Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs' huge breakthroughs of December, the hiccups that accompanied Victor Wembanyama’s move back into the starting lineup, and the challenges of dealing with success.  

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How the Spurs hope to beg forgiveness from the basketball gods

Wemby: Spurs focused on rest of season after toppling Thunder

Spurs determined to protect Wembanyama during ‘long, grueling’ season

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Columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama’s sixth-man exploits, Jeremy Sochan’s fading role, and the Spurs’ surge heading into two holiday week showdowns with Oklahoma City.

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Spurs determined to protect Victor Wembanyama during 'long, grueling’ season

How Victor Wembanyama makes the simple look absurd

How Dylan Harper is getting a head start on his playoff education

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs the return of Victor Wembanyama and the victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup and what it means for the Spurs’ ever-growing season prospects.

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How in Wembanyama’s grand return, Spurs turn whispered promise into a roar

In first season as head coach, Mitch Johnson firmly in control of Spurs

Spurs' De'Aaron Fox gives teammates credit for his success

Victor Wembanyama thrived in limited minutes to lead Spurs past Thunder

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama says he 'trusted process' during injury rehab

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Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs success even as they have been without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Also, should the Spurs trade for Giannis? And could they win the NBA Cup?

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3 Takeaways as Dylan Harper lifts Spurs over Pelicans

To advance to Las Vegas, Spurs must end their Luka Doncic futility

Stephon Castle returns to the Spurs as timeline clears up for Victor Wembanyama

How the Spurs' veterans and rookies are learning from each other

Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle back (at practice)

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Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the play of Devin Vassell  the last three games, the Spurs qualifying for the NBA Cup quarterfinals and when we can expect to see Victor Wembanyama back on the court.

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Why the road-weary Spurs feel like the rodeo trip has come early

How Devin Vassell became the Spurs' new Captain Clutch

How the Spurs feel about winning the Group of Death

Why the Spurs are glad to have their $226-million man

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs tough road trip and how they will need more help from role players like David Jones Garcia if they are going to win games against the likes of Denver and Minnesota.

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As stars fall across the NBA, Spurs' Barnes, Champagnie keep clocking in

How Spurs rookie David Jones Garcia proved he belongs

In NBA front-office drama, Spurs’ boring continuity has its benefits

How the Spurs have been able to survive Wemby's absence so far

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama’s injury and how the Spurs are better equipped to deal with his loss for an extended period of time versus last year due to Luke Kornet.

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MRI reveals Victor Wembanyama has a left calf strain, Spurs announce

Spurs vs. Grizzlies: How to watch the game, who's starting, who's out

Spurs' Stephon Castle exits Sunday's game early due to injury

Why De’Aaron Fox’s big miss was right play for Spurs in long run

The latest on Dylan Harper's injury

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Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss another Spurs’ winning streak, with De’Aaron Fox making his long-awaited season debut, and Victor Wembanyama posting an unprecedented stat line in Chicago.

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Three takeaways as Wemby owns fourth quarter at Chicago

How De’Aaron Fox hit his most important goal in debut

Inside Stephon Castle’s assist binge

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Columnist Mike Finger, and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs first loss of the season, the loss of Dylan Harper to injury and why the after only a couple of weeks Wembanyama’s playoff expectations might not have been too far off.

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Why Spurs look forward to Dylan Harper's return, whenever it comes

MRI reveals Spurs rookie Dylan Harper suffered a left calf strain

Spurs' Stephon Castle always up for defensive challenge

3 takeaways as Spurs suffer their first loss of season

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Columnist Mike Finger, beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs’ 4-0 start to the season and why it’s for real but also why it isn’t. They also discuss why Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle have been so good, and the stealth celebration that saw Gregg Popovich’s banner raised to the rafters without a ceremony.

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Sandro Mamukelashvili believes Spurs' Victor Wembanyama 'just getting started'

3 Takeaways as Spurs' hot start continues

NBA honors Spurs' Victor Wembanyama after historic week

Why Sean Sweeney has already made an impact on Spurs defense

How Dylan Harper came to the Spurs' rescue against Brooklyn

Sunshine Cottage students have friend in Spurs' Carter Bryant

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