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Why Devin Vassell is embracing Spurs’ ‘villain’ role vs. Thunder in Game 7

Why Devin Vassell is embracing Spurs’ ‘villain’ role vs. Thunder in Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have the rabid support of fans in the Paycom Center behind them in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. And San Antonio Spurs starter Devin Vassell can’t wait.

San Antonio Spurs News / Bleacher Report / May 30
Dylan Harper News / NBA Draft on SI / May 30
Dylan Harper will need to Continue All-Time Rookie Output in Game 7

Dylan Harper will need to Continue All-Time Rookie Output in Game 7

The San Antonio Spurs find themselves one game away from punching their ticket to the NBA Finals, staring down the barrel of a Game 7 with defending-champion Oklahoma City.

Victor Wembanyama News / Total Pro Sports / May 30
Bombshell Allegation: U.S. Senator Exposes NBA and Vegas Of Blatantly Rigging Victor Wembanyama Prop Bet

Bombshell Allegation: U.S. Senator Exposes NBA and Vegas Of Blatantly Rigging Victor Wembanyama Prop Bet

A sitting United States senator has accused the NBA of rigging a Victor Wembanyama prop bet this week. The San Antonio Spurs star exited Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with nine minutes of their Western Conference Final showdown left to play.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 30
Spurs HC Responds After Making Victor Wembanyama’s Teammate Cry vs. Thunder: 'Just Want the Kid to Play'

Spurs HC Responds After Making Victor Wembanyama’s Teammate Cry vs. Thunder: 'Just Want the Kid to Play'

Just two games after an emotional sideline exchange that saw him consoled by Victor Wembanyama, Spurs rookie Carter Bryant responded in exactly the way coach Mitch Johnson had hoped.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Gregg Popovich News / HITC / May 30
Gregg Popovich’s locker-room mic-drop: What echoed through every Spurs defensive possession

Gregg Popovich’s locker-room mic-drop: What echoed through every Spurs defensive possession

The Spurs didn’t need to overhaul their approach to turn things around in the Western Conference finals. They just needed to rediscover the defensive mindset that got them there, and now they need to replicate that on Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals.

Victor Wembanyama News / Fadeaway World / May 30
Victor Wembanyama Set For $251M Spurs Extension That Could Reach $301M With Awards Incentives

Victor Wembanyama Set For $251M Spurs Extension That Could Reach $301M With Awards Incentives

Victor Wembanyama is about to become one of the highest-paid players in NBA history. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the San Antonio Spurs superstar becomes eligible to sign a massive five-year rookie extension on July 6, the day after the NBA Finals conclude.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 30
Spurs’ Landry Shamet makes playoff history with 3-point shooting vs. Cavs

Spurs’ Landry Shamet makes playoff history with 3-point shooting vs. Cavs

The San Antonio Spurs refused to let their season end on Thursday night. They overwhelmed the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 30
Five players with the most at stake in WCF Game 7

Five players with the most at stake in Western Conference Finals Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs have fought each other to a standstill in the Western Conference Finals. In Saturday's Game 7, one team will earn a trip to the NBA Finals and one's season will end in heartbreak.

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Spurs' Victor Wembanyama ready for rare Game 7
Thunder vs. Spurs Game 7: A Western Conference Finals that could shift NBA hierarchy
Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs force Game 7
The 'NBA active 50-point scorers' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29
Thunder have a Luguentz Dort problem and must replace him with this player

Thunder have a Luguentz Dort problem and must replace him with this player

The Oklahoma City Thunder have started Luguentz Dort in every game of the Western Conference Finals. They've been outscored with Dort on the floor in all six games.

Spurs force Game 7 with dominant third quarter against Thunder
Victor Wembanyama puts up historic numbers to force Game 7 in WCF
Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs force Game 7
The 'Most NBA Playoff bench-points' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29
Spurs' playoff run propels Sweeney to HC opportunity with Magic

Spurs' playoff run propels Sean Sweeney to head-coaching opportunity with Magic

On the heels of a big win in Game 6 and in front of Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs learned news that will impact the future of their franchise no matter what happens on Saturday night.

76ers tap Cavs GM to lead front office
Cavaliers' Koby Altman addresses Evan Mobley, Antetokounmpo trade rumors
One contender has already shut the door on Giannis Antetokounmpo
Antetokounmpo linked to one East playoff team after latest hiring
Tony Parker lands a head-coaching job with historic salary
NBA News / Yardbarker
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Stephon Castle News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Youngest 30-point playoff games' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the youngest 30-point playoff scorers by NBA franchise can you name in five minutes? 

Dylan Harper News / Athlon Sports / May 29
Spurs' Dylan Harper Had Extra Motivation Behind His Game 6 Breakout

Spurs' Dylan Harper Had Extra Motivation Behind His Game 6 Breakout

The San Antonio Spurs were one loss away from going home. Trailing 3-2 in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 6 on Thursday night was about as high-stakes as it gets for a young team still figuring out what it's capable of in the playoffs.

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