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For as much change phenom Victor Wembanyama has gone through throughout his rookie season, his demeanor hasn’t faltered. And he gives the sense that it won’t any time soon. If ever. “It’s how I try to live my life. I don’t do anything halfway,” the Spurs superstar said. “If I have to do it, I […]

There is no question about who the San Antonio Spurs see as their future. So it stands to reason that they throw several questions his way regarding that future. Victor Wembanyama stands ready – and willing – to determine the direction of the team’s roster and, essentially, its direction. The 7-foot-4 marvel detailed how much […]

For all the ways in which the San Antonio Spurs have struggled this season, no single position has been more maligned than their point guard spot. But as they head down the stretch of a tough season, perhaps no position has had more guys contribute as a collective. To start the year, the Silver and […]

Kyrie Irving has never been shy about expressing his opinions. Following the Dallas Mavericks’ 113-107 victory in the Alamo City on Tuesday, the eight-time NBA All-Star had plenty to say about San Antonio Spurs super rookie Victor Wembanyama. And a lot of it was glowing. “If you can finish on him, I feel like you […]

Luka Doncic recorded his eighth triple-double in the last ten games. But his shooting woes and a point total that was about half of what he normally produces proved a headline in Tuesday’s 113-107 Dallas Mavericks victory at the San Antonio Spurs. The Mavs superstar went only six of 27 from the field, including 2 […]

The San Antonio Spurs played well enough to beat the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. But a problem that’s plagued them for the entire season didn’t excuse itself in the 113-107 Mavs victory. Two questions into the post-game press conference, head coach Gregg Popovich junped right into the constant issue. “Look, you guys got stat […]

With every week, the San Antonio Spurs’ generational talent Victor Wembanyama seems to match that description. As staggeringly impressive as he’s been in his first consistent taste of American basketball, the numbers he’s put up back up the eye test. Whether becoming the first rookie in decades to score at least 30 points and grab […]

It seemed nearly impossible for Victory Wembanyama to live up to expectations entering his rookie season. Not only did the San Antonio Spurs No. 1 pick show Sunday why he was the most hyped prospect since LeBron James, but he proved that he can live up to it. Wembanyama put on a dazzling display of […]

On Friday, an arena record 16,223 people filled the Moody Center. Two nights later, the crowd was so loud that a couple of long time Austin columnists in attendance said they hadn’t heard the two-year-old venue louder. Despite that great support in Austin, Texas for the San Antonio Spurs, coach Gregg Popovich hopes the “I-35” […]

The Dallas Mavericks have now won five out of their last six and are coming off a close hard-fought victory over the reigning champions Denver Nuggets and they will continue their winning ways when they head out on the road to take on in-state rivals the San Antonio Spurs in this Tuesday night showdown. This […]

Victor Wembanyama put up another stat line that registers as a once-in-a-season night – for players special enough to produce them. Yet, these sorts of performances are becoming far from rare for the generational talent. Wemby scored 33 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, blocked seven shots and dished out seven assists in a 122-115 overtime victory […]

How good can Victor Wembanyama be? A player’s rookie season should be his worst… and yet the San Antonio Spurs sensation is out here breaking records (and minds) left and right. His most recent exploits saw Wemby record a monster statline: 33 points on over 50% shooting, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and seven (!!!) blocks. […]

Victor Wembanyama being a rare breed is an understatement. Gregg Popovich’s mentee in the San Antonio Spurs system entered the league as a contender for the Defensive Player of the Year award while also racking up big numbers on offense. He once again unleashed the alien inside against the Brooklyn Nets. His outing even notched […]

There was no shortage of Brooklyn Nets blunders during their 122-115 overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. However, none was more puzzling than interim head coach Kevin Ollie’s handling of their final possession. Trailing 118-115 with 20 seconds remaining in overtime, Ollie called timeout to draw up a play. Five players emerged […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets set a Moody Center attendance record on Friday. 16,223 fans showed up in Austin, Texas, to watch the NBA’s defending champions face the league’s team from down I-35. Denver took control early and was never truly threatened in the 117-106 outcome. Spurs get warm reception in Austin The […]

The Denver Nuggets put on a clinic in a 117-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday in Austin, Texas. And while Denver’s best player showed the Silver and Black, including rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama, a thing or two, there is no replicating Nikola Jokic according to Gregg Popovich. “I don’t think anybody can […]

The San Antonio Spurs may be the worst team in the Western Conference, as they took another loss, a 117-106 defeat on Friday night in a tough matchup against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, but the future remains bright for one of the league’s most storied franchises, thanks in large part to the presence of […]

While there hasn’t been much to like about the San Antonio Spurs this season, 2023-24 may nevertheless be one of the most insane runs for a rookie in NBA history. Victor Wembanyama seemingly has it all: Plays you thought you’d only see in NBA 2K, increasingly insane stat lines and mounting NBA records. Victor Wembanyama’s […]

Although the team hasn’t won many games, San Antonio Spurs fans have had something to cheer about this year in the form of rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama. The 2023 NBA Draft’s number one overall pick, Wembanyama has responded to an increase in minutes with a reign of dominance over the rest of the league in […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is no stranger to hot takes and controversy but this time, he might be on the money. In a segment on ‘The Draymond Green Show,’ the 4x NBA champion shared his candid thoughts about San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, the NBA’s newest rookie sensation. Wembanyama entered the NBA […]

It’s been 11 months since the San Antonio Spurs played in Austin. It hasn’t been quite that long since they last faced the Denver Nuggets, but it has been a while. Friday’s game against the defending NBA champions will mark their first meeting since Thanksgiving weekend. Rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama had the kind of performance […]

The San Antonio Spurs start their I-35 Series on Friday vs. the defending-champion Denver Nuggets. It marks the second consecutive season that the franchise is playing a pair of home games in Austin, the major city that neighbors them to the north. Though rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama has been to Austin, he’s never been inside […]

The Denver Nuggets travel to take on a San Antonio Spurs team that has been able to pull off some upsets over the last ten games. The Nuggets covered the spread and won by 12 in these teams’ first meeting in Denver.  It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Spurs prediction, […]

Although the majority of the headlines might focus on his offensive prowess, there can be no denial of the elite defensive ability of San Antonio Spurs number one overall pick Victor Wembanyama, who is the clear favorite to win the Rookie of the Year Award when it is announced next month. Wembanyama uses his incredible […]

Perhaps no San Antonio Spurs player has enjoyed a bigger leap in a shorter amount of time than reserve guard Blake Wesley. From a player who’d go back and forth with the Austin Spurs at the beginning of the season to an energetic defender who seemingly throws down a ferocious dunk every other game. “My […]

Most games that end at the free throw line do so with an opportunity that could’ve tied the score. While Tuesday night’s San Antonio Spurs contest ended at the charity stripe, a miss didn’t cost the Silver and Black Instead, it was their only chance. On consecutive possessions down the stretch, the Houston Rockets, up […]

The Houston Rockets bothered Victor Wembanyama into his worst offensive performance since… the last time the Spurs faced the Rockets. Exactly a week after losing to Houston in a game Wemby scored 10 while tweaking his right ankle, the generational prospect scored 13 points on Tuesday in a 103-101 loss. When the two met in […]

The San Antonio Spurs may be one of the bottom dwellers in the Western Conference this season, but fans have reason for optimism. There hasn’t been a rookie with as much hype and potential as the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, since LeBron James. Wembanyama has so far lived up to his hype and is the overwhelming […]

In looking to beat the Golden State Warriors for a second time in three days – this time with Victor Wembanyama in the lineup – the San Antonio Spurs failed to match the proud Warriors in a couple of key aspects in failing to get the win. “Consistency, as always. But, I think it’s also […]

The only thing rougher than the San Antonio Spurs third quarter performance against the Golden State Warriors on Monday may have been an aspect of the post-game press conference. At one point after the 112-102 loss, Spurs Hall of Fame head coach Gregg Popovich asked the room, “Anybody have any questions that might make some […]

If defensive acumen was molded to become a person, Victor Wembanyama is the output. The San Antonio Spurs star may have just spent a single year with Coach Gregg Popovich but his ability to churn out 5×5 stat sheets is already there. An argument could be made that no high-flyer could get past this Defensive […]

The Golden State Warriors need herculean efforts from everyone on their roster in the coming days as they try to gain a more favorable position in the Western Conference standings without the services of Stephen Curry, who is currently nursing an ankle injury. And on Monday night, during the Dubs’ major bounce-back 112-102 victory over […]

The Rookie of the Year battle between Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder has the NBA world on the edge of their seat. For Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George, he thinks a ROY decision has already been made. The fiercely contested ROY race was broken […]

After losing their last five games against the Golden State Warriors, the San Antonio Spurs have a chance for a second straight win against the Dubs. Two nights after knocking off the perennial playoff contender, who were without Steve Curry on Saturday and have already ruled him out for Monday’s game, the Spurs face the […]

Reserve players in all levels of sports often talk about the importance of staying ready and prepared. Spurs reserve big man Dominick Barlow, though, admitted it’s much easier said than done. The 20-year-old forward was asked if gearing up for Saturday night’s Spurs game at the Golden State Warriors proved easier because he sensed he’d […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the road to take on the San Antonio Spurs Monday night. Below we will continue with our NBA odds series as we hand out a Warriors-Spurs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Warriors are 33-30 this season, but they are […]

When the San Antonio Spurs face the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Gregg Popovich expects Victor Wembanyama to be back in the lineup. “That’s what we’re thinking right now,” the Hall of Fame coach said following Saturday’s 126-113 Spurs victory without Wemby and second-leading scorer Devin Vassell. Victor Wembanyama’s pending injury return The Spurs’ rookie […]

The San Antonio Spurs are building something special with their team. While they aren’t getting a lot of wins, they are building up some of their players as building blocks for the future. While most of the attention is on Victor Wembanyama (and rightfully so), there should be more discourse about Jeremy Sochan. Billed as […]

Retired tennis legend Roger Federer was spotted courtside at the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs game alongside Warriors owner Joe Lacob. Federer’s appearance came just a day after announcing that the Laver Cup tennis event would be held at the Chase Center in September 2025. Before attending the game, Federer surprised the Warriors […]