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Spurs’ Stephon Castle joins Victor Wembanyama with latest honor after ‘best stat line’

Off the heels of a historic performance for the San Antonio Spurs, Stephon Castle earned his first career NBA Western Conference Player of the Week. It’s an honor teammate Victor Wembanyama foresaw following Castle’s 40-point, 12-assist, 12-rebound performance in a 138-125 victory against the Dallas Mavericks.

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A final look at the Spurs’ uneventful trade deadline

Marilyn Dubinski: I think so, especially if there wasn’t a good offer to be had. From a personal standpoint, I love everyone on this roster and wasn’t

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 9

Stephon Castle, Jalen Johnson Named Players Of The Week

Spurs guard Stephon Castle has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week and Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has won the award in the East, the NBA announced today (Twitter links).

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

Spurs’ Stephon Castle living the dream after historic 40-point triple-double

The company that Stephon Castle now keeps in NBA history following a 40 point, 12 rebound and 12 assist performance is ridiculous. And it’s not lost on the young San Antonio Spurs star.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / February 9

Week in Review: Spurs find offensive stride in undefeated week

Welcome to Week in Review: a Monday feature that looks back at the week that was for the San Antonio Spurs, takes a look at the week ahead, and more. Enjoy!

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / February 8

What we learned from the Spurs’ blowout win over the Mavericks

Anyone who has watched the NBA for a few years knows not to overreact to career nights. It’s immensely fun to watch someone perform at or near the peak of their abilities, but it often doesn’t mean much.

Stephon Castle News / Pounding the Rock / February 8

Highlights: Stephon Castle a 40 point triple-double in Spurs win over Mavericks

Coming off a road win versus the Dallas Mavericks, the Spurs traveled home for a rematch. Luke Kornet made his return from injury, so the Spurs were at full strength.

Stephon Castle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 8

Spurs’ Stephon Castle joins elite San Antonio company with career-best performance vs. Mavericks

With an almost orchestral command of the court, Stephon Castle shepherded the San Antonio Spurs to a 138-125 win versus the Dallas Mavericks. The second-year guard recorded a career-high 40 points, with 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his second career triple-double.

Stephon Castle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7

Spurs’ Stephon Castle becomes youngest player in NBA history to accomplish this feat

Stephon Castle made incredible NBA history with his triple-double performance in the San Antonio Spurs’ win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 7

Spurs' Stephon Castle makes franchise, NBA history

Spurs' Stephon Castle makes NBA history in win over Mavericks

In the middle of only his second season in the NBA, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has already started establishing a unique legacy for himself.

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NBA News / Pounding the Rock / February 7

Spurs make easy work of the Mavericks

The San Antonio Spurs wasted their in-state IH-35 rivals, the Dallas Mavericks on prime time TV (literally, the game was on Prime), improving to 3-0 in the season series.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 7

San Antonio Spurs Sweep Home-and-Home vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs met in the second game of a home-and-home set on Saturday night, also Black Heritage Night. The Spurs beat the Mavericks 138-125 at the Frost Bank Center.

Victor Wembanyama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7

Why Victor Wembanyama ‘trusts’ Spurs’ decision at trade deadline

Despite reported interest in making a move, the San Antonio Spurs did not make a trade ahead of the NBA deadline. Second in the Western Conference standings for the better part of a month and a half and loaded with a talented young core, the organization decided to let February 5 come and go without front office activity.

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Gregg Popovich News / Fadeaway World / February 7

Gregg Popovich Bought A Stranger A New Car After Finding Him Stranded With His Daughter

Gregg Popovich has spent nearly three decades building a reputation as one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, but stories like this one explain why his legacy goes far beyond championships and wins.

Jeremy Sochan News / Athlon Sports / February 7

Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan Reportedly Doesn’t Intend to Pursue Buyout

The San Antonio Spurs are on pace for their best record since the 2016-17 season (61-21). They are 35-16, placing them second in the Western Conference.

San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / February 7

Kendrick Perkins calls Victor Wembanyama a ‘prime example’ of himself as a player

Kendrick Perkins sparked debate after suggesting Victor Wembanyama reflects his own playing mentality. The comments followed Victor Wembanyama’s standout performance for the San Antonio Spurs against the Dallas Mavericks, with Kendrick Perkins drawing a comparison that quickly drew ridicule and backlash.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 6

Spurs pursue back-to-back wins over swooning Mavericks

The San Antonio Spurs stood pat at the trade deadline and look to continue to show why they are happy with the progress they've made as they host the swooning Dallas Mavericks on Saturday in the second of a home-and-home miniseries between the teams.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 5

Spurs Make Statement with Grit and Grind Victory Over Thunder 116-106

The San Antonio Spurs weren’t supposed to make it look this easy. Not against the defending champs. But on a Wednesday night that felt more like a playoff preview than a mid-winter tune-up, the Spurs delivered a message loud enough to echo all the way to Oklahoma City: We aren’t just coming; we are here.

David Jones News / Hoops Rumors / February 4

Spurs Lose Two-Way Player David Jones Garcia For The Season

Spurs two-way player David Jones Garcia will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right ankle, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required).

San Antonio Spurs News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

The Spurs’ Final Game Against OKC is Their Biggest of the Season

The Spurs are riding high and preparing for their first playoff berth in six years. However, tonight’s OKC game will have huge playoffs implications. San Antonio sits at 3-1 against the Thunder and are looking to gain a gentleman’s sweep against their rival.

NBA News / EasySportz / February 4