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Victor Wembanyama already has plans for the next couple of months before the 2023-24 NBA season starts, but don’t expect to hear any of it from the San Antonio Spurs rookie. After Sunday’s Summer League loss to the Portland Trail Blazers–during which he bounced back from his poor debut and impressed with a 27-point, 12-rebound […]

Gregg Popovich will continue to spearhead the San Antonio Spurs’ rebuild, and Victor Wembanyama couldn’t be any happier with that. Speaking to reporters after a standout performance in the Summer League against the Portland Trail Blazers, Wembanyama shared his delight that Coach Pop is in for the long haul with the Spurs. While it’s not […]

Victor Wembanyama haters have been radio silent since the French unicorn dazzled NBA fans with his first great game in the 2023 NBA Summer League. The San Antonio Spurs rookie rebounded from a forgettable performance in the loss to Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets in his Summer League debut by venting on the Portland […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama made his second appearance in the NBA Summer League on Sunday. He faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers, though they lost, 85-80. This came after a less-than-stellar debut in which he credited his conditioning and exhaustion for his performance. This time around, Wembanyama was eager to show what […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama was not going to be held back Sunday, as he made sure he’d come away with a performance much more aligned to his star power than the one he put up in his Summer League debut. Although the Spurs fell prey to the Portland Trail Blazers to the tune […]

After Victor Wembanyama’s first taste of NBA Summer League action, many detractors were quick to put down the San Antonio Spurs rookie. Wemby had a pedestrian game (if not a bit underwhelming), but it clearly wasn’t enough for a lot of observers. Some were even pulling out the “bust” card that early, which is ridiculous. […]

All eyes were on Las Vegas this week for the NBA’s Summer League as San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama was set to make his NBA debut. Not since LeBron James has a player had this much hype and anticipation. Wembanyama did not play in the California Classic Summer League and so there was a […]

Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears are from different celebrity realms. They aren’t even from the same generation. But at one point this week, the two stars converged, albeit on an occasion that resulted in much controversy. If it sounds strange, it’s because it is. Spears has already released a statement concerning that particular incident which […]

With the Las Vegas Summer League in full swing, the Portland Trail Blazers play against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Blazers’ rookie guard Scoot Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, sustained a shoulder injury against Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets in his Summer League debut. A scintillating franchise […]

He’s not leaving! Over the last few years, rumors of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich potentially retiring kept floating around. The reports fluctuated over that period, but there was always a real chance of the legend’s retirement being announced. Now, though, Pop is sticking around for the immediate future, as he signed a five-year […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama received advice from none other than a fellow No. 1 draft pick in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Wembanyama made his long-awaited debut Friday at the NBA Summer League when the Spurs took on the Charlotte Hornets. Wembanyama and San Antonio got off to a winning start as they eventually won the […]

The San Antonio Spurs will face the Portland Trail Blazers in a summer league game. We are here to share our NBA odds series and make a Victor Wembanyama, Spurs-Trail Blazers prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Spurs (1-0) will face the Blazers (0-1) in the second game of the summer […]

The San Antonio Spurs won their Summer League opener against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday evening. Still, all anyone could talk about was the performance of former number one overall pick Victor Wembanyama. The 7-foot-5 youngster revealed a major concern about his conditioning following the Spurs’ win. Wembanyama’s showdown with number two overall pick Scoot […]

When the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs play in the Summer League on Sunday, the much-anticipated rematch between Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson will have to wait. That is after Henderson has been ruled out for the game due to his shoulder injury. Henderson sustained a right shoulder injury during Friday’s showdown with […]

The San Antonio Spurs got a player who is by all accounts a generational talent with the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft in Victor Wembanyama. The revolutionary French big man has the size and skills to become a player unlike any fans have seen in NBA history. Despite the expectations, Wembanyama received mixed […]

After the conclusion of the police investigation regarding the slapping incident involving Britney Spears and a member of Victor Wembanyama’s security team, the pop icon has once again addressed the matter and clarified she’s not blaming the Spurs rookie for what happened. On Instagram, Spears shared that she understands the situation, being a celebrity herself […]

All those talks about Gregg Popovich retiring soon can end now. The San Antonio Spurs tactician is here to stay, or at least for the next five years after he signed an extension with the franchise. Of course the extension was expected after the Spurs drafted French phenom Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall […]

Victor Wembanyama may have struggled in his Summer League debut with the San Antonio Spurs, but don’t let that fool you. Wemby remains one of the best talents the NBA has ever seen, so much so that even Jerry West compared him to Bill Russell. West shared such high praises for Wembanyama during a recent […]

For San Antonio Spurs fans and bold prognosticators who might be disappointed or even concerned after a poor NBA Summer League debut by rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, you should at least take solace in knowing he is getting pearls of wisdom from some credible and notable countrymen. Prospective Hall of Famer and Spurs great Tony […]

How was the highly anticipated Victor Wembanyama Summer League debut with the San Antonio Spurs? Wembanyama fell short of expectations, and that’s being kind. The Spurs beat the Charlotte Hornets 76-68 Friday night in Las Vegas, but Wembanyama didn’t look like the NBA’s best prospect since LeBron James. Victor Wembanyama’s Sumer League debut stat line […]

Victor Wembanyama finally made his much-anticipated 2023 NBA Summer League debut on Friday night, playing 27 minutes for the San Antonio Spurs as they claimed a 77-68 win over the Charlotte Hornets. However, his debut fell way short of expectations relative to the hype many had built up around the 19-year old Frenchman. Wembanyama shot […]

Victor Wembanyama, the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, will be facing pressure to deliver from the get-go that’s almost unprecedented in the NBA. Wembanyama, before the San Antonio Spurs drafted him, drew comparisons to Rudy Gobert for his defense and Kevin Durant for his incredible ability to create shots for himself at […]

There was much anticipation for Victor Wembanyama’s 2023 NBA Summer League debut with the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama, after all, is one of, if not the most hyped up prospect of all time, so it’s no surprise to see a lot of fans tune into the beginning of what should be a long and fruitful […]

Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut with the San Antonio Spurs was quite disappointing to say the least, and NBA critics didn’t hold back in pointing that out. While Wemby did show flashes of brilliance that made him the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft–putting up eight rebounds, three assists and five blocks against […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ first game during the 2023 NBA Summer League in Vegas was must-watch television, as the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama, would be making his debut, against Brandon Miller, the second overall pick, and the Charlotte Hornets no less. While Wembanyama’s skill for his size made him […]

Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears have been the talk of the town in recent weeks after the alleged slapping incident involving the San Antonio Spurs rookie and pop icon. The video of the incident, which has since gone viral, have sparked fans to take sides though. For those who missed it, Spears was allegedly struck […]

Victor Wembanyama is the most hyped NBA talent since LeBron James. While that is a good thing, that also means the San Antonio Spurs rookie has a target on his back. Charlotte Hornets forward Kai Jones proved that as he went at Wemby and embarrassed him big time in the rookie’s Summer League debut. Midway […]

Victor Wembanyama’s first bucket with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Summer League was perfect, though his next shot attempt wasn’t. Wemby had a good chance to score when he found himself under the basket with the ball early in their showdown with the Charlotte Hornets. Considering his massive 7-foot-5 size, everyone though it […]

Welcome to the Association, Victor Wembanyama. the San Antonio Spurs’ first overall pick in last month’s draft is in the midst of his NBA Summer League debut and it didn’t take long for the big man to do what he does best: Score the rock. Via ClutchPoints: Victor Wembanyama’s first bucket is an and-1 as […]

The debut of Victor Wembanyama is officially upon us! He will make his debut tonight, which means we should continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Spurs prediction and pick. Brandon Miller is the new man in town for the Hornets. The future will be right with he and LaMelo Ball playing alongside each other […]

A recent incident occurred between Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears. Spears tried to catch Wembanyama’s attention but was allegedly struck by someone on Wembanyama’s security team. A shocking video of the incident recently emerged, via TMZ. 🚨VIDEO OF BRITNEY/WEMBY INCIDENT SHOWS SHE DIDN’T GRAB HIM🚨 Full video here: https://t.co/nSXYAE6jhu pic.twitter.com/uMBqtLKJGN — TMZ (@TMZ) July 7, […]

The nickname “Big Ticket” is already reserved for an NBA legend whose games became a hot commodity from the moment he entered the league. But if it wasn’t, then San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama would be a perfect fit for it. Just as the real Big Ticket, Kevin Garnett, instantly made his team an […]

The San Antonio take on the Charlotte Hornets Friday night to start the Las Vegas portion of their 2023 NBA Summer League schedule. There’s been much speculation about if the game would mark Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut. Wembanyama didn’t play when the Spurs took on the Hornets and Brandon Miller in the California Classic […]

Victor Wembanyama has yet to make his NBA debut, let alone play in the NBA Summer League. The San Antonio Spurs star might get a glimpse of what it looks like to stand alongside Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid in his preparation for the league as Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is cooking something up. The famous […]

Not only does Victor Wembanyama get to play for one of the most renowned organizations in the league, but perhaps even more importantly, the 19-year-old will be under the tutelage of San Antonio Spurs legendary head coach Gregg Popovich. This seems like a match made in heaven: a young phenom that many consider to be […]

After going first in the recent NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama is about to justify the hype surrounding him in the Summer League, and the upcoming 2023-24 season. The thing is, NBA card collectors need not focus solely on the San Antonio Spurs’ rookie. There are several names that look promising when the new season starts, […]

Britney Spears and Victor Wembanyama are two names you probably never thought would be used in the same sentence. Yet here we are. To make this bizarre pairing even more compelling is the fact that the pop icon has come out with some appalling accusations against the San Antonio Spurs rookie. According to Spears, one […]

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut is one of the most highly anticipated exhibition games in NBA history. The best prospect in 20 years will play his first game as a member of the San Antonio Spurs when the team takes on the Charlottes Hornets Friday night in […]

The NBA and celebrity world collided Wednesday night in Las Vegas when a security guard for Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick of the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft, allegedly assaulted pop icon Britney Spears. Now, Wembanyama has broken his silence on the matter and confirmed most of the reported details. The […]