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After three consecutive losses to the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder brought their rivals from South Texas back to earth a bit. And Mitch Johnson gives all credit to the defending NBA champions. “We were out of place a lot,” the Spurs head coach admitted. Though San Antonio played relatively well in the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ physicality played a significant factor in their three wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder in December. Without starters Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein, two of the team’s defensive catalysts, the Thunder dominated Wembanyama and the Spurs in a 119-98 blowout win at the Paycom Center. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked very much like a team on a mission in a 119-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. To Victor Wembanyama, though, it wasn’t a matter of revenge “I don’t think so,” the Spurs superstar responded when asked if the defending champions looked extra motivated. “I think their motivation tonight wasn’t […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder had plenty to work with in their preparation to take down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season. Wembanyama and the Spurs entered the Paycom Center with three wins under their belt, while Daigneault and the Thunder […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams dismissed the rivalry discussion linked to the San Antonio Spurs after a 119-98 win, he did admit the three losses in December made the defending champions better. Williams and the Thunder avenged their three losses in 12 days against the Spurs, which put the All-Star […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander threw a parting shot at the San Antonio Spurs following a 119-98 blowout win that avoided a 4-0 season sweep, he revealed what the victory means for the defending champions. Jalen Williams says the Spurs aren’t the Thunder’s rival. He didn’t say it bluntly during […]

We have officially reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NBA season. Technically, the exact middle of the season falls on Thursday, Jan. 15, but a handful of teams have already crossed the 41-game halfway point this year. That means there is no better time to evaluate the races for all the NBA awards this season […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs — 119-98 — for the first time in four tries this season, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams weighed in on the ongoing NBA’s new rivalry debate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander insinuated the Spurs cared more about beating the Thunder than the defending champions did […]

Victor Wembanyama has been one of the best rim protectors in the NBA ever since the San Antonio Spurs drafted him first overall back in 2023. He’s wasted no time in becoming the most intimidating shot-blocker in the entire association, and in fact, he’s now crossed the 500-block mark for his career. This is no […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs and avenge three losses to the team with the second-best record in the Western Conference. Must-wins aren’t in the Thunder’s vocabulary, but getting its lick back against a team that’s embarrassed the defending champions twice in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso sees a team that’s tailor-made to compete for championships in the future in San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama’s supporting cast of a young, multi-faceted group of guards. Ahead of the Spurs potentially sweeping the Thunder season series 4-0 at the Paycom Center on Tuesday, Caruso compared the young […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso learned the hard way what you’re not supposed to do when defending San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. As the Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Spurs, the only team that’s beaten Oklahoma City more than once this season, Caruso revealed the secret […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs attempt to do the unthinkable when they meet the Oklahoma City Thunder for the fourth time this season. A Silver and Black victory vs. the defending champs would mean a fourth victory against a team that enters the game with just seven losses. “If we don’t pass the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the San Antonio Spurs are the better team following a third loss in 12 days, which crystallized the young up-and-comers as the defending champions’ biggest threat in the Western Conference. All-Star center Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs remind Jalen Williams of a young Thunder team. But which one […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are in the midst of a stretch in which they’re playing four consecutive games against teams expected to make the playoffs – several of whom could make long runs. Harrison Barnes sees the match-ups with the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder as […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the San Antonio Spurs matchup should be fun, despite the defending champions’ 0-3 record in their head-to-head, regular-season series. After beating the Miami Heat, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed the sobering truth about the Spurs ahead of Tuesday’s game. Gilgeous-Alexander knows the margin of error is thinning against the Spurs, who […]

There’s been a lot of debate on social media in recent years among NBA fans surrounding what the criteria should be for the league’s Most Improved Player Award. Some believe lottery picks, especially top picks, should not be eligible for the award. Others, such as former NBA star Dwyane Wade, believe that shouldn’t matter. Which […]

That Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs held a 19-point lead and started the night with the first 16 points actually weren’t the toughest aspects of a 104-103 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mitch Johnson outlined the Silver and Black’s troubles, especially in the fourth quarter. “We’ve got to match it,” the Spurs coach […]

Victor Wembanyama showed off his incredible versatility on both sides of the ball during the San Antonio Spurs’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Wembanyama is making excellent strides throughout his third season in the NBA with the Spurs. His ability to perform on both sides of the ball at an elite level […]

Heading into a game against a Los Angeles Lakers team that stood just two losses behind them for the second spot in the Western Conference standings, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had lost four of their previous six games. It’s a lull that came mostly against losing teams and followed a stretch that […]

The Washington Wizards’ decision to acquire Trae Young may ultimately reshape how the franchise’s 2024 NBA Draft choice is evaluated. On the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, NBA analyst Zach Lowe suggested that Washington’s trade for Young could retroactively justify selecting Alex Sarr over Stephon Castle, despite growing consensus that Castle should have […]

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107–91 in a physical Western Conference matchup that never fully cooled, even after the final horn, with Jeremy Sochan and Jarred Vanderbilt at the center of a heated postgame moment. The Lakers played without LeBron James, and frustration showed. Under the lights at Frost Bank Center, […]

With LeBron James out for the matchup, the San Antonio Spurs took control against the Los Angeles Lakers with poise and patience, turning a key fourth-quarter moment into a highlight. Leading 83–76, Jeremy Sochan drove hard, drew the defense, and floated a lob to Victor Wembanyama, who finished it effortlessly. It was not the turning […]

Even after the final buzzer had sounded, the tension did not end between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday. The Lakers lost to the Spurs, 107-91, snapping their three-game winning streak. As both teams were exiting the floor, Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt and Spurs forward Jeremy […]

The San Antonio Spurs will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in a clash between two of the top three teams in the Western Conference. Both teams are looking to continue their positive momentum, but the Lakers and Spurs are facing some injury concerns with LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama, respectively. James has […]

Directly following a disappointing 106-105 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson may have given a sneak peek as to whether Victor Wembanyama will play vs. the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game of a back-to-back as he returns from injury. On playing time restriction, Wemby saw the court […]

With 30 points in just 21 minutes vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, Victor Wembanyama now rounds out an unlikely trio in San Antonio Spurs history. A franchise very familiar with “The Big 3” now features a threesome that includes Wemby, David Robinson, and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker they are not, but […]

Victor Wembanyama is not just one of the most unique talents in modern NBA history. He is also one of the most unique individuals in sports today. The San Antonio Spurs center is fiercely committed to his craft, but he also broadens his horizons with other hobbies and activities. Wembanyama spent more than a week […]

On Tuesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs will hit the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama are both on the injury report and listed as questionable for this contest, Morant with a right calf contusion and Wembanyama with a left knee bone bruise. Here’s everything we know about Morant […]

In the history of the San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan is one of their greatest players. To this day, he is still involved with the organization, even if it means supporting a former teammate’s son. Recently, that was the case when Duncan made an appearance at TMI Episcopal High School in San Antonio to watch […]

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will travel with the team for a January 6 match-up vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, the Spurs say. He’s considered day-to-day and will be listed as Questionable on the injury update. Wemby has missed 14 of the team’s 35 games this season and has been out since suffering a left […]

For the third team in five games since a Christmas Day win that sent shock waves through the basketball world, the San Antonio Spurs lost a game to a team with or near a losing record. A 115-110 setback to the Portland Trail Blazers dropped the Silver and Black to 25-10, which still ranks second […]

It appears San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama may return to action shortly after suffering an injury on New Year’s Eve. In the usual pregame press conference before the team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Mitch Johnson said his All-Star center is “looking really good” and that “it’s going well” in talking about his […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper came within two points of tying his NBA career high in a 123-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers. It marked the third time in less than four weeks that the former Rutgers star scored at least 22 points. Maybe, more notably though, for one of the few times this […]

Victor Wembanyama sustained a hyperextended knee injury in the San Antonio Spurs’ 134-132 win over the New York Knicks on New Year’s Eve. He was forced to miss the following contest against the Indiana Pacers, as he was being evaluated by doctors. Now, it appears he’ll be missing his second straight game when the team […]

On the heels of a December to remember for the San Antonio Spurs, Mitch Johnson was named the Western Conference Coach of the Month. The Silver and Black went an NBA-best 11-3 during the final month of 2025, including a run to the Emirates NBA Cup Championship Game and a 6-1 road record in December. […]

San Antonio Spurs wing Devin Vassell suffered a left adductor strain during Monday night’s 113-101 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and will be sidelined with no clear timeframe for his eventual return, the team revealed on Friday evening. Vassell recently underwent an MRI that confirmed the adductor injury. At this time, the Spurs have not […]

The San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama is reportedly dealing with a knee injury. He is currently considered day-to-day, as the team is evaluating the situation. Wembanyama, who is 21 years old, hyperextended his knee in the Spurs’ 134-132 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, according to NBA Insider Brett Siegel. […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night’s rematch against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter after suffering an apparent left knee injury but returned to the bench in time to celebrate the team’s 134-132 victory. The 7-foot-5 center, who scored 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in just 24 minutes, has […]