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Coming off an impressive win against the Houston Rockets, the Spurs traveled to Charlotte to face off against the Hornets. Due to inclement weather, tipoff was moved up to 11:00 A.M. (CST). After the Spurs outscored the Hornets 30-26 in the first quarter, San Antonio completely imploded in the second. They had a seven-point lead […]
There is always something being made of Victor Wembanyama’s uniqueness, especially when it comes to filling up stat sheets. Recently, Wemby became the NBA’s all-time leader in games with 4+ three-pointers and 4+ blocks with fourteen total. Throughout his first two seasons, there were often statistics showing that he had more blocks that entire teams. […]
The Orlando Magic have a winning record, but after taking a small leap last season and with powerhouses like the Boston Celtics and Indiana dealing with serious injuries, some pundits envisioned them finding their way into a top four spot in the East. That hasn’t been the case so far, in no small part due […]
UPDATE: The NBA has announced that the Spurs game in San Antonio vs. the Orlando Magic has been pushed back to 6:00 PM on Sunday after originally being scheduled for 3:00, so it sounds the Spurs are expected to get out of Charlotte in the morning. Forecasts show the snow lightening and ending in the […]
With a snowpocalypse approaching Charlotte, North Carolina and much of the Atlantic seaboard, a game that was already an early tip-off due to the Spurs having another afternoon game tomorrow got pushed even further back to 11:00 AM CT to hopefully give them adequate time to play and get out of dodge. Unlike the snowy […]
The San Antonio Spurs came up short to the blossoming Hornets in the matinee game in Charlotte. It was all gas and no brakes early as the Spurs countered the rebounding, pace and LaMelo Ball’s flurry with six 3-pointers, eight fast break points plus the bench added a cushion. They also got some help from […]
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. GOOD MORNING SPURS FANS!! In an unusual morning tipoff, the Spurs […]
Today (this morning to be precise), the Spurs are playing an early game in Charlotte. The start time of the game was moved up three hours in anticipation of weather. The Spurs play and hopefully hightail it out of North Carolina for Texas, where they have another early game at the Frost Bank Center on […]
Not even a blizzard can stop NBA basketball. The San Antonio Spurs are traveling to Charlotte for a game against the Hornets, with record snowfall expected to hit the city. For that reason, the game was pushed up to 11 a.m. CT to avoid the snow. Luckily, the game is played indoors, and the weather […]
The Spurs’ Saturday game against the Hornets will start earlier than originally scheduled, the league announced. Due to the weather conditions in Charlotte, the league has moved up the tip-off time from 2 p.m. CT to 11 a.m. CT. The National Weather Service has placed a winter storm warning affecting Charlotte, with heavy snow expected […]
First Victor Wembanyama is named the to the NBA All-Star starting five, the first French player in history to garner the honors. Then the three young guards — Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and David Jones Garcia — were named to the NBA Rising Star competition. And now Spurs rookie Carter Bryant has signed on to […]
Coming off a disappointing loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the Spurs took two days off before traveling to Houston to take on the Rockets. What followed was a tale of two halves. The first half consisted of the Rockets shooting the lights out and the Spurs bricking their shots with a side of turnovers. […]
I was tired before this game even started. I had just spent two straight days in 10 hours of meetings, and I was mentally done. It was my department’s annual meeting at work, and usually it’s a “destination” event. Sometimes it’s in San Antonio — yes to that! It’s my hometown, an easy drive from […]
On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs announced a partnership with Austin-based Wanderlust Wine Co. Coincidence or not, the announcement came on the birthday of Gregg Popovich, a noted wine connoisseur. The San Antonio Spurs announced a new partnership with Wanderlust Wine Co., making it the official wine of the organization. Wanderlust will also become an official partner […]
The San Antonio Spurs spent much of Wednesday night searching for their footing, trailing early and struggling to slow Houston’s tempo. By the final buzzer, they had imposed their will, turning a shaky start into a dominant 111–99 road victory over the Rockets at Toyota Center. San Antonio overcame a double-digit first-half deficit by tightening […]
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson called a timeout with his team down double digits in the third quarter. The team had just given up a couple of easy baskets due to poor transition defense. Whatever he said in the huddle worked. The Spurs came out of that timeout looking like a different team. […]
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 face the Rockets for the third time this season, […]
There was a recent Pop sighting in Austin. These days the winningest coach in NBA history does not often make public appearances. This one blew up on social media. Last Sunday, the Spurs hosted the New Orleans. Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego, one of Pop’s former assistants, lit up talking about his time in […]
The San Antonio Spurs had a slight speed bump on Sunday at home against the New Orleans Pelicans and are now on tour against their in-state rivals in Houston. The Spurs are hardly separated from the fifth seed (2.5), making it critical to take care of business so they don’t lose their precious home-court advantage […]
Jeremy Sochan might not be in San Antonio for much longer. The Spurs have granted his representation permission to talk to teams in the hopes of finding a landing spot for the young forward via trade, according to The SteinLine’s Marc Stein($). “League sources say that Jeremy Sochan and his representation have received permission from […]
Editor’s note: Jeje Gomez here. This is a candid conversation between PtR’s Editor in Chief, J.R. Wilco, and me after the loss to the Pelicans. It has been lightly edited for clarity. Enjoy! J.R. Wilco: My take on the Pels game and the season so far: The first game bringing a guy back into the […]
After nearly half a decade of watching ping pong balls and waiting for the draft to improve the roster, the San Antonio Spurs finally have a winning team. At 31-15, the Spurs are second in the Western Conference and on the fast track for a playoff spot. The NBA Draft is out of sight and […]
Whoever thinks that grown men are above high-school level drama don’t follow the NBA. This season, we’ve already seen a superstar get punched (reportedly) for making fun of an opponent’s contract blunder, and a very mid player demand(!!!) a trade out of what he believes to be a “hostage” situation. Somehow, neither of those stories […]
Per Shams Charania: The San Antonio Spurs have three players on the 2026 NBA Rising Stars roster. Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle will represent the NBA Sophomores. He’ll play alongside Matas Buzelis (Bulls), Donovan Clingan (Trail Blazers), Kyshawn George (Wizards), Ajay Mitchell (Thunder), Alex Sarr (Wizards), Reed Sheppard (Rockets), Cam Spencer (Grizzlies), […]
Victor Wembanyama is not the only Spur who has secured an invitation to All-Star Weekend. Guards Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and David Jones-Garcia have been selected to participate in the Rising Star game, the league announced. Castle is not only the reigning Rookie of the Year but was also the 2025 Rising Stars game MVP, […]