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Stephon Castle's huge game helps Spurs complete mini-sweep of Mavs

Stephon Castle scored a career-high 40 points while grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 12 assists as the host San Antonio Spurs pulled away for a 138-125 win over the struggling Dallas Mavericks on Saturday in the second game of a home-and-home series over three days between the teams.

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NBA News / Pounding the Rock / February 7

The Harper family will team up for the Kia Shooting Stars Challenge at All-Star weekend

The Spurs’ representation at All-Star weekend just got even wider as the Spurs announced the Harpers will participate in the Kia Shooting Challenge together.

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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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?

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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.

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / EssentiallySports / February 6

'Get Him Off the Air': ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins Draws Nuclear Heat After Victor Wembanyama Comment

“That is not a sentence I thought I would hear this Friday,” was Malika Andrews’ reaction after Kendrick Perkins compared Victor Wembanyama to himself on national television.

Stephon Castle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Why Spurs’ Stephon Castle had new bench role vs. Mavericks

For the first time this season, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle came off the bench. The game at the Dallas Mavericks represented the second of a back-to-back for the Silver and Black, and the reigning Rookie of the Year was listed as questionable for their game vs.

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).

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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

Thunder @ Spurs — OKC Faces their Kryptonite Tonight

This matchup carries extra meaning: San Antonio is 3–0 against Oklahoma City this season, the only team to remain unbeaten against the West-leading Thunder.

Mitch Johnson News / Hoops Rumors / February 2

Spurs’ Mitch Johnson To Coach All-Star Game

Mitch Johnson, who is in his first full season as head coach of the Spurs, has clinched the second of three coaching spots for the All-Star game, per Michael C.

San Antonio Spurs News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

All-Star Game 2026: Every Spurs Participant And Snub

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are rising again after years of irrelevance. They sit second in the top-heavy Western Conference with a 33–16 record.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 2

Spurs Overcome Travel Nightmare and Early Start to Silence Magic 112-103

Sometimes, the game clock starts ticking long before tip-off. For the San Antonio Spurs, the real contest began somewhere on a tarmac in Charlotte, stuck in a metal tube while a storm raged outside and mechanical issues kept them grounded.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 31

NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Pistons, Daniss Jenkins, Blazers

Stephon Castle is making noise, even if he does not see himself as a scorer first. The reigning Rookie of the Year entered Saturday with averages of 16.6 points and 7.0 assists, but Castle told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News that defense is where he wants to make his mark.

Devin Vassell News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Why Devin Vassell Is The Glue Guy For The Spurs

Although Devin Vassell’s stats lead some fans to conclude he’s dropped off, his role as the ‘glue guy’ is pivotal. Once thought of as the best player on the Spurs, his name is brought up often in hypothetical trades.