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Victor Wembanyama was blood-hungry for a birthday win against the Milwaukee Bucks. The San Antonio Spurs rookie got a green light for his special day from Gregg Popovich and did not disappoint. He was efficient in moving the ball from the perimeter all the way inside the paint. So much so that Giannis Antetokounmpo had […]

The first matchup between Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama lived up to the hype. Antetokounmpo had 44 points and 14 rebounds and Milwaukee overcame a highlight-filled 27 points by Wembanyama on his 20th birthday to beat San Antonio 125-121 on Thursday night. As the NBA world was riveted […]

The first NBA meeting between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama was definitely worth the wait. Fans were treated to an epic showdown filled with highlight-reel plays and dramatic lead changes. In the end, though, the Milwaukee Bucks (25-10) left the Frost Bank Center with a 125-121 victory over the San Antonio Spurs (5-29). And because […]

Despite the San Antonio Spurs falling to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, rookie Victor Wembanyama came up with another big game, highlighted by his emphatic block on Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. While only a handful of players in the league would dare to challenge the Greek Freak at the rim, the Spurs’ prized rookie showed […]

On Thursday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, the San Antonio Spurs finally made the much-awaited decision to bring Tre Jones back into the starting lineup. Head coach Gregg Popovich has tried Jeremy Sochan and Devin Vassell at the point, and the results haven’t been great. On multiple occasions, the Spurs had windows for an easy […]

Thursday night marked the first time that two of arguably the most freakish players in league history in terms of physical dimensions in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama squared off. And despite the gulf in quality between the Milwaukee Bucks and San Antonio Spurs, this matchup on national television delivered. Antetokounmpo dropped 44 points to […]

The San Antonio Spurs dropped a tough game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs entered the fourth quarter tied with Milwaukee. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo came alive and halted the squad’s run. Gregg Popovich was understandably upset by the Greek Freak’s mighty play. Gregg Popovich had a strong reaction to Antetokounmpo’s outburst against […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has done it again, this time with a pair of standout highlights against the Milwaukee Bucks. Understandably, NBA fans are going nuts. The first play happened just over a minute into the second quarter with the Spurs trailing the Bucks 42-36 Wemby found himself with the ball on the perimeter, took […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has done it again, this time with an alley oop off the backboard to himself against the Milwaukee Bucks. The play happened just over a minute into the second quarter with the Spurs trailing the Bucks 42-36 Wemby found himself with the ball on the perimeter, took a single […]

The NBA trade deadline is approaching and rumors are running rampant. One way to get a good indication of where a player might be traded is the betting odds. With that said, it sounds like the Detroit Pistons could be in the running of potentially trading for Keldon Johnson from the San Antonio Spurs. That’s […]

Long before he was in the NBA, the reputation of Victor Wembanyama had grown so large that everything he did on a basketball court over in Europe was deemed “must-see.” When the San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, it was as if they had just won a mega millions jackpot that had […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama raised some eye brows following Tuesday night’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies when he revealed he had checked himself into the game without the consent of Hall of Fame coach, Gregg Popovich. Don’t expect the team’s second-best player to follow suit. ClutchPoints asked Devin Vassell if he’d consider making […]

A new year can promise new beginnings. For head coach Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs, they’ll be happy with a small step forward — a step they think they might be taking now. Mired in the midst of what would easily be the worst season in Spurs franchise history if they continue as […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the worst teams in the NBA season, crawling out to a 5-28 record, despite the fact that they drafted a generational prospect in Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. A big reason for their struggles has been their strange lineup combinations, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road to take on the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night! Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Spurs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Bucks are coming off a loss against the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night, but […]

As ABC gets set to televise midweek NBA games, a Victor Wembanyama-Chet Holmgren match-up this month has been stripped. The league and the San Antonio Spurs announced that the January 24 contest in the Alamo City against the Oklahoma City Thunder will instead air on ABC’s sister network, ESPN. The game time has been changed […]

The San Antonio Spurs fell 106-98 to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night behind Ja Morant’s 26 points and 10 assists. Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama chipped in 20 points with four blocked shots, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Grizzlies. After the game, Wembanyama shared his thoughts on Morant: “Good player. He's very small, […]

Ja Morant baptized Victor Wembanyama after the Memphis Grizzlies star absolutely yammed one on the head of the San Antonio Spurs rookie during their 106-98 victory on Tuesday night. Morant’s poster on Wembanyama hyped up everyone inside FedExForum, including his No. 1 supporter, his dad Tee Morant. Tee Morant was HYPED after Ja’s dunk over […]

When San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama entered Tuesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with 1:46 remaining in the fourth quarter, it wasn’t because his Hall of Fame coach, Gregg Popovich, sent him in. “I wasn’t allowed to sub in but I still did it. The coach sent me out right after,” the Spurs […]

San Antionio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama can seemingly do it all. Blocking shots, shooting 3-pointers, and dunking with authority – all of it within the realm of the Spurs center’s skillset. Wembanyama further showcased his ability against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night, hitting a one-legged 3-pointer from just inside the Grizzlies’ […]

With San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins out for two to four weeks according to coach Gregg Popovich, and with Victor Wembanyama on minutes restriction as he recovers from a right ankle injury, the Spurs have applied for a Disabled Player Exception. It’s a move centered on another of the Spurs’ big men, Charles Bassey. […]

The San Antonio Spurs are on the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Spurs-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Spurs are just 5-27, and they have lost eight of […]

Many NBA players have dreams of making it to the league long before they’re ever there. However, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was not one of those guys, as he didn’t know how far basketball would take him. White didn’t have the traditional journey to the Association. He played at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs […]

With an NBA best 26-6 record and having closed 2023 with six straight wins, the Boston Celtics are the envy of most teams across the league. Include the San Antonio Spurs in that group, though for the proud Silver and Black franchise, admiration may more immediately trump objective. Gregg Popovich used the terms “All-Star talent” […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama had a huge 2023. He was the NBA’s biggest hyped prospect since LeBron James when the Spurs selected him with the top pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. On New Year’s Day, Wemby looked back at the previous year and shared what he called his “hardest pic of 2023.” […]

Derrick White returned to his old playground this weekend to close the calendar year as the Boston Celtics visited the San Antonio Spurs. Following White’s 24-point performance, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had nothing but good things to say about his former player’s growth throughout the years. “I couldn’t be more proud of a player,” said […]

Although the Boston Celtics did not break much of a sweat in their 134-101 road victory against the San Antonio Spurs on New Year’s Eve, Derrick White did run into a potentially unfavorable situation in the second half. And his name is Victor Wembanyama. The rookie center broke off for a fast break dunk after […]

The Derrick White saga continues. During the Boston Celtics’ win against the San Antonio Spurs on New Year’s Eve, White was once again given his flowers. This time, the love stemmed from the fans of his former team. Frost Bank Center erupted into “White’s an All-Star!” chants in the fourth quarter, a sign of recognition for […]

Taking on the team with the NBA’s best record for a San Antonio Spurs squad with one of the league’s worst marks already proved a daunting task. Add the absence of their third leading scorer and a player who’s started most games this season (Keldon Johnson), and the task went from daunting to nearly impossible. […]

With Victor Wembanyama returning, Zach Collins is ruled out. And with that, a set rotation earlier in the season for the San Antonio Spurs is now in flux. After suffering what the team calls a right ankle sprain in Friday’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Collins won’t play New Year’s Eve vs. the Boston […]

We’re back and ready to bring you coverage for our New Year’s Day slate of action around the NBA as we’re set for another betting prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics (25-6) will take on the San Antonio Spurs (5-26) with both teams heading in opposite directions on the season. Check out our NBA odds series for our Celtics-Spurs […]

The San Antonio Spurs outscored the Portland Trail Blazers by five points in the third quarter and by four points in the fourth to make things interesting down the stretch. In the end, a second period in which the Silver and Black were outscored by 15 proved the difference, especially with Victor Wembanyama held out […]

A lot of precautions have been taken to ensure that Victor Wembanyama thrives in the NBA without many injuries. Long before he even got drafted by the San Antonio Spurs, the tall French prodigy was doing exercises. Different sorts of physical therapy are also a staple before and after games. Gregg Popovich and his team […]

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But don’t ask Victor Wembanyama to go back there. The San Antonio Spurs rookie was candid when asked to share his feelings about Sin City, which he experienced for the first time during Summer League play in July. “On earth, it’s probably the closest thing to a dystopia,” […]

Not much has gone right for the San Antonio Spurs this season other than Victor Wembanyama taking the court. The Spurs young star has been nothing short of spectacular through the early portion of the season, as he leads all rookies in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots, and made shots. After defeating the Portland Trail Blazers […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are taking on the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night for the second time in as many days. On Thursday, San Antonio easily downed the Blazers 118-105 behind a 38-14 first quarter and a dominant night from rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. In that game, the Blazers, down starters Anfernee Simons (illness), […]

We’re back for one of our final predictions and picks of the evening as we head to the West for this matchup between the two bottom teams in the Conference. The San Antonio Spurs (5-25) will visit the Portland Trail Blazers (8-22) as both teams hope to improve on their lackluster seasons. Check out our NBA odds series for […]

The San Antonio Spurs have suffered through a brutal start to Victor Wembanyama’s rookie season, but the phenom showed why he had so much hype coming into the NBA with his ridiculous performance against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Wemby recorded 30 points, six rebounds, six assists and a whopping seven blocks in […]

Both Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson played well in the first-ever NBA meeting for the two highly touted prospects. But there was a clear-cut winner in the San Antonio Spurs’ 118-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. While Henderson scored 25 in 36 minutes as a starter in place of an ill Anfernee Simons, Wemby […]