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NBA News / Pounding the Rock / February 21
Jointed NBA thoughts after the All-Star break 
Before the latest NBA season began, I wrote a piece entitled End of Summer Disjointed Basketball Thoughts. Now that we are past the All-Star break, and teams have played about two-thirds of their schedules, I thought it was a good time for a follow-up, especially with all the knowledge we have gained since last August.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / February 20
The history of deep runs after playoff droughts
As far as rebuilds go, the Spurs have managed a relatively quick turnaround. From tearing things down to the studs in 2023, to reaching legitimate contender status, it’s been a quick three years.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 20
Spurs look for 8th straight win, face woeful Kings
The San Antonio Spurs look to build on their season-high seven-game winning streak and continue their push toward the top of the Western Conference standings when they play the hapless Sacramento Kings on Saturday in Austin, Texas.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
Devin Vassell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20
Why Spurs’ Devin Vassell says San Antonio ‘owed’ the Suns
Heading into their most recent game, there were two Western Conference teams the San Antonio Spurs had yet to beat this season. One is the Los Angeles Clippers, whom Devin Vassell and company have yet to play.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Victor Wembanyama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20
Victor Wembanyama’s All-Star Game motivation came from his ‘younger self’
During the NBA All-Star Game, one thing that stood out was the competitiveness shown by San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. Although Team World, Wembanyama’s team, lost both of their games en route to being eliminated quickly, Wembanyama was clearly playing hard and playing to win.
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / February 20
What we learned from the Spurs win over the Suns
How was the All-Star Weekend? As per always, I watched none of it. The only thing I really saw was an in-game dunk by Jaxson Hayes during the Slam Dunk Contest. Admittedly, I kind of loved that this was the moment that went viral.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / February 20
San Antonio spreads the wealth in win over Suns
The San Antonio Spurs “home stretch” of the Rodeo Road Trip in Austin kicked off with a bang. The Spurs secured a 121-94 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / February 20
Spurs Turn Up the Heat in Austin, Roll Past Suns 121-94
The music was bumping, the crowd leaned forward and the fiesta-themed jerseys once again felt right at home in a city that prides itself on keeping things weird.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 19
Spurs capitalize on Suns' shortcomings, win 7th straight
Stephon Castle scored 20 points as the San Antonio Spurs owned the middle two periods and dominated the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-94 on Thursday in Austin, Texas, to win their seventh straight game.
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / February 19
San Antonio vs Phoenix, Final Score: Spurs keep Austin weird with 121-94 blowout win over Suns
The Suns were missing their emotional leader in Dillon Brooks, who was suspended for tonight’s game after committing 16 technical fouls before the All Star Break.
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.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19
Details emerge about Victor Wembanyama’s expected new contract
Victor Wembanyama is about to stack up a lot of paper this offseason. The San Antonio Spurs star big man Wembanyama is expected to secure a five-year, $252 million max extension from the team this offseason, Bobby Marks of ESPN reported on Thursday.
San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / February 19
Spurs Rising Star Hints at Potential NBA Dunk Contest Move
Dylan Harper is having a good rookie campaign for the San Antonio Spurs. The second overall pick is producing at a solid level for a rotation player in a stacked Spurs backcourt, with averages of 10.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 43 games off the bench.
San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / February 19
Keldon Johnson says Spurs are ready for the sudden expectations
The Spurs were not supposed to be here. Everyone knows that. San Antonio finished 13th in the Western Conference a season ago and entered this year talking about growth, not standings.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 18
Playoff positioning already in mind as streaking Spurs face Suns
The San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns will have differing goals when they square off Thursday in Austin, Texas, in the teams' return to action after the weeklong All-Star break.
San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / February 18
Chris Paul Declares Spurs the Best Franchise He Played For
It may not have ended the way he or anyone envisioned, but Chris Paul had a heck of a career. However, his legacy is a complicated one. The Point God played for seven different teams over the course of 21 seasons, and was named to the All-NBA team 11 times.
San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / February 17
Spurs Sign 13-Year NBA Center to 10-Day Contract
The San Antonio Spurs added an extra body before NBA action returns following the All-Star break. San Antonio already has four centers on their roster
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18
Spurs make surprising signing during the All-Star break
The San Antonio Spurs are adding even more veteran assistance in the frontcourt. The Spurs are signing free agent center Mason Plumlee to a 10-day contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 17
The late Doug Moe helped build the modern NBA
More than many other coaches of his era, the influence of Moe, who died Tuesday at age 87, is still seen in the pro game today.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 19
LeBron James discusses big personal sacrifice he made prior to 23rd season
Viewers of LeBron James' podcast, "Mind the Game," may have noticed a big change in recent episodes.
San Antonio Spurs News / EssentiallySports / February 17
Agent Rich Paul Highlights Adam Silver Change That Saved All-Star Weekend, Praises Victor Wembanyama
The NBA All-Star Game has long faced a familiar problem: no defense, intensity, and barely any reason for fans to care. It was reflected clearly in the numbers; ratings declined, star participation dwindled, and social media kept complaining.
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / February 16
Victor Wembanyama sounds off on Team World’s defensive lapses
Victor Wembanyama made one thing clear at the 2026 NBA All-Star Games. He does not have an exhibition gear.
Carter Bryant News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16
Carter Bryant makes tough admission about his dunk contest experience
San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant had the Slam Dunk Contest in his grasp Saturday night, but let it slip away in the final round. Bryant was unable to land a between-the-legs alley-oop dunk in the final round of the dunk contest, effectively conceding the win to Miami’s Keshad Johnson.
The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz
How many of the players to be named an NBA All-Star in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
Jeremy Sochan News / Hoops Rumors / February 11
Spurs Agree To Waive Jeremy Sochan
The Spurs have agreed to grant Jeremy Sochan his release, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The team officially announced in a press release that the fourth-year forward has been placed on waivers.
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