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Week in Review: The injury bug bites again as Spurs come back to earth
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 10: The Spurs continued to surprise the NBA world by sweeping their Christmas miniseries against the Thunder, and despite a letdown loss to […]
After a rocky 2025, 2026 could be a great year for the Spurs
The Spurs had some tough times in the first half of 2025, but the last few months have been great. What has been your favorite part of the ride so far this season? Marilyn Dubinski: Although I am usually an optimist, I made sure to temper my expectations coming in just because there were still […]
Open Thread: Checking in on every Spurs draftee in the NBA
I was watching some non-Spurs NBA games during my holiday break and saw many familiar faces. Some players who at one time or another were members of the Spurs, others who were drafted and have since moved on. It got me to thinking about all the changes the Spurs have made to assemble this roster […]
Recent losses highlight new challenges for the Spurs
The narrative that the Spurs can “only beat the Thunder” doesn’t survive even a small glance at the Western Conference standings. Despite losses in three of their last five games, San Antonio is 25-10 as the calendar turns to 2026, and that record includes beating NBA’s best team by record for most of the season. […]
What we learned from the Spurs loss to the Blazers
Some days you just don’t have it, you know? Watching the Spurs last night, I was reminded of a fateful interview attempt I made many years ago. It was a perfectly normal morning of an otherwise excellent year, and I was decked out in my best. A heavy rain had fallen the night before, and […]
Highlights: Luke Kornet drops season-high 23 points in loss to Trail Blazers
Coming off a victory against the Indiana Pacers, the Spurs returned home on a SEGABABA versus the Portland Trail Blazers. The Spurs once again would be without Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell due to their respective injuries. The Spurs had one of their slowest starts of the season, where they trailed as much as 13 […]
Open Thread: Happy birthday to Victor Wembanyama
There is so much to like about Victor Wembanyama. Aside from his generational talent, he’s shown maturity beyond his years. Wemby, an avid reader, can often be seen carting around a copy of one Brandon Sanderson novel or another. He also shown a penchant toward chess, inviting New Yorkers to meet up and eventually hosting […]
Slow start dooms Spurs in loss to Trail Blazers
Two short-handed teams on the second night of a back-to-back collided in the Spurs’ home opener of 2026, but unfortunately, the more shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers prevailed. After a slow first quarter, the Spurs found themselves down by 15 points a couple of times in the second before finally fighting back and even taking the […]
San Antonio vs. Portland, Final Score: Spurs can’t complete comeback against Trail Blazers, 115-110
The Spurs’ first home game of 2026 was a failure because of an inability to guard the 3-point line and contain the glass. It was the fifth game dropped at Frost Bank Center this season, making their home record the same as on the road (12-5). Luke Kornet had a hot stretch for four minutes, […]
It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers
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. Both teams in tonight’s game played on the road last night, […]
What We Learned from the Spurs win over the Pacers
As we’ve discussed ad nauseam around these parts, things have all of a sudden gotten very real for your San Antonio Spurs. This is no longer a team with vague aspirations of jumping into the sixth seed and making a little noise. Instead, it’s a team that is not only making noise, but romping around […]
Highlights: Castle, Fox, and Harper combine for 65 in win over Pacers
Coming off a wild win versus the New York Knicks, the Spurs traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, to take on the Pacers. Devin Vassell missed his second straight game with an adductor injury, and Victor Wembanyama was out due to a minor hyperextension of his knee from Wednesday’s game. Nonetheless, the Spurs were in a tight […]
Open Thread: Castle hits a milestone with 7 assists on New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve as the Spurs hosted the New York Knicks, Stephon Castle dished out seven dimes, pushing him over the 500 mark. The milestone summoned the name of Johnny Moore, a legendary Spurs player. “With 7 assists last night, @stephcastle became the fastest Spur since Johnny Moore to reach 500 assists and 100 […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers
The San Antonio Spurs are entering a strange stretch of their season to start the new year. After defeating the Indiana Pacers, 123-113 in Indianapolis, they’ll travel back to San Antonio for a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers on the second game of a back-to-back. It’s the first of three series of back-to-back games […]
Spurs’ guard trio steps up in Wembanyama’s absence in win over Pacers
The Spurs, missing Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell, took care of business in their visit to Indiana. While only intermittently playing good basketball, they still managed to hand the Pacers their 11th loss in a row. Dylan Harper had one of the best games of his young career in the 123-113 win, dazzling on his […]
San Antonio vs. Indiana, Final Score: Spurs earn tough road win over Pacers, 123-113
Keldon Johnson rescued a stalled offense late in the third quarter with three crucial triples and along with Rookie Dylan Harper and backup big Kelly Olynyk, the Spurs’ reserves stood out brightest in a hard-fought road victory tonight 123-113. San Antonio controlled the offensive boards (12 total while winning the overall battle 49-40) and matched […]
It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Indiana Pacers
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. It’s kind of amazing to see that the team that took […]
Mitch Johnson named Western Conference Coach of the Month
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson earned his first Western Conference Coach of the Month award, winning it for the month of December. Per the Spurs’ official press release: The NBA today announced that Spurs Head Coach Mitch Johnson was named Western Conference Coach of the Month for December. Johnson earns his first career Coach of the Month award after guiding the […]
Spurs and other things I am looking forward to in 2026
When the replay of Victor Wembanyama hyper-extending his knee against the Knicks on New Year’s Eve was shown, I felt like the loneliest member of the “Victor will stay healthy like Kareem did” fan club. The highlight of the evening was when Victor came back out of the locker room to cheer on his teammates […]
Open Thread: Chicago Bulls eliminate midrange shots from their strategy
This caught my eye: “The midrange is officially extinct. Look at this Bulls shot chart from Dec 21, 2025. They took 0 midrange jumpers the entire game. there is absolutely nothing between the paint and the three-point line. This wasn’t random variance. It was a deliberate offensive choice.” I don’t know about you, but the […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers
Injuries can really derail a season. Just ask the Indiana Pacers, who have not only been without star guard Tyrese Haliburton all year, but also many of their key rotation players for long stretches. 24 players have logged minutes for the Pacers this season. The San Antonio Spurs have dealt with their fair share of […]
How other teams’ misfortune could benefit the Spurs
The Spurs are on a two-game losing streak that could realistically extend to three when they host the Knicks, a team that has already beaten them and matches up well with them. Fortunately, the recent struggles came after a fantastic stretch that positioned the Silver and Black well in the standings and showcased the team’s […]
Devin Vassell out vs. Knicks with adductor strain, Stephon Castle questionable with sprained thumb
The Spurs will be shorthanded when they host the Knicks on Wednesday, as Devin Vassell has been ruled out due to an adductor strain. Stephon Castle could also miss the game with a sprained thumb, but there’s a chance he suits up as he was listed as questionable. Vassell headed to the locker room with […]
What We Learned from the Spurs’ Loss to the Cavaliers
After upsetting the Oklahoma City Thunder three times in quick succession, the San Antonio Spurs now find themselves back in reality. First, they lost to the tanking Utah Jazz; now they’ve lost to the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers. On the one hand, this may have come as a surprise. On the other, the history of team […]
Highlights: Victor Wembanyama drops 26 and 14 versus Cavs
Coming off a loss to the Utah Jazz, the Spurs looked to get back on the winning track versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. De’Aaron Fox made his return to the lineup, so the Spurs played at full strength. After a tough and gritty first half, the Spurs entered the third quarter with a six-point lead. The […]
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