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A streak that lasted ten years came to an end when the San Antonio Spurs faced the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Veteran forward Harrison Barnes had started 775 straight games, until what proved a 111-106 loss in North Carolina, the state in which Barnes attended college. “I think us making a lineup change isn’t a […]

There’s no question the San Antonio Spurs want the ball in Victor Wembanyama’s hands at the end of games. The question then lies in what the third-year center does with it. Following a 111-106 loss against the Charlotte Hornets in which Wemby took and missed a 3-pointer early in the shot clock with :27 left […]

The San Antonio Spurs (32-16) are probably eager to get back home after they fell short against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon. They will have to wait a little longer than they prefer, however. A snowstorm is preventing the squad from returning to the Alamo City for the time being, which will delay Sunday’s  […]

After Charlotte Hornets’ Brandon Miller found success in a blowout win against the Philadelphia 76ers, his 26-point performance led to a 111-106 upset against the San Antonio Spurs, stretching a winning streak to six. Miller has scored 20+ points in all six of the Hornets’ consecutive wins, including his 30-point performance against the 76ers. Then, […]

The San Antonio Spurs were hoping to start a mini-win streak coming into their game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. While the Spurs fell behind by double digits at halftime against the Hornets, Victor Wembanyama had one of the early highlights of the game after throwing down a poster dunk on Kon Knueppel off […]

As good as Stephon Castle was in his first NBA season, which earned him Rookie of the Year honors, he’s been better this season. It’s something San Antonio Spurs superstar teammate Victor Wembanyama realizes daily. “That’s his worth. That he can shut down guys,” Wemby continued following a 111-99 victory vs. the Houston Rockets in which Castle […]

Victor Wembanyama is on his way to eventually becoming the top player in the NBA. It is only a matter of time. His presence in San Antonio has done wonders for this organization that already has had a ton of success. From David Robinson to Tim Duncan to Kawhi Leonard to Wemby, the Spurs always […]

While the San Antonio Spurs made a statement by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder three times in December, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are NBA analyst Charles Barkley’s favorite to win this year’s title. Although Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs beat the Rockets and have the second-best record in the Western Conference (32-15), trailing […]

With the NBA trade deadline one week away from the Feb. 5 cutoff, speculation surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to intensify. As several franchises position themselves for a potential blockbuster move, new reporting suggests the San Antonio Spurs are not among those preparing a serious push. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon detailed San Antonio’s internal […]

For years, people have been telling San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama that he is a rare breed. But with his meek personality, Wembanyama probably often shrugged it off. These days, it seems that he has embraced the fact that he is built differently. It has become increasingly clear, especially after Wembanyama dominated the Houston […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were looking for payback against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets as they faced off anew at Toyota Center on Wednesday. The Rockets defeated the Spurs at home, 111-106, last week, with Wembanyama being held to just 14 points on an atrocious 5-of-21 shooting from the field. In […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching, with time set to expire for teams to make deals on February 5th. Every year, certain NBA teams look to load up for a postseason run, while others are building for the future. The Milwaukee Bucks, thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s official trade request, are likely the latter this […]

On Wednesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs will hit the road to take on the Houston Rockets in an intriguing battle of Western Conference hopefuls. Jeremy Sochan is on the injury report for this game, currently listed as questionable due to left quad soreness. Here’s everything we know about Sochan’s injury and his playing status […]

Once viewed as an integral part of the San Antonio Spurs’ rotation, Jeremy Sochan has faded into the background as of late. With the changes to the roster, the former first-round lottery pick has seen his minutes dwindle this season. It’s led to questions about whether the Polish forward will remain with the team moving […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets head into a matchup separated by only one loss near the top of the Western Conference standings. On top of that, they’re rivals. And to add a more recent layer: the two Texas franchises are just a week removed from the Rockets erasing all of a 16-point deficit […]

Nicknamed the “Slash Brothers” by some, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper will also share the ball during the NBA Rising Stars Challenge on All-Star Weekend. And if Castle has his way, that may not be the only honor they share. “I might, we’ll see. I might let “Dill” have it this time,” the second-year guard […]

In sounding off about the killing of civilian Alex Pretti by federal law enforcement officers over the weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota, San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama also praised his fellow French countryman Guerschon Yabusele for sharing his thoughts on the matter. “I think it definitely takes some balls.” A day before Wemby’s comments, which […]

Thanks to head coach Gregg Popovich, the San Antonio Spurs have long been at the forefront of speaking out against injustices in the United States and even abroad. With Popovich retiring last season due to health issues, fans have been searching for players with the NBA platform to voice their same concerns, and it appears […]

The San Antonio Spurs are now the only team in the NBA to have multiple selections in each of the last three Rising Stars Challenges. Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper join the announcements of Victor Wembanyama and Castle last year, and Wemby and Jeremy Sochan the year before. It’s the fifth time in franchise history […]

In his return from injury, San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell pointed to an issue that’s been plaguing the team for several weeks now. While the word “soft” hadn’t yet been mentioned directly, allusions to it had. The sixth-year guard didn’t avoid uttering the term following a 104-95 loss at home to the New Orleans […]

On Sunday night, the San Antonio Spurs suffered one of their more inexplicable losses of the season with a 104-95 defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans. Things fell apart for the Spurs in the second quarter of this game and went downhill from there, with the team now sitting at 31-15 on […]

NBA players have not been shy about speaking out against the violence that has taken place in Minneapolis over the past few weeks. The latest incident occurred over the weekend when officers killed Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse, not too far from the Target Center where the Timberwolves play. The killing comes just […]

Rumor has it that the San Antonio Spurs aren’t going to make a splashy move at the NBA trade deadline. They made a blockbuster at last year’s deadline when they traded for De’Aaron Fox, and the rebuild is already ahead of schedule with the young core of Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and Dylan Harper. […]

The San Antonio Spurs came into their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday looking to start a mini-win streak. They were coming off a win against the Utah Jazz after losing to the Houston Rockets. And Victor Wembanyama seemed to be doing his best to get the Spurs another win, finishing off a […]

As the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5 nears, the New York Knicks have actively been discussing several options on the trade market involving French forward Guerschon Yabusele, league sources told ClutchPoints. The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans are two teams with which the Knicks have recently held extensive dialogue, among others. Since […]

San Antonio Spurs wing Devin Vassell will play his first game of 2026. The organization’s injury report, released a day ahead of a contest against the New Orleans Pelicans, did not include the Florida State alum. It echoes what Vassell said following the team’s practice earlier in the day. “I’m ready to go. I’m ready […]

Because of all that’s occurred since the San Antonio Spurs traded for De’Aaron Fox, it’s hard to believe he’s been with the Silver and Black for less than a year. But don’t count teammate Keldon Johnson among those who takes the former All-Star player for granted. “Big time players make big time plays, and you […]

Patience should always matter more than temptation. The most dangerous moment for a rising contender is premature confidence. The San Antonio Spurs have arrived ahead of schedule. They have morphed from a patient rebuild into a legitimate title threat almost overnight. That success, however, brings noise. Big names. Bigger rumors. As the 2026 NBA trade […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ recent shooting woes haven’t plagued Julian Champagnie. Coming off a night in which he knocked down 8/16 from three-point range, the third-year Spur has hit at least 40 percent from the field during a recent seven-game stint. The Spurs have lost three of those tilts, including one to the Houston Rockets. […]

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 […]