I guess it’s a useful exercise, as we tiptoe ever closer to the promised land, to take one more quick glance at the abyss. A Victor Wembanyama injury, short term, long term, chronic, you name it, is the proverbial other shoe waiting to drop.
‘Twas the night(s) before the playoffs, when all through the Frost Bank Center; Not a creature was stirring, not even The Coyote; The banners were hung
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Stephon Castle produced his fifth career triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to lead a balanced San Antonio attack as the host Spurs defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Monday.
The Spurs returned home from an OT loss in Denver to close the regular season on a four-game home stand, beginning against a fully healthy Philadelphia 76ers squad.
San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama will not play in the second half of Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers after suffering a left rib contusion during a first-half collision with the 76ers' Paul George.
The Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama for the second half of Monday’s game vs. the 76ers after the star big man suffered a left rib contusion. The team announced the injury during the game, with Wembanyama exiting after playing 16 minutes in the first half.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out of the second half of Monday’s matchup vs. Philadelphia due to a left rib contusion, the team announced (Twitter link via Jared Weiss of The Athletic).
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Kendrick Perkins has pointed to Gregg Popovich as the original influence behind the NBA’s controversial 65-game rule, linking it directly to the rise of load management.
With the regular season winding down, the discussion in the NBA has turned to the individual awards, especially since several players have become ineligible due to the league’s 65-game rule.
The San Antonio Spurs look to rebound from a rare loss and get back on track in their chase for the top seed in the upcoming NBA playoffs when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.
The NBA’s load management debate just got a fresh twist, and this time, the finger is pointed straight at a legend. Kendrick Perkins is not holding back, calling out Gregg Popovich as the origin of a trend that reshaped how teams handle their stars.
Love the team that loves you back, they said, and Julian Champagnie took it to heart, and he’s having a great time at the San Antonio Spurs camp. However, it was not like this the whole time.
With 5 championships each and 2500+ combined regular-season wins, Pat Riley and Gregg Popovich’s legacy is sealed in the NBA history books. Hall of Famer Charles Barkley believes there is a key reason why the coaches succeed and built a dynasty.
San Antonio Spurs standout Keldon Johnson is appreciating the recognition he is getting from fans for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award with his strong performances this season.