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• Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Game 2, Castle, Barnes
As Victor Wembanyama released a 20-foot shot that would have given San Antonio the lead in the closing seconds Friday night, his teammates had complete confidence that it was going in, Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News writes in a subscriber-only story. “He’s made that shot a thousand times,” Stephon Castle said. “That’s a […]...2026
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• Finals Notes: Wemby, Brunson, Rotations, Sochan
After entering the NBA Finals as favorites, the Spurs are now considered underdogs to win the series following their Game 1 loss to the Knicks. However, San Antonio’s top players are unfazed by the deficit, according to Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required), who points out that the team also lost Game […]...2026
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• Injury Notes: Wemby, Castle, Nuggets, Bulls, Tyson, Barrett
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been upgraded from questionable to available for Friday’s game vs. Dallas, per Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Orsborn’s colleague Jeff McDonald wrote on Thursday that San Antonio was privately optimistic that Wembanyama would be active Friday. The third-year center needs to play at least 20 minutes against the […]...2026
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• Southwest Notes: Wemby, Champagnie, Pels, Rockets, Davison
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama missed last Thursday’s win at the Clippers with a right ankle injury that has been bothering him for multiple weeks, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. “That ankle is still angry at him,” head coach Mitch Johnson said. Despite the discomfort, the two-time All-Star big man has been putting […]...2026
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• Spurs believe championship window may already be open

The Spurs keep stacking wins, and the confidence is growing with each one. San Antonio delivered another statement Sunday, rolling past the Rockets while setting season highs in points (145), assists (38) and three-point shooting (52.5 percent), as detailed by Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News. The hot stretch has players believing something bigger […] The post Spurs believe cham...2026
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• Spurs Notes: Contender Status, Plumlee, Bryant, Ingram, Wembanyama
The Spurs have been nearly unbeatable since the start of February, and every win makes them believe their window as title contenders may already be open, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required). The latest impressive performance came Sunday night against Houston as the Spurs set season highs in points (145), assists […]...2026

• Southwest Notes: Wemby, Champagnie, Pels, Rockets, Davison
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• NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Pelicans

Spurs Star center Victor Wembanyama and 2025 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle were full participants in Sunday’s practice, a welcome sign for a Spurs team that has been navigating injuries for most of the month. Backup guard Jordan McLaughlin also practiced, per Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. “It’s definitely amazing to see […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, P...2025
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• Spurs’ Dylan Harper To Return On Wednesday

Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper has been cleared to return to action following a 10-game injury absence and should be active on Wednesday as the team takes on Portland, according to Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required). The No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft, Harper got off to an excellent […]...2025
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• NBA Notes: Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Cameron Payne

Spurs It looks like De’Aaron Fox may not have to wait much longer to make his Spurs debut. The veteran guard took part in a full 5-on-5 scrimmage Friday, a major step in his recovery from a lingering hamstring injury, per Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. Fox, who hasn’t played since training camp […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Ca...2025
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• Southwest Notes: Castle, Eisley, Thompson, Rockets Preseason, China
Last season’s Rookie of the Year, Stephon Castle, will make his preseason debut on Monday, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express News reports. He missed the Spurs’ first three preseason contests with a right knee contusion. Castle suffered the injury during the team’s Oct. 4 Silver & Black scrimmage after banging knees with Victor […]...2025
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• West Notes: Spurs, Dylan Harper, Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Kings

Spurs Top pick Dylan Harper looks ready for his first taste of NBA action. The No. 2 overall selection is expected to make his preseason debut Friday night when the Spurs host the Jazz, per Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. Harper, who had surgery in early September to repair a partially torn ligament […] The post West Notes: Spurs, Dylan Harper, Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Kings app...2025
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• Spurs’ Harper Expected To Make Preseason Debut On Friday
Dylan Harper, the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft, is expected to make his preseason debut on Friday night when the Spurs take on the Jazz at Frost Bank Center, per Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News (Bluesky link). Harper will play limited minutes on Friday, McDonald adds. Harper underwent surgery in […]...2025
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• Spurs Notes: Paul, Barnes, Wembanyama, Vassell, Bassey
The experience the Spurs gained when they added Chris Paul in free agency is paying off in close games, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. With the team’s three top scorers sidelined by injuries, Paul took over in the fourth quarter against Utah Thursday night, going 4-of-6 from the field and dishing out […]...2024
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• Draft Notes: Wembanyama, Coulibaly, Lewis, Clowney
Although Victor Wembanyama may be the best NBA draft prospect in 20 years, the Spurs understand that his body type carries a certain amount of injury risk, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. McDonald notes that foot injuries have interrupted or even ended the careers of numerous big men, such as Bill Walton, […]...2023
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• Spurs’ Charles Bassey Diagnosed With Patella Fracture
Spurs forward Charles Bassey has a non-displaced fracture of his left patella, according to an initial diagnosis, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News tweets. Bassey will undergo additional testing on Wednesday. He suffered the injury during the first half of the team’s victory over Orlando on Tuesday. Coach Gregg Popovich said he learned of […]...2023
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• Christmas Day NBA Roundup: Kyrie Irving Writes Another Chapter in Growing Legend
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• Portland Trail Blazers Clinch Northwest Division Title and Friday NBA Takeaways
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2026
"0 assists, but Castle told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News that defense is where he wants to make his mark."

2025
"As part of her team-by-team series previewing the Rockets’ Southwest rivals, Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required) spoke to Spurs beat writer Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News, who weighed in on San Antonio’s offseason moves, reasons for optimism entering the fall, and what a successful Spurs season would look like."

2024
"As Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News details, the rookie big man racked up 27 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks […]"

2023
"There’s optimism that the Spurs will get some key players back shortly after the All-Star break, head coach Gregg Popovich said on Wednesday (Twitter link via Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News)."

2022
"As explained by Jeff McDonald of the San Diego Union-Tribune, there’s a movement in the former home of the Chargers to sue the NFL over the team’s departure."

2021
"Popovich told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News that he was empathic to his team."

2019
"Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express News wonders if Spurs shooting guard Bryn Forbes can retain the deft stroke he showed in the Spurs’ recent 135-133 double overtime defeat of the Rockets."

2018
"“Becky can do anything she wants,” Popovich said, via the San Antonio Express-News’ Jeff McDonald."

2017
"Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News takes stock of what lies ahead for Ginobili:"

2016
"Herb Rudoy, Ginobili's agent, said the Spurs are "going to handle it" and he's awaiting word on the extent of the injury, per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News ."

2015
"Commenting on Leonard's 26-point, five-rebound, three-assist and seven-steal performance in the Spurs' 107-92 drubbing of the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, Popovich couldn't help but gush over his stony-eyed forward, per the San Antonio Express-News' Jeff McDonald: That sounds like Leonard all right."

2014
" Before a 2012 game against Miami in which Duncan, Ginobili, Tony Parker and Danny Green didn't play, Popovich told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News that it's about the bigger picture instead of being popular:The Spurs (2-1) have proven with their incredible run of success that Popovich's strategy works, so it's hard to argue with it."

• Spurs’ Dylan Harper To Return On Wednesday
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• Spurs’ Harper Expected To Make Preseason Debut On Friday
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• Southwest Notes: Jones, DeRozan, Rose, Pippen Jr., Thompson
Tre Jones has started 113 games for the Spurs at the point over the past two seasons. He’ll likely be relegated to the second unit this season with the free agent addition of Chris Paul. Jones isn’t upset about losing his starting job to a future Hall of Famer, as he told Jeff McDonald of […]...2024
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• Southwest Notes: Mamukelashvili, Spurs, Washington, Edey
After initially tendering Sandro Mamukelashvili a qualifying offer in June to make him a restricted free agent, the Spurs renounced the big man’s rights in July in order to maximize their cap room. While Mamukelashvili wasn’t sure at that point what his future held, he tells Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required) […]...2024
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• Spurs Notes: Draft-Night Trade, Wembanyama, Castle, Collins
The Spurs opted for future assets over immediate value with the eighth pick in Wednesday’s draft, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. With UConn guard Stephon Castle already headed to San Antonio at No. 4 and no one else on the board that he really wanted, general manager Brian Wright worked out a […]...2024
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• Spurs Notes: Osman, Wembanyama, K. Johnson
Cedi Osman, the Spurs‘ only unrestricted free agent this summer, is interested in staying with the team and helping it build for the future, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. Osman, who was acquired in a trade after spending his first six NBA seasons in Cleveland, will be looking for a raise on […]...2024
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• Southwest Notes: Spurs, McDermott, Oladipo, Pelicans, Mavs
Although they were linked earlier in the season to Atlanta guard Dejounte Murray, the Spurs are much more likely to be sellers than buyers at Thursday’s trade deadline, says Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required). According to head coach Gregg Popovich, San Antonio’s goal in any deal would be to improve its […]...2024
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• Spurs Notes: Vassell, Defense, Jones, Birch, Bassey
Spurs guard Devin Vassell recently signed a five-year, $135MM+ rookie scale extension. As Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News writes in a subscriber-only story, Vassell’s contract is the largest in team history. While some may have been surprised by the price tag, his teammates say Vassell doesn’t get enough recognition. “If you really watch […]...2023
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• Draft Notes: Wembanyama, Coulibaly, Lewis, Clowney
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• Spurs Waive Stanley Johnson; Converting Charles Bassey Contract
The Spurs have waived forward Stanley Johnson, the team announced in a press release. They are now expected to convert the two-way contract of center Charles Bassey to a standard deal, per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News. Along with those moves, the Spurs don’t expect enter Khem Birch to be available to play […] The post Spurs Waive Stanley Johnson; Converting Charles Bas...2023
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• Finals Notes: Wemby, Brunson, Rotations, Sochan
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• Spurs believe championship window may already be open
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• Spurs Notes: Contender Status, Plumlee, Bryant, Ingram, Wembanyama
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• NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Pistons, Daniss Jenkins, Blazers
Spurs Stephon Castle is making noise, even if he does not see himself as a scorer first. The reigning Rookie of the Year entered Saturday with averages of 16.6 points and 7.0 assists, but Castle told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News that defense is where he wants to make his mark. “I’m trying […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Pistons, Daniss Jenkins, Blazers appeare...2026
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• West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Mavericks

Spurs Victor Wembanyama continues to make the extraordinary look routine. The Spurs’ 7-foot-4 phenom came within a single block of a triple-double in Friday’s overtime win against the Pelicans, finishing with 29 points, 11 rebounds and nine rejections, as relayed by Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News. That followed a 40-point, 15-rebound eruption in […] The post West Notes: Spurs,...2025
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• Spurs Notes: Biyombo, Kornet, Harper, Waters
Veteran big man Bismack Biyombo, who earned a spot on the Spurs‘ roster for the upcoming season, is valued by the organization for more than just his on-court contributions, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. McDonald points to a preseason game this week where Biyombo enjoyed playing the role of teacher as he […]...2025
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• Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Vassell, K. Johnson, Wesley, Paris
As Victor Wembanyama‘s rookie season nears its end, his teammates are still learning how to unlock all the elements to his game, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. Wembanyama turned in another remarkable performance Sunday night, posting 33 points, 15 rebounds, seven blocks and seven assists while leading a late rally in an […]...2024
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• Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Jones, Osman, Wesley
The Spurs fell just short on Thursday in a hard-fought battle with Milwaukee, dropping a 125-121 decision to the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed, but it was another big night for Victor Wembanyama. As Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News details, the rookie big man racked up 27 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks […]...2024
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• Dejounte Murray rounding into form after missing entire 2018-19 season
After missing the entire 2018-19 season due to an ACL tear, Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray began the 2019-20 campaign on a minutes restriction and then was removed from the starting lineup. However, head coach Gregg Popovich didn’t necessarily view that move as a demotion — the team believed that removing the responsibilities of running the first-team offense might allow Murray to play a “freer...2019
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• Hard work appears to be paying off for Spurs shooting guard Bryn Forbes
Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express News wonders if Spurs shooting guard Bryn Forbes can retain the deft stroke he showed in the Spurs’ recent 135-133 double overtime defeat of the Rockets. Forbes nabbed 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including a sparkling 5-of-6 from deep. If Forbes can shoot well enough, he should remain entrenched as the Spurs’ starting two-guard. Forbes expressed confid...2019
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• Spurs Assistant Ettore Messina To Coach Game 3 In Place Of Gregg Popovich

The Spurs announced that assistant Ettore Messina will coach Game 3 against the Warriors on Thursday in place of Gregg Popovich, whose wife Erin passed away Wednesday. Spurs say Ettore Messina will coach Game 3 tonight against the Warriors. Gregg Popovich is out following the death of his wife, Erin, yesterday. — Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) […] The post Spurs Assistant Ettore Messina To ...2018
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• Spurs Assistant Ettore Messina To Coach Game 3 In Place Of Gregg Popovich

The Spurs announced that assistant Ettore Messina will coach Game 3 against the Warriors on Thursday in place of Gregg Popovich, whose wife Erin passed away Wednesday. Spurs say Ettore Messina will coach Game 3 tonight against the Warriors. Gregg Popovich is out following the death of his wife, Erin, yesterday. — Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) […] The post Spurs Assistant Ettore Messina To ...2018
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• Christmas Day NBA Roundup: Kyrie Irving Writes Another Chapter in Growing Legend
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• Celtics vs. Spurs: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Anthony Davis Wins Battle, but War with KAT Will Come
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Spurs Missing Their Chance to Seize Superpower Status
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Stephen Curry Masking Golden State Warriors' Problems
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• Spurs vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Spurs vs. Grizzlies: Game 4 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Praises Kawhi Leonard's 'Bored to Death' Demeanor
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• Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili to Sit out Spurs' Game vs. Rockets
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• Becky Hammon Will Coach Spurs Summer League Team in Las Vegas
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• Kawhi Leonard Entering 1st Year as True San Antonio Spurs' Franchise Face
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• Monday NBA Roundup: Kevin Durant's Return Propels Thunder Back to Elite Status
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• Jimmer Fredette Waived by Spurs: Latest Comments and Reaction
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• Manu Ginobili Injury: Updates on Spurs Guard's Recovery from Groin Surgery
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• LeBron James-Anthony Davis Pressure Gap on Display and Monday NBA Takeaways
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• Spurs vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• NBA Awards Odds 2015-16: Predicting Who Will Take Home the Hardware
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• New Eastern Conference No. 1 Seed Atlanta Hawks Could Be Here to Stay
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• San Antonio Spurs Rolling Dice with Short-Term Point Guard Depth
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• NBA Notes: Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Cameron Payne
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• Southwest Notes: Jones, DeRozan, Rose, Pippen Jr., Thompson
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• Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Coulibaly, Murray, Wesley, Branham
Childhood friends Victor Wembanyama and Bilal Coulibaly will play each other in the NBA for the first time on Saturday night as the Spurs and Wizards clash. The former Metropolitans 92 teammates both expressed excitement for the matchup, according to Jeff McDonald of San Antonio Express-News. “Wemby is more than a teammate,” Coulibaly said. “That’s […]...2024
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• Spurs Notes: Sochan, Wembanyama, Vassell, Ginobili
Jeremy Sochan admits switching to point guard in his second NBA season hasn’t been a smooth transition, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. Sochan’s passing ability made him stand out as a power forward, so Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had him change positions to get a bigger starting lineup on the court. This […]...2023
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• Dejounte Murray rounding into form after missing entire 2018-19 season
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• Hard work appears to be paying off for Spurs shooting guard Bryn Forbes
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• Spurs’ Derrick White to miss six to eight weeks
The Spurs‘ injury luck has gone from bad to worse this preseason, as a third San Antonio player – and second point guard – is expected to miss an extended period of time. Derrick White has suffered a heel injury and will be sidelined for six to eight weeks, according to head coach Gregg Popovich via Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. It’s a bad break for White, who had been poised to t...2018
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• Shootaround (May 22) -- Decision about future looms for Manu Ginobili
No. 1: Key decision looms for Ginobili -- Game 4 of the Western Conference finals tonight (9 ET, ESPN) will mark the 211th playoff game in Manu Ginobili's career. As the San Antonio Spurs try to stave off elimination in the series, a loss would hasten the questions about whether or not Ginobili, a free agent this summer, will return to the NBA or retire this summer. Jeff McDonald of the San Anton...2017
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• Kawhi Leonard doesn't want to rest down the stretch
Despite his San Antonio Spurs essentially being locked into the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, Kawhi Leonard still thinks rest is a four-letter word.According to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News on Monday, Leonard has informed the Spurs’ coaching staff that he would like to play in the team’s final six games of the regular season.“I told them I want to play out the games,” said...2017
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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Warriors Remind Us How Lethal Super-Death Squad Can Be
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Spurs Missing Their Chance to Seize Superpower Status
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• Spurs vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• NBA Playoffs 2016: Updated Odds for Each Remaining Team to Win a Title
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• NBA Awards Odds 2015-16: Predicting Who Will Take Home the Hardware
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• Monday NBA Roundup: Kevin Durant's Return Propels Thunder Back to Elite Status
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• Is Jonathan Simmons the San Antonio Spurs' Latest Diamond in the Rough?
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• Final San Antonio Spurs Predictions Ahead of 2015 NBA Draft
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