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The San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-115 on Friday, finally ending an 18-game losing streak. Devin Vassell led an impressively balanced scoring effort for Gregg Popovich’s team, dropping 36 points and five triples on just 19 shots. Victor Wembanyama was the Spurs’ most impactful player, though, exploiting the absence of Anthony Davis […]

The memes are out for the Los Angeles Lakers, and deservingly so. The San Antonio Spurs put an end to the longest losing streak in franchise history at the expense of LeBron James and Co., sparking all sorts of reactions on social media. While the Lakers were without the injured Anthony Davis in the game […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is not yet twenty years old, but he’s already put together a career highlight reel that would rival many great players of the past. But when you can do as many incredible things on a basketball court as Wembanyama — pass, shoot, dunk, block shots, be gigantic and everywhere […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will finish their two-game series with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. We’re in South Texas to share our NBA odds series, make a Lakers-Spurs prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Lakers edged out the Spurs 122-119 on Wednesday. Now, the teams will run it back again […]

Count San Antonio Spurs teammate Keldon Johnson among those whose admiration for super rookie Victor Wembanyama grows with every day. “Vic is special,” the fifth-year Spurs forward said following Wednesday’s performance against the Lakers in which the 7’4 big man scored 30 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked 6 shots, “To see how he dominates […]

The Golden State Warriors are in danger of completely falling off the pace in the Western Conference. Now that they’ll be without Draymond Green for the foreseeable future due to an indefinite suspension, they may have to swing a trade to give Stephen Curry some help. And that help could come in the form of […]

With every night these days, the San Antonio Spurs build on franchise infamy. A 122-119 outcome at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night is actually their 18th loss in a row. It didn’t matter that LA didn’t have LeBron James, who missed the game with a […]

Without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers (15-10) nearly blew an 18-point fourth-quarter lead but ultimately handed the San Antonio Spurs (3-20) their 18th consecutive loss on Wednesday. It was the second leg of a back-to-back for the Lakers — they lost to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday — and the first of two consecutive […]

The Detroit Pistons’ historical ineptitude has relegated the San Antonio Spurs’ putridity towards the background, but make no mistake about it, the Spurs have been similarly as bad in terms of results on the court, as they have lost 17 straight games heading into their Wednesday night contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the […]

Although the San Antonio Spurs have been losing a bunch of games in the 2023-24 NBA season, their future remains promising all because of Victor Wembanyama. Regarded as the next great superstar for San Antonio, Wembanyama is still in the process of figuring out life in the pros, and based on what he’s been doing […]

Turning 40 years old next year won’t stop the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James from going on a scoring binge. In fact, LeBron James plans on scoring 5,000 points in southpaw fashion once he turns 40 years old in 2024. He made the hilarious revelation while shooting 3-pointers left-handed during warm-ups prior to the Lakers’ […]

San Antonio Spurs star rookie Victor Wembanyama does not have a problem with LeBron James calling him an “alien.” In fact, Wembanyama said he prefers the “alien” title as compared to being called a “unicorn.” “I hated when people would call me a unicorn,” Wembanyama said. “I’d much rather be called an alien… Unicorn isn’t […]

Every team needs a spark plug. For the New York Knicks, that role is filled by Immanuel Quickley. Quickley comes off the bench and helps lead the team’s second unit. He is averaging a career-best 15 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in just 24 minutes per game while connecting on 36.4% of three-point attempts […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their Texas trip as they face the San Antonio Spurs at the Front Bank Center. We’re in the Alamo, sharing our NBA odds series while making a Lakers-Spurs prediction and pick and previewing the matchup in full. The Lakers lost 127-125 to the Dallas Mavericks last night. Ultimately, it […]

As much as Victor Wembanyama is linked with fellow San Antonio Spurs legends Tim Duncan and David Robinson around the city in which he now plays, he’s often compared to LeBron James globally. Quite the compliment for a 19 year-old who just played his 21st NBA game. The once-in-a-lifetime prospect could face the last man […]

The San Antonio Spurs lost their 17th straight game on Monday to the Houston Rockets, putting Coach Gregg Popovich’s team in a difficult situation just 22 games into the 2023-2024 season. The Spurs are in unwanted company with the Detroit Pistons, who have a losing streak of their own comparable to Coach Popovich’s team. Star […]

The Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs are both in the midst of weeks-long losing streaks. Why not profit off of their rank ineptitude? New betting odds have been released regarding the Pistons and Spurs’ string of consecutive losses. Detroit, losers of 20 straight games, currently sits at -130 odds to end their streak at […]

The 2023-24 San Antonio Spurs have entered the chat. A 93-82 loss to the Rockets means this year’s edition of the Silver and Black stands alone in franchise infamy. Their 17 straight losses are the most any Spurs team has ever endured. Prior to this season, three squads stood out in franchise history as the […]

Perhaps it’s fitting. The San Antonio Spurs turned in their worst offensive performance of the season in a loss that stands out in the annals of franchise history. The 93-82 setback against the Houston Rockets marks a 17th consecutive loss for the Silver and Black. No Spurs team dating back to their days as the […]

The San Antonio Spurs engaged in a heated stateside matchup against the Houston Rockets. The Rockets had the upper hand but not without resistance from Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Wembanyama threw down a ferocious dunk on Houston’s Alperen Sengun late in the third quarter. The Spurs show grit against the Houston Rockets off the […]

Welcome back to our predictions and picks for today’s action around the NBA. We turn our attention towards the Southwest Division for this next matchup between in-state rival franchises. The San Antonio Spurs (3-18) will take on the Houston Rockets (10-9) as both teams streak in opposite directions. Check out our NBA odds series for our Spurs-Rockets prediction and […]

Nobody could have predicted the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament being as successful as it was. There was so much chatter about if players would actually compete and if there was enough motivation early on in the season for everyone to care about this in-season tournament, yet here we are wondering how the NBA is going […]

After two straight games of tinkering with the starting lineup for the first time this season outside of injuries, all indications point to the San Antonio Spurs going with Friday night’s starters again on Monday. In a 121-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls that matched the Spurs’ longest-ever losing streak, the team rolled out Victor […]

Buried at the bottom of the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs have been struggling as of late. Despite constant heartbreaks this season, one of their few bright spots, Victor Wembanyama, recently became the youngest player in NBA history to record a 20-20 game. The brilliant feat was recognized by none other than its previous […]

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets secured their first road victory in impressive fashion, defeating the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, who boasted a fully healthy squad. This was no small feat, especially considering the presence of Nikola Jokic, widely regarded as one of the best players in the league. Returning back to Denver for a fourth […]

As impressive as Victor Wembanyama has been to start his NBA career, one of the next steps in his progression may come at the end of games. While the San Antonio Spurs have lost a franchise record 16 straight games, equaling a skid set just last season, they have been more competitive over the second […]

The numbers are historic and the achievements continue to resonate across the NBA. Already putting up stats uncommon for rookies in their first month, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyma, in just his 20th NBA game, reached the 20/20 mark. The 19-year-old’s 21 points and 20 rebounds in Friday’s 121-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls […]

The San Antonio Spurs suffered a 121-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls Friday. Victor Wembanyama impressed despite the defeat, though, scoring 20 points, recording 20 rebounds, and blocking four shots. The big performance led to NBA history for Wembanyama. According to StatMuse, Wembanyama became the first player in the history of the sport to have […]

Despite the once-in-a-generation tag that was placed on his name before he ever stepped on an NBA court, nobody expected that Victor Wembanyama would come in and turn the San Antonio Spurs into a contender overnight. The perception, at least from my vantage point, was that San Antonio would be frisky enough this year to […]

The San Antonio Spurs have matched the kind of franchise history they’d rather not. A 121-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls is their 16th in a row. That matches a streak set just last year as the longest the team has ever endured. Here are three key takeaways from a game the Spurs can now […]

Friday’s NBA action continues as we’re set to bring you a prediction and pick for this cross-conference matchup between two teams riding opposite streaks. The recently hot Chicago Bulls (8-14) will take on the skidding San Antonio Spurs (3-17) as we see a close line on the betting odds. Check out our NBA odds series for our Bulls-Spurs prediction […]

A week ago – with the San Antonio Spurs losing streak at 13 and with the ‘fill-in’ games in the wake of the In-Season Tournament recently announced – Spurs fans may have circled December 8 vs. the Chicago Bulls. With the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves all looming, perhaps San Antonio’s skid […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama described his team’s struggles in Wednesday’s 102-94 loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves along tough terms. “Screws up,” “bad on offense,” “lack of experience,” “we’re supposed to be able to play in any condition,” were just some of the words he used to describe the team’s 15th consecutive loss, […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the San Antonio Spurs for a nationally televised game featuring two dominant Frenchmen. The matchup itted Rudy Gobert vs. mentee Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. After a slow start to the game for Minnesota, the Timberwolves picked up their play in the second […]

When pairings were announced in the wake of pool play in the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament, San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones admits some his teammates weren’t too thrilled about a December trip up north. But Wednesday night’s game at the Minnesota Timberwolves represents a homecoming for the fourth year point guard. “No, it never […]

The San Antonio Spurs will travel to the Twin Lakes to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at All-State Arena. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Spurs-Timberwolves prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Spurs lost 121-106 in their last game with the New Orleans Pelicans. Initially, it was a […]

Apparently, it’s never too early for San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to start thinking about life after basketball. Just 19 years old, the generational prospect whom multiple current NBA stars say will change the game, still has an entire career on the court in front of him. But he’s not ACTING like someone who’s […]

Not many folks associated with the San Antonio Spurs in any way – not the front office, the coaches and players, or the fans – have to think long and hard about the last time the team was on this kind of a losing streak. Before Victor Wembanyama got to Texas, head coach Gregg Popovich […]

“Of course, yeah.” That’s how San Antonio Spurs star rookie Victor Wembanyama answered when asked following Monday’s practice if he’ll play in the team’s next game Wednesday at Minnesota. The first pick of this summer’s draft missed the first game of his NBA career on Friday in a 121-106 loss at the New Orleans Pelicans. […]