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Spurs Start 2026 Strong: Champagnie Shines & San Antonio Spurs Title Odds Rise

This recap, Spurs Start 2026 Strong: Champagnie Shines & San Antonio Spurs Title Odds Rise, is adapted with permission from the Spurs Bros Podcast video.

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Slow start dooms Spurs in loss to Trail Blazers

Two short-handed teams on the second night of a back-to-back collided in the Spurs’ home opener of 2026, but unfortunately, the more shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers prevailed.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / January 3

San Antonio vs. Portland, Final Score: Spurs can’t complete comeback against Trail Blazers, 115-110

The Spurs’ first home game of 2026 was a failure because of an inability to guard the 3-point line and contain the glass. It was the fifth game dropped at Frost Bank Center this season, making their home record the same as on the road (12-5).

Victor Wembanyama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama headed for return after two-game absence

It appears San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama may return to action shortly after suffering an injury on New Year’s Eve. In the usual pregame press conference before the team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Mitch Johnson said his All-Star center is “looking really good” and that “it’s going well” in talking about his rehab.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Dylan Harper News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Spurs’ Dylan Harper’s ‘scary’ admission of San Antonio’s backcourt

San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper came within two points of tying his NBA career high in a 123-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers. It marked the third time in less than four weeks that the former Rutgers star scored at least 22 points.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / January 3

It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers

Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / January 3

What We Learned from the Spurs win over the Pacers

As we’ve discussed ad nauseam around these parts, things have all of a sudden gotten very real for your San Antonio Spurs. This is no longer a team with vague aspirations of jumping into the sixth seed and making a little noise.

San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / January 3

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell out vs. Trail Blazers

San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama and guard Devin Vassell have been ruled out for Saturday's game against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers.

Victor Wembanyama News / Athlon Sports / January 3

Spurs Announce Victor Wembanayama Development After One Missed Game

San Antonio’s resurgence this NBA season has been driven in large part by Victor Wembanyama’s breakout performance, with the 21-year-old center emerging as one of the league’s most dominant two-way players.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 3

Spurs look to lean on depth in encounter vs. Trail Blazers

The San Antonio Spurs have built a team that thrives on synergy and balance. They hope to lean on those traits and more when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night in the second game of a back-to-back set for both teams.

Mitch Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Why Spurs’ Mitch Johnson isn’t putting much into Coach of the Month award

On the heels of a December to remember for the San Antonio Spurs, Mitch Johnson was named the Western Conference Coach of the Month. The Silver and Black went an NBA-best 11-3 during the final month of 2025, including a run to the Emirates NBA Cup Championship Game and a 6-1 road record in December.

Stephon Castle News / Bleacher Report / January 2