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• Spurs Notes: 2025/26 Season, Wembanyama, Sochan
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. According […]...2025
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• Injury Notes: Sochan, Embiid, Henderson, R. Williams, Wade
Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan appears set to take on the court on Tuesday night for the first time in nearly a month, having been listed as probable for San Antonio’s NBA Cup game in Phoenix, tweets Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. Sochan has been sidelined since November 4, missing the Spurs’ past 13 […]...2024
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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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• Spurs Notes: Paul, Castle, NBA Cup, Wembanyama
Spurs point guard Chris Paul reached another milestone Friday night, handing out the 12,000th assist of his career, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. John Stockton may be out of reach at 15,806, but Paul is closing in on Jason Kidd’s second place total of 12,091. At age 39, Paul attributes his longevity […]...2024
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• Spurs Notes: Branham, Paul, Vassell, Cissoko, G League
It remains to be seen whether there will be a regular role for him once the Spurs‘ roster is fully healthy, but Malaki Branham continues to take advantage of an early-season opportunity and is making a case for consistent playing time, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. After providing the Spurs with 14 […]...2024
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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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• Spurs Notes: Paul, Barnes, Wembanyama, Vassell, Bassey
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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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• Pau Gasol reportedly diagnosed with stress fracture in foot
Spurs center Pau Gasol was sidelined with a left foot injury after playing in the team’s first nine games this season. He’s since missed the past 12 games, including Wednesday night's blowout loss to the Wolves. San Antonio did not release much information on the condition at the time, but Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News is now reporting that further testing has revealed a stress fra...2018
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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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• Spurs’ Rudy Gay mulling player option decision
With the Spurs’ 2017-18 season now in the books, Rudy Gay will face a decision this summer on whether to play out his contract or return to unrestricted free agency. Gay’s two-year deal with San Antonio includes an $8.8MM player option for 2018-19, and Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News writes that Gay sounds “genuinely torn” over whether to exercise or decline that option.“Obviously I ...2018
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• Video of Kawhi Leonard boarding plane causes stir
San Antonio Spurs fans went into a bit of a panic upon seeing video of a decrepit-looking Kawhi Leonard boarding the team charter.Leonard, who has been nursing a quadriceps injury and has yet to play this season, sparked fears of a severe issue thanks to the video, which surfaced online Friday. Though Leonard doesn’t look very good in the video, Jeff McDonald of mySA offered some reasons for Leona...2017
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• Report: Spurs still interested in bringing back Pau Gasol
The San Antonio Spurs made their first big move in free agency Thursday evening, adding forward Rudy Gay on a two-year contract. Gay, who is coming off an Achilles injury, is expected to play a stretch-four role next to Kawhi Leonard in San Antonio’s frontcourt.This leaves the statuses of both LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol clearly up in the air, especially with the Spurs still waiting to see wha...2017
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• Shootaround (May 11) -- Kawhi Leonard questionable for Game 6
No. 1: Leonard officially questionable for Game 6 -- Kawhi Leonard said after Game 5 that the ankle injury he suffered in that contest wouldn't keep him from suiting up for Game 6. However, the San Antonio Spurs are listing their star forward as questionable for tonight's Game 6, writes Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News:...2017
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• Christmas Day NBA Roundup: Kyrie Irving Writes Another Chapter in Growing Legend
2016

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• Portland Trail Blazers Clinch Northwest Division Title and Friday NBA Takeaways
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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."

• Southwest Notes: Jones, DeRozan, Rose, Pippen Jr., Thompson
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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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• DeMarre Carroll: Reduced role has been 'difficult'
After signing a three-year contract worth nearly $21M with the Spurs this past offseason, DeMarre Carroll expected to play a regular role for the team, but that hasn’t been the case so far. Carroll, who averaged 27.7 MPG in 140 games for Brooklyn over the past two seasons, has played just 10.9 minutes per contest in 2019-20 and hasn’t appeared at all in more than half of the Spurs’ games. As Jeff ...2019
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• Report: Spurs did not offer Tony Parker multi-year deal
Tony Parker wanted to stay in San Antonio, but the Spurs wouldn’t offer a multi-year deal or guarantee significant playing time, relays Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. Parker hasn’t given up on his goal of playing 20 NBA seasons, but he’ll need three more to get there and it became increasingly clear that wouldn’t happen in San Antonio.“The Spurs will always be home,” said Parker, w...2018
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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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• 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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• Tony Parker has funny quote about Spurs teammate's breakout game
Another promising San Antonio Spurs role player has his teammates thinking deja vu.Dewayne Dedmon put up 17 points and 17 rebounds against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. That same Pistons team has signed big men Aron Baynes and Boban Marjanovic away from the Spurs the last two seasons, and point guard Tony Parker half expects Dedmon to be next.“They take all our big guys,” Parker joked, via Jeff M...2017
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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Warriors Remind Us How Lethal Super-Death Squad Can Be
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• Spurs vs. Nuggets: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Continues March Toward Rookie of the Year
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• Christmas Day NBA Roundup: Kyrie Irving Writes Another Chapter in Growing Legend
2016

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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
2016

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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
2016

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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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• Warriors vs. Spurs: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Praises Kawhi Leonard's 'Bored to Death' Demeanor
2015

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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
2015

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• Kawhi Leonard Entering 1st Year as True San Antonio Spurs' Franchise Face
2015

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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
2015

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• Manu Ginobili Injury: Updates on Spurs Guard's Recovery from Groin Surgery
2016

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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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• Monday NBA Roundup: Kevin Durant's Return Propels Thunder Back to Elite Status
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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
2014

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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
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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
2017

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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Warriors Remind Us How Lethal Super-Death Squad Can Be
2017

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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Continues March Toward Rookie of the Year
2017

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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Continues March Toward Rookie of the Year
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• Chargers Release Statement on Elite Security Guard's Inappropriate Behavior
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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?
2015

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• Final San Antonio Spurs Predictions Ahead of 2015 NBA Draft
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