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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.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / April 6

Stephon Castle’s fifth career triple-double helps Spurs beat 76ers

Stephon Castle produced his fifth career triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to lead a balanced San Antonio attack as the host Spurs defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Monday.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / April 6

San Antonio vs. Philadelphia, Final Score: Spurs lose Wemby but endure over 76ers, 115-102

The Spurs returned home from an OT loss in Denver to close the regular season on a four-game home stand, beginning against a fully healthy Philadelphia 76ers squad.

Victor Wembanyama News / Field Level Media / April 6

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) won’t return vs. 76ers

San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama will not play in the second half of Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers after suffering a left rib contusion during a first-half collision with the 76ers' Paul George.

Victor Wembanyama News / Hoops Wire / April 6

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama exits with rib contusion

The Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama for the second half of Monday’s game vs. the 76ers after the star big man suffered a left rib contusion. The team announced the injury during the game, with Wembanyama exiting after playing 16 minutes in the first half.

Victor Wembanyama News / Hoops Rumors / April 6

Victor Wembanyama Exits Monday’s Game With Rib Contusion

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out of the second half of Monday’s matchup vs. Philadelphia due to a left rib contusion, the team announced (Twitter link via Jared Weiss of The Athletic).

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / April 6

It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Philadelphia 76ers

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Week in Review: Spurs get a taste of playoff ball during big road trip

Welcome to Week in Review: a Monday feature that looks back at the week that was for the San Antonio Spurs, takes a look at the week ahead, and more. Enjoy!

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 6

Bill Simmons makes surprising All-NBA case for Spurs’ Stephon Castle

With the regular season winding down, the discussion in the NBA has turned to the individual awards, especially since several players have become ineligible due to the league’s 65-game rule.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / April 5

Spurs vs. Nuggets player grades: Jokic and Wembanyama duel in Spurs loss

The San Antonio Spurs were handed their first loss in ten games by the Denver Nuggets. San Antonio looked stout against the former champions for most of the game, until costly mistakes down the stretch led to a 136-134 loss.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / April 5

Why the Spurs’ loss to the Nuggets is nothing to worry about

The Spurs played one of the most entertaining games of the season in Denver on Saturday. Unfortunately, it ended with a painful loss in overtime for the Silver and Black, which helped confirm the concerns of the skeptics about San Antonio’s chances to execute down the stretch against top-level opponents in games with playoff intensity.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 5

Still plenty on the line as Spurs host 76ers

The San Antonio Spurs look to rebound from a rare loss and get back on track in their chase for the top seed in the upcoming NBA playoffs when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / Total Pro Sports / April 5

Kendrick Perkins Blames Gregg Popovich for 65-Game Rule With Bold Take

Load management has become one of the hottest topics in sports lately, especially with the NBA’s 65-game rule shaking things up. Recently, Kendrick Perkins

San Antonio Spurs News / EssentiallySports / April 5

Charles Barkley Says Yelling at Players Is Not Bad Coaching, Cites Gregg Popovich, Pat Riley

With 5 championships each and 2500+ combined regular-season wins, Pat Riley and Gregg Popovich’s legacy is sealed in the NBA history books. Hall of Famer Charles Barkley believes there is a key reason why the coaches succeed and built a dynasty.

San Antonio Spurs News / Fadeaway World / April 3

Spurs Player Ratings: Fox, Castle, And Harper Shine In Wembanyama’s Absence Against Clippers

The San Antonio Spurs made it 11 wins in a row by blowing out the Los Angeles Clippers 118-99 at the Intuit Dome on Thursday. Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama sat out for this one with right ankle injury management, but his absence was not felt on what was the second night of a back-to-back.

Keldon Johnson News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Spurs' Keldon Johnson Makes Franchise History on Thursday

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most entertaining teams to watch in the 2025-26 NBA season. Most of it has to do with Victor Wembanyama, who has emerged as an MVP-like star.