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NBA News / Pounding the Rock / April 8
It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers 
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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8
Spurs fans receive Victor Wembanyama injury update ahead of Mavericks clash
The San Antonio Spurs will enter Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers without two key players. Victor Wembanyama sat out after taking a rib contusion during Monday's contest, and Stephon Castle remained sidelined with soreness in his right knee.
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San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / April 8
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle out vs. Blazers
Spurs stars Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were ruled out for Wednesday's home game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Both had been listed as doubtful.
San Antonio Spurs News / AirJordanChronicles / April 8
Stephen A. Smith Reveals 'The One Thing Lacking' With Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama is having a blast this season, making a strong case for the MVP award. But now, as the season winds down, Stephen A. Smith highlighted one issue.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 8
5-Time All-Star Reacts to Blockbuster Match Up Between Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic; Says He’s Picking Spurs Star
The San Antonio Spurs were one game away from their matchup with the Denver Nuggets, but Victor Wembanyama still got some of the NBA’s greats talking. The Spurs and the Nuggets were locked in a close battle last Saturday, with the latter coming out on top by a hair.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama gets encouraging update amid tight NBA MVP race
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama suffered a rib injury during a 115-102 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
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Victor Wembanyama News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7
Notable update emerges on Victor Wembanyama's injury
The 22-year-old Wembanyama went down during Monday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Victor Wembanyama News / Field Level Media / April 7
Report: Victor Wembanyama (rib) likely to return this week
While Victor Wembanyama is listed as doubtful for the San Antonio Spurs' Thursday home game against the Portland Trail Blazers, he avoided a serious rib injury and is expected to return this week, per an ESPN report.
Victor Wembanyama News / Field Level Media / April 7
Spurs likely without Victor Wembanyama with Trail Blazers in town
The San Antonio Spurs are likely to be without star center Victor Wembanyama as they look to stay in the hunt for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday in a game with postseason implications on both sides.
San Antonio Spurs News / EasySportz / April 7
The Spurs Are Rolling and the League Should Be Worried
There’s hot… and then there’s what the San Antonio Spurs are doing right now. With just days left in the regular season, the Spurs (60–19) have become the most dominant team in the NBA, winning 28 of their last 31 games and completely reshaping the Western Conference playoff picture.
Stephon Castle News / Hardwood Heroics / April 7
Stephon Castle Celebrates Spurs’ 60-Win Milestone but Sends Powerful Warning About 'Bigger Goals'
Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Monday with an impressive feat in their 2025-26 season. The Spurs had won their 60th game of the season, the first time that the franchise reached 60 wins since the 2016-17 season.
San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / April 6
Why Spurs legend Gregg Popovich deserves the blame for NBA’s 65-game rule, explains Kendrick Perkins
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.
Julian Champagnie News / Total Pro Sports / April 5
Julian Champagnie Gets Honest About Being Cut by Philadelphia 76ers With Surprising Take
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.
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