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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama named 1st-time MVP finalist

Third-year San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is a first-time NBA Most Valuable Player candidate along with Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the league announced Sunday.

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It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers, Game 1

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San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / April 19

Victor Wembanyama named finalist for Defensive Player of the Year, Keldon Johnson for Sixth Man of the Year

The NBA announced the first batch of finalists for regular-season awards, and two Spurs made the cut. Unsurprisingly, Victor Wembanyama is one of the three finalists for Defensive Player of the Year, while Keldon Johnson is among the finalists for Sixth Man of the Year.

Victor Wembanyama News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Spurs Game 1: Will Victor Wembanyama Play?

The San Antonio Spurs are at home on Sunday night as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. San Antonio enters Sunday’s game as the No.

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San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

How Spurs can neutralize biggest playoff weakness with show of ‘force’

As good as the San Antonio Spurs were this regular season and as mesmerizing as Victor Wembanyama can be, the squad’s youth serves as a cautionary tale as experts wonder whether this group can join the storied franchise’s title teams.

Spurs Around the Web

Spurs wear matching all-black suits before Game 1 against Blazers · ESPN

Wembanyama joins SGA, Jokic as MVP finalist · ESPN

Spurs motivated, inspired by Popovich address · ESPN

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Popovich or Duncan? Ranking the Greatest San Antonio Spurs Ever

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the best teams in the NBA since they joined the Association in 1977. Up to 2019, the team had only missed the playoffs four times.

Victor Wembanyama News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

Is Victor Wembanyama Playing Tonight vs. Trail Blazers? Latest Injury Update on Spurs Star

The San Antonio Spurs have turned every head with their dominance throughout the 2025-26 NBA regular season. Even after their star player, Victor Wembanyama, missed several games, the team remained dominant on the court.

Gregg Popovich News / Athlon Sports / April 19

New Video of Spurs Legend Gregg Popovich Emerges Before NBA Playoffs

Gregg Popovich is considered to be one of the greatest coaches in basketball history. The five-time NBA Champion started his coaching career in 1973 as an assistant coach for the Air Force Falcons.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / April 18

Get your Spurs playoff tickets with a discount code

For the first time in sevens seasons, the San Antonio Spurs are heading into the postseason. The Spurs are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers for Games 1 and 2 of the first round of playoffs and Pounding The Rock has a discount code to help get you into the Frost Bank Center.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / April 18

The Trail Blazers small ball unit that could give the Spurs fits

With the Spurs facing the Portland Trail Blazers for the next week or two, I felt it was time to dust off one of my favorite running series, Fraternizing with the Enemy.

Victor Wembanyama News / Field Level Media / April 18

Blazers face Victor Wembanyama, Spurs to open playoffs

The Portland Trail Blazers will get their first look of the season at erstwhile league MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama when they travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs on Sunday in their opening game of the first round playoff series.

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San Antonio Spurs News / Stadium Rant / April 18

Are The San Antonio Spurs Ready For The Bright Lights Of The 2026 Playoffs?

The Spurs have been one of the best teams in the league and have checked off all the boxes during the regular season. You could argue that San Antonio has been the best team because they beat the Thunder, who have the best record in the NBA, four out of five times.