The Oklahoma City Thunder selected a center in the 2026 NBA Draft, leading some to speculate that the move was preparation for a potential split with Chet Holmgren. The team’s starting center became the subject of criticism following his performance in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder [...]
Charles Barkley has watched the Western Conference change quickly, but he does not expect the next few years to be wide open. After San Antonio reached the NBA Finals and Oklahoma City pushed the Spurs to seven games, Barkley believes those two teams are separating themselves from the rest. His prediction comes only weeks before [...]
Following a terrific NBA season, San Antonio Spurs guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper have appeared on the cover of GQ Hype magazine . Castle and Harper recalled the playoff atmospheres they had to endure with Castle saying that the atmosphere of the first NBA Finals game against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden was 'underwhelming' with the Oklahoma City Thunder fans offering a louder experience. "It was underwhelming in that first game. They made it seem like it was going to b...
I get it, baseball news does not necessarily belong on Pounding the Rock, a Spurs fan site. During the offseason — when content can be few and far between — I may from time to time veer away from the Spurs and share some basketball-oriented news. If there is absolutely nothing going on in the […]
The Los Angeles Clippers are adding former first-round pick Blake Wesley on a one-year contract, according to Jake Fischer. Wesley, 23, was selected 25th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2022 NBA Draft after one season at Notre Dame. He spent his first three NBA seasons with San Antonio before joining the Portland […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers already know how to manage Cameron Carr this season due to the threat of the West's best squad.
Training camp is nearly upon us. Now is the time for Mitch Johnson and the rest of the San Antonio Spurs coaching staff to see how roster plans will come to life. That means experimenting with lineups in practice and the preseason before the season starts on October 20th. This season should be a lot […]
For those of you who have been involved with the Open Thread over the years might recall that from time to time I moonlight as a musician. Last night I had a gig at this great spot in Leon Springs and I saw this flier posted: Pierre Parker, younger brother of Spurs legend Tony Parker, […]
The Eastern Conference looked wide open a year ago. Now, it looks loaded. The New York Knicks enter the 2026-27 NBA season as defending champions after ending a 53-year title drought by beating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson returns as the reigning Finals MVP, while most of the […]
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Sept. 26, 2026 Magic: Ace Baldwin Jr., Ricky Council IV, Jarron Cumberland and Au’Diese Toney became free agents. Trail Blazers: Keylan Boone, Barry Dunning Jr. and Mark Sears became free agents. Jazz: Ibrahima Diallo and Justin Harmon became free agents. Timberwolves: Payton Sandfort and Nate Santos became free agents. Spurs: Miles Barnstable became a free […]
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Found this post on Instagram. Hope you enjoy it: Stephon Castle was asked in an NBA2K interview about which teammate he’d rate a “99” for various skills and personality traits. When asked who the best scorer on the team is, Castle immediately named Julian Champagnie agreeing that he should have made the NBA’s list of […]
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […]
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Rob Pelinka says the Lakers can't be irrelevant for several years like the Thunder and the Spurs were to increase the value of their draft picks.
Victor Wembanyama’s rise in the eyes of experts outside of San Antonio continues. The Spurs’ big man finished second, behind only Nikola Jokic, in ESPN’s 2026 NBA player rankings. Wemby was ranked fifth in the 2025 edition, but his great season, which included a unanimous Defensive Player of the Year award and a trip to […]
While reluctant to name San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama the best player, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith believes the reigning Defensive Player of the Year is very close. Smith declared Wembanyama the face of the NBA, dethroning Philadelphia 76ers All-Star LeBron James, and believes there are only two players above him. Smith explained why Wembanyama […]
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NBA News NBA Rumors Spurs The Spurs have signed former North Carolina guard RJ Davis and finalized their 21-man roster for training camp. Davis is listed as a camp invitee and likely received an Exhibit 10 contract, as relayed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors. The 6-foot guard went undrafted in 2025 before signing with the Lakers and spending his rookie season with their G League affiliate in South Bay. Davis averaged 18.4 points, 4.9 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 49 G League appearances. He shot 4...
Victor Wembanyama completely transformed the San Antonio Spurs before their deep playoff run. His dominant third season earned him the Defensive Player of the Year award and another All-Defensive First Team selection. He also reached career highs of 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game while leading the NBA with 3.08 blocks per game. His [...]
The Spurs have signed former North Carolina guard RJ Davis and finalized their 21-man roster for training camp. Davis is listed as a camp invitee and likely received an Exhibit 10 contract, as relayed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors. The 6-foot guard went undrafted in 2025 before signing with the Lakers and spending his […]
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What seemed like an absolute lock for the Larry O. Brien after an incredible 180 of a season turned out to be anything but. Fans still feel the pain of the San Antonio Spurs coming up short against the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. Several factors may have contributed to the defeat, […]
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The Spurs have put out a press release officially announcing their 21-man roster for training camp. In addition to the 20 players we already knew about, that group includes former UNC guard RJ Davis, who is listed as a camp invitee. Davis signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers last July after going undrafted […]
After Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić was voted the NBA's best player over San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama as part of ESPN's NBA Rank 2026, an anonymous general manager explained the rationale behind their pick.
The Thunder and Spurs remain the West’s teams to beat, but the Timberwolves have quietly assembled the pieces needed to chase them down.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs built through the draft in a way the Los Angeles Lakers never could.
A few years ago, Charles Barkley famously called Kevin Durant a “bus rider” after the superstar chose to join the Golden State Warriors. Now, the NBA icon is taking another shot. This time, criticism extends to the entire Houston Rockets team. Barkley believed Durant’s leadership could be a major reason Houston has little chance against […]
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The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard Jon Elmore and center Malik Williams to training camp deals, according to HoopsHype. Both players bring extensive professional and G League experience to a Spurs roster that has been reshaped around Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox and San Antonio’s young core following last season’s run to the NBA Finals. […]
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