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Recently, San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama was named as a starter for the Western Conference All-Star team. The news came amid a season in which Wembanyama has continued his dominance when on the court, but is also looking to shake off some increasing injury concerns at this early stage of his career. In […]

Victor Wembanyama didn’t hold back following the San Antonio Spurs’ latest loss. A 111-106 setback to the Houston Rockets occurred in much the same way that others have over the last several weeks for the Silver and Black. It’s a harsh reality Wemby acknowledges. “Same as usual. Blowing 15-plus point lead. The good thing is […]

Confidence and long-term ambition framed Carter Bryant’s postgame comments Monday night, as the San Antonio Spurs rookie outlined a defensive goal that places him just behind one teammate in the global hierarchy. Following the San Antonio Spurs’ 123-110 win over the Utah Jazz, Bryant declared his aim to become the second-best defender in the world, […]

During their championship runs, Hall-of-Fame Coach Gregg Popovich would sometimes call out his San Antonio Spurs teams. The word “soft” would come up every once in a while. Current coach Mitch Johnson didn’t use that exact word following the Silver and Black’s 111-106 loss to the Houston Rockets, but he came somewhat close. “There were […]

San Antonio Spurs culture, legacy, and humor collided Tuesday night in a moment that quickly resonated throughout the fan base. During the Spurs’ matchup vs. the Houston Rockets, the broadcast cut to franchise icon Manu Ginobili sitting courtside at Frost Bank Center. As the crowd recognized him on the video board, Ginobili took off his […]

Stephon Castle appears to be hitting a sophomore slump over the past few weeks, but that doesn’t mean he can’t break out of it anytime soon. The talented San Antonio Spurs guard’s penchant for the highlight reel isn’t changing even though defenses are loading up on him even more as his game develops further, and […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been without Devin Vassell over the past few weeks and they continue to be without him on Tuesday night in a rivalry clash against the Houston Rockets. But the Spurs seem to not have missed Vassell’s contributions on the court, not even a little bit, with Julian Champagnie stepping into […]

Two of the NBA’s most feared unicorns faced off anew as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs visited Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Tuesday. The Spurs beat the Rockets, 121-100, in the NBA Cup in November, with Wembanyama scoring 22 points. Durant had 24 points to lead the Rockets. […]

The Alien has landed in Houston, and he’s not taking any prisoners. In a  Tuesday night showdown in Houston, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama provided yet another “how is that possible?” moment that has the NBA world in a frenzy. Midway through the clash with the Rockets, the 7-foot-4 superstar gathered the ball, drove […]

When Luke Kornet signed a four-year, $41 million contract in free agency, it was obvious he would serve a key role on the San Antonio Spurs. Though, with franchise pillar Victor Wembanyama manning the low post, it was unclear just how big of an impact the veteran center would have in The Alamo City. He […]

A game against the Houston Rockets, with yet another one to come eight days later, continues what’s been a tough portion of the schedule for De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. It’s a stretch Fox says good squads embrace. “When you’re a bad team, you’re looking at it like, ‘Oh, […]

In his first game after being selected as a starter for the NBA All-Star game for the first time in his young career, Victor Wembanyama put up 33 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks, and two steals in less than 27 minutes in a 123-110 San Antonio Spurs victory over the Utah Jazz. Not long after […]

Add another honor to the growing Victor Wembanyama legend as he secures a unique spot within the storied history of the San Antonio Spurs franchise. In being selected as a starter in the 2026 All-Star Game, the recently turned 22-year-old becomes only the fifth Spur ever to start in the annual NBA classic. Not on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs went back and forth for a spectacular final period between a pair of the Western Conference’s top teams. Spearheaded by the two of the game’s best players, drama built. Anthony Edwards poured in 26 of his career-high 55 points while Victor Wembanyama countered with 12 in that fourth […]

After Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards admitted that Victor Wembanyama’s rapid ascension among the game’s greats is the reason he saves some of his best for the San Antonio Spurs, ClutchPoints informed the Silver and Black’s generational talent about Anthony’s comments. Though not quite as forthright, Wemby was almost equally as candid. “It’s an honor […]

As good as Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards has been against the San Antonio Spurs, he may have been even better with his comments after his career night for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Following 55 points in a thrilling 126-123 loss in the Alamo City, which came off the heels of Edwards’ game-winner earlier in the […]

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers, who has ties to San Antonio, opened up about recent communication with legendary coach Gregg Popovich. It was one of several Spurs related topics, including Victor Wembanayama, about which the veteran coach talked with ClutchPoints. “I had a great chance to go back and forth with Pop over the last […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had a scary knee-to-knee collision with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo during the Spurs’ game on Thursday, but quickly returned to help San Antonio pull off a 119-101 win. The incident raised some concerns about the young star’s durability during his breakout season. The collision happened in the first […]

Following a dominant victory over the Milwaukee Bucks of 119-101, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama played an essential role in his team’s victory yesterday. The French basketball player scored five 3-pointers in only six attempts and amassed 22 points and 10 rebounds. Following the match at the press conference, Wembanyama was asked by a […]

Victor Wembanyama enjoyed a huge night in the San Antonio Spurs victory vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. The love he received from Giannis Antetokounmpo right after their first meeting of the year might’ve been more impressive. ClutchPoints asked the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and 2021 Finals MVP how the young star compared to the version […]

Victor Wembanyama is as locked in as ever, if his new hairdo is any indication. In his first game since shaving his head bald following the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wembanyama pulled off an ultra-rare defensive feat in a showing that led to a convincing Spurs win — a 119-101 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are lording it over in the Western Conference, and it is not a coincidence that they have two of the most talented young big men in the NBA in Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Because of their similar age, build, and skill set, it is easy […]

The San Antonio Spurs are ahead of schedule, already making waves in the Western Conference. The unreal emergence of Victor Wembanyama is clearly the biggest reason why. But Spurs fans were likely holding their collective breaths on Thursday night. During a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Wembanyama suffered what appeared to be a knee injury […]

Victor Wembanyama is sporting a new look, kind of. The San Antonio Spurs superstar showed up for shootaround ahead of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a bald head. So did teammate Keldon Johnson – who says their haircuts came courtesy of each other the night before. ClutchPoints asked the longest-tenured Spur about getting […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been a great success so far in the 2025-26 season, currently sitting at 27-13 despite a recent blowout road loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs have still beaten Oklahoma City on three separate occasions this season, and are working Victor Wembanyama back toward his normal amount of minutes […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing for a tough challenge, as they head into Texas for a showdown with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. As Giannis Antetokounmpo hopes for a better result today, he has also landed on the Bucks’ injury report. According to the injury report, Antetokounmpo has a left ankle sprain, which […]

After three consecutive losses to the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder brought their rivals from South Texas back to earth a bit. And Mitch Johnson gives all credit to the defending NBA champions. “We were out of place a lot,” the Spurs head coach admitted. Though San Antonio played relatively well in the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ physicality played a significant factor in their three wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder in December. Without starters Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein, two of the team’s defensive catalysts, the Thunder dominated Wembanyama and the Spurs in a 119-98 blowout win at the Paycom Center. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked very much like a team on a mission in a 119-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. To Victor Wembanyama, though, it wasn’t a matter of revenge “I don’t think so,” the Spurs superstar responded when asked if the defending champions looked extra motivated. “I think their motivation tonight wasn’t […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder had plenty to work with in their preparation to take down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season. Wembanyama and the Spurs entered the Paycom Center with three wins under their belt, while Daigneault and the Thunder […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams dismissed the rivalry discussion linked to the San Antonio Spurs after a 119-98 win, he did admit the three losses in December made the defending champions better. Williams and the Thunder avenged their three losses in 12 days against the Spurs, which put the All-Star […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander threw a parting shot at the San Antonio Spurs following a 119-98 blowout win that avoided a 4-0 season sweep, he revealed what the victory means for the defending champions. Jalen Williams says the Spurs aren’t the Thunder’s rival. He didn’t say it bluntly during […]

We have officially reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NBA season. Technically, the exact middle of the season falls on Thursday, Jan. 15, but a handful of teams have already crossed the 41-game halfway point this year. That means there is no better time to evaluate the races for all the NBA awards this season […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs — 119-98 — for the first time in four tries this season, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams weighed in on the ongoing NBA’s new rivalry debate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander insinuated the Spurs cared more about beating the Thunder than the defending champions did […]

Victor Wembanyama has been one of the best rim protectors in the NBA ever since the San Antonio Spurs drafted him first overall back in 2023. He’s wasted no time in becoming the most intimidating shot-blocker in the entire association, and in fact, he’s now crossed the 500-block mark for his career. This is no […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs and avenge three losses to the team with the second-best record in the Western Conference. Must-wins aren’t in the Thunder’s vocabulary, but getting its lick back against a team that’s embarrassed the defending champions twice in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso sees a team that’s tailor-made to compete for championships in the future in San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama’s supporting cast of a young, multi-faceted group of guards. Ahead of the Spurs potentially sweeping the Thunder season series 4-0 at the Paycom Center on Tuesday, Caruso compared the young […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso learned the hard way what you’re not supposed to do when defending San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. As the Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Spurs, the only team that’s beaten Oklahoma City more than once this season, Caruso revealed the secret […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs attempt to do the unthinkable when they meet the Oklahoma City Thunder for the fourth time this season. A Silver and Black victory vs. the defending champs would mean a fourth victory against a team that enters the game with just seven losses. “If we don’t pass the […]