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Spurs’ Stephon Castle joins Spurs legends with impressive feat vs Lakers in NBA Cup

Move over, Tim Duncan and Victor Wembanayama. Make some room for Stephon Castle. The reigning Rookie of the Year joined the greatest power forward ever and a player who may go down as one of the absolute greats in the San Antonio Spurs’ 132-119 victory vs.

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What we learned from the Spurs win over the Lakers

The San Antonio Spurs keep winning high-stakes games without Victor Wembanyama. Each player has doubled their payday to $106,187 if they go no further in Emirates Cup Play, and the two-way contracts get half of that.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 11

Spurs stun Lakers to advance to NBA West Cup Semifinals

The San Antonio Spurs walked into Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night as underdogs and walked out with a ticket to Las Vegas. Behind a relentless defensive effort and timely shot‑making, the Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 132-119 to advance to the NBA Cup West Semifinals.

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Victor Wembanyama News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Spurs Announce Victor Wembanyama News After Win Against Lakers

Victor Wembanyama watched from the bench on Wednesday night as the San Antonio Spurs ended LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA Cup hopes in the quarterfinals.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / December 11

Spurs steamroll Lakers to move onto NBA Cup semifinals

Before the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup match with the Los Angeles Lakers, Keldon Johnson told reporters that he had some extra motivation to win the tournament’s cash prize – a llama.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 11

Spurs take down Lakers, advance to NBA Cup West final

Stephon Castle scored 30 points with 10 rebounds and De'Aaron Fox added 20 points as the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the NBA Cup West final with a 132-119 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / December 11

San Antonio at Los Angeles, Final Score: Spurs advance to the NBA Cup semis with a 132-119 win in Los Angeles

The Silver and Black rode their speed advantage and balanced team play to get past a Los Angeles team that had a great night from their superstars as Luka

Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox nails incredible bucket over Austin Reaves

San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox reminded everyone on Wedensday that he is still one of the craftiest scorers in the NBA. The Spurs visited the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena for their do-or-die quarterfinals matchup in the NBA Cup, and Fox has always loved performing in pressure-filled games.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Spurs’ Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle raise stakes for NBA Cup Quarterfinals vs. Lakers

The San Antonio Spurs may not have Victor Wembanyama for their first-ever knockout round game in the NBA Cup, but what they’ll miss in his talent, they’re making up for in focus.

NBA News / HITC / December 10

LA Lakers get huge advantage over San Antonio Spurs ahead of NBA Cup quarterfinal

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a great position ahead of their NBA Cup showdown against the San Antonio Spurs. The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make history this week.

San Antonio Spurs News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

3 Reasons Trading For Giannis Is A Mistake Spurs Cannot Afford

The San Antonio Spurs rarely chase stars; they build them. Last season, they made a trade for De’Aaron Fox, and that was something that hadn’t happened in a long time.

NBA News / The Predictors / December 9

Spurs edge Pelicans, 135-132

Harrison Barnes scored 24 points and rookie Dylan Harper punctuated a 22-point night with a go-ahead floater in the lane with 9 seconds left as the San Antonio Spurs survived a blown 20-point halftime lead to edge the New Orleans Pelicans 135–132 on Monday night.

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San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / December 9

Spurs fans all feel the same about Dylan Harper for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

Rookie guard Dylan Harper played a crucial role during the San Antonio Spurs’ recent win. Even with Victor Wembanyama sidelined due to a calf injury, the San Antonio Spurs refuse to fall in the Western Conference standings.

Dylan Harper News / Athlon Sports / December 9

NBA Rookie Dylan Harper Sends Message After Spurs' Win Against Pelicans

San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper had a huge night off the bench on Monday to beat the New Orleans Pelicans. Harper finished with 22 points, three rebounds and six assists on 62.5% shooting.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 9

Spurs Hold Off Pelicans’ Comeback Charge In 135-132 Victory

The San Antonio Spurs secured a 135-132 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Although the game should have been a much simpler affair for the fifth-seeded Spurs, the Pelicans gave their opponents a serious run for their money.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 8

Dylan Harper's late jumper lifts Spurs past Derik Queen, Pelicans

Dylan Harper canned the decisive jumper with 9.1 seconds to play as part of his career-high 22 points and the visiting San Antonio Spurs outlasted the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 135-132 on Monday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 7

Spurs, Pelicans desperate to improve defensive prowess

Both the San Antonio Spurs and the host New Orleans Pelicans are eager to improve their defense and overall execution when they battle on Monday night.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / December 6

Cavs crush Spurs in paint, ride huge third quarter to victory

That was more like it. For at least one half. Or one quarter. Take your pick. The Cavaliers finally looked like themselves again, even if only for one quarter.

Luke Kornet News / Total Apex Sports / December 4

De’Aaron Fox and Luke Kornet Play Hero Ball as Spurs Scrape Past Magic 114-112

In the chaotic, heart-pounding theatre of NBA crunch time, sometimes the script doesn’t need the leading man. Sometimes, the star of the show is watching from the sidelines in street clothes, nursing a strained calf, while the understudies and the co-stars step into the spotlight to deliver a performance that leaves the audience breathless.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 4

Two intriguing non-Knicks destinations if Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo

As the conversation about Giannis Antetokounmpo wanting out of Milwaukee heats up, many are once again speculating that he will try to force a trade to New York. But there are other intriguing possibilities.

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Harrison Barnes News / Total Apex Sports / December 3

Spurs Find New Identity as Barnes and Fox Hold Off Grizzlies 126-119

If you glanced at the San Antonio Spurs bench on Tuesday night, the most imposing figure in the arena was sitting still, draped in a brown hoodie. Victor Wembanyama, nursing a strained left calf, was a spectator.