Spurs Insider

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ improvement in close games – even ones they lose – thanks to Chris Paul and the evolving outside-inside game of Victor Wembanyama. 

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With Wembanyama out, Spurs' Bassey shows off defensive skills

With Mitch Johnson running first practice, it's business as usual for Spurs

Thunder's small-ball lineup could present challenges for Wembanyama, Spurs

Victor Wembanyama shows he's still coming for LeBron James

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs getting better and how Wemby could still improve on his dominant performances. 

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Thanks to mistakes, Spurs keep learning

Vassell on board with reserve role

3 takeaways as Wembanyama explodes against the Kings

In return, Vassell received boost from Paul

As league adjusts to Wemby, Spurs look for a counter

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Gregg Popovich’s health scare Saturday and what is means going forward for the Spurs and assistant coach Mitch Johnson. 

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Loss in L.A. tests Spurs ability to bounce back

Acting coach Mitch Johnson has Spurs' ears

Amid Gregg Popovich's absence, his voice still carries

As bond between Paul and Wemby grows, playoffs finally in play for Spurs

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s “slow start,” Jeremy Sochan becoming the Spurs’ enforcer and make predictions for how the Spurs will fare this week. 

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, Thunder's Chet Holmgren set to renew rivalry

Communication breakdown played role in Spurs' loss to Rockets

Spurs' Stephon Castle is ready to learn and ready to thrive

Spurs' Sochan enjoys flagrantly good opener

Bosa and Popovich both make statements, but only one gives his reasons

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Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss whether limited action in the preseason will affect Victor Wembanyama and the rest of the lineup when the Spurs take the floor at Dallas. 

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Spurs’ chemistry project ongoing as opener nears

Vassell remains on target for early November return

For Victor Wembanyama’s second season, some predictions to remember

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Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the ways Chris Paul can influence the Spurs season, and take a look at lineup questions around Victor Wembanyama that could affect Harrison Barnes and Jeremy Sochan.

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Gregg Popovich wants more accountability, fewer mistakes from Spurs

Is SA new Lob City? Not so fast, says Chris Paul

Will Gregg Popovich be grumpy again? If Spurs are lucky

San Antonio Spurs beat writers preview revamped team's chances in 2024-25 season | ¡EN Vivo!

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Devin Vassell’s injury, who might replace him in the lineup for now and Chris Paul’s and Victor Wembanyama’s goals for this season. 

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Popovich, Spurs greet Harrison Barnes like long-lost love

With Spurs, Chris Paul can turn jeers to cheers

Victor Wembanyama's next step? Be as boring as Tim Duncan was.

Vassell issues positive update after offseason surgery

What to watch for in Wembanyama's second Spurs camp

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ point guard position and how the depth chart will be altered with Harrison Barnes and Chris Paul in the mix. 

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Spurs' Tre Jones proud to back up Chris Paul

Wemby wows at sports card event

Ex-Spur DeRozan recalls how Pop's lessons were always bigger than basketball

Manu Ginobili, Spurs players fire the cannon at Texas-UTSA game

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Longtime Spurs announcer Bill Land talks with columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald about 21 seasons of interviewing Gregg Popovich, appreciating Manu Ginobili, letting Tim Duncan have his distance, building an unspoken chemistry with Sean Elliott, and planning a busy retirement.

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Spurs’ broadcaster Bill Land announces retirement

Why Spurs’ broadcaster Bill Land’s cancer diagnosis won’t stop him from doing what he loves

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Victor Wembanyama leading France to the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and how the setback in the gold-medal game will make him even more determined to be great. 

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Throughout Paris Games, hopeful defiance abounds

The future is Wembanyama's, but golden Team USA claims the present

Wemby named FIBA's 'Rising Star,' makes 'All-Star Five' team

Tony Parker proud to see Wemby continuing his legacy

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