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Stephon Castle is NBA’s best perimeter player, says trainer

Stephon Castle’s trainer Olin Simplis believes the San Antonio Spurs guard has already established himself as the NBA’s most versatile perimeter defender and has the tools to become an All-Star and All-Defensive selection in his third season. “I honestly think he’s the best perimeter player,” Simplis told Mark Medina of R.org, pointing to Castle’s ability […] The post Stephon Castle is NBA’s best perimeter player, says trainer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama trolled by Team France over his comically large shoes

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has been raising the temperature in the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. While he’s taking care of business for the French national team, his teammates found a new way to troll him for his comical shoe size at the camp. In a recently surfaced video on X, formerly […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama trolled by Team France over his comically large shoes appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Stephon Castle’s friends won’t let him play as Victor Wembanyama in NBA 2K27

LOS ANGELES — While Victor Wembanyama gets a lot of the love from fans, especially now as the cover athlete for NBA 2K27, the San Antonio Spurs also have one of the best, up-and-coming two-way guards in the NBA in Stephon Castle. With Castle and Wembanyama alongside one another, the Spurs have a bright future […] The post Stephon Castle’s friends won’t let him play as Victor Wembanyama in NBA 2K27 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Victor Wembanyama admits he always learns something new facing Nikola Jokic

The San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama reflected on his battles against Nikola Jokic, sharing what he learned from facing the center in both the NBA and international competition. Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic starred in a FIBA-worthy showdown during a two-game exhibition series as France and Serbia prepare for the latest window of the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. The matchup between the San Antonio Spurs center and the Denver Nuggets big man is rapidly becoming a must-watc...

Victor Wembanyama lists Devin Booker in his All-2K starting lineup

PHOENIX – Ronnie 2K recently asked Spurs star and NBA 2k27 cover athlete Victor Wembanyama to name his starting five using NBA 2K cover athletes from the past decade. His choices were Devin Booker, Luka Doncic, Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and himself. Victor Wembanyama lists Devin Booker in his top starting 5: Luka. Dame. Booker. […]

And-Ones: Projected Win Totals, Adelman, NBA Europe, Parker

The Spurs will win 62 games, with the rival Thunder not far behind at 60. That’s according to the projections of ESPN’s insiders. Denver (51), Houston (51) and Minnesota (50) round out the top five in terms of win totals in the Western Conference. ESPN projects the Knicks and Pistons to tie atop the Eastern […]

Exclusive: Stephon Castle on Victor Wembanyama’s NBA 2K27 cover, his 2K ratings, and gaming

LOS ANGELES — The San Antonio Spurs surprised everyone last season when they took major steps towards championship contention and came just three games away from winning the 2026 NBA Championship. Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Co. ultimately fell short, but the group is eyeing another deep playoff run and hoping to learn from their […] The post Exclusive: Stephon Castle on Victor Wembanyama’s NBA 2K27 cover, his 2K ratings, and gaming appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Stephon Castle’s Trainer Calls Spurs Star Best Perimeter Player in the NBA, Discusses Vigorous Offseason Workouts

Whether the footage consists of highlight reels or blunders, Stephon Castle’s trainer sends him detailed video analysis filled with praise and constructive criticism. Olin Simplis also has challenged the San Antonio Spurs’ third-year guard with sand-dune workouts and with minimizing consecutive misses through 625 shot attempts. Through that laudatory and critical lens, Simplis outlined Castle’s […]

The surprising battle that shaped Spurs’ summer after NBA Finals run

By any reasonable standard, the San Antonio Spurs are enjoying a good offseason. Some might describe it as great. But in between re-signing Victor Wembanyama, bringing back all of their key players, adding Tobias Harris, and a solid, potentially fantastic, draft all while escaping bad happenings, the franchise found itself in yet another go-round with […] The post The surprising battle that shaped Spurs’ summer after NBA Finals run appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Watch Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama stuff Nikola Jokic not once but twice in a row ahead of FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Several NBA stars will be competing overseas in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers as the NBA offseason continues. Among them are San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama, playing for his native France, while Denver Nuggets MVP Nikola Jokic suits up for Serbia. The two stars have already squared off once in a friendly before […] The post Watch Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama stuff Nikola Jokic not once but twice in a row ahead of FIBA World Cup qualifiers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: San Antonio Spurs

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the San Antonio Spurs. […]

Open Thread: Happy birthday to Devin Vassell

Today is Devin Vassell’s twenty-sixth birthday. What a roller coaster ride for such a young man. In his professional life, he was drafted eleventh overall in 2020. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, his first season was truncated. The team was in disarray, at least by Spurs standards. The year before Vassell was drafted, the Spurs […]

Spurs Offseason Primer: Is Dylan Harper ready to start?

The Spurs reached the NBA Finals last season. Apparently, they’re still not done figuring out who should start at point guard. ESPN’s Michael C. Wright reports that De’Aaron Fox is expected to open the season as San Antonio’s starter, but second-year guard Dylan Harper could make that decision considerably more interesting. Harper broke out during […] The post Spurs Offseason Primer: Is Dylan Harper ready to start? appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Why Thunder fans’ disappointment in Chet Holmgren is valid, but redemption is within reach

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Chet Holmgren didn’t attempt a field goal in the second half of Game 7’s 111-103 loss in the 2026 Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. With Jalen Williams sidelined, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champions needed him offensively, but he failed to rise to the occasion. Holmgren’s bounce-back […] The post Why Thunder fans’ disappointment in Chet Holmgren is valid, but redemption is within reach appeared first on ClutchPoint...

Open Thread: Spurs reopen Gunn Family Coyote Dog Park

On Friday, Spurs Sport & Entertainment, Bexar County and Gunn Auto Group officially reopened Gunn Family Coyote Dog Park at The Rock at La Cantera. Due to a tornado that touched done in July, the park had been closed for repair. Precinct 3 Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody and Assoc. Director of The Rock John Cronen […]

4 Thunder storylines to look forward to in 2026-27

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first title defense in franchise history ended in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Still, the odds of the 2026-27 Thunder winning a second title in three years remain high after last year’s untimely injuries. Even Spurs’ Dylan […] The post 4 Thunder storylines to look forward to in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama will laugh at Dillon Brooks’ delusions of grandeur

Phoenix Suns veteran Dillon Brooks doesn’t back down from a challenge, albeit against Oklahoma City Thunder’s MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. While Brooks has the uptmost respect for Wembanyama and the two-time MVP in Gilgeous-Alexander, he claims he had the latter’s number during Dillon’s time with the Memphis Grizzlies. Brooks […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama will laugh at Dillon Brooks’ delusions of grandeur appeared firs...

Western Notes: Spurs, Wemby, Terry, Warriors, Thunder

The San Antonio city council has denied a motion from mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to reopen $489MM in funding for a new downtown arena to a public vote, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic. The Spurs intend to cover $500MM of the cost for their $1.3 billion arena, with the city nearly matching that […]

Open Thread: Jokic shares kind words regarding Victor Wembanyama

Happy Friday! If you were in the San Antonio area, you know Benson Boone played at the Frost Bank Center (home of the Spurs) last night. Last night was also coincidentally my sixteenth wedding anniversary, so naturally my wife was at the Benson Boone concert…with my daughter…while I attended my daughter’s middle school volleyball parent […]

Nikola Jokic says Victor Wembanyama can be the best ever

Nikola Jokic does not view Victor Wembanyama as a personal rivalry, but the three-time NBA MVP believes the San Antonio Spurs star has the opportunity to become “the best ever” if he continues developing and takes care of his body. After Serbia’s 90-87 victory over France in a friendly at Belgrade Arena on Thursday, Jokic […] The post Nikola Jokic says Victor Wembanyama can be the best ever appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Victor Wembanyama’s First FIBA Outing as Captain Turns Complicated as Nikola Jokic Continues to Dominate Spurs Star

The start of a new era for French basketball hit a speed bump in Belgrade. Victor Wembanyama, newly minted as the youngest captain of France’s national team in 23 years, stepped onto the court at a packed Belgrade Arena, looking to assert his leadership in what was an international friendly match. With Nikola Jokic on […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s First FIBA Outing as Captain Turns Complicated as Nikola Jokic Continues to Dominate Spurs Star appeared first on EssentiallySports .