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De’Aaron Fox was acquired by the Spurs last season near the trade deadline for three first-round picks, Zach Collins, Tre Jones, and a handful of second-rounders. Overall, it was a considerably inexpensive deal for the acquisition, provided that Fox could be what he was in Sacramento, where he was averaging 25 points and 6.1 assists. […]
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In rock and roll, a great band distinguishes itself through longevity and the versatility of its members. One that instantly jumps to mind is the Rolling Stones because on many tracks, Mick Jagger’s vocals touched a nerve, and on others, the most memorable parts were how Mick Taylor and Keith Richards made their guitars weep. […]
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I’m starting to think the Spurs might just be that dude, you know? Look, I don’t know exactly what to do with my hands at this point. Two wins over the Thunder in as many weeks has me feeling like an insane person. This isn’t supposed to be happening like this. Not yet. Not right […]
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Does this sound familiar? A San Antonio Spurs squad gets contributions up and down the roster, moves the ball well to get open shots, which they nail at a high clip, leading to a big win against one of the best teams in the league. That could describe the Spurs of old, or how the […]
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‘Twas the night before Christmas at the Frost Bank Center, Things were winding down for the first cold of winter; The doors had been closed and the staff were all out, But I made my way in to take a walk about. The halls like a ghost town, no hosts on the floor ; No […]
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Once again returning home for a too-brief one-game home stand, the Spurs were facing an Oklahoma City Thunder squad that would be out for a vengeance after the Spurs ended their historic start in the Semifinals of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. For the first three quarters, it was a tight game with many […]
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The energy was off the charts in the Frost Bank Center even before opening tip for what many hoop fans are hoping is the next great NBA rivalry. Both the Spurs and Thunder the traded blows on the offensive and defensive end in an exhilarating display of basketball that included 12 lead changes and 11 […]
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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. According to the official schedule that was released at the beginning […]
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Yesterday, the San Antonio Spurs joined the Elf Louise Christmas Project and Opportunity Home as part of the Season of Giving. Julian Champagnie and Harrison Ingram surprised families by dressing as Santa Claus and one of his helpful Elves. The two joined in handing out Christmas gifts. They greeted families and created a memorable holiday […]
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After starting the year 24-1 the defending champs have suddenly lost two of their last four games, with one of those losses coming against the Spurs in the Emirates Cup Semis in Las Vegas. Regardless of these (very) recent events, they remain the team to beat, with a boatload of depth seemingly at every position […]
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It seems to me as a parent that for just about every moment of pride you take in your child, there is at least one corresponding moment of frustration. I’m not talking about that first part, where the child has limited mobility and agency, and frankly, control over any of their orifices. No, I’m talking […]
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Welcome to the Week in Review: a Monday feature that looks back at the week that was for the San Antonio Spurs, takes a look at the week ahead, and more. Enjoy! Week 8: After an ugly win in New Orleans that saw them blow a 25-point lead but recover, the Spurs headed into the Cup […]
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Coming off a blowout win versus the Atlanta Hawks, the Spurs traveled to D.C. to take on the Washington Wizards for the second time in four days. The Spurs were at full strength, but the Wizards were shorthanded, missing multiple starters. After a tight first quarter where the Spurs actually trailed by two, the silver […]
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Per a Spurs press release: The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard Stanley Umude to a Two-Way contract. In a related move, San Antonio has waived Kyle Mangas. Umude has appeared in 11 games awith the Austin Spurs as part of the Tip-Off Tournament as well as during the regular season> He is averaging […]
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The Spurs now have the second-best record in the West and are on a six-game winning streak in the regular season after beating the Wizards 124-113. A great second quarter was enough for San Antonio to create a massive lead that a severely shorthanded Washington team fought hard to overcome, but fell short. Victor Wembanyama […]
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Facing the worst team in the league for the 2nd time in 3 games, the San Antonio Spurs came into this one looking for their 10th road win this year and their first 6 game winstreak since March of 2019. A sluggish start to the game saw them trailing after the 1st quarter, but an […]
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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 last couple of games have provided some of the best […]
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On Friday night Victor Wembanyama blocked a shot for his 100th game in a row. Wemby is the leagues most elite shot blocker and shoo-in for Defensive Player of the Year if he can hit the required 65 game mark. But Victor Wembanyama doesn’t just block the ball, he is a human highlight machine. His […]
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The San Antonio Spurs’ winter marathon continues with another matchup with the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. After a dominant 126-98 win against the Atlanta Hawks, the Spurs will travel to the nation’s capital for their second game against the Wiz in four days. The Spurs last beat the Wizards in San Antonio on December […]
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Anytime someone finds themselves in the same sentence as Michael Jordan and Earvin “Magic” Johnson, they have done a lot right. Especially early in their careers, it could be a sign that they are becoming a special player. Stephon Castle is the latest to match those legends as a 21-year-old averaging at least 18 points […]
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Coming off a win against the Washington Wizards, the Spurs flew to Atlanta on a SEGABABA to take on the Hawks. The Spurs have been at full health for the past few games, while Atlanta had Trae Young return two nights ago versus Charlotte. Nonetheless, Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis were ruled out for the […]
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A short trip home against the Washington Wizards felt like a mirage on this NBA odyssey that the San Antonio Spurs have been going on. The Spurs had been in 10 different cities since November 23rd. Through it all, they have thrived, toppling challenge after challenge. You’d think that this team would be showing signs […]
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In 2023, the Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama, the most anticipated star since LeBron James. They needed someone who could control steer the ship, bring in leadership, and pair with a generational talent. On February 3rd, the San Antonio Spurs made a big trade — something they are not known for. But this move was special. […]
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There was no rest for the weary as the travel-worn Spurs were right back out on the road after a one-game stop at home the night before. This was second time in a little over two weeks that the Spurs traveled from San Antonio to an East Coast game the next night, losing an hour […]
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Tonight was the kind of game that you really want to see from a team that’s becoming a contender. The Spurs took a lead early and kept building on it throughout the game. The Hawks were on the second night of a back-to-back, as were the Spurs, but the home team looked like the more […]
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