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Unfortunate Victor Wembanyama Injury Update Puts Spurs Stars’ $7,883,860 Payday at Risk

The NBA Cup has entered its most exciting phase, the knockout stage, with the San Antonio Spurs set to face the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. This clash has been highly anticipated, with everyone hoping to watch Luka Doncic and LeBron James challenge Victor Wembanyama on a big stage.

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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.

Victor Wembanyama News / Hardwood Heroics / December 10

'We Don’t Want to Push It' – San Antonio Spurs Coach Confirms Victor Wembanyama’s Absence Vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The San Antonio Spurs have ruled out Victor Wembanyama for their upcoming NBA Cup quarterfinals match against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, as the team doesn’t plan to rush the star center back.

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San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Spurs rookie Dylan Harper’s confidence continues to grow after ‘iffy’ start to year

With 14.4 seconds left in a game they trailed by a point and with a Clutch Player of the Year in De’Aaron Fox and steady veteran Harrison Barnes, who’s hit several big shots for the San Antonio Spurs, on the floor, 19-year-old rookie Dylan Harper displayed the talent – and attitude – that made him a preseason dark horse to win Rookie of the Year.

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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.

San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Spurs Announce Victor Wembanyama News on Tuesday

The San Antonio Spurs have taken a clear step forward in the 2025–26 NBA season, currently holding a 16–7 record. San Antonio has won eight of its last 11 games, an impressive stretch made even more notable by the absence of superstar Victor Wembanyama, who has missed all 11 contests with a left calf strain.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / December 9

A healthy, evolving Spurs team should scare the rest of the NBA

Marilyn Dubinski: Beyond the fact that they’re still winning games, it has to be De’Aaron Fox getting a chance to establish himself as the on-ball handler

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 / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Can These Spurs be a Threat to the Nuggets?

When the Spurs knocked the Nuggets out of the NBA Cup without Victor Wembanyama, it felt like San Antonio’s announcement to the league that, for the first time in the Wembanyama era, they’re not just playoff-bound but also fully capable of making some real noise in the postseason.

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.

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.

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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.

Devin Vassell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8

Why Spurs’ Devin Vassell works on bad shots during practice

Around San Antonio and among Spurs fans, Devin Vassell has developed a reputation for taking difficult shots. And that’s just fine with the second-longest tenured Spur.

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 Rumors / December 7

Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle return to Spurs practice

Star center Victor Wembanyama and 2025 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle were full participants in the Spurs‘ practice on Sunday, according to Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News, who reports that backup guard Jordan McLaughlin participated as well.

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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