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Happy birthday to David Jones Garcia

If you did not know the name David Jones Garcia before last summer, you’re not alone. David Jones Garcia played in three different colleges before going undrafted in 2024. He spent a few months on with two-way contracts in Philadelphia and Utah, but saw only minor G-League action interspersed with stints with the Mexico City […]

15 days ago | 0 reads

Rinse, Repeat: Spurs overpowered by Suns’ physicality and threes

In what felt like a bit of deja vu, the Spurs strolled into Phoenix off consecutive home wins, looking to continue building a winning streak against a team that was supposed to struggle after losing so many veterans this offseason but instead has found new life. After staying comfortably ahead in the first half, the […]

16 days ago | 0 reads

It’s time for Basketball: Spurs at 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. It was three weeks ago that the Suns handed the Spurs […]

16 days ago | 1 read

Open Thread: Spurs to host basketball & tech camp

Per a Spurs press release: TheSan Antonio Spurs and partner Ledger will give young athletes a firsthand look at the power of data and technology in the game of basketball at the Spurs Basketball & Tech Camp on Monday, November 24. This three-day program, led by Spurs Sports Academy coaches, will expose young athletes to innovative sports […]

16 days ago | 0 reads

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns

Momentum is a fickle deity. It blesses without warning, abandons without apology, and rarely announces its intentions until it’s already halfway out the door. San Antonio enters tonight’s match-up in Phoenix still trying to convince the rest of the league (and perhaps themselves) that their recent stretch of competent basketball is something sturdier than a […]

17 days ago | 0 reads

How Wembanyama, the NBA’s first alien, made contact with the basketball world

The whispers started years ago in Paris, long before the world had any real proof of existence. They were half rumor, half warning—about a seven-foot teenager who moved with the ease and fluidity of a guard, someone whose limbs seemed too long for the court yet too coordinated for reality. Back then, skeptics dismissed him […]

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17 days ago | 0 reads

The Spurs aren’t letting injury problems sink them in the standings

Despite dealing with injuries to key players, the Spurs remain in the playoff picture. Can they hold on to a top-6 until they get healthy, or should fans be happy if they are in the play-in spots when Wembanyama returns? Mark Barrington: I think that staying inside the top six is kind of a big […]

17 days ago | 1 read

Open Thread: Dylan Harper hosted a turkey drive

Yesterday, H-E-B and Dylan Harper teamed up to support Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on San Antonio’s East Side, donating 200 turkeys to the church’s food pantry and participating in its Thanksgiving food drive. Harper was drafted second overall this past summer. He’s already shown an intense mix of high basketball IQ, speed, and confidence with […]

17 days ago | 2 reads

What we learned from the Spurs win over the Hawks

Momentum is a funny word. It has an odd history within language, and there’s still some academic disagreement about precisely when we began using it in a scientific capacity. As early as 530 AD, we have documented arguments about the concept, as John Philoponus (a philosopher and theologian from Roman-held Egypt) wrote a commentary apposing […]

18 days ago | 1 read

Highlights: Spurs’ balanced scoring secures win over Hawks

Coming off a win versus the Memphis Grizzlies, the Spurs looked to close out their homestand with a victory against the Atlanta Hawks. After falling behind 34-28 at the end of the first quarter, the Spurs started hitting on all cylinders and outscored the Hawks 46-26 in the second quarter, leading by as many as […]

18 days ago | 2 reads

Open Thread: Harrison Barnes spread some holiday spirit in the community

Harrison Barnes was seen yesterday at an Eastside H-E-B surprising customers with $200 gift cards. He didn’t stop there as he took a trip to the Northside to continue spreading cheer. Barnes and his wife Brittany purchased $40,000 in H-E-B gift cards to donate to families. In addition, they personally paid bills for others patrons in […]

18 days ago | 1 read

Spurs top Hawks with strong 3-point shooting and bench play

The San Antonio Spurs chopped down the Atlanta Hawks, securing their eighth home victory before going on the road for their next four outings. The visitors were are tied for the most road wins in the East (7), but they were unable to stop the Spurs when they pushed the pace, and they could not […]

19 days ago | 3 reads

San Antonio vs. Atlanta, Final Score: Jones-Garcia shines in 135-126 win

The San Antonio Spurs concluded a five-game homestand on Thursday night on a rainy day in the Alamo City. The contest saw the emergence of rookie David Jones-Garcia, bringing the fans at the Frost Bank Center to their feet and the Jackals fan section chanting his name. With the victory, the Spurs improved to 11-4 […]

19 days ago | 1 read

It’s time for Basketball: Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks

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 conventional wisdom is that the Hawk’s best player is Trae […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

Why I’m not overreacting to Wemby’s injury or Fox’s extension

I have been so busy the last couple of weeks that (in an extremely rare occurrence), I wasn’t able to watch the Spurs-Kings game live on Tuesday and may be at risk of missing tonight’s game. Currently, if I’m not at work, you can find me helping my sister prepare for the grand opening of […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

Open Thread: Spurs announce partnership with Planet Fitness

Per Spurs press release: The San Antonio Spurs today announced a new partnership with local Planet Fitness clubs owned and operated by Taymax Group. Planet Fitness becomes the official fitness center of the organization, as well as the presenting partner of Spurs Hype Squad. To celebrate the new partnership and encourage fans to get active, the Spurs and area […]

19 days ago | 1 read

Game Preview: San Antonio vs. Atlanta Hawks

As the NBA is plagued with star injuries, the games must go on. Both San Antonio and Atlanta will be without their stars Thursday night, in what will be a battle of the second options. San Antonio, fresh off a clutch win against the Memphis Grizzlies, will be without several key players, while Atlanta has […]

20 days ago | 0 reads

Highlights: De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes lead the way in win against the Grizzlies

Wins without two of your best players are important, especially for a young team not familiar with playoff contention. On Tuesday, the Spurs dispatched the challenge from the Memphis Grizzlies with De’Aaron Fox scoring a game-high 26 points, and Harrison Barnes stepped up (as he usually does when the team needs him) with 23 points […]

20 days ago | 2 reads

What We Learned from the Spurs win over the Grizzlies

A sobering thought that I could not quite keep at bay while otherwise enjoying NBA Coast 2 Coast Tuesdays on Peacock was that this might just be something we need to get used to. Victor Wembanyama standing on the sidelines, looking like a cross between a caged animal and a confused toddler who had been […]

20 days ago | 1 read

Open Thread: Jaren Jackson, Jr. honors his father with a jersey number change

This is old news, but it was new to me. Last night Memphis made their first trip of the season to San Antonio in search of the thirteenth straight win on the Spurs court. They left disappointed after what turned out to be the scrappiest game the Spurs have participated in this season. During the […]

20 days ago | 0 reads

Spurs outlast Grizzlies behind Barnes’ late surge

In a matchup largely defined by the absence of their stars, the San Antonio Spurs edged past the Memphis Grizzlies 111–101 Tuesday night at the Frost Bank Center, earning their first home win over the Grizzlies since January 2019. Without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, the Spurs leaned on veteran poise and tough defense in […]

21 days ago | 2 reads

San Antonio vs. Memphis, Final Score: Harrison Barnes bails out the Spurs at home, 111-101

The San Antonio Spurs scraped by the Memphis Grizzlies and once again made a faster-paced team play at their level. Naysayers can say what they want about the opponent, which was on a four-game skid, but the Spurs were down two starters (Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle), and their visitors played desperately. Backups commonly shine […]

21 days ago | 2 reads

It’s time for Basketball: Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies

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 Spurs played a solid game on Sunday afternoon, dispatching the […]

21 days ago | 0 reads