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The San Antonio Spurs have gotten off to a strong start to the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting at 17-16 following a recent home demolition of the Los Angeles Clippers. Victor Wembanyama has established himself as a borderline MVP candidate through the first third of the campaign, and San Antonio has already nearly reached their […]

In what’s been a rookie season that’s seen moments of brilliance for the San Antonio Spurs, Stephon Castle was coming off what may have been his worst stretch as a pro. It was easily his most pedestrian stint since his first week in the NBA. The national champion with the UConn Huskies headed into a […]

In blitzing the Los Angeles Clippers with 122 points while holding them to just 86, Mitch Johnson, Chris Paul and the San Antonio Spurs closed out 2024 with one of their most complete performances of the season. It was easily their largest margin of victory and caught some off guard, not only because LA is […]

The NBA closed out 2024 on a strong note, and despite the external conversations about the league’s significant ratings struggles, metrics around the league’s viewership indicate those concerns have been greatly exaggerated. There have been a handful of numbers thrown around regarding the NBA so far this season, whether it be a reported 18 percent […]

With 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks in a 122-86 New Year’s Eve route of the Los Angeles Clippers, Victor Wembanyama capped quite a December for the San Antonio Spurs. Through 12 games in the month, Wemby averaged 28.5 points, 10 rebounds, 4.5 blocks and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 48.8% […]

The Los Angeles Clippers took on the San Antonio Spurs on New Year’s Eve. It’s the second time James Harden’s club will take on Victor Wembanyama, who continues to dominate the league in just his second season. Ahead of the matchup, Harden had some glowing remarks to make about the Spurs’ star. Clippers’ James Harden […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama made headlines when he recently spent some time playing chess in New York City, while there on a road trip. Wemby was seen at New York’s famous Washington Square Park, sitting in front of a chess board and making moves. One of his opponents is now opening up […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will head to the home of the Alamo to face the San Antonio Spurs. It will be a battle at the Frost Bank Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Spurs prediction and pick. The Spurs lead the head-to-head series 132-56. Significantly, the Clippers defeated the Spurs […]

When Chris Paul joined the San Antonio Spurs over the summer he knew Gregg Popovich and his young teammates would rely on his experience. Two months into his first regular season in the Alamo City, Paul’s mentorship has proven key for another Spurs coach. That’s because Mitch Johnson is 38 years old, while Paul is 39. […]

Several Oddsmakers named him the preseason favorite to win Rookie of the Year. Though Stephon Castle has hit the toughest stretch of what’s been a good, sometimes very good, rookie season for the San Antonio Spurs, the 20-year-old is still averaging 10.9 points and 3.6 assists in 25.1 minutes per game. Through an impressive start […]

The San Antonio Spurs closed a four-game road trip the way they started it — with a loss to a playoff contender that’s been playing better as of late following a slow start. A 112-110 setback to the Minnesota Timberwolves came a little less than a week after the Spurs fell to the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie noticed an extremely tall presence in the back of the room during his most recent post-game press conference. “Big man in the back,” Champagnie said to the individual who had just entered the room. “Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs,” the for-the-moment reporter identified himself as before asking a question […]

The San Antonio Spurs will head to the Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves. It’s a Western Conference showdown at the Target Center as we continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Spurs lead the head-to-head series 95-42. Recently, the Wolves defeated the Spurs 106-92 on December 15, 2024, after the […]

There is no doubt that Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox has been in trade rumors as the deadline approaches on Feb. 6 and the struggles continue for the team. This was amplified when the Kings surprisingly fired head coach Mike Brown as when talking about Fox, ESPN insider Tim MacMahon discussed the teams linked to […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama shared a special moment on the basketball court with one of his biggest fans. That fan also happened to be perhaps his smallest one. Wembanyama swapped jerseys with one of his supporters, and the moment went viral. The jersey swap and the fist bump 🥺@wemby | @spurs pic.twitter.com/7gO9NI3VKe […]

Victor Wembanyama isn’t putting much stock into his most recent game – a Christmas Day performance at the New York Knicks that made everyone else take note. Despite his 42 points, 18 rebounds, four blocks, and four assists, the 20-year-old phenom focused instead on what the San Antonio Spurs didn’t do. “We’re not ready yet,” […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Ben Simmons was ruled out for the matchup on the second night of a back-to-back, while Dorian Finney-Smith is listed as questionable due to a left calf contusion. Here’s everything we know about Simmons and Finney-Smith’s injuries and playing statuses vs. the Bucks. […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the San Antonio Spurs and the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Nets prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Barclays Center promises to […]

On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs lost a thriller of a Christmas Day game on the road to the New York Knicks. The story of this one was the duel between Spurs second year sensation Victor Wembanyama and Knicks recent trade acquisition Mikal Bridges, both of whom eclipsed the 40-point mark in the back and […]

All Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks hoped for this Christmas was to extend their winning streak to five games, and at Madison Square Garden, Mikal Bridges made that wish a reality. Bridges delivered his most impressive game as a Knick, pouring in 41 points on an efficient 17-of-25 shooting. His performance powered New […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been in the mix for a postseason berth this year, but they took a bit of a step back with their 117-114 loss to the New York Knicks on Christmas Day. Following the game, Spurs veteran point guard Chris Paul spoke about what the team needs to do to start […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama nearly stole a Christmas Day victory at Madison Square Garden, but the New York Knicks were able to escape 117-114 in the final minutes. Wembanyama made his presence known early. The second-year big man connected on four threes by halftime, and dominated in the paint with 18 rebounds […]

The New York Knicks extended their winning streak to five games with a 117-114 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day, improving to 20-10 on the season. Mikal Bridges delivered a dominant performance, scoring 41 points along with four assists, two steals, and two blocks. However, the game also featured standout efforts from […]

The San Antonio Spurs played their first Christmas game in eight years on Wednesday, which means it was also the first time Victor Wembanyama suited up under the bright lights of December 25. Plus, they also faced the New York Knicks at the iconic Madison Square Garden. Needless to say, Wemby did not disappoint. The […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the San Antonio Spurs took the floor at Madison Square Garden vs the New York Knicks in what was the Christmas Day debut of superstar center Victor Wembanyama. The fact that a Spurs team that won 22 games last year got a Christmas game in 2024 alone is a testament to the […]

The San Antonio Spurs have the privilege of playing on NBA Christmas Day, traveling to the Big Apple to face the New York Knicks at the iconic Madison Square Garden. Ahead of the cross-conference matchup, guard Chris Paul revealed how special it is to play on December 25, which is actually the ninth time in […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will help jump-start the NBA Christmas Day action with an 11:00 start (CT) vs. the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Each player who wears the Silver and Black has his reason(s), but each readily admits excitement about suiting up on one of the calendar’s marquee dates. […]

Victor Wembanyama continues to shine in his sophomore NBA season, delivering a string of remarkable performances over the San Antonio Spurs’ last four games. The 7-foot-4 forward averaged 29.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 7.3 blocks, and 4.3 assists per game during this stretch, shooting 48.1% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range, leading the Spurs […]

Following his first NBA Player of the Week honor, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs suffered a tough loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, 111-106. The Silver and Black held a one point lead and had the ball with a minute left in the game when they threw it away near mid court. It was […]

What happened when the San Antonio Spurs visited the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night was a complete disaster regarding how this game was officiated. The continued drop in ratings has been a massive discussion across the NBA, and the officials are directly contributing to this problem, especially when you look at everything that occurred with […]

In what’s becoming old hat for y0ung Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs superstar continues to establish statistical firsts. In scoring 30 points and blocking 10 shots in a recent win vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, the 7-foot-5 center became the youngest player to register those numbers in a game. That same night, he became […]

It’s hard to miss San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan on the court. The 2022 ninth-overall draft pick’s hair is colored bright green. This is the time of the year that lends itself to a certain fabled Christmas-themed character. “Grinch kind of vibes,” the 21-year-old said. “I think I’m going to keep it like this.” […]

The San Antonio Spurs will meet the New York Knicks on Christmas Day. It’s a Holiday showdown at Madison Square Garden as we share our NBA Christmas odds series with a Spurs-Knicks prediction and pick. The Spurs lead the head-to-head series 58-45. It will be the first time the teams play one another this season. Significantly, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers escaped with a 111-106 win at home over the San Antonio Spurs Monday night but not before getting some controversial calls from referee Jenna Schroeder, including the one that resulted in Sixers big man Andre Drummond’s ejection. It happened in the second quarter when Spurs star Victor Wembanyama managed to draw a […]

Just how good are the San Antonio Spurs? This seems to be a question without an answer at the moment, as a greater sample size is needed to evaluate the Spurs’ current identity fully. Even so, this young, emerging team in San Antonio led by Victor Wembanyama has passed the major test in the Western […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been in a rebuilding process for the past few seasons, but it looks like this year they’re on a good trajectory to win more games than usual. They have a lot of young talent with a few veterans, but with where they are right now, it doesn’t look like they […]

San Antonio Spurs superstar center Victor Wembanyama isn’t a stranger to making NBA history. Sure, the 20-year-old French phenom is just 94 games into his NBA career, but he’s already cracked the NBA record book on numerous occasions. Take for example, on Saturday night, when in a 114-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, Wembanyama […]

The trade market for Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler continues to generate speculation as the February 6 deadline approaches. NBA Insider Brett Siegel recently reported that the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Los Angeles Lakers have been “quietly mentioned” in league circles as potential suitors for Butler, adding to the growing list of […]

Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points, blocked four shots, grabbed six rebounds and dished out five assists to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 in overtime on Thursday. The reigning Rookie of the Year accounted for his team’s first eight points of the extra period after scoring 10 in a back-and-forth fourth […]