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The San Antonio Spurs were blessed with a dynasty in the late 1990s until the mid-’10s dedicated around star power forward Tim Duncan, who contributed to five NBA championship teams. That being said, Duncan isn’t the only talented power forward in San Antonio’s franchise history. Here are the five best power forwards in Spurs history. […]

The San Antonio Spurs are obviously loaded in the frontcourt, at power forward and center, in their franchise’s history, but maybe more surprising is the depth in overall performance at the shooting guard position. The Spurs have had various eras with mainstays at shooting guard not quite overlap each other but quietly succeed one another, […]

The San Antonio Spurs are a historically successful side. Having won no less than five NBA titles in the past two decades, it seems that this team continues to be a perennial threat to the title year in and year out. Poor seasons come far and few in between, and as a matter of fact, […]

LaMarcus Aldridge’s recent eye-emoji response to Damian Lillard shook up San Antonio Spurs fans. The Spurs veteran insisted that he was just bored in quarantine. In an interview with Michael C. Wright of NBA.com, Aldridge said that he merely acknowledged Lillard’s response to a fan’s question. I did it. So, I don’t regret it … […]

The San Antonio Spurs have made a whole lot of great decisions in their history. The bad moves? Well, they have been few and far between, but they still exist. Generally, the Spurs knock it out of the park when it comes to filling out their roster, whether that’s with stars or role players, but […]

The San Antonio Spurs aren’t a big-market franchise, but they they have five NBA championships, which ranks fifth among all teams in league history. Of course, all five of the titles came from 1999 through 2014, so prior to Tim Duncan’s arrival in 1997, the Spurs didn’t really have a very extensive history. However, a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers possess the second-most championships in NBA history, which makes them a huge target for other franchises gunning for their own postseason success. While in the process of winning 16 titles, the Lakers made plenty of rivals along the way due to frequent conflicts in the playoffs and multiple Finals appearances against […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA, evidenced by their impressive stable of iconic teams throughout the years. What made these Rockets squads truly great was the level of competition they had to face in their never-ending quest for greatness. Playing in the ultra-competitive Western Conference, the Rockets have […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard had a very endearing response when asked about who he would want to add to the current Blazers squad. While some may have expected the 29-year-old to name drop one of the biggest superstars in the NBA today, Lillard instead opted to go for one of his […]

The San Antonio Spurs have won five NBA championships in franchise history. Entering the 2019-20 season, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had guided the team to the postseason a record 22 straight seasons. Popovich’s first full season as head coach of the Spurs was back in 1997-98. San Antonio won 56 games during the regular […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Marco Belinelli says what Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert did before his positive coronavirus test was “terrible.” Gobert jokingly touched a bunch of reporters’ mics after a press conference. A few days later, Gobert had a fever of over 100 and wound up testing positive for COVID-19. Via Jeff Garcia […]

The San Antonio Spurs have won five NBA championships and have made six finals appearances. So, naturally, they have accumulated their fair share of rivals along the way. The Spurs have never been a team to truly get heated with anyone — because it has just never been in their DNA. But that doesn’t mean […]

The San Antonio Spurs always had a reputation in finding gems outside the lottery. It was, in fact, bonafide draft steals that eventually led them to a league record of 22 consecutive playoff appearances and several championships. They had to, of course. After all, their highest pick since selecting Tim Duncan at No. 1 came […]

San Antonio Spurs swingman DeMar DeRozan linked up with NBA big man and former Toronto Raptors teammate Serge Ibaka to aid in COVID-19 relief efforts. In his online talent show, Ibaka said that his foundation will donate $20,000 to the winner’s city to help the efforts in relation to COVID-19. DeRozan, who entered the live […]

The 2020 Hall of Fame class is one of the best we have ever seen, as NBA legends Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant have all been inducted. Garnett spoke on what it means to go into the Hall of Fame with Duncan and Bryant, as well as former WNBA star Tamika Catchings: “To […]

Legendary head coach Don Nelson holds the record for most wins in the NBA as a coach. But in a recent interview, he expressed his hope that San Antonio Spurs icon Gregg Popovich will be able to break his record. Nelson has a total of 1,335 wins as a coach for first place in league […]

San Antonio Spurs legend David Robinson praised his former teammate and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Tim Duncan in a recent interview. “The Admiral” spent his last few seasons in the league playing with the No. 1 pick out of Wake Forest, who will soon be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame alongside other […]

Now that the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 has been announced, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith took to comparing two of the best NBA players of this remarkable class. Smith said Tim Duncan had a better all-around carer than Kobe Bryant, as the two will soon be enshrined as Hall of Famers along […]

Right now, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich remains 63 wins behind Don Nelson’s all-time record of 1,335 career victories. This makes coach Pop the second winningest head coach in NBA history, but now at 71 years of age, it appears that the veteran shot-caller might just fall short of Nelson’s record once Popovich […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal took on a friendly game of “start, bench, cut” in which he gets three players to choose from for each of these actions. His choices were none other than Allen Iverson, Chris Webber, and Tim Duncan — three of the best picks of the ’90s. Unsurprisingly, he picked fellow Hall of […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili congratulated Tim Duncan for making the Hall of Fame on Saturday. "Amazing teammate. Great person. So well deserved."@manuginobili congratulates Timmy on his @Hoophall induction!#20HoopClass | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/cJJhEluCO5 — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 4, 2020 Manu and Tim won four titles together on the Spurs. They are basically like […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan is going to the NBA Hall of Fame. The Big Fundamental got the great news on Saturday and talked to Spurs reporters about why it’s so “special.” Tim Duncan becomes the third Spurs player in franchise history to be elected to the Hall of Fame, joining David Robinson and […]

San Antonio Spurs legendary point guard Tony Parker shared a special message to Tim Duncan after Duncan’s Hall of Fame induction on Saturday: "It was an honor to play with you. I'll cherish those memories forever."@tonyparker shares a special message to TD on a special day.#20HoopClass | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/bQ36nH9bDo — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April […]

Tim Duncan has never been one for the spotlight, so it should not come as a surprise that he is taking his Hall of Fame induction with modesty and grace. The San Antonio Spurs legend was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, and afterward, he was asked about his reaction to the […]

When talking about the deadliest starting lineups the NBA has seen over the past two decades (and perhaps even ever), there’s little doubt that the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors will be at the very top of any list. We will be discussing this championship-winning side more later on, but before that, we also have four […]

Up until recently, the Golden State Warriors did not have a very rich history. Yes, they have won six championships, which has them tied with the Chicago Bulls for the third most in the history of the NBA, but two of those came when the franchise was playing in Philadelphia back in the 1940s and […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most well-established organizations in the history of the NBA. The team, renowned for their consistency, has had the highest winning percentage among active franchises. They also topped this off with 22 consecutive playoff appearances, matching an NBA record. The Spurs are also home to Gregg Popovich, one […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Western […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green cannot bear to watch highlights of the 2013 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat. And it’s all because of Ray Allen’s clutch shot in Game 6 which sent the game to overtime. In an interview with ESPN’s Omar Raja, Green admitted that every time […]

DeMar DeRozan shared some heartfelt thoughts on last season, a tough one due to his transition after being traded to the San Antonio Spurs, yet still rewarding in a way. The All-Star guard told former Toronto Raptors teammate Pascal Siakam how great it was to see he and others win it all. Now in isolation, […]

With the coronavirus outbreak forcing people to stay home, mental health has globally become an increasing concern. San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan revealed that challenging himself daily personally helped with his anxiety. Per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, the Spurs star discussed players’ well-being during the suspension in an Instagram interview with Kensa […]

Amid the coronavirus crisis that has paralyzed the whole world, San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan is looking to “find that happy place to be stuck in.” Medical experts have advised the general public to stay at home. While easy for some, several have suffered anxiety, especially those who have been constantly following the latest […]

“We’ve got four more to win. We’ll do it this time.” Those words were uttered by San Antonio Spurs icon Tim Duncan following the Spurs’ thrilling series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2014 Western Conference Finals, a series win that ensured an NBA Finals rematch with the Miami Heat. You […]

Aside from being a five-time NBA champion as a player, Steve Kerr has also won three titles as a head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Safe to say, the 54-year-old knows what it takes to play at the highest level. It has recently been revealed that Kerr is actually a huge fan of San […]

Like many, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s life is altered by the pandemic happening around many parts of the globe. With the Tokyo Olympics committee recently announcing their decision to postpone the international sporting spectacle due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has since been met with a mixed bag of reactions. This is […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili has shared some thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic that has put the NBA—and the wider world—on hold. In a tweet sent out Wednesday afternoon, Ginobili kindly asked his followers to respect the social distancing directives that are necessary to help flatten the curve and help contain COVID-19. 🇺🇸Please my […]

After a score of nations announced they were pulling out of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, the International Olympic Committee postponed the global event this week, canceling what was supposed to be a summer featuring great matchups in basketball. San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills, representing Australia, explained to fans and viewers that […]

The average NBA salary went up half a million to $7.2 million at the beginning of the season. The Association’s highest-salaried player, Stephen Curry, is making $40.2 million this season, which is up from $37.5 million, the highest salary for the previous season. It remains to be seen how player salaries will be impacted after […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green has had the honor of playing with both Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James. Green won a championship with Leonard on the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors. Now, the sharpshooter is trying to win his third ring, this time with LeBron and the Lakers. Green also played with LeBron […]