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Rudy Gay was confident the San Antonio Spurs were going to get things together and make the playoffs before the season was suspended. The Spurs have made the postseason a record 22 straight seasons under head Gregg Popovich. However, this season has been a struggle for San Antonio. The team went just 27-36 before the […]

Before the NBA season got suspended due to COVID-19, San Antonio Spurs veteran small forward Rudy Gay had the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers as his two title favorites. The Bucks just so happen to have the best record in the NBA again, while the Lakers are atop the Western Conference standings. The two […]

San Antonio Spurs small forward Rudy Gay says without the NCAA tournament, CJ McCollum might not have made it to the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers. Gay’s comments come amid sports being suspended because of the coronavirus. The NCAA had to cancel March Madness after the NBA suspended its season following Utah Jazz center […]

San Antonio Spurs Legend Tim Duncan is doing his best bit to lend a helping hand to the people who have been affected by the current coronavirus pandemic. For his part, the US Virgin Island native is helping out his fellow countrymen who have been left stranded by the lockdowns that have been implemented of […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli has spent every moment closely observing the news of his home country Italy, observing the coronavirus devastation that has now elevated the death toll above that of China as of Thursday. “It’s just crazy,” Belinelli told Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports. “It’s like a movie.” His father (Daniele), […]

It’s hard to deny that most centers in the NBA today no longer fall in the category of the traditional big man. This is completely understandable given how the game has evolved and how the 3-point shot has emerged as arguably the most important weapon in any team’s arsenal. Nonetheless, it is still worth going […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Marco Belinelli is helping out his native country of Italy during the coronavirus pandemic. Per Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News, Belinelli is offering financial assistance to hospitals in his native Bologna, Italy to aid in the battle against the global coronavirus crisis. “Since this emergency broke out, I […]

Tony Parker is a multiple-time champion, but is he discussed enough in terms of all-time great point guards? How about just in terms of his era? When talking about great teams from the 2000’s era, one cannot overlook the achievements of the San Antonio Spurs. This side would go on to win no less than […]

Like many other franchises around the NBA landscape have chosen to do in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the San Antonio Spurs are taking steps to ensure that their part-time employees will be paid through the end of the season: “As San Antonio feels the ripple effects of the difficult decisions we have all had […]

The toilet paper crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic is making everyone on edge about their hygiene, but NBA stars CJ McCollum and Rudy Gay figured that this is the best time to poke fun at fans who don’t have the best practices when it comes to personal hygiene. McCollum noted that while everyone has been […]

Four-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan is reportedly not happy with the San Antonio Spurs, according to CNBC Sports reporter Jabari Young. In a recent episode of ESPN San Antonio’s “The Blitz”, Young expressed that DeRozan could possibly be leaving the Spurs this summer. “I don’t have to sugarcoat anything. DeMar DeRozan is not happy in San […]

San Antonio Spurs veteran swingman Marco Belinelli shared a series of tweets on how he’s handling the coronavirus situation. Belinelli posted a list of guidelines for his followers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the NBA has postponed the 2019-20 season indefinitely, players and its staff have been instructed to stay at home as […]

With the suspension of the NBA season, players and fans alike are at a loss when it comes to what they should do. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich offers advice to fans who don’t know what do as the league is entering a very uncertain time in its history. The Spurs head coach […]

The San Antonio Spurs currently sport a 27-36 record for 12th in the West. While the odds are not in their favor with 19 games left, veteran swingman Rudy Gay believes that they still have a shot at qualifying for the postseason. Per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, Gay doesn’t want his team […]

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 […]