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De’Aaron Fox has quickly gone from hero to zero for the San Antonio Spurs after wilting under the bright lights of the NBA Finals. Fox did make clutch

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Spurs stand by De’Aaron Fox despite Finals performance questions

De’Aaron Fox is expected to remain the San Antonio Spurs’ starting point guard next season, which shouldn’t come as a huge shock. Even though they fell short against the New York Knicks in five games, Fox’s impact on their playoff run was clear.

Victor Wembanyama News / The Spun / June 18

Victor Wembanyama Labeled 'Soft, Scared' After NBA Finals Performance

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is quickly learning just how difficult life can be as the potential face of the NBA. Wembanyama was certainly productive on the biggest stage, averaging 26.0 points and 11.2 rebounds per game during the NBA Finals.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / June 18

Three areas the Spurs can improve to take another leap

The San Antonio Spurs came up short in the Finals, but it’s unfair to call the season a failure because of the growth shown and the bonds strengthened in 2025-26.

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The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / June 18

'Find Me the Film!': Isiah Thomas Challenges Critics of Wemby’s Finals Walk-Off

NBA legend Isiah Thomas argued against widespread criticisms of Victor Wembanyama walking off the court after the NBA Finals loss. Led by Wembanyama, the Spurs went to their locker room without shaking hands with the champions, 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.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 18

Jalen Brunson’s Spurs Coach Gesture Appears to Be a Subtle Shot at Victor Wembanyama

The New York Knicks are on cloud nine after ending their decade-old NBA Championship drought. Jalen Brunson is at the center of all the talks after winning the NBA Finals MVP trophy and some off-the-court moments with fans.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

2 trades Spurs must make to help Victor Wembanyama get his first NBA championship

The San Antonio Spurs weren’t too far away from going all the way this past season, as they gave away four very winnable games en route to losing the 2026 NBA Finals to the New York Knicks in a hard-fought five-game series.

Michelle Beadle News / The Spun / June 17

Michelle Beadle Among Biggest Losers Of 2026 NBA Finals

Michelle Beadle has sounded like a pretty big sore loser following the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Finals. Beadle, a lifelong Spurs fan, was understandably disappointed by the result of the 2026 NBA Finals.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / June 17

Why the Spurs might not bring back any of their own free agents

Free agency won’t start until June 30th, but as soon as the Finals ended, teams have been able to negotiate with their own free agents. It’s an exclusive window that, on paper, allows incumbent franchises the opportunity to lock up guys they want to keep around before they get on the market.

Victor Wembanyama News / Bleacher Report / June 17

Watch: Is Wemby the NBA’s new villain?

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / June 17

The Spurs’ 2025/26 season brought back expectations, success, and heartbreak

The beauty of the 2025/26 Spurs season was that it brought back expectations. For half a decade, San Antonio lay dormant as it recovered from the Kawhi Leonard fiasco, putting together respectable but unremarkable teams as it seemed to look for a sign, a path.

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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.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17

Spurs rumors: Buzz builds around NBA Draft trade after losing in Finals

The San Antonio Spurs may not wait long to make their next move after falling to the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Spurs are exploring the possibility of trading up in the upcoming NBA Draft, which will take place June 23 and 24 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

NBA News / The Spun / June 17

Spurs Star Dylan Harper's Father, NBA Champion Ron Harper, Calls Out Nick Wright

Nick Wright of FS1's "First Things First" isn't afraid to take shots at the San Antonio Spurs, that's for sure. While some media members have refrained from ripping San Antonio's young core, Wright has made it clear that he's not going to beat around the bush.

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NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / June 17

'There Is a Way to Lose': Draymond Green Calls Attention to Spurs’ Postgame Snub Following Knicks Championship

Draymond Green wasn’t a big fan of the San Antonio Spurs walking out on the New York Knicks after the NBA Finals loss. Victor Wembanyama and Co. exited the court without formal handshakes.

San Antonio Spurs News / EssentiallySports / June 17

'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.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / June 16

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,

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.

San Antonio Spurs 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.

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.

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.

Mitch Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / June 14

Mitch Johnson had a brutally honest take on the Spurs’ NBA Finals loss

San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson did not mince words about his team’s shortcomings following their loss in the NBA Finals on Saturday. Johnson admitted after the Spurs’ 94-90 loss in Game 5 that his team simply had not been ready to win a title, and that it showed through how the five games played out.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 14