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Victor Wembanyama Faces Criticism For Supporting Protests That Turned Ugly

Victor Wembanyama’s support for French students has become a source of controversy after demonstrations across France were followed by looting, fires, and clashes with police. The San Antonio Spurs star has not publicly endorsed the violence, but an unexplained social media post has prompted criticism over what he intended to support. Ahead of the October […] The post Victor Wembanyama Faces Criticism For Supporting Protests That Turned Ugly appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Thunder reserve reveals how Chet Holmgren embraces ‘adversity’ ahead of Spurs duel

All-Star Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder will open the 2026-27 regular season against the San Antonio Spurs, the team that ended its first title defense in franchise history last season. Holmgren plans to learn from losing Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Thunder veteran Kenrich Williams has full confidence in his All-Star […] The post Thunder reserve reveals how Chet Holmgren embraces ‘adversity’ ahead of Spurs duel appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Open Thread: A peak at George Hill’s 850 acre ranch

Former Spurs guard George Hill was once called Gregg Popovich’s favorite player. Trading the 2008 draft pick was a difficult decision for Pop and the Spurs, but it has yielded continued dividends. For starters, it landed the Spurs Kawhi Leonard, Dāvis Bertāns, and draft rights to  Erazem Lorbek. Leonard helped bring the Spurs fifth NBA […]

Trail Blazers waive Jeremy Sochan

The Portland Trail Blazers have waived Jeremy Sochan, ending the forward’s brief stint with the franchise before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. Marc Stein reported on Saturday, October 17, that Portland had released Sochan, who was selected ninth overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2022 NBA Draft. Sochan joined Portland in […] The post Trail Blazers waive Jeremy Sochan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Spurs

Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting comfortable with the Heat. His teammates are learning that getting him the ball is only the first part of the job. The next? Keep moving. There’s a decent chance he’ll get it back to you. Antetokounmpo finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks in just 24 […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Busted Three-peats, Triple Crowns, and the Spurs three guard lineup

At the start of October, I had high hopes for a fan’s Triple Crown for 2026-27.  My main team, the Spurs, are co-favorites to win it all this season.  My two local teams were also favorites – the Dodgers were already into the NLCS looking for a three-peat, and the Rams were everyone’s favorite to […]

Spurs Notes: Three-Guard Lineup, Fox, K. Johnson, Harris

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson confirmed on Friday that he will use a three-guard lineup for the season opener, with De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper on the court alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. Johnson’s announcement follows months of speculation that Harper is ready for a starting […]

Spurs announce opening-night roster for the 2026/27 season

The Spurs’ roster is set for opening night, the team announced. There are no big surprises. As expected, San Antonio will carry 14 standard contracts into the regular season, with those going to De’Aaron Fox, Jordan McLaughlin, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson, Carter Bryant, Harrison Barnes, Tobias Harris, Jayden Quaintance, […]

Spurs exercise team options on Castle, Harper, and Bryant

The Spurs did what everyone expected them to and picked up team options on Stephon Castle, Carter Bryant, and Dylan Harper. Castle, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 draft, is entering his third year in the league and has become a full-time starter for the contending Spurs. The young guard averaged 16.7 points, […]

Sidy Cissoko is Essential to This Blazers Roster

Sidy Cissoko joined the Portland Trail Blazers with very little fanfare in the aftermath of the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. The Frenchman had failed to stick with the San Antonio Spurs after being taken by the Texas franchise, one pick behind fellow countryman Rayan Rupert at the 2023 Draft. By February 2025, the second-round pick […]

Spurs Exercise 2027/28 Options On Castle, Harper, Bryant

The Spurs have formally exercised their fourth-year option on Stephon Castle and third-year options on Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, the team announced today (Twitter link via Jared Weiss of The Athletic). As Weiss notes, it was a foregone conclusion that San Antonio would pick up the options. Each of the three players was already […]

Dylan Harper details why he views criticism as a sign of success

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper believes receiving criticism is not necessarily a negative experience, arguing that constant public attention can indicate that a player is doing something right. Harper discussed how he approaches outside opinions, particularly on social media, where young basketball players frequently face scrutiny over their performances, skills and training routines. “I […] The post Dylan Harper details why he views criticism as a sign of success appeared first on Tal...

Karl-Anthony Towns Hails OG Anunoby’s ‘Play of His Life’ After Knicks Star’s Iconic Game 4 NBA Finals Moment

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns continues to relive the iconic NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. On Thursday, Towns rewatched Game 4’s highlight where his teammate OG Anunoby tipped the ball in after Jalen Brunson’s missed 3-pointer. Anunoby’s clutch basket remains one of the best shots in NBA Finals history. It also altered [...]

Open Thread: How age impacts ever-changing landscape of the NBA

San Antonio Spurs former vice president for strategic research Kirk Goldsberry recently posted this graphic. “It’s a young man’s game, and increasingly so. Over 80% of the NBA is now 29 or younger. This hasn’t always been the case but the combination of pace and space basketball with the lack of durability we associate with […]

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama goes full 2K mode with insane contest-level dunk

Coach Mitch Johnson’s San Antonio Spurs held a massive lead over the Sacramento Kings in preseason action not long after center Victor Wembanyama dropped an interesting “best on planet” remark. Wembanyama logged 24 minutes and scored 14 points as of the third quarter during a time when NBA GMs picked him over his peers in […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama goes full 2K mode with insane contest-level dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Minor Moves: Thunder, Rockets, Cavs, Pelicans, Blazers, Spurs

The Thunder have signed forward Dariq Whitehead and guards Lamar Wilkerson and Nate Johnson to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced today. Oklahoma City’s agreements with Wilkerson and Johnson were first reported back in June, shortly after both players went undrafted. Whitehead, a 2023 first-round pick, spent most of last season in the G […]