become a member of the San Antonio Spurs’ coaching staff, or in some other […]

Tony Parker recently spoke with reporters to share his thoughts on the San Antonio Spurs after Tim Duncan’s retirement. He believes they are still a great team: “Obviously, we are going to miss him a lot,” the veteran point guard said of Duncan. “You can’t replace a guy like Timmy. But we will try to […]

David Lee has had a tough time these past couple of years. He has endured plenty of injuries and just hasn’t been able to turn back to the double-double machine that he was with the Warriors. He hasn’t been able to find a steady home since leaving Golden State two years ago. Now, Lee is […]