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John Salley Says Most NBA 7-Footers Die By 60; Sends Warning To Victor Wembanyama

Former NBA player John Salley is alive and well at the age of 62, and he might consider himself a bit fortunate for that. On a recent episode of The John Salley Show, Salley claimed that most 7-footers who played in the NBA pass away by the age of 60.

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What we learned from the Spurs win over the Jazz

“Are they going to put Wemby back in?” It was an excellent question, and one that I had myself. It was, in a way, the question of the season so far when it comes to a Spurs team that has scuffled quite a bit coming out of the gate.

Victor Wembanyama News / Pounding the Rock / October 29

Highlights: Spurs rally behind Victor Wembanyama in win over the Jazz

The San Antonio Spurs outlasted the rising but shorthanded Utah Jazz in an overtime win behind Victor Wembanyama’s game-high 36 points along with 14 rebounds.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / October 29

Spurs outlast Jazz to extend win streak to three

Following an easy win over the lowly Kings, the Spurs faced a tougher foe in Utah Wednesday night, narrowly escaping with a 117-111 victory to extend their winning streak to three.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 29

Victor Wembanyama puts up 36 points as Spurs slip past Jazz in OT

Victor Wembanyama posted 36 points and 14 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the injury-plagued Utah Jazz 117-111 in overtime in Salt Lake City on Wednesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / October 28

San Antonio vs. Utah, Final Score: Spurs play a dissonant note against the Jazz in 117-111 overtime win

With several stars out with injuries, the talented young Jazzmen like Darryn Peterson and Keyonte George with 31 points had a chance to shine against a lethargic Spurs squad, and they took advantage of their bigger roles to make a outsized impact on the game.

Victor Wembanyama News / Fadeaway World / October 29

Victor Wembanyama Gets Real On ‘Villain’ Label; Admits 2026 NBA Finals Tested His Limits

The San Antonio Spurs’ star Victor Wembanyama recently sat down for a tell-all interview on 60 Minutes, amid criticism that he limits the American media he speaks to.

WNBA News

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries

Dream blame scheduling debacle on WNBA in open letter

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / October 28

It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz

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.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / October 28

What We Learned from the Spurs win over the Kings

None of this feels real to me. Not yet, anyway. It’s like we’re floating through an ethereal state of existence somewhere between awake and asleep. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but something still feels off.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Spurs Reserve Steals Spotlight From Victor Wembanyama With Incredible Shooting Display

Victor Wembanyama has become accustomed to delivering the most impressive statistical performances whenever the San Antonio Spurs take the floor. Tuesday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings offered something different.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 28

Spurs gaining momentum, ready for Jazz

The San Antonio Spurs have hit the .500 mark and are ready to put their shaky season start behind them when they meet the injury-plagued Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

Julian Champagnie News / Pounding the Rock / October 28

Julian Champagnie catches fire as Spurs beat Kings

The San Antonio Spurs were shooting just 31.2% from the three-point line before their game against the Sacramento Kings. That percentage will increase after the Spurs shot 17-for-37 from three in a dominant 130-103 win over the Kings.

Victor Wembanyama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Ref asks for Victor Wembanyama’s help in odd moment during Spurs vs. Kings game

It’s not just the San Antonio Spurs who need their superstar Victor Wembanyama to deliver heroics on the court. Sometimes, the Spurs big man can also lend a helping hand to the referees.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

2 trades Spurs must make after Anthony Edwards, Jalen Williams injuries open up the West

The San Antonio Spurs have an opportunity to strengthen their Western Conference position after injuries to Anthony Edwards and Jalen Williams. Edwards could miss up to two months following a right knee procedure.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama shares hilarious reaction to Harrison Barnes’ dunk

Harrison Barnes had a quiet night in limited playing time during the San Antonio Spurs’ win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. However, the Spurs veteran made headlines with a powerful dunk that prompted a hilarious reaction from Victor Wembanyama.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / October 28

Spurs rout shorthanded Kings for second consecutive win

After the San Antonio Spurs’ road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, head coach Mitch Johnson was less than pleased with his team’s performance through the first week of the season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28

Julian Champagnie puts up historically hot first half in Spurs' win

Known for his durability, Champagnie opened the 2026-27 season after playing in all 82 regular-season games in back-to-back years.

Spurs nearly flawless in 80-point first half, keep Kings winless

All it took was a rookie for Spurs to suddenly face a new roster dilemma

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Final Injury Report for Kings-Spurs: Will Tobias Harris, Keegan Murray Play?

The San Antonio Spurs are at home Tuesday night as they host the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference matchup. San Antonio enters Tuesday’s game with a 1-2 record after defeating the Dallas Mavericks on the road Saturday night.

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / October 27