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Victor Webmanyama graces NBA 2K27 cover, explains taking pay cut
Victor Wembanyama has returned to the States after vacationing in France since the NBA Finals ended, and it has been an eventful week for him. He was spotted at the FIFA World Cup Final and naturally went viral, both due to his height and taking advantage of it to shield the sun in a manner […]
Open Thread: De’Aaron Fox has a new shoe dropping this week
San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has a new shoe dropping on Thursday. The design was in partnership with Sharpie featuring hand-drawn, “Swipa”-inspired artwork. “I love that this collection captures that feeling of being a kid, sketching in notebooks and letting your imagination lead the way,” Fox shared. Under Armour launches the new kicks inspired […]
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the Spurs Summer League
After defeating the Phoenix Suns 86-81 on Saturday, the San Antonio Spurs tied a bow on a nice Summer League. After going winless in Sacramento, the Spurs bounced back in Las Vegas, going 4-1, just narrowly missing the playoffs. Unlike years prior, the Spurs didn’t have a hyped top-10 draftee to carry fans’ attention throughout […]
Open Thread: Brent Barry has two NBA records for shooting percentages
I found this posted by the aptly named “Crazy Stats.” “Brent Barry is the only player in @NBA history to lead the league in two-point percentage (58.8% in 2001-02) and in three-point percentage (47.6% in 2000-01).“ In back-to-back years Barry notched the best three-point shooting percentage followed by the best two-point shooting percentage while playing […]
The Spurs enjoyed the last quiet offseason they’ll have for a while
The Spurs had a rather boring offseason. They loaded up on size at the draft, they retained Harrison Barnes and Jordan McLaughlin, and their biggest addition was 34-year-old Tobias Harris. Victor Wembanyama got a no-brainer of a max contract, and that was it. A solid offseason for a young team coming off a Finals run, […]
Open Thread: NBA super fan James Goldstein seen on vacation in a Spurs t-shirt
If you’ve ever watched an NBA playoff game, there’s a solid chance you’ve seen James Goldstein sitting court side. A California real estate mogul, Goldstein has season tickets to both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers games, but he purchases court side seats throughout the season, especially in the playoffs. The eighty-six-year-old has […]
Open Thread: Victor Wembanyama set to play two qualifying games with France
If you were rooting for France in Saturday’s World Cup 3rd place competition, well…sorry. The match up was one of the strangest in years. France ended up in a 0-4 hole at half. Though they made a solid comeback attempt, they eventually fell 4-6 to England. The good news is the time to cheer for […]
It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns
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 rule against trolling also applies to members of this site […]
Open Thread: LeBron James is single-handedly holding up the NBA’s nationally televised schedule
The NBA is ready to roll out their schedule featuring 25 national TV broadcasts throughout the season including opening week and the ever popular Christmas matchups. If the basketball gods are pumping on all cylinders, the yuletide will showcase Miami facing off against Milwaukee, the 76ers playing the Celtics, and the Spurs returning to Madison […]
Open Thread: Players aren’t the only ones being observed through Summer League
Corliss Williamson has been impressive during his time as head coach of the Spurs Summer League squad. He’s shown how he works with players as well as his ability to develop young talent. It’s a reminder that Summer League isn’t just about the players. The officiating staff are looking for positions in the upcoming year. […]
Open Thread: Happy (belated) birthday to Tobias Harris
Yesterday Luke Kornet celebrated his 31st birthday. But what I had not realized was that Tobias Harris also had a birthday. He turned 34. Harris just signed with the Spurs on July 6, a week after the window opened on June 30. Harris also made The Ringer’s most recently updated Top 100 players, giving the […]
It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz
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 rule against trolling also applies to members of this site […]
Jayden Quaintance undergoes successful knee surgery
It was quickly revealed after the San Antonio Spurs selected Jayden Quaintance with the 20th-overall pick that the 19-year-old would require another knee surgery to clean up his meniscus. Today, the Spurs announced that Quaintance has undergone a successful surgery on his right knee. The team will provide more updates as appropriate. This was a […]
Three way too early questions about the 2026-27 Spurs
Making the NBA Finals sure makes the time fly. The Spurs’ 2025-26 season only ended a month ago, and we’ve already gotten through the NBA Draft, the vast majority of free agency (thank goodness they aren’t caught up in the LeBron James Decision 4.0 or Kawhi Leonard trade debacle) and most of Summer League. With […]
Open Thread: Happy birthday to Luke Kornet
My mom recently sent me a photo of Luke Kornet. How is my mother grabbing off-court photos of the Spurs center? He was at 6:00 a.m. mass at a local Catholic church this summer, the same church my parents attend. One of the parishioners asked and Kornet respectfully complied. For those who are unaware, Kornet […]
Carter Bryant and the Sound of Silence
If the name Thilo Widder sounds familiar, you have a good memory! Thilo is a contributor at our Minnesota Timberwolves sister site Canis Hoopus, and he participated in the second round of Fraternizing with the Enemy with J.R. Wilco during their playoff series against the Spurs. He also enjoys contributing to other blogs, and we […]
Open Thread: Spurs shine on The Ringer’s Top 100
Found this post recently. The Ringer put together a list of the top 100 NBA players ending the 2025-2026 season. It should be noted that players are listed with the Teams they were with on June 16, so techincally Tobias Harris is listed with the Pistons, but his addition to the Spurs in the upcoming […]
Spurs re-sign Jordan McLaughlin to 1-year, $3.3 million deal
The Spurs have filled at their required 14th roster spot, and it’s with another returning face. For the second year in a row, Jordan McLaughlin is returning on a minimum deal worth $3.3 million for one year, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. McLaughlin came to San Antonio with De’Aaron Fox from the Kings in February of […]
What Victor Wembanyama’s pay cut means for the Spurs’ future
The Spurs re-signed Victor Wembanyama, something everyone expected to happen. What was surprising about it was that Wembanyama, a consensus top-five player in the league, decided to settle for the normal maximum contract instead of one that would have gotten him a bigger payday if he simply met some criteria he was likely to meet. […]
Open Thread: A Ben Stiller directed New York Knicks documentary is in the works
During the Spurs 2026 title run, they infamously faced their 1999 Finals rival New York Knickerbockers. For San Antonio, that meant a high level of celebrity attention on the Alamo City. One of the many notable fans descending on the city was Ben Stiller. Stiller, the child of comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, […]
It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks
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 rule against trolling also applies to members of this site […]
Open Thread: Raptors postpone Kawhi Leonard trade pending Aspiration investigation
In a fate befitting Uncle Dennis, the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto has hit a road block. Per Shams Charania “Developing: The Los Angeles Clippers-Toronto Raptors trade centered on Kawhi Leonard will not be complete until the NBA investigation into the Clippers is over. Statement from the Clippers to ESPN: For the past 10 […]
It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks
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 rule against trolling also applies to members of this site […]
Open Thread: Happy birthday to Jayden Quaintance
Spurs fans are excited about the drafting of Jayden Quaintance, but we honestly haven’t gotten to see him in action. The 6’10” power forward was drafted in the midst of recovering from back-to-back injuries. First, a knee surgery in early 2025 followed by a torn meniscus a year later. In his draft conference, he stated […]
Victor Wembanyama signs maximum contract extension with Spurs, waives super max escalator
The Spurs’ number one priority this summer was always going to be to tie down their franchise player for the foreseeable future, and as expected, they’re doing just that with Victor Wembanyama. After some extra time and rumors suggesting he was taking a discount, he is signing a maximum contract extension worth $252 million (25% […]
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