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LOS ANGELES — The San Antonio Spurs surprised everyone last season when they took major steps towards championship contention and came just three games away from winning the 2026 NBA Championship.

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The Quiz of the Day

Spurs have a growing Victor Wembanyama problem that demands attention

Do the Spurs need to reconsider their deployment of Wembanyama?

Spurs Offseason Primer: Is Dylan Harper ready to start?

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 24

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops Nikola Jokic revelations after battles in Europe

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic renewed their budding rivalry in a two-game exhibition series, which is part of the preparations of France and Serbia for the latest window of the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers.

Julian Champagnie News / Pounding the Rock / August 24

Julian Champagnie should keep his starting spot

Last season, two players meaningfully made a difference for the San Antonio Spurs when they were on the court vs. when they were off it. The first was Victor Wembanyama, who made the team’s net rating increase by 15.7 points when he was on the court vs.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 23

The surprising battle that shaped Spurs’ summer after NBA Finals run

By any reasonable standard, the San Antonio Spurs are enjoying a good offseason. Some might describe it as great. But in between re-signing Victor Wembanyama,

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 23

Watch Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama stuff Nikola Jokic not once but twice in a row during FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Several NBA stars are currently competing overseas in the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers as the NBA offseason continues. Among them are San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama, playing for his native France, while Denver Nuggets MVP Nikola Jokic suits up for Serbia.

Dylan Harper News / Hoops Wire / August 22

Spurs Offseason Primer: Is Dylan Harper ready to start?

The Spurs reached the NBA Finals last season. Apparently, they’re still not done figuring out who should start at point guard. ESPN’s Michael C. Wright reports that De’Aaron Fox is expected to open the season as San Antonio’s starter, but second-year guard Dylan Harper could make that decision considerably more interesting.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21

Thunder are winning big by helping force the Nuggets decline

The Denver Nuggets took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Since then, one of the Thunder's biggest rivals has gotten worse, and the Thunder directly benefit in multiple ways.

Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in multi-team trade with Nuggets, give him major contract

Nuggets' development strategy fizzles out with Peyton Watson departure

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Victor Wembanyama’s First FIBA Outing as Captain Turns Complicated as Nikola Jokic Continues to Dominate Spurs Star

The start of a new era for French basketball hit a speed bump in Belgrade. Victor Wembanyama, newly minted as the youngest captain of France’s national team in 23 years, stepped onto the court at a packed Belgrade Arena, looking to assert his leadership in what was an international friendly match.

Stephon Castle News / Bleacher Report / August 20

Watch: Steph Castle reveals who's the tougher coach

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Dwyane Wade reveals his dream career for Victor Wembanyama

Dwyane Wade does not merely expect Victor Wembanyama to become one of basketball’s brightest stars. He wants the San Antonio Spurs phenom to build the type of career fans will discuss for generations.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Victor Wembanyama gets one-of-a-kind take from Nikola Jokic after Serbia-France clash

Following Serbia’s 90-87 victory over France during a FIBA World Cup friendly game, Jokic showered praise on France’s star big man Victor Wembanyama. The two are familiar opponents from their NBA battles, with Jokic leading the Nuggets and Wembanyama leading the Spurs.

NBA News / Lindy's Sports / August 20

Spurs, Rockets Cross-State Trade Pitch Teams Kevin Durant, Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs are already one of the NBA’s elite teams, but they could get even better with the addition of NBA legend Kevin Durant. The Spurs fell just short of winning the NBA Championship this past season when they lost to the New York Knicks in the finals.

Victor Wembanyama News / Total Pro Sports / August 20