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Charles Barkley Says Kevin Durant’s Leadership Is the Reason Why Rockets Have No Chance Against Spurs or Thunder
A few years ago, Charles Barkley famously called Kevin Durant a “bus rider” after the superstar chose to join the Golden State Warriors. Now, the NBA icon is taking another shot. This time, criticism extends to the entire Houston Rockets team. Barkley believed Durant’s leadership could be a major reason Houston has little chance against […] The post Charles Barkley Says Kevin Durant’s Leadership Is the Reason Why Rockets Have No Chance Against Spurs or Thunder appeared first on EssentiallySp...
Spurs add Malik Williams and Jon Elmore
The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard Jon Elmore and center Malik Williams to training camp deals, according to HoopsHype. Both players bring extensive professional and G League experience to a Spurs roster that has been reshaped around Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox and San Antonio’s young core following last season’s run to the NBA Finals. […] The post Spurs add Malik Williams and Jon Elmore appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Raptors, Spurs, Kings, Timberwolves Add To Camp Rosters
The Raptors signed free agent guards Tyreke Key and Nimari Burnett to Exhibit 10 contracts on Thursday, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter links). While many players signed to Exhibit 10 deals this time of year are quickly waived to secure a bonus for playing for their teams’ G League affiliates, it sounds like […]
Concerning news for Knicks as $276 Million Finals Star Hits Contract Stalemate
The New York Knicks are preparing to defend their first NBA championship in 53 years, but a key player faces an uncertain future. Karl-Anthony Towns helped New York beat the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals, but his contract situation remains unsettled before training camp. Towns is eligible for a four-year extension worth up to [...]
Cam DEFENDS Popovich Marrying His Assistant’s Ex, Picks Dart’s REPLACEMENT & Kelce’s Tells
Cam Newton reacts to Gregg Popovich marrying Mary Barth Budenholzer, the ex-wife of his longtime Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer, and Cam and Peggy go at it over the bro code. Plus RG3’s naked-dinner story about BYU QB Bear Bachmeier, Cam’s four-man shortlist to replace Jaxson Dart for John Harbaugh’s Giants, and a pre-snap masterclass with Caylin Newton built off Jason Kelce’s D-line tells. TIMECODES 9:39 – GREG POPYOCHICK 21:35 – BYU NUDISTS 28:44 – GIANTS REPLACEMENT QB? 39:05 – KELCE TELL...
Is Tyler Shough Becoming the Saints’ Franchise QB | Pelicans’ First 10 Games
Tyler Shough is taking control of the Saints, but how much can we conclude after 11 starts? we look at his strong second halves, the latest Saints-Raiders injury news, and Sunday’s test. Then we discuss what Julian Reese brings to the Pelicans, the importance of their first 10 games, and their chance to make an impression against the Spurs in two sold-out games in Europe.
Another Ajay Mitchell Thunder leap is on the horizon after Sam Presti endorsement
While Ajay Mitchell is entering his third year with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he’s yet to have a fully healthy season, of which GM Sam Presti reminded the media during his preseason address. After Presti discussed Chet Holmgren’s struggles versus Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7’s loss in the Western Conference […] The post Another Ajay Mitchell Thunder leap is on the horizon after Sam Presti endorsement appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Spurs’ Keldon Johnson conundrum
The Spurs got to the Finals last season mostly on the strength of their core players. It’s typically how things go for contenders, since they are not expected to field a deep rotation as the playoff rounds go on. The strange thing is that the reigning Sixth Man of the Year was one of the […]
‘There’s No Resiliency’ — Billy Donovan Raises Concerns About What NIL and Transfer Portal Teach Players
Lead assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs, Billy Donovan, has a legacy that earns him a listening ear across the league whenever he speaks in that space. The 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer raises concerns about NIL contracts and transfer portals. While the 61-year-old appreciates the transfer portal and players’ NIL wages, he claims the [...]
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren was humbled by Victor Wembanyama, but now Sam Presti has a warning for NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti isn’t worried about how All-Star Chet Holmgren is going to bounce back from his disappointing performance in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. After watching his team fail to reach the NBA Finals last season, Presti is excited about the […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren was humbled by Victor Wembanyama, but now Sam Presti has a warning for NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBA dark-horse contenders? Raptors, Warriors among teams that could make unexpected run
Somehow, someway, we are only days away from the onslaught of media day and the opening of training camps in the NBA. A summer full of ideas, concepts, defensive schemes and drawn-up sets is closer to coming to fruition. Optimism can come and go, but this is the time of year where you can say the majority of teams are going to feel the most hopeful. My mind starts to think about the contenders. Not just the Knicks, Spurs, and Thunders of the world, but the dark-horse contenders — the teams who...
Gregg Popovich marries ex-wife of longtime Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer
Gregg Popovich got married earlier this month according to TMZ. What makes this notable is the fact that he married Mary Barth Budenholzer, the ex-wife of Mike Budenholzer. Budenholzer was an assistant on Popovich’s staff in with the San Antonio…
Thunder’s Jalen Williams injury update before training camp brings hype all the way back
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2025-26 season with high hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second straight MVP award and the team finished with a league-high 64 wins, the Thunder fell in the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs mainly due to the fact that Jalen Williams’ […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams injury update before training camp brings hype all the way back appeared first on ClutchPoints .
ESPN Ranks Nikola Jokić No. 1 Over Wemby and SGA | DNVR Nuggets Podcast Live
ESPN has ranked Nikola Jokić as the best player in the NBA, just ahead of Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. What still separates the Denver Nuggets superstar from his closest competition? The DNVR Nuggets Podcast also ranks the biggest variables for Denver’s 2026-27 season, including Aaron Gordon’s health, Jamal Murray’s playoff performance, DeMar DeRozan’s fit, Christian Braun’s growth and Jokić’s three-point shot. 0:00 – Intro Join the DNVR Supporter’s Club and get a custom DNVR...
Spurs’ Gregg Popovich gets married to former assistant coach’s ex-wife
Following his first wife Erin’s death in 2018, former San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has gotten married again, this time to the ex-wife of one of his former assistant coaches. TMZ reports that the five-time championship-winning head coach got married to Mary Barth Budenholzer, who is Mike Budenholzer’s ex-wife, on Sep. 16 in Texas. […] The post Spurs’ Gregg Popovich gets married to former assistant coach’s ex-wife appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Open Thread: The Spurs will play two sold out games in Europe this season
It was inevitable that the NBA games being played overseas were going to sell out. Of course European basketball fans come out in droves to catch a glimpse of NBA stars. But what wasn’t a certainty was the demand for the tickets to the games. “The NBA Paris Game 2027 presented by Tissot and The […]
Gregg Popovich marries ex-wife of longtime former star Spurs assistant
Legendary former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has reportedly remarried. According to TMZ , Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer, the ex-wife of his longtime former assistant coach Mike Budenholzer . Popovich and Mary Barth Budenholzer exchanged wedding rings on September 16 in Texas, according to a marriage license filed in Bexar County. For the 77-year-old Popovich, the marriage comes eight years after the death of his first wife, Erin Popovich, who passed away in 2018 follo...
Charles Barkley Calls Out Rockets’ Leadership, Victor Wembanyama’s Disrespectful NBA Finals Gesture
Charles Barkley makes his feelings known on the Rockets' lack of leadership and a 'disrespectful' move from Victor Wembanyama's Spurs during the 2026 NBA Finals.
3 Spurs on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp
The San Antonio Spurs have to be raring to run it back after they came so close to winning it all in 2026 — only for a few late-game hiccups to mess it all up and deny them a championship. While the New York Knicks deserve all the credit in the world for making it […] The post 3 Spurs on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Minor Transactions: Jazz, Nuggets, Spurs, Trail Blazers, Celtics, Wolves, Cavs, Suns
The Jazz announced the signings of center Ibrahima Diallo and guard Justin Harmon in a press release. No contract details were revealed, but both players likely received Exhibit 10 deals that will make them eligible for a bonus worth up to a maximum of $91K on top of their base G League salaries. Diallo played […]
Gregg Popovich Marries Former Assistant Mike Budenholzer’s Ex-Wife, Mary Barth Budenholzer
The Spurs' president Gregg Popovich reportedly marries Mary Barth Budenholzer, the ex-wife of his former assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer.
Gregg Popovich Ties the Knot at 77 With Former Assistant Coach’s Ex-Wife
Legendary San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has officially added another ring to his storied collection, though this one comes far away from the NBA hardwood. The 77-year-old Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer has remarried. The new Mrs. Pop is Mary Barth Budenholzer. The last name is no coincidence. That’s the ex-wife of his […] The post Gregg Popovich Ties the Knot at 77 With Former Assistant Coach’s Ex-Wife appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Gregg Popovich marries Mike Budenholzer’s ex-wife
Gregg Popovich has reportedly remarried, tying the knot with Mary Barth Budenholzer, the former wife of longtime San Antonio Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer. According to a marriage license obtained by TMZ, Popovich and Mary exchanged vows on September 16 in Texas. The document was filed in Bexar County. The connection between Popovich and the Budenholzers […] The post Gregg Popovich marries Mike Budenholzer’s ex-wife appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Yes, Devin Vassell is a top-100 NBA player
This week, ESPN released its list of the top 100 NBA players. The San Antonio Spurs had three players in the top 50: Dylan Harper (50), De’Aaron Fox (43), and Stephon Castle (38). It’s safe to assume that Victor Wembanyama will be in the top 1o, revealed later this week. One player was notably missing […]
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