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The San Antonio Spurs appear to be in no rush to make a playoff push despite drafting Victor Wembanyama this summer. Despite being flush with salary cap space this offseason, they’ve acted as a dumping ground for unwanted contracts during free agency. They’ve been paid second-round picks to eat Reggie Bullock’s ($10.4 million), Cedi Osman’s […]

Tim Duncan is considered to be one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history, playing for the San Antonio Spurs for 19 seasons. He is a five-time NBA champion with three NBA Finals MVPs and two League MVPs to his name. With Duncan’s decorated NBA career, have you ever wondered how a guy like […]

The San Antonio Spurs are pulling out all the stops to ensure Victor Wembanyama reaches his true potential. The organization is about to have a new practice facility ready and it promises to be among the most advanced in the world. It’ll be part of a $500 million complex called The Rock at La Cantera, […]

Austin Reaves ended all doubt surrounding his future with the Los Angeles Lakers when he put pen to paper on a four-year, $56 million extension this offseason. There was a lot of buzz pertaining to Reaves potentially opting to jump ship, with multiple teams supposedly showing interest in the highly-touted 25-year-old following a breakout season. […]

The San Antonio Spurs and the team’s fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2023 NBA season. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ number one overall pick, is a big reason why. The man affectionately known as ‘Wemby’ dazzled onlookers and silenced the doubters with his second Summer League performance earlier this month. Wembanyama is said […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama could become even scarier when the 2023-24 NBA season rolls on. That is after he revealed that he’s trying to learn Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s skyhook. The skyhook is one of, if not the most unstoppable shot in NBA history. Abdul-Jabbar dominated the NBA with that signature move, which eventually propelled […]

Tim Hardaway recently dropped a controversial take on San Antonio Spurs young star Victor Wembanyama during a recent appearance on “The Carton Show” of Fox Sports 1. The discussion was about whether or not the Phoenix Suns needed DeAndre Ayton to win a championship, and Hardaway surprisingly claimed that Suns’ big fella Bol Bol is […]

The San Antonio Spurs were the most anticipated watch at the Las Vegas Summer League and naturally became the Victor Wembanyama show. Between his exciting debut and stranger-than-fiction, welcome to America moment with Britney Spears, Wembanyama dominated headlines and drew every eyeball. Being the most highly-regarded NBA prospect since LeBron James, and being 7-foot-3, will […]

On The Carton Show on Fox Sports 1, the hosts were discussing whether or not the Phoenix Suns need DeAndre Ayton to win a championship, and Tim Hardaway dropped a bold take regarding Bol Bol compared to Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs while making his case that the Suns do not need Ayton. […]

The San Antonio Spurs are building a nice young core around Victor Wembanyama, the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft and a player many believe to be once in a generation. But one player does not a team make. Wembanyama will need players who can grow alongside him to return the team to […]

Victor Wembanyama has taken the NBA world by storm ever since the San Antonio Spurs officially made him the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, rumors around the NBA are swirling that some ‘team officials’ believe the Spurs will ‘regret’ taking Wembanyama over Scoot Henderson, reports Sports Illustrated’s Jeff Smith. “Speaking […]

San Antonio Spurs’ first overall pick Victor Wembanyama has been nothing short of magical since he’s picked up a basketball. You know he’s a big deal when the Adam Silver says the league would pay attention to tanking for the 2023 NBA draft in order to snag the generational talent. But now that he’s finally […]

Acquired by the San Antonio Spurs as part of the three-team sign-and-trade deal that sent Max Strus from the Miami Heat to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Spurs have decided to waive forward Lamar Stevens, per team release. Stevens, 26, has spent all three seasons of his NBA career with Cleveland and recently played in 62 […]

Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets was recently on Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, and Miller spoke about facing Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Summer League. “[Going up against Victor was] a lot of fun,” Brandon Miller said, via Podcast P with Paul George. […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has a legitimate chance to be one of the best players in NBA history. Not only because his physique or his skillset but because he also has the mentality to be one of the all-time greats. In his effort to reach that goal, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are now done with 2023 NBA Summer League, and we’ve learned some things. The 7-foot-5 Frenchman showed off many of the reasons the Spurs took home No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft. He also did do nothing (and could do nothing) to alleviate the biggest concern about […]

Could the San Antonio Spurs be building a new arena? In San Antonio, Texas there is now speculation that the Spurs are interested in the idea of an arena downtown, especially after landing highly touted prospect Victor Wembanyama No. 1 overall in the draft. This is also amid news that the San Antonio Missions minor […]

While much of the NBA world is anticipating Victor Wembanyama becomes the next big thing in basketball and sports, San Antonio Spurs fans are hoping he can restore the franchise to its past glory. But they might have to wait a bit to see if all of that faith will be validated. That is, if […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has weighed in on the recent controversy surrounding San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and his encounter with pop star Britney Spears. In a vote of confidence, Silver expressed his support for Wembanyama, the league’s No. 1 overall draft pick, according to the New York Post. During an interview at the […]

NBA Las Vegas Summer League is on its final legs this weekend. With that said, it is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Pistons prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs are 4-1 in Summer League action, including the California Classic that happened in Sacramento last week. Of course, a lot of […]

San Antonio Spurs and true NBA Fans have always known the greatness of forward Tim Duncan. However, fellow NBA Hall of Fame player Tracy McGrady believes that Duncan deserves a documentary so that everyone can see his greatness, reports The Washington Post’s Ben Golliver. "People need to know more about Tim Duncan. He's a very […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson has spoken out about the pressure on one of his fellow NBA rookies, Victor Wembanyama. The Blazers toot Henderson in the 2023 NBA Draft at No. 3 overall, after the San Antonio Spurs selected Wembanyama and the Charlotte Hornets passed on him for Brandon Miller with the second overall […]

Victor Wembanyama might be the most hyped-up prospect in recent memory. The San Antonio Spurs rookie turned many heads way before the French star declared for the NBA draft. His unique combination of height and skills makes him an intriguing player to watch. With hype comes pressure, though. Kevin Garnett knows all about the pressure: […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been in headlines all NBA offseason because of the once in a generation opportunity that they had to draft Victor Wembanyama number one overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. They of course capitalized on this chance, and Wembanyama has quickly become endeared to Spurs fans across the world. Many speculated […]

Drafting Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft alone makes the San Antonio Spurs a resounding winner of the offseason. But with the Spurs entering free agency with boatloads of cap space, there was a possibility that the Spurs could have added a few pieces here and there to bolster […]

San Antonio Spurs’ 2023 Draft No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama is setting some lofty goals ahead of his rookie season. When asked on what would be a successful rookie year for him, Wembanyama told ESPN, “I’ve been looking into all the data of the past years, the past number one picks, and what impact […]

It’s a good time to be a San Antonio Spurs fan. While Victor Wembanyama is taking over as the future of the franchise and receiving mentorship from former stars of the team, Gregg Popovich is going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in August. The winningest coach in NBA history is far from […]

San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is the source of all kinds of hype after his summer league debut. Colin Cowherd believes that he is already proving he will come into the NBA and make an immediate impact from day 1, via The Herd. "Europe's best young players are now the world's best young players. Their […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is now done with the Las Vegas Summer League after averaging 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game in two appearances for the Spurs. Though he had notable struggles in his first game, those that believe Wembanyama […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is the most popular player at the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wembanyama played two games for the Spurs before he was shut down for the remainder of the league’s schedule for rest. A product of France, Wembanyama is yet to assimilate as an American superstar fully. […]

It’s been a nice little offseason for Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma. He got a $102 million dollar payday. He somehow fended off Usher from serenading his girlfriend. Normal stuff, just like you and me. What do we really have in common with Kuz, though? He’s looking forward to watching young hoopers like San Antonio Spurs […]

The San Antonio Spurs have decided to shut down Victor Wembanyama for the rest of NBA Summer League. In regards to this decision, Colin Cowherd believes it is the prudent one to make, via The Herd. "I totally agree with what the Spurs are doing… They're going to control this thing." — @ColinCowherd on San […]

The San Antonio Spurs arguably had the best offseason of any team, winning the NBA Draft Lottery and drafting a generational prospect in Victor Wembanyama. After that, though, their NBA free agency period was relatively quiet, and you can ding the team for not going more to build around their new superstar. Going even further, […]

The Washington Wizards clash with the San Antonio Spurs in NBA Summer League action Tuesday. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Wizards-Spurs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Wizards are 1-1 heading into this game. They lost to the […]

Victor Wembanyama has been surrounded by the media ever since he declared for the NBA Draft. Things got a little more heated for the San Antonio Spurs rookie during the NBA Summer League as he was clouded with controversy due to the incident with Britney Spears. The star rookie for San Antonio has been all […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is a center that’s built for the modern NBA that places an emphasis on skilled size. Wembanyama is as skilled as the rest of them, as he’s able to handle the ball and create for himself (and others) at an astounding listed height of 7’5 (7’3 with no shoes). […]

The San Antonio Spurs and their fans have experienced a roller coaster of emotions in the past few days — and it’s still just Summer League. Number one overall pick Victor Wembanyama’s uneven game one performance was followed by an absolute gem in game number two. The 7-foot-5 rookie Wembanyama made a startling confession after […]

A lot of great players have fans before even entering the NBA. They are often dubbed as generational talents and the San Antonio Spurs have just landed one in Victor Wembanyama. The NBA experiences an uptick in ratings, ticket sales, merchandise, and coverage just because of the hype. Did they achieve that goal in the […]

Victor Wembanyama has been the talk of the NBA during his brief yet eventful tenure since being drafted first overall by the San Antonio Spurs in June. The 19-year-old frenchman has the weight of the sports world on his shoulders, facing expectations not seen since LeBron James in 2003. He played his first summer league […]