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Devin Vassell says he’ll return for next Spurs game after nearly four-week absence

San Antonio Spurs wing Devin Vassell will play his first game of 2026. The organization’s injury report, released a day ahead of a contest against the New Orleans Pelicans, did not include the Florida State alum.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

Spurs, Pelicans clash in meeting of teams with wide gap in West

The San Antonio Spurs will be on the hunt for their fifth win in six games and for a season sweep of the visiting New Orleans Pelicans when the teams clash on Sunday night.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / January 24

The numbers that explain the Spurs’ winning identity

Around the quarter-season mark, we took a look at the numbers that explained the Spurs’ then-surprising success. The goal was to look at stats that showed what the Silver and Black were doing well early, but some readers suggested a follow-up article near the halfway mark of the season to see if the trends held.

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Devin Vassell News / Pounding the Rock / January 24

Devin Vassell will return from adductor strain Sunday vs. Pelicans

Although the injury report for tomorrow’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans isn’t due for a few more hours, Spurs wing Devin Vassell confirmed to the media at practice today that will return from his 13-game absence, albeit on a minutes restriction.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Keldon Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox gets ‘big time’ applause from Keldon Johnson

Because of all that’s occurred since the San Antonio Spurs traded for De’Aaron Fox, it’s hard to believe he’s been with the Silver and Black for less than a year.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Spurs are 31-14 and eyeing a sweep of the Pelicans but trade deadline questions linger in the background

The San Antonio Spurs host the New Orleans Pelicans with a 31-14 record and the second seed in the Western Conference. New Orleans is 10-36 and going nowhere, but the Spurs have learned not to take these games lightly.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Spurs’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that hurts title chances

Patience should always matter more than temptation. The most dangerous moment for a rising contender is premature confidence. The San Antonio Spurs have arrived ahead of schedule.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / January 23

Join the Spurs and PtR for the Sesame Street Fan Experience

The San Antonio Spurs have exceeded expectations this season and fans are clamoring to get in on the action. On Sunday, February 1st the Spurs are hosting the Orlando Magic.

Victor Wembanyama News / Pounding the Rock / January 23

Highlights: Fox and Wembanyama combine for 57 points in win versus Jazz

Coming off a tough loss against the Houston Rockets, the Spurs traveled to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz. Luke Kornet did not play due to an adductor injury, and Lauri Markkanen did not play due to reconditioning.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

Spurs Silence the Jazz with Late-Game Avalanche in Salt Lake City 126-107

The atmosphere inside the Delta Center is usually enough to rattle even the most seasoned NBA rosters. But on Thursday night, the San Antonio Spurs walked into one of the league’s loudest arenas and systematically dismantled the Utah Jazz in the final frame, securing a decisive 126-109 victory.

De'Aaron Fox News / Field Level Media / January 23

De’Aaron Fox (31) delivers in clutch as Spurs slow Jazz

De'Aaron Fox hit four threes in the fourth quarter and had a game-high 31 points as the San Antonio Spurs overcame a triple-double by Jusuf Nurkic and defeated the Utah Jazz 126-109 on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / January 22

Charles Barkley knows it’s ‘stupid,’ but anyway reiterates huge Victor Wembanyama doubt

Charles Barkley has once again expressed his doubts about Victor Wembanyama’s long-term physical durability and career trajectory. Even if the point sounds “stupid,” Barkley didn’t shy away from making this statement during a recent appearance on the Dan Le Batard Show.

San Antonio Spurs News / EssentiallySports / January 22

Charles Barkley Raises Red Flag on Victor Wembanyama, Pushes Shaq Career Model

When Victor Wembanyama arrived in the NBA, there was a lot of skepticism about him adapting to the pro league. Two of those doubters have now turned believers: Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley.

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San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Spurs showing they can handle success, not just chase it

The question around the league has shifted with San Antonio. It is no longer about whether the Spurs are real. It is about whether they can keep this going.