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Players often try to throw the ball off their opponent when going out of bounds in order to make sure they were the last to touch the ball. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. During Tuesday’s matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs, Mavs star Kristaps Porzingis showed exactly what could go […]

It seems that NBA reporters never learn their lesson when it comes to interviewing San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. The legendary tactician, who’s notorious for giving reporters blunt and curt answers, added another hilarious entry to his montage of classic Pop-responses. Shortly after the Spurs’ 119-109 win over the Dallas Mavericks at the […]

Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. That is the message San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan sent to fans and reporters after rumors surfaced that he plans to opt out of his contract in the summer if he doesn’t get an extension. The swingman, citing his own mother, vehemently denied the rumors. DeMar […]

All-Star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan reportedly plans to opt out of his player option and become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he and the San Antonio Spurs aren’t able to agree on an extension, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. DeRozan is making $27,739,975 this season with the Spurs. He has a […]

As the worldwide coronavirus sweeps up populations and infects individuals, the spread of the disease in North America has caused concern about daily life and operations in the NBA, with media access to players already limited to prevent contact between reporters, players, and coaches. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacted to news of […]

San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge will play against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Aldridge has missed the previous six games for the Spurs because of a shoulder strain: LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder strain) is back and will start tonight, Gregg Popovich tells us from 6 to 8 feet away. — Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) March […]

The San Antonio Spurs announced Monday that an MRI revealed that point guard Dejounte Murray has a right calf strain, which he apparently suffered during San Antonio’s 129-132 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Murray will be out indefinitely. #Spurs announce that an MRI revealed Dejounte Murray suffered a right calf strain against the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are listing star guard Luka Doncic as questionable to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Doncic has a wrist injury: Late add to Mavs injury report: @luka7doncic now questionable with what is being listed as a RIGHT wrist sprain. Checking with Mavs to make sure of which wrist. It’s the left one that has been bothering […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith raised eyebrows on Monday, suggesting San Antonio Spurs longtime head coach Gregg Popovich as one of his ideal candidates to coach the Brooklyn Nets after Kenny Atkinson’s firing over the weekend. During Monday’s episode of “First Take,” Smith said his top candidates for the open Nets job would be Tyronn Lue, […]

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich fielded questions about Kenny Atkinson’s recent departure from the Brooklyn Nets, lauding Atkinson for his basketball smarts. Popovich said Atkinson’s work ethic is “off the charts” and said he hopes Atkinson would land on his feet with another team in the near future. Gregg Popovich on Kenny Atkinson’s departure […]

The Brooklyn Nets put a hush to any talks revolving around whether All-Star forward Kevin Durant will participate in the United States men’s national team’s 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, bid. Team USA, led by San Antonio Spurs five-time NBA champion head coach Gregg Popovich, could certainly use the injection of talent following their […]

Former NBA forward and current ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson joked on Wednesday that San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan “has been carried by people his entire life.” Some people thought Jefferson was being serious, but he wasn’t. In fact, Jefferson and Duncan are close friends, so the former Arizona Wildcat was just having some fun […]

Whenever San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich decides to retire, Kansas coach Bill Self isn’t going to replace him. Self, one of the best coaches in college, is very close friends with Spurs general manager R.C. Buford, but he has no plans to take over for Popovich once the legendary tactician retires: “If I know […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is expected to return to the bench for Friday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, according to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News. Spurs legend Tim Duncan coached the team on Tuesday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Popovich was away from the club for personal reasons. San Antonio defeated […]

CHARLOTTE- The Spurs came into town looking to capture a must win to stay relevant in their Western Conference playoff hunt. They managed to do that without their Hall of Fame coach in Gregg Popovich. His former go to option on the court, Tim Duncan, filled his shoes as the acting head coach for the […]

Nearly five years ago, LaMarcus Aldridge called time on his nine-year stint with the Portland Trail Blazers to sign with the San Antonio Spurs. He has then gone on to carry on with his dominance under the tutelage of legendary coach Gregg Popovich, but at this point, it’s hard not to wonder what could have […]

San Antonio Spurs legend turned assistant coach Tim Duncan made a triumphant head coaching debut on Tuesday, leading the team to a razor-close 104-103 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Duncan, who will be headlining the star-studded Hall of Fame class this year, eagerly filled in for Gregg Popovich who was unavailable due […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan made his official coaching debut on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets since Gregg Popovich was away from the team for personal reasons. The Spurs managed to defeat the Hornets by one point, 104-103. “Pop’s going to be back, and I’ll be happy to hand it right over to him,” […]

San Antonio Spurs assistant coach and all-time legend Tim Duncan will step in as head coach for the team’s Tuesday night game against the Charlotte Hornets. Head coach Gregg Popovich will not be with the team due to a personal issue. Gregg Popovich not coaching tonight, Spurs say, due to a personal issue. Tim Duncan […]

The San Antonio Spurs came up short against the Indiana Pacers. Fortunately, shooting guard Lonnie Walker was able to show some promise down the stretch. Midway through the fourth quarter, Walker corralled the rebound on one end before gaining a full head of steam and throwing down a monster fast break dunk during the fourth […]

A right shoulder strain will keep San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge out of Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic. It will be the second straight game Aldridge will miss for the Spurs: Earlier the Spurs announced LaMarcus Aldridge will miss Saturday’s game vs Orlando with the right shoulder strain. Metu and Weatherspoon are […]

The Dallas Mavericks further bolstered their record to 36-23 after rallying past the San Antonio Spurs 109-103 on Wednesday night. Mavs All-Star Luka Doncic put on his usual numbers, recording a triple double in the matchup. Now, speaking to reporters after the game, Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV acknowledged the defense’s focus on Doncic. Long-time […]

San Antonio Spurs players Rudy Gay, DeMar DeRozan, and Dejounte Murray, along with head coach Gregg Popovich and legends Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili, were all at Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s memorial on Monday. Like everyone in attendance and who watched online, Popovich was moved by everyone who gave a speech […]

San Antonio Spurs players Rudy Gay, DeMar DeRozan, and Dejounte Murray, along with head coach Gregg Popovich and legends Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili, were at Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s memorial on Monday. Like everyone in attendance and who watched online, they were moved by Michael Jordan’s eulogy for Kobe. Bryant […]

DeMarre Carroll’s time with the San Antonio Spurs was confusing, to say the least. It was thus no surprise when news came that he’d been bought out, and will instead play for the small-ball Rockets in the latter half of the season. Long-time head coach Gregg Popovich later claimed that this move was about the Spurs […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray hit Utah Jazz All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell with a filthy behind-the-back crossover on Friday in Utah. Murray finished the crossover right as well, as the Spurs guard was able to hit a jumper over Jazz center and reigning two-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert: DEJOUNTE. […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is trying to compare Sixers big man Al Horford to San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili. Horford will be coming off the bench for the Sixers moving forward, something Ginobili did with the Spurs: Brett Brown also tried to compare Al Horford's current role to what Manu Ginobili did […]

The San Antonio Spurs recently reached a buyout agreement with 11-year veteran DeMarre Carroll. In a recent interview with Tom Orsborn of My San Antonio, Carroll revealed that he didn’t know what went wrong in San Antonio. “I don’t know what went wrong, what happened,” Carroll said. “I felt like San Antonio was going to […]

Veteran NBA guard DeMarre Carroll has nothing bad to say about San Antonio Spurs legendary head coach Gregg Popovich. However, the swingman — who has agreed to a buyout with the Spurs and plans to sign with the Houston Rockets — says he was never able to jell with Popovich on the basketball court: “Coach […]

DeMarre Carroll and the San Antonio Spurs have reached a buyout agreement, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Houston Rockets are the front-runners to sign Carroll: San Antonio and forward DeMarre Carroll have agreed to a contract buyout, agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Houston is a frontrunner to sign Carroll once he […]

Kevin Garnett used to have some legendary battles with San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan back in the day. Garnett and Duncan are widely considered two of the best power forwards in NBA history. KG was aggressive and loud with his trash talking, while Duncan was quiet and subtle. Garnett was on the latest […]

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players to ever lace them up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Given Kobe’s status in the game, it’s understandable if the San Antonio Spurs have a complicated relationship with the future Hall of Famer. Fans spent many years hating on Kobe due to the many heartbreaks he gave […]

San Antonio Spurs wing DeMarre Carroll has played for eight different teams across his 11-year NBA career, so it’s safe to say he knows how the league works by now. Carroll’s name also circulated throughout trade rumors earlier this month during the NBA trade deadline. As a veteran 3-and-D player, Carroll offers an enticing option […]

There is no doubt that Chris Paul and his decision to fully commit himself to the cause for the Oklahoma City Thunder has been one of the biggest reasons behind the team’s success this season. Despite some rather low preseason expectations from the squad, the Thunder are currently in possession of a very impressive 33-22 […]

The All-Star break is a much-awaited event not only for fans but for the players as well. For the vast majority of players that do not take part of the All-Star Weekend festivities, this mid-season interval is an opportunity to take a break from the grueling season. For San Antonio Spurs veteran Patty Mills, he […]

Former San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry claims San Antonio is “not a destination where guys want to go play.” LaMarcus Aldridge is the last big time free agent to sign with the Spurs, who are in danger of missing the playoffs this season: “People forget, that when you are that good, you don’t get […]

Though the unique tone of his laughter may lead some to believe otherwise, Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard is, in fact, not an alien from another planet. Leonard hails from Southern California. He’s known as a quiet sort of guy, though he will certainly bark out schemes and sets on the court when needed. Now a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs produced one of the more thrilling contests of the evening on Tuesday, with the Spurs escaping with the 114-106 victory in Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena. After a hard-fought battle, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had nothing but good things to say about his adversary on […]

A lot of people doubted Chris Paul after he was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason. Not San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. Following the Spurs 114-106 win over Oklahoma City, Popovich spoke on what makes Paul so special in today’s NBA. “It’s less common than one would […]