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I was watching some non-Spurs NBA games during my holiday break and saw many familiar faces. Some players who at one time or another were members of the Spurs, others who were drafted and have since moved on. It got me to thinking about all the changes the Spurs have made to assemble this roster […]
20 days ago | 0 reads
The narrative that the Spurs can “only beat the Thunder” doesn’t survive even a small glance at the Western Conference standings. Despite losses in three of their last five games, San Antonio is 25-10 as the calendar turns to 2026, and that record includes beating NBA’s best team by record for most of the season. […]
21 days ago | 0 reads
Some days you just don’t have it, you know? Watching the Spurs last night, I was reminded of a fateful interview attempt I made many years ago. It was a perfectly normal morning of an otherwise excellent year, and I was decked out in my best. A heavy rain had fallen the night before, and […]
21 days ago | 0 reads
Coming off a victory against the Indiana Pacers, the Spurs returned home on a SEGABABA versus the Portland Trail Blazers. The Spurs once again would be without Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell due to their respective injuries. The Spurs had one of their slowest starts of the season, where they trailed as much as 13 […]
21 days ago | 3 reads
There is so much to like about Victor Wembanyama. Aside from his generational talent, he’s shown maturity beyond his years. Wemby, an avid reader, can often be seen carting around a copy of one Brandon Sanderson novel or another. He also shown a penchant toward chess, inviting New Yorkers to meet up and eventually hosting […]
21 days ago | 0 reads
Two short-handed teams on the second night of a back-to-back collided in the Spurs’ home opener of 2026, but unfortunately, the more shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers prevailed. After a slow first quarter, the Spurs found themselves down by 15 points a couple of times in the second before finally fighting back and even taking the […]
21 days ago | 2 reads
The Spurs’ first home game of 2026 was a failure because of an inability to guard the 3-point line and contain the glass. It was the fifth game dropped at Frost Bank Center this season, making their home record the same as on the road (12-5). Luke Kornet had a hot stretch for four minutes, […]
21 days ago | 5 reads
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. Both teams in tonight’s game played on the road last night, […]
22 days ago | 2 reads
As we’ve discussed ad nauseam around these parts, things have all of a sudden gotten very real for your San Antonio Spurs. This is no longer a team with vague aspirations of jumping into the sixth seed and making a little noise. Instead, it’s a team that is not only making noise, but romping around […]
22 days ago | 2 reads
Coming off a wild win versus the New York Knicks, the Spurs traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, to take on the Pacers. Devin Vassell missed his second straight game with an adductor injury, and Victor Wembanyama was out due to a minor hyperextension of his knee from Wednesday’s game. Nonetheless, the Spurs were in a tight […]
22 days ago | 1 read
On New Year’s Eve as the Spurs hosted the New York Knicks, Stephon Castle dished out seven dimes, pushing him over the 500 mark. The milestone summoned the name of Johnny Moore, a legendary Spurs player. “With 7 assists last night, @stephcastle became the fastest Spur since Johnny Moore to reach 500 assists and 100 […]
22 days ago | 2 reads
The San Antonio Spurs are entering a strange stretch of their season to start the new year. After defeating the Indiana Pacers, 123-113 in Indianapolis, they’ll travel back to San Antonio for a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers on the second game of a back-to-back. It’s the first of three series of back-to-back games […]
22 days ago | 2 reads
The Spurs, missing Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell, took care of business in their visit to Indiana. While only intermittently playing good basketball, they still managed to hand the Pacers their 11th loss in a row. Dylan Harper had one of the best games of his young career in the 123-113 win, dazzling on his […]
22 days ago | 1 read
Keldon Johnson rescued a stalled offense late in the third quarter with three crucial triples and along with Rookie Dylan Harper and backup big Kelly Olynyk, the Spurs’ reserves stood out brightest in a hard-fought road victory tonight 123-113. San Antonio controlled the offensive boards (12 total while winning the overall battle 49-40) and matched […]
23 days ago | 1 read
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’s kind of amazing to see that the team that took […]
23 days ago | 2 reads
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson earned his first Western Conference Coach of the Month award, winning it for the month of December. Per the Spurs’ official press release: The NBA today announced that Spurs Head Coach Mitch Johnson was named Western Conference Coach of the Month for December. Johnson earns his first career Coach of the Month award after guiding the […]
23 days ago | 1 read
When the replay of Victor Wembanyama hyper-extending his knee against the Knicks on New Year’s Eve was shown, I felt like the loneliest member of the “Victor will stay healthy like Kareem did” fan club. The highlight of the evening was when Victor came back out of the locker room to cheer on his teammates […]
23 days ago | 1 read
This caught my eye: “The midrange is officially extinct. Look at this Bulls shot chart from Dec 21, 2025. They took 0 midrange jumpers the entire game. there is absolutely nothing between the paint and the three-point line. This wasn’t random variance. It was a deliberate offensive choice.” I don’t know about you, but the […]
23 days ago | 2 reads
Injuries can really derail a season. Just ask the Indiana Pacers, who have not only been without star guard Tyrese Haliburton all year, but also many of their key rotation players for long stretches. 24 players have logged minutes for the Pacers this season. The San Antonio Spurs have dealt with their fair share of […]
23 days ago | 3 reads
The Spurs are on a two-game losing streak that could realistically extend to three when they host the Knicks, a team that has already beaten them and matches up well with them. Fortunately, the recent struggles came after a fantastic stretch that positioned the Silver and Black well in the standings and showcased the team’s […]
26 days ago | 3 reads
The Spurs will be shorthanded when they host the Knicks on Wednesday, as Devin Vassell has been ruled out due to an adductor strain. Stephon Castle could also miss the game with a sprained thumb, but there’s a chance he suits up as he was listed as questionable. Vassell headed to the locker room with […]
26 days ago | 1 read
After upsetting the Oklahoma City Thunder three times in quick succession, the San Antonio Spurs now find themselves back in reality. First, they lost to the tanking Utah Jazz; now they’ve lost to the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers. On the one hand, this may have come as a surprise. On the other, the history of team […]
26 days ago | 4 reads
Coming off a loss to the Utah Jazz, the Spurs looked to get back on the winning track versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. De’Aaron Fox made his return to the lineup, so the Spurs played at full strength. After a tough and gritty first half, the Spurs entered the third quarter with a six-point lead. The […]
26 days ago | 1 read
From a Spurs point of view, Luke Kornet is an excellent fit. A rim protector with pick-and-roll capabilities, his connections with Stephon Castle (aptly nicknamed “White Castle”) supply crowd-pleasing dunks. Last season, when Victor Wembanyama was sidelined with deep vein thrombosis, the Spurs took a hit. Zach Collins had been traded to the Chicago Bulls […]
26 days ago | 2 reads
Despite it being a random regular-season contest at the end of December, Monday night’s matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs felt like a must-win for both teams. The Cavs needed to get back on track in a big way after losing five of their last seven games, and the Spurs needed to […]
26 days ago | 1 read