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After a week in France, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are back in the United States to resume the regular season. The Spurs won the first of two contests vs. the Indiana Pacers in Paris by 30 points. They lost the second by 38 points. It truly was a tale of two games. […]

As the San Antonio Spurs headed to France, former point guard Tony Parker spent some time with the current Spurs team. He noticed some glaring differences. While the current team is much younger, athletic, and maybe more talented, there’s a clear discrepancy. He’s not afraid to pull punches. For instance, Parker got 100% real about […]

The Los Angeles Clippers welcome the San Antonio Spurs back to North America as they visit them on Wednesday night. San Antonio split Victor Wembanyama’s recent homecoming in France against the Indiana Pacers, but it is one of only a few wins they have over their past ten games. The Clippers are coming off a […]

De’Aaron Fox scored a game-high 30 points in Monday’s 110-96 win over the Brooklyn Nets, helping the Sacramento Kings improve to 11-4 under interim head coach Doug Christie. Apparently, though, winning is not a solution to all problems. The organization is open to engaging in trade conversations for the franchise pillar, sending the league into […]

Combine reports that the Sacramento Kings are open to trading superstar De’Aaron Fox and that they’ll hear offers with the belief that he’s zeroed in on a preferred destination, and the San Antonio Spurs have reemerged in related buzz. With Victor Wembanyama in place and given all the Spurs assets, it stands to reason. Despite […]

The NBA trade deadline has a new name and new teams. Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox would prefer to go to the San Antonio Spurs via a trade if he were dealt. The news comes from James Ham of ESPN 1320 in Sacramento. After Kings head coach Mike Brown was fired, it might be time […]

The NBA announced on Tuesday several schedule adjustments, including a rescheduled date for the game between the Los Angeles Lakers (26-18) and San Antonio Spurs (20-23). The matchup, originally set for Saturday, January 11, was postponed due to wildfires affecting the Los Angeles area. The Lakers-Spurs game will now be played on Monday, March 17, […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama has pledged his commitment to represent the French national team at EuroBasket 2025, provided he remains physically healthy. Jean-Pierre Hunckler, president of the French Basketball Federation (FFBB), confirmed the news in an interview with French publication Le Progrès. “He assured me that unless there is a physical problem, he […]

Kawhi Leonard is a polarizing player. However, he’s shown he is capable of leading teams to championships. Apart from two NBA titles and Finals MVPs, Leonard has also earned six All-Star Game appearances, six All-NBA Team selections, and a pair of NBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards. All of these accomplishments have helped Leonard […]

Chris Paul and the San Antonio Spurs ended their trip to France with a split in the 2025 Paris Games. A close, thrilling mini-series it was not. After beating the Indiana Pacers by thirty points, the Silver and Black lost to Indy by 38. The large differentials continue what’s become the norm for Victor Wembanyama […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is known for his elite shot-making ability. On Monday night, he surpassed NBA legend Tim Duncan on one of the NBA’s all-time lists. Heading into the Suns’ matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, Durant went into the matchup with 10,284 field goals made as he sat 15th on the all-time […]

The field for the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been set. As part of the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest is back, and Mac McClung will once again be headlining the list of this year’s participants as he seeks his third straight dunk contest title. McClung, who has won […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers played a pair of games in Paris, France this week, allowing Victor Wembanyama to enjoy the spotlight in his home country during what has been a dominant second NBA season. But what will likely emerge as a bigger story than the result of either games — the Spurs […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ pairing of Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul is temporary with the latter closing in on the end of his NBA career. However, there is another veteran star guard they can pursue to elevate their ceiling: Stephen Curry. Yahoo Sports uploaded a video to YouTube featuring podcast host Kevin O’Connor and special […]

A basketball player couldn’t earn a nickname like Cling Kong if he wasn’t an intimidating presence around the basket. Sure, it helps that Portland Trail Blazers rookie Donovan Clingan has the ‘Cling’ right there in the front of his last name, but if the 7-foot-2 center hadn’t made a name for himself during his two […]

The Pacers are playing very well in this matchup, while the Spurs have struggled more to enter Victor Wembanyama’s homecoming. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Spurs prediction and pick. The Pacers have been playing well this season but lost their last game against the Spurs, also in Paris. Their record […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is one of the best defensive players in the NBA. Davis has surprisingly never earned a Defensive Player of the Year Award, though. Could that change this season? It is possible, but San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will offer difficult competition. Davis, who has enjoyed a big season […]

After the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers in Paris, France, it was a homecoming for superstar Vicror Wembanyama who put on a show. On top of Wembanyama throwing a highlight alley-oop down, he had a fantastic showcase that garnered the attention of former player Kevin Garnett. In the game in Paris, Wembanyama finished […]

The NBA announced its 2025 All-Star Game starters during Thursday night’s broadcast of Inside the NBA, sparking discussion about notable omissions, including Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis and San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama. The announcement drew sharp commentary from Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take Friday, where he weighed in on what […]

On Thursday night, the first 10 players to make it to the 2025 NBA All-Star game in San Francisco were revealed (five from each conference). As is the case with this sort of thing, not everyone is pleased with how the voting has turned out. In particular, San Antonio Spurs fans are all up in […]

On yet another stage in which almost impossible expectations were placed on him, San  Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama again managed to exceed them. Playing in his home country in essentially his home city, the 21-year-old generational talent scored 30 points, grabbed six rebounds, blocked five shots and dished out six assists in leading the […]

Spurs point guard Chris Paul heaped praise on Victor Wembanyama after the 140-110 win over the Indiana Pacers. The superstar center went off for 30 points, eleven rebounds, six assists, and five blocks in his homecoming game in Paris. This included an incredible alley-loop off the backboard dunk that Wembanyama threw to himself. In a […]

Most of the crowd who traveled to the Accor Arena for the first of two NBA Paris games went to see hometown star Victor Wembanyama. The San Antonio Spurs center put on a show for his fans with a self-lob dunk in the fourth quarter of a blowout win over the Indiana Pacers. With the […]

On Thursday afternoon, the San Antonio Spurs will take the court in Paris, France for the first of a two-game set against the Indiana Pacers as part of the league’s overseas series. Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama will have the special opportunity to play back home in his native country, and the Spurs will be looking […]

As focused and mature as Victor Wembanyama has proven over his first season and a half in the NBA, the 21-year-old phenom is not missing the opportunity to soak in a trip to his native France for the San Antonio Spurs. “I’m going to enjoy this week for sure regardless of thick, how intense my […]

The San Antonio Spurs have taken another step forward in their rebuild this season. Victor Wembanyama already looks like an All NBA level player in his second season and the Spurs are battling for a play-in spot in the Western Conference as the All-Star break nears. Much of the buzz around the Spurs has been […]

The San Antonio Spurs are in Paris for two games on January 23 and 25 against the Indiana Pacers. Franchise legend Tony Parker is in attendance in his home country and gave a promising update on head coach Gregg Popovich, who is still recovering from a stroke he suffered in November. Via RMC Sport: “Yeah, […]

Ja Morant’s nearly jaw-dropping tomahawk dunk over Victor Wembanyama during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 129-115 win against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night ignited widespread debate among fans and analysts. While the play didn’t officially count due to a foul, its sheer athleticism captured the attention of basketball’s biggest names, including Vince Carter. Carter, widely […]

The San Antonio Spurs have played the majority of the 2024-25 season without head coach Gregg Popovich after he suffered a mild stroke in early November. But even though he’s not on the sidelines, Coach Pop has made sure to keep tabs on his squad. Chris Paul revealed that Popovich calls him after games to […]

The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs meet on Thursday afternoon in Paris, France for the first game of a fun international battle. It’s time to continue our NBA Paris odds series with a Spurs-Pacers prediction and pick. The star of the show will be France’s own Victor Wembanyama. The 7-foot stud is quickly establishing […]

While in France for the San Antonio Spurs pair of games against the Indiana Pacers, the franchise’s CEO R.C. Buford shared an update on the status of Gregg Popovich. The Hall of Fame coach suffered a mild stroke in early November and has been away from the organization officially since then. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson […]

The San Antonio Spurs are in France for a pair of games overseas as the NBA continuously looks to expand basketball globally. But among the pomp and circumstance that comes with superstar Victor Wembanyama’s homecoming — which included a court dedication from the Spurs superstar. The Spurs go to Paris on a three-game losing streak. […]

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation, brought his vision to life in his hometown of Le Chesnay, France. On a chilly Tuesday afternoon, the 7-foot-4 phenom unveiled two newly constructed outdoor basketball courts, designed entirely to his specifications, APNews reports. This heartfelt project symbolizes his gratitude toward the community that shaped him. “For […]

The San Antonio Spurs (19-22) are seeking a turnaround season following a half-decade of losing and rebuilding. The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is desperate for a revival itself. There might be a common denominator who could help each institution accomplish their respective goals. And his name is Stephon Castle. The rookie guard and 2024 national […]

The San Antonio Spurs are slowly getting better. With Victor Wembanyama having another solid season, supported by more veterans, the team is in good hands to finally become a playoff contender again. Although it’s yet to be known when coach Gregg Popovich will return to the sidelines, after suffering a mild stroke, Mitch Johnson has […]

The San Antonio Spurs are back in France this week for the NBA Paris Games where star big man Victor Wembanyama will get to play in front of his home fans. The French superstar hasn’t played in front of the French crowd since the Paris Olympics in the Summer, and now they will get a […]

Victor Wembanyama’s lanky 7-foot-3 frame allows him to make blocks at a frequent rate. So much so that he has more career blocks than a majority of players in NBA history since the 1973-74 season. Despite the San Antonio Spurs’ 140-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, Wembanyama put up another great statistical […]

Throughout his NBA career, Zion Williamson’s potential as a player has been undisputed. Unfortunately, Williamson has never been able to build on that potential while with the New Orleans Pelicans, the team that drafted him. Whether it’s been injuries, poor team building, or a lack of leadership, Williamson’s time in New Orleans has begun to […]

After winning the NBA Rookie of the Year, it has been validated that Victor Wembanyama is the next big thing. With a blue-chip prospect in their hands, the Spurs have their work cut out to build a dynasty surrounding their enormous phenom. However, having Wembanyama alone isn’t enough. In fact, the team often finds itself […]