Spurs Insider

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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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Tom Orsborn discuss the vibes in Lille for the Olympics, where Victor Wembanyama debuted for Team France and showed the world what Spurs fans saw all season.

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Again exceeding the hype, Victor Wembanyama takes control in Olympics debut

Beyond language barrier in Lille, Olympic basketball provides a connection

Spurs great Sean Elliott recovering after heart procedure

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss what new draft pick Stephon Castle proved during NBA Summer League, and talk about how veterans Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes will fit into a revamped lineup.

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Spurs rookie Stephon Castle puts on a show

Spurs see no reason to wait for Victor Wembanyama

Chris Paul ready to hoop for Spurs

Gregg Popovich raves about Sidy Cissoko’s playmaking skills

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs signing future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, drafting Stephon Castle and breakdown that trade of the No. 8 pick in the NBA draft. 

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All-Star point guard Chris Paul headed to Spurs

What Spurs' draft-night trade says about their refusal to think small

Stephon Castle 'excited' for a future playing with Victor Wembanyama

Castle eager for summer league action

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn talk about the endless possibilities awaiting the Spurs at the NBA draft in New York, including a French complement to Victor Wembanyama, an NCAA champion or trading out of the draft altogether.

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With no sure things, NBA draft possibilities are endless for Spurs

In an unpredictable NBA draft, Spurs have their work cut out for them

Spurs draft: 10 names to know for No. 4 and No. 8 picks

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn break down who the Spurs might take with their lottery picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. Could it be Stephon Castle from UConn? Reed Shepard from Kentucky? 

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Why should Spurs think long-term? Because no NBA star skips his dues.

International lottery prospects talk Spurs, Wemby at NBA combine

Spurs draft prospect: The case for Matas Buzelis

·Spurs draft prospect: The case for Zaccharie Risacher

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Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss draft fits for the Spurs and if Victor Wembanyama should have made an All-NBA team in his rookie season. 

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 Duncan stonewalls Jefferson, reminding us how Wembanyama is different

Spurs' Johnson enjoys brotherly bond with young boxer

Who wants to be a billionaire? How Victor Wembanyama can do it in San Antonio

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