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Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs won’t make the playoffs in 2019-20. It’s the first time the legendary head coach and the Spurs won’t be in the postseason since the 1996-97 season, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. It'll be official in mere minutes: The first sub-.500 season for Gregg Popovich since […]

The Phoenix Suns will play the most important game of their season in a matter of hours, hoping to earn a ticket to the NBA play-in tournament right before the playoffs start. So it stands to reason why their official Twitter page wished everyone good morning, except for the eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers and the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended for the team’s final NBA seeding game, which could have major implications in the Western Conference playoff chase. The Portland Trail Blazers currently hold the No. 8 seed after Tuesday night’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Three teams — the Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio […]

The NBA has done it again. The league has somehow scrapped up a captivating end to its regular season, one that was unexpectedly suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Yet with every crisis comes opportunity, and the NBA has grabbed this hiatus by the horns, putting two of its best stars in Damian Lillard and Devin […]

The NBA announced it will name the Kia NBA All-Seeding Games Team and the Kia NBA Player of the Seeding Games to honor the top performers for games played from July 30–Aug. 14 during the 2019-20 season restart at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This can be equated as the NBA Bubble MVP and […]

A playoff berth seemed impossible for the Phoenix Suns as they prepared for the NBA restart in Orlando throughout the month of July. However, after winning each of their first seven games, the Suns are on the verge of a play-in series for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Tim Bontemps […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook returned to the court on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs … and he hasn’t missed a beat. The Rockets point guard called for the ball within seconds of the opening tip, drawing a matchup against Derrick White and nailing a quick fadeaway jumper off the glass, rocking the baby […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have won four out of their first six seeding games during the restart, inching them closer to the Western Conference’s final playoff spot. One of the team’s top contributors (and best stories) in the bubble has been provided by Carmelo Anthony. The veteran forward is averaging 16.2 points and 6.7 rebounds […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. John Stockton and Karl Malone. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. These are just some of the greatest duos to have ever graced the basketball court. Most fans have fond memories of the respective historic partnerships of these pairings, and as […]

The all-around game of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has earned him comparisons with all-time greats Michael Jordan and LeBron James. These players operate with the ball on their hands a lot, similar to how Doncic runs the point for the Mavs. But as far as Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is concerned, the […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich initially said the NBA restart would be an opportunity for his team to learn and grow for the future. However, the Spurs are within striking distance for a spot in the play-in series in the Western Conference, and Pop cannot help but feel excited for his team. Popovich […]

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the reigning NBA champions Toronto Raptors on Sunday in Orlando, guaranteeing a play-in series for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Now, the first play-in game is scheduled for next Saturday. Whichever team finishes as the No. 8 seed will need just one victory to advance to the […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson will play against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday in a must-win game for the Big Easy franchise. Williamson sat out Friday’s game versus the Washington Wizards to rest. With no injuries listed on the Pelicans' day-before report, all indications are that Zion Williamson will play in New Orleans' […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White wasn’t surprised at all with how well his teammate Jakob Poeltl played against the Utah Jazz on Friday. In fact, White said he knew the 24-year-old Austrian slotman was bound for a big game after eating their first meal of the day. Per Spurs reporter RJ Marquez: Derrick White, […]

The Utah Jazz will be extremely shorthanded against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. The Jazz are basically “resting” all of their main players versus the Spurs, who are fighting for the eighth seed out West. Jazz Injury Report: Mike Conley – OUT (right knee soreness)Rudy Gobert – OUT (rest)Donovan Mitchell – OUT (left peroneal […]

During the “Big Three” era in South Beach from 2010 to 2014, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh guided the Miami Heat to four straight NBA Finals and two championships. Two of those Finals matchups came against the San Antonio Spurs, with Miami winning in 2013 and losing in 2014. Bosh, who was forced […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had high praise for the efforts the NBA has put forth in remaining free of COVID-19 inside the bubble. The NBA announced on Wednesday that there have been no new cases of coronavirus among the players participating at the Disney complex in Florida. This marks the third time […]

The race for the 8th seed in the Western Conference is heating up inside the NBA bubble. Seven teams have already clinched postseason berths, but there are six other squads that are still in the hunt. For the Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns, time […]

There’s no denying that the San Antonio Spurs built its dynasty through the draft. Their Hall of Fame players David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili were all products of the Spurs’ success in selecting talent — may it be from the lottery or late rounds. In hindsight, the Spurs have had more […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden added another feather to his cap on Sunday, as he led his team to a very impressive victory against the league-best Milwaukee Bucks, 120-116. The former MVP dropped another 24 points on Sunday, and in the process, surpassed the great David Robinson for the best all-time scorer by a left-handed […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is hoping to guide his team to an unlikely playoff berth in Orlando. But, much like the players, Pop is making sure to keep social justice issues at the forefront. The longtime head coach had more comments regarding the pervasiveness of systemic racism in American society, touching on […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills has, unfortunately, been experiencing racism since his days as a young kid in Canberra, Australia. His devotion to advocacy for racial justice is inspiring folks across the NBA community, including his longtime coach, Gregg Popovich. Speaking to the The New York Times’ Marc Stein, Mills recounted a traumatic experience […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and his assistant, Becky Hammon, have been engulfed in a bit controversy of late following their decision not to take a knee during the national prior to the Spurs’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday. For his part, San Antonio swingman DeMar DeRozan came to the defense […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich curiously opted not to kneel during the national anthem prior to his team’s match versus the Sacramento Kings on Friday. The act of kneeling has become a form of protest to denounce racism and police brutality, popularized by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The issue became […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is indeed a man of few words. But when it comes to dealing with social issues, the 5-time NBA champion tactician is arguably one of the most eloquent figures in all of professional sports. Pop took some time off the Spurs’ preparations against the Sacramento Kings on Friday […]

Gregg Popovich and assistant coach Becky Hammon stood up during the national anthem on Friday as players from the San Antonio Spurs and Sacramento Kings kneeled. Popovich, a distinguished graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and coach of the USA Basketball men’s senior national team, had his hands at his side. Players and […]

San Antonio Spurs veteran guard Patty Mills has always been about equality and standing up for good. After recently being part of an athlete-led ‘We Got You’ campaign to combat racism and discrimination in Australian sports, the 31 year old Canberra native now launches his own local basketball league in his home country called Indigenous […]

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan has seemingly taken a step back in the team’s scrimmage games, opting to let the young guns handle some of the offensive chores. Head coach Gregg Popovich revealed that this move is part of his strategy to develop the team’s younger players. Ahead of the Spurs’ scrimmage on Tuesday, […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich spoke on Saturday about why the Black Lives Matter is so important to him as an individual. And tried to do so in 34 seconds. Popovich said failure to understand what Black Lives Matter represents is indicative of ignorance, adding “Everybody’s tired” of Black Americans facing inequality. On […]

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo looked good in the team’s first scrimmage game in Orlando as he continues to work his way back from a ruptured quad tendon suffered in Jan. 2019, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll suit up when Indiana officially resumes its season on Aug. 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Oladipo was […]

The San Antonio Spurs designated Becky Hammon as their head coach for Thursday’s scrimmage game against the Milwaukee Bucks, with a masked Gregg Popovich serving as her assistant, per Marc Stein of The New York Times. Popovich wants the Spurs to rotate their head coaches for the scrimmage games: The Spurs have designated Becky Hammon […]

Former Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs point guard Steve Kerr has opened up about a contentious remark made by the great Phil Jackson more than two decades ago about the asterisk on the Spurs’ 1999 championship. The 1998-99 campaign was a lockout season that did not start until February. As a result, teams were […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be defending the eighth seed in the Western Conference when the NBA regular season resumes in Walt Disney World later this month. Memphis will be pursued by the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, and Phoenix Suns. Which of the aforementioned teams are under the most […]

Calling out to all anti-maskers – Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has something to say. Preparations for the restart of this year’s NBA season are fully underway as teams continue to settle in in the billion-dollar bubble the league has created in Orlando. The NBA has set-up strict protocols and guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety as […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has always had LeBron James’ back, and that trend continued on Monday. During his conference call with Spurs reporters, Popovich ripped Fox News host Laura Ingraham for being “clueless.” Pop then emphasized that he wants white people to get educated on the history of social injustices in America. […]

Multiple NBA coaches paid tribute to civil rights leader and former U.S. Representative John Lewis after Lewis passed away on Friday night following a bout with pancreatic cancer. Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers noted some of the rights Lewis fought for are still under siege today. Via K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago: […]

NBA fans often like to ponder “what if” scenarios. What if Derrick Rose didn’t tear his ACL in the 2012 playoffs? What if the Warriors lost to the Thunder in the 2016 Western Conference Finals? How about if Shaq and Kobe never broke up? These are just some of the biggest “what ifs” in NBA […]

The San Antonio Spurs have an outside shot at reaching a play-in tournament for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. However, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is prioritizing growth over immediate success. Despite the 22 teams at the NBA restart having just eight games before the start of the playoffs, Popovich […]

The first decade of the new millennium belonged to two teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs. To be more specific, they were primarily dominated by two superstars in Kobe Bryant of the Lakers and Tim Duncan of the Spurs. That’s why we’re about to look at NBA stars who never won […]