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'It’s Not Like You’re Benching Magic Johnson': NBA Host Blasts Spurs HC’s Handling of De’Aaron Fox After Finals Loss

Facing elimination against the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals, the Spurs had a simple choice to make: ride the hot hand or trust the veteran guard.

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NBA Rumors: Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Sixers, roster, expansion

Despite some speculation following the NBA Finals, it doesn’t sound like the Spurs are looking to move on from De’Aaron Fox. Fox struggled throughout much of the Finals while battling an ankle injury, averaging 12.8 points and shooting just 34.3 percent from the field as the Knicks captured the championship in five games.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / June 16

The NBA Draft prospects who have worked out for the Spurs

The 2025-26 season ended disappointingly for the San Antonio Spurs. Despite outperforming expectations and making it all the way to the NBA Finals, San Antonio has to feel it came up short after losing to the New York Knicks 4-1.

San Antonio Spurs News / The Lead / June 16

The Spurs Ran From Inexperience Until They Couldn’t

The narrative surrounding the Spurs’ surprising postseason run was how a team with so little experience could go so far. For four of their five starters,

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Why Kendrick Perkins approves Victor Wembanyama not shaking Knicks’ hands

The immediate aftermath of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs left the court and headed back to the locker room without shaking hands with the New York Knicks.

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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.

San Antonio Spurs News / The Spun / June 16

Scott Van Pelt Disagrees With Victor Wembanyama's 'Villain' Narrative

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama didn't make a lot of new fans with the way he acted during the NBA Finals. Between some of his on-court antics and lack of sportsmanship off the court, some are starting to wonder if Wembanyama is becoming a "villain" in the NBA.

San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / June 16

Stephen A. Smith tells Kendrick Perkins he ‘can’t have’ his latest opinion on Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs not shaking hands with the New York Knicks after Game 5 quickly became a major talking point from their NBA Finals defeat. Victor Wembanyama sat at the centre, with critics asking whether the Spurs had failed a basic test of sportsmanship after losing the series.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Rich Paul makes wild Spurs dynasty comps for Victor Wembanyama, teammates

The San Antonio Spurs not only lost in the NBA Finals, but they were bested by the New York Knicks in just five games. Nobody is writing off their long-term potential, though.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / June 16

The Spurs are backing De’Aaron Fox, but his performance in the finals is raising plenty of questions

The San Antonio Spurs are reportedly staying committed to De’Aaron Fox as their franchise point guard, which on its face should not be surprising. Teams do not reach the NBA Finals and immediately walk away from one of the players who got them there.

San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / June 16

Bill Simmons listener coins hilarious new nickname for Victor Wembanyama after Finals loss

Victor Wembanyama’s first playoff run underlined how quickly his NBA ceiling has shifted from promise to reality. The San Antonio Spurs star had a remarkable season, becoming the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year in league history, reaching the NBA Finals on his playoff debut and entering the MVP conversation.

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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.

Jeremy Sochan News / Total Pro Sports / June 16

Painful New Angle Captures Jeremy Sochan’s Awkward Post-Finals Interaction With the Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs will not be a happy camp at the moment. Despite losing the initial couple of games, Victor Wembanyama dropped a stellar show to capture Game 3.

Rich Paul News / EssentiallySports / June 16

De’Aaron Fox’s Agent Rich Paul Says Spurs Star Is the Tony Parker of the New Era Despite Finals Struggles

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul has heard the chatter about his client, De’Aaron Fox, during and after the 2026 NBA Finals. While critics have questioned the Spurs star’s late-game decision-making and offensive inefficiency, in addition to his post-game interview responses, Paul is not ready to let it slide just yet.

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Victor Wembanyama News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16

Victor Wembanyama does something special after NBA Finals defeat

Victor Wembanyama may not have had an NBA championship to celebrate, but that did not stop him from trying to make others happy. Just two days after the

San Antonio Spurs News / EssentiallySports / June 16

'If Chris Paul Had Been at the End': NBA Legend Reveals Spurs’ Costly Miss That Could Have Helped De’Aaron Fox

A 29-point lead, gone, in Game 4, the largest collapse in NBA Finals history. A 16-point lead, gone again, in Game 5, with the championship sitting right there.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / June 16

'He Plans on Stealing $229 Million': NBA Fan Calls SAPD on De’Aaron Fox After Spurs Lose NBA Finals to Knicks

If the 2026 NBA Finals showed that Knicks fans can go to extreme lengths, Spurs Nation said ‘hold my beer.’ The feelings of bitterness ran deep through the series between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.

Champions’ Takeover as New York Knicks Hijack Jimmy Fallon's Monologue

Fresh off their 2026 crown, the New York Knicks turned late-night into a victory parade, storming Jimmy Fallon’s monologue like champions who own the moment.

San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Notable update emerges on De’Aaron Fox’s future after his poor NBA Finals

De’Aaron Fox might not have to throw his things into a bankers box just yet. The San Antonio Spurs are committed right now to Fox as their franchise point guard, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported Monday during an appearance on “SportsCenter.” Windhorst added that he expects that to remain the case with Fox and the Spurs as well.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15

The case for Spurs not trading De’Aaron Fox after NBA Finals disaster

Trading De’Aaron Fox makes a lot of sense. Many blame him for the San Antonio Spurs’ 2026 NBA Finals loss. Fans want answers. Analysts search for scapegoats.

Dylan Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Dylan Harper revealed to be frustrated with Spurs after their Finals loss

A San Antonio teammate may have let something slip about Dylan Harper after their season-ending loss. The Spurs were eliminated from title contention on Saturday night with a 94-90 defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 14