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The legend of how the great Tim Duncan almost joined the Orlando Magic early in his career is one of the best what-if stories of the past 20 years of NBA basketball. Doc Rivers, who coached the Magic at the time, set the record straight as to how the San Antonio Spurs’ prized building block […]

The 2020 NBA Conference Finals were scheduled to start on May 19 (with a possible move up to May 17) had the league not suspended the 2019-20 campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic. The NBA has seen plenty of amazing conference finals series over the years. The stakes are even higher when it goes the […]

Dennis Rodman is well known for his championship-winning stints with the Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bulls. What many may not remember is how he actually spent two seasons with the San Antonio Spurs between his time in Detroit and Chicago. David Robinson, a Spurs legend and former teammate of Rodman’s, opened up about the […]

For all of the talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee and Kevin Durant’s eventual return to the court in Brooklyn, neither player represents LeBron James’ biggest rival: Kawhi Leonard No, not even Durant, who has faced James in three NBA Finals, most recently beating LeBron in back-to-back years in 2017 and 2018 while Durant was […]

Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal thinks the San Antonio Spurs’ 1998-99 NBA title should be null and void. During an episode of “The Big Podcast,” O’Neal said–as far as he was concerned–the Spurs and Tim Duncan only have four rings to their tally (via Jeff Garcia of News 4 San Antonio): O’Neal blasted the […]

There’s no denying that NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman is the most eccentric player to ever step foot in the league. As bizarre as his off-court actions were, he was beloved for his valuable contributions on the hardwood. Rodman was a consummate winner, collecting five NBA titles with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls. […]

Unlike some of the head coaches in the NBA today, Steve Kerr didn’t serve as an assistant to San Antonio Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich at one point in his career. However, the current Golden State Warriors head coach actually played under Popovich during his stint with the Spurs, which resulted in no less than […]

Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant — along with Kevin Garnett — have been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in one of the most star-studded Hall of Fame classes in NBA history. We know that Duncan and Bryant are two of the greatest players of their era and two of the greatest players […]

On May 7, 1994, the eighth-seeded Denver Nuggets defeated the 63-win Seattle SuperSonics to advance to the Western Conference semifinals—marking the first time an eight seeded team won a playoff series. In their honor, let’s revisit (and rank) the 8-over-1 upsets in NBA history. 5) 2012: Philadelphia 76ers over Chicago Bulls (4-2) This first-round series—and […]

The San Antonio Spurs have some big decisions to make whenever the 2020 offseason begins. Since the franchise was on its way to missing the playoffs in 2019-20 for the first time since 1997 before the campaign was suspended due to COVID-19, most pundits expect changes to happen in San Antonio this summer. Spurs head […]

Michael Jordan is a hot topic these days. A legend of the game with the San Antonio Spurs, longtime NBA point guard Tony Parker then concluded his illustrious playing career with the Charlotte Hornets. Spending just one season in Charlotte after 17 seasons with the Spurs, Parker notably retired following the conclusion of the 2018-19 […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker wants to own an NBA team soon. In an interview with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Parker said he has hopes of owning an NBA franchise in the next “five to 10 years.” “I plan on staying in the U.S. I love the U.S. I have been living […]

In a recent interview with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker talked about Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Parker was among the bevy of past and current NBA stars to attend Kobe and Gigi’s public memorial at Staples Center. The legendary Spurs point guard discussed with Spears why […]

The San Antonio Spurs are selling a minority stake in the franchise. However, there is “no chance” the Spurs are going to move from San Antonio, per Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated: A minority share of the San Antonio Spurs may be up for sale, but “no chance” is the team is considering relocation, a […]

San Antonio Spurs legend David Robinson is the latest member of the NBA community to raise a significant amount of money for COVID-19 relief efforts through the #AllInChallenge. Robinson auctioned off a “Spurs Game Suite Party” package, which includes the opportunity to watch a San Antonio game at the AT&T Center in a 14-person suite […]

Entering the 2019-20 season, Gregg Popovich had guided the San Antonio Spurs to the playoffs an NBA record 22 straight seasons. The last time the franchise missed the postseason was back in 1997. Before the campaign was suspended due to COVID-19, however, the Spurs were on their way to missing the postseason. It was one […]

Steve Kerr knows his way around NBA dynasties. He was a role player on the Chicago Bulls from 1993-98, won two titles with the San Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003), and reached the NBA Finals in all five seasons as a head coach with the Golden State Warriors—winning three more rings. Of the many differences between […]

San Antonio Spurs legend David Robinson is one of the many NBA personalities that have paid tribute to his former teammate and NBA great Tim Duncan on his 44th birthday. Robinson went on SiriusXm NBA Radio and narrated the first time he played against Duncan more than two decades ago. This was during Robinson’s stint […]

Tim Duncan knows that Kevin Love is considered one of the top power forwards in the NBA today. He has had a bumpy ride with the Cleveland Cavaliers over the past couple of years, but there’s no denying that he’s still up there with the best of them. Recently, the Cavs star paid tribute to […]

Before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19, the San Antonio Spurs were actually on their way to missing the playoffs for the first time since 1997. The team had a record of 27-36, putting them in the 12th spot in the Western Conference standings. Gregg Popovich is still viewed as the best coach […]

Since becoming a professional team back in 1967-68, the San Antonio Spurs franchise has a regular-season record of 2,567 wins with only 1,718 losses. Of course, most of the team’s success is thanks to Gregg Popovich, Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. However, there have been other stellar coaches and superstar players […]

To be completely honest, rivalries today pale in comparison to that of many years ago. That may not exactly be a bad thing, but there’s no denying that the animosity between teams has somehow dwindled in the buddy-buddy world of today’s NBA. Even for the Heat. Nevertheless, this has not prevented us from reliving some […]

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 […]