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Open Thread: Bleacher Reports 50 top trash-talkers
There is an art to trash talk. Not everyone can do it. And when some players try, they are sent packing by those more adept at gab jab. My favorite all time trash talk story was when Kevin Garnett admitted Tim Duncan was unflappable, poked in a quiet way, and simply ruined opponents by simply […]
Open Thread: Julian Champagnie made a suprise appearance at USAA
Julian Champagnie has been with the Spurs now for just over three seasons. This summer he signed a 3-year/$45M contract that should keep the 3-point assassin decked out in Silver & Black for the foreseeable future. Never one to shy away from the community aspect of the Spurs Organization, Champagnie made a surprise visit to […]
What LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers means for the Spurs
LeBron James finally made up his mind. One of the best players in history will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers after taking a substantial amount of time exploring his options. The free agent do-it-all forward also considered the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, going by his announcement, but decided Philly was his best chance at […]
Open Thread: A trio of now defunct NBA awards
While researching and writing yesterday’s OT on the top defensive players, I spent some time reading about the Defensive Player of the Year and NBA All-Defensive Teams. In doing so, I discovered some awards that are no longer given. I thought this could be a fun, low-key post. Hop you enjoy. The Walter A. Brown […]
Countdown: Top 5 Spurs moments vs. LeBron James
As we count down the days until LeBron James finally makes his free agency decision, it seemed like a good time to count down the Spurs’ top five moments against the 23-year vet. #5 – Ginobili gets gold; Pop makes an impact Just a few months after LeBron split his first two games against San […]
Open Thread: Spurs have thirteen players in Bleacher Report’s top 99 defenders
Bleacher Report released their “Top 99 NBA Defenders Ever” and 13 of those 99, at some point in their careers, played for the San Antonio Spurs. The #1 overall greatest defender in NBA history (according to their list) is Bill Russell. Even though he played before many of the metrics were recorded and awards were […]
How the Spurs’ rotation could look in 2026/27
The Spurs added Tobias Harris. How much better do you think he makes them, and what role do you see him filling? Marilyn Dubinski: It’s hard to raise the ceiling that much on a Finals team that only lost due to their own mistakes, but that’s exactly what Harris can help do: bring a veteran […]
Spurs re-sign David Jones Garcia to two-way contract
The Spurs are keeping around a familiar face. David Jones Garcia has re-signed with the franchise on a new two-way deal, the team announced. Jones Garcia earned a spot on the roster on a two-way contract last offseason thanks to his fantastic showing in the California Classic and Summer League. The Dominican scorer had already […]
Victor Webmanyama graces NBA 2K27 cover, explains taking pay cut
Victor Wembanyama has returned to the States after vacationing in France since the NBA Finals ended, and it has been an eventful week for him. He was spotted at the FIFA World Cup Final and naturally went viral, both due to his height and taking advantage of it to shield the sun in a manner […]
Open Thread: De’Aaron Fox has a new shoe dropping this week
San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has a new shoe dropping on Thursday. The design was in partnership with Sharpie featuring hand-drawn, “Swipa”-inspired artwork. “I love that this collection captures that feeling of being a kid, sketching in notebooks and letting your imagination lead the way,” Fox shared. Under Armour launches the new kicks inspired […]
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the Spurs Summer League
After defeating the Phoenix Suns 86-81 on Saturday, the San Antonio Spurs tied a bow on a nice Summer League. After going winless in Sacramento, the Spurs bounced back in Las Vegas, going 4-1, just narrowly missing the playoffs. Unlike years prior, the Spurs didn’t have a hyped top-10 draftee to carry fans’ attention throughout […]
Open Thread: Brent Barry has two NBA records for shooting percentages
I found this posted by the aptly named “Crazy Stats.” “Brent Barry is the only player in @NBA history to lead the league in two-point percentage (58.8% in 2001-02) and in three-point percentage (47.6% in 2000-01).“ In back-to-back years Barry notched the best three-point shooting percentage followed by the best two-point shooting percentage while playing […]
The Spurs enjoyed the last quiet offseason they’ll have for a while
The Spurs had a rather boring offseason. They loaded up on size at the draft, they retained Harrison Barnes and Jordan McLaughlin, and their biggest addition was 34-year-old Tobias Harris. Victor Wembanyama got a no-brainer of a max contract, and that was it. A solid offseason for a young team coming off a Finals run, […]
Open Thread: NBA super fan James Goldstein seen on vacation in a Spurs t-shirt
If you’ve ever watched an NBA playoff game, there’s a solid chance you’ve seen James Goldstein sitting court side. A California real estate mogul, Goldstein has season tickets to both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers games, but he purchases court side seats throughout the season, especially in the playoffs. The eighty-six-year-old has […]
Open Thread: Victor Wembanyama set to play two qualifying games with France
If you were rooting for France in Saturday’s World Cup 3rd place competition, well…sorry. The match up was one of the strangest in years. France ended up in a 0-4 hole at half. Though they made a solid comeback attempt, they eventually fell 4-6 to England. The good news is the time to cheer for […]
It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The rule against trolling also applies to members of this site […]
Open Thread: LeBron James is single-handedly holding up the NBA’s nationally televised schedule
The NBA is ready to roll out their schedule featuring 25 national TV broadcasts throughout the season including opening week and the ever popular Christmas matchups. If the basketball gods are pumping on all cylinders, the yuletide will showcase Miami facing off against Milwaukee, the 76ers playing the Celtics, and the Spurs returning to Madison […]
Open Thread: Players aren’t the only ones being observed through Summer League
Corliss Williamson has been impressive during his time as head coach of the Spurs Summer League squad. He’s shown how he works with players as well as his ability to develop young talent. It’s a reminder that Summer League isn’t just about the players. The officiating staff are looking for positions in the upcoming year. […]
Open Thread: Happy (belated) birthday to Tobias Harris
Yesterday Luke Kornet celebrated his 31st birthday. But what I had not realized was that Tobias Harris also had a birthday. He turned 34. Harris just signed with the Spurs on July 6, a week after the window opened on June 30. Harris also made The Ringer’s most recently updated Top 100 players, giving the […]
It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The rule against trolling also applies to members of this site […]
Jayden Quaintance undergoes successful knee surgery
It was quickly revealed after the San Antonio Spurs selected Jayden Quaintance with the 20th-overall pick that the 19-year-old would require another knee surgery to clean up his meniscus. Today, the Spurs announced that Quaintance has undergone a successful surgery on his right knee. The team will provide more updates as appropriate. This was a […]
Three way too early questions about the 2026-27 Spurs
Making the NBA Finals sure makes the time fly. The Spurs’ 2025-26 season only ended a month ago, and we’ve already gotten through the NBA Draft, the vast majority of free agency (thank goodness they aren’t caught up in the LeBron James Decision 4.0 or Kawhi Leonard trade debacle) and most of Summer League. With […]
Open Thread: Happy birthday to Luke Kornet
My mom recently sent me a photo of Luke Kornet. How is my mother grabbing off-court photos of the Spurs center? He was at 6:00 a.m. mass at a local Catholic church this summer, the same church my parents attend. One of the parishioners asked and Kornet respectfully complied. For those who are unaware, Kornet […]
Carter Bryant and the Sound of Silence
If the name Thilo Widder sounds familiar, you have a good memory! Thilo is a contributor at our Minnesota Timberwolves sister site Canis Hoopus, and he participated in the second round of Fraternizing with the Enemy with J.R. Wilco during their playoff series against the Spurs. He also enjoys contributing to other blogs, and we […]
Open Thread: Spurs shine on The Ringer’s Top 100
Found this post recently. The Ringer put together a list of the top 100 NBA players ending the 2025-2026 season. It should be noted that players are listed with the Teams they were with on June 16, so techincally Tobias Harris is listed with the Pistons, but his addition to the Spurs in the upcoming […]
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