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This hasn’t been a routine start to NBA Free Agency for the San Antonio Spurs. Then again, Victor Wembanyama isn’t just another player. On the heels of agreeing to terms with 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, the Spurs have reportedly submitted a trade offer to the Utah Jazz for Lauri Markkanen and were said to be […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has been in trade rumors since last season where the the team was in the process of splitting the tandem between him and Dejounte Murray. Even with Murray traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, there is still speculation of Young being moved for a rebuild, but his market is in […]

The San Antonio Spurs only won 22 games in the 2023-2024 season, but the future is bright for Gregg Popovich’s squad with the emergence of rookie big man Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs particularly struggled on the perimeter last season, and they’ll look to find a guard or wing as their second star to complement Wembanyama. […]

Amid the buzz that the San Antonio Spurs want to trade for Lauri Markannen, a report indicates they may be interested in bringing back DeMar DeRozan as NBA Free Agency kicks into high gear. When Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald posted that the Miami Heat are exploring ways to add DeRozan, he indicated that […]

The most appealing trade candidate in the NBA is currently Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. With so many big names gone in the free agency pool, the 27-year-old sharpshooter is perhaps the best potentially available player on either the trade market or in free agency. The Jazz are in a rebuild, adding several young players […]

It is known that DeMar DeRozan has interest in joining the Miami Heat via sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls, but with the financial constraints Miami has, there are some other teams in play, like the San Antonio Spurs and Sacramento Kings. “Kings have talked to Bulls about DeRozan sign and trade, per source,” Barry Jackson […]

The Paris Olympics are drawing near, with countries worldwide gearing up their top basketball players for a shot at the gold medal in August. San Antonio Spurs fans may find themselves backing another contender, France, led by their 7-foot-3 star Victor Wembanyama. The French national team recently faced Turkey in an exhibition game on Wednesday […]

When it comes to the San Antonio Spurs, there’s one superlative that describes the team perfectly: potential. Sure, San Antonio signed Chris Paul, who will certainly raise the team’s floor heading into Year 2 of the Victor Wembanyama era, but the “Point God” running the show doesn’t mean the the Spurs are not locks to […]

The Orlando Magic are up next when it comes to title contention. Paolo Banchero is in the middle of all of this and it looks like he’s ready to take the next step. This NBA offseason, the one-time All-Star is training with generational talents who paved the road for him. Who might these people be, […]

Chris Paul’s NBA résumé, which includes four All-NBA First-Team selections, 12 All-Star Game nods, seven appearances on the All-Defensive First Team and four assist crowns, among many other accolades, has long been accepted for Hall of Fame enshrinement at Springfield, Massachusetts. But what really adds to his legacy is his unfailing ability to quickly improve […]

Though some reports indicate any trade involving Lauri Markkanen may not be likely, the San Antonio Spurs have been linked to the Utah Jazz forward. There’s good reason. Actually, there are two good reasons they should be interested in the 27-year-old scorer. Though if a deal is possible, San Antonio appears to have some competition. […]

The Golden State Warriors just got much younger, and Brandin Podziemski may be a centerpiece of their new era sooner rather than later. With Chris Paul and Klay Thompson departing the Bay Area, the team’s young core will have to step up and support Steph Curry. Podziemski sounded off on Paul’s move to the San […]

Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen continues to generate trade buzz in the offseason. The floor-stretching big man can be perfect on any team mainly because of his size and ability to punish opponents from the perimeter. The Golden State Warriors are said to have their attention on Markkanen as well as the San Antonio […]

After being waived by the Golden State Warriors ahead of the start of free agency on Sunday afternoon, veteran point guard Chris Paul didn’t waste much time deciding where the next stop along his two-decade-long NBA career would be. On a one year deal worth $11 million, Chris Paul will be joining Gregg Popovich, Victor […]

Normally a franchise that stays quiet during NBA Free Agency, the San Antonio Spurs made one of the league’s first splashes — maybe the biggest — to start the period. In reportedly agreeing to terms with Chris Paul, the Spurs not only adds one of the best point guards to play the game, but they […]

On Sunday night, the San Antonio Spurs made one of the shrewdest moves of free agency thus far by signing veteran point guard Chris Paul to a one-year, $11 million deal. Paul spent last season coming mostly off the bench for a Golden State Warriors team that fell way short of expectations, and now, the […]

The San Antonio Spurs, who’ve been linked to Chris Paul for a while now, are reportedly signing the future Hall of Fame point guard and pairing him up with star center Victor Wembanyama. Dwight Howard, and NBA vet that knows a thing or two about playing center with some good point guards, loves the move […]

Many in the basketball world, not just fans of the San Antonio Spurs, are begging the team to make a splash. The presence of Victor Wembanyama, whose generational talent could help the team dramatically improve, leaves folks asking what the San Antonio will do in NBA Free Agency. With a couple of big names on […]

The San Antonio Spurs needed veteran talent and NBA Free Agency just handed them probably the greatest available mentor in the league. Victor Wembanyama is great but having Chris Paul around him to help in his development will do wonders. There are obviously a lot of big teams that may have wanted the Point God […]

The San Antonio Spurs, who’ve been linked to Chris Paul for a while now, are reportedly signing the future Hall of Fame point guard and pairing him up with Victor Wembanyama, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. With the Golden State Warriors releasing Paul to start NBA Free Agency, the Silver and Black have reportedly […]

As always, predicting what the San Antonio Spurs may do in NBA Free Agency proves next to impossible. The Victor Wembanyama effect adds to the intrigue. And in reading into what the Silver and Black may do, General Manager Brian Wright didn’t help matters any. “I don’t know about all that,” Wright started to answer […]

With the NBA’s official Free Agency period approaching, let’s take a look at the approach the San Antonio Spurs will use as they look to build around generational talent Victor Wembenayama this summer. It’s a plan that first requires some fessing up from Gregg Popovich. “You know that’s a lie,” the Hall of Fame coach […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is already one of the future faces of the NBA. He won Rookie of the Year, led the league in blocks as a rookie, and finished games with stats that no other player could do. He’s been dubbed an alien by LeBron James. Adrian Wojnarowski called him the greatest […]

Former North Carolina basketball star Harrison Ingram ingratiated himself in a hurry to San Antonio Spurs fans during the team’s press conference that centered on two of the team’s picks in the NBA Draft. The fourth overall selection Stephon Castle was on hand and though the team’s choice at number 36, Juan Nunez wasn’t present, […]

In introducing Stephon Castle at a local press conference, the San Antonio Spurs’ first round pick of the NBA Draft opened up about a number of topics, including what it means to start his NBA career with the proud franchise. “It’s definitely been a dream come true,” Castle said about entering the NBA with the […]

The San Antonio Spurs came away with a couple of players in the second round of the NBA Draft that fit models they’d previously followed. In drafting Juan Nunez after a trade, they went with yet another foreign player. In adding Harrison Ingram, San Antonio repeated a path that led them to this year’s first […]

From a two-time national championship coach to a five-time champion. From a program that’s established a culture to a franchise that helped make the term relevant in sports. Stephon Castle is thrilled to go from Dan Hurley and the UConn Basketball to Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs. “I was just playing for the […]

The Atlanta Hawks are starting their new era, but does that mean they’ll show the door to their old guard? Star guard Trae Young is still just 25, but the squad is rumored to be looking to build around the kids. Young is eyeing the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs […]

Stephon Castle is officially a San Antonio Spur. Listening to the organization’s general manager, Castle was already a Spur, in a sense, before Brian Wright and company took him with the fourth overall pick in the NBA’s first round of the draft. The team’s Hall of Fame head coach, Gregg Popovich, often famously praises players […]

There’s a lot happening in the NBA right now. From the rookie draft to the ongoing trades, the offseason is full of head-turning updates. Of course, with all the busy activity comes the rumors. Many speculate about potential trades and free-agent signings, and one of the teams being highly talked about is the San Antonio […]

Victor Wembanyama plays against the NBA’s top talent with the San Antonio Spurs and is excited to represent France at the Paris Olympics. He believes France will be ready for a potential showdown with Team USA at the Men’s 5×5. The U.S. defeated France 87-82 in the final at the Tokyo Games three years ago. […]

The San Antonio Spurs came away with UConn star Stephon Castle and draft picks in 2030 and 2031 from the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. In taking Castle fourth overall, San Antonio selected a player many thought they would in a rarity over the years. What they did with the eighth pick proved […]

The San Antonio Spurs had long been linked to Stephon Castle before picking him on Wednesday with the fourth overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft. With a clear need in their backcourt, Castle now becomes the lead guard for the Spurs. His two-way play and ability to create shooting opportunities for others on the […]

Who will go first overall to the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA Draft? This has been the question NBA fans have been asking for weeks leading up to this year’s draft. We finally have an answer to this with Zaccharie Risacher heading to Atlanta. As the NBA Draft continues, ClutchPoints will be updating these […]

Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr were selected No. 1 and 2 overall in the NBA Draft. Both players stem from France as there’s been a huge boom of French talent entering the league lately. As a result of both players being the top two picks, San Antonio Spurs star, Victor Wembanyama shared a proud reaction. […]

Last-minute trades have been par for the course on NBA Draft night for years, with future picks constantly swapped as organizations look to fulfill their differing needs. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs made an especially wacky deal Wednesday night, the likes of which have rarely been seen before. The Wolves acquired guard […]

It is officially draft day in the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks still hold the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, although they have been discussing every possible scenario presented to them leading up to the draft, including the option of possibly moving the first overall selection. The debate of Zaccharie Risacher vs. Donovan Clingan […]

Predicting what any NBA team will do in the draft often proves tough. Predicting what the San Antonio Spurs will do seems almost impossible. Predicting what the Spurs will do with two top-ten picks in a 2024 NBA Draft field filled with parity and uncertainty near the top is probably futile. All that said, we […]

During Wednesday evening’s NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs’ brass will look to add another young cornerstone to their franchise after what was one of the greatest rookie seasons in NBA history by last year’s number one overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama during the 2023-24 season. While the Spurs’ roster as a whole clearly still […]