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The San Antonio Spurs showed why they are considered NBA Finals favorites in their first preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks. Despite dropping the game 123-116, San Antonio’s starters shined in a first-half run filled with explosive offense. Now the Spurs will head to Phoenix for a matchup with the scrappy Suns, who are looking […]
The NBA preseason is underway, which means it’s also time for everybody’s favorite October exercise; Ranking teams before the games actually count. Here’s the complete 1-through-30 order, along with a quick Hoops Wire thought on each. 1. Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off another MVP season, and Oklahoma City remains loaded despite some offseason changes. […] The post NBA preseason power rankings: Thunder, Spurs lead all 30 teams appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Head coach Mitch Johnson was prepared to unveil a new starting lineup during the Spurs’ preseason opener against Atlanta on Thursday, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic, with Dylan Harper replacing Julian Champagnie in the starting five. It would have marked the first time that guards De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Harper all started together, […]
With the NBA season less than two weeks away, the reigning Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs are looking to defend their crown and add yet another Larry O’Brien Trophy to the cabinet. After a heartbreaking loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, the Spurs needed to add a veteran presence […] The post Is Harris Addition, Continuity Enough to Bring Spurs Back to Finals? appeared first on The Lead .
After De’Aaron Fox missed the San Antonio Spurs’ preseason opener against the Atlanta Hawks, robbing Mitch Johnson of a chance to see his 3-guard lineup firsthand, will he get that opportunity during the regular season? Dylan Harper has high hopes for the Spurs. After starting alongside Stephon Castle in San Antonio’s 123-116 loss to the […] The post De’Aaron Fox’s late scratch ruined 3-guard Spurs starting lineup. Will it start in regular season? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kingston Flemings delivered an impressive performance in Atlanta's preseason win over San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper is confident in his team and their championship aspirations this upcoming season. After losing the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks, a breakout season from Harper goes a long way for the Spurs’ title chances. However, for Dylan, it’s a collective effort. After Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson […] The post Why Dylan Harper believes Spurs’ offense ranks best in NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints .
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has voiced his support for high school students protesting in France, praising young people for speaking up and encouraging others to listen to them. The French basketball star said he supports the students and hopes more people will stand behind them. “I’m glad that high school students and young […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals why he’s throwing support behind student protestors in France appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dylan Harper was set to start with Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox before the vet became a late scratch. What's the best path, and what's the path Mitch Johnson can actually take?
Victor Wembanyama was pleased with the San Antonio Spurs‘ decision to start sophomore guard Dylan Harper on Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks. Last season, Harper came off the bench and only started four of the 69 games he played. Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Spurs wanted to experiment with a three-guard lineup featuring [...]
Per a Spurs pres release: The San Antonio Spurs invite fans to take part in the 2026-27 Spurs Tipoff Week, presented by Ticketmaster, taking place from Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Tuesday, Oct. 20. This weeklong celebration across the city of San Antonio, consisting of in-person activations, giveaways, discounts and more, will build momentum and excitement […]
The San Antonio Spurs opened their 2026 preseason with a 123-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday at Frost Bank Center, surrendering a 19-point first-quarter lead before Atlanta rallied for the road victory. San Antonio led 39-20 after the opening period, but the Hawks responded with a 42-point second quarter to cut the deficit […] The post Spurs fall to Hawks after blowing 19-point lead in preseason opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Basketball Hall of Famer Jamaal Wilkes believes Dylan Harper will become a key component of the San Antonio Spurs’ future after the rookie guard impressed during the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson in an exclusive interview for #WORDSWITHSCOOP, the four-time NBA champion praised Harper’s talent and […] The post Jamaal Wilkes predicts big things for Dylan Harper in San Antonio appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
What does the preseason actually determine? Do the wins and losses matter? The answer to the second question is quite literally, no. The answer to the first is general improvements from individual players, and some idea of what the rotations could look like come the regular season. The San Antonio Spurs saw a little bit […]
John Hollinger of The Athletic lists 10 under-the-radar players who could swing their respective teams’ seasons. Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, whose shaky jump shot makes him a tricky offensive fit, is one player Hollinger will be closely monitoring in 2026/27. Peyton Watson (Cavaliers), Tobias Harris (Spurs), Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors) and Cason Wallace (Thunder) are among […]
Everything is right in the world again. Because San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is back in action. The Spurs opened their preseason schedule by hosting the Atlanta Hawks at Frost Bank Center on Thursday. It did not take long for Wembanyama to make a jaw-dropping play. In the first quarter, he shook off Onyeka […] The post Nothing prepared the Hawks for Victor Wembanyama’s absurd move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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The Hawks hit the road for the first time this preseason and take on the San Antonio Spurs. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Frost Bank Arena, San Antonio, TX Start Time: 8:00 PM EDT TV: N/A Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the […]
The San Antonio Spurs will kickstart their NBA preseason action with Dylan Harper in their five-man lineup. Ahead of their Thursday preseason opener home game against the Atlanta Hawks, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson announced that Harper will join Victor Wembanyama, Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle, and Devin Vassell in their starting five. De'Aaron Fox was a late scratch amid general soreness, per Jared Weiss of The Athletic. As he was asked if this might be their particular starting group headi...
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spent the offseason training for a highly anticipated 2026-27 season and is now putting San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic on notice. In a recent interview with Time, Gilgeous-Alexander talked about bouncing back from losing the Western Conference Finals against Wembanyama and the Spurs. He […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander puts Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama on notice appeared first on Cl...
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reflected on how the two-time MVP reacted to seeing the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 4-1, in the NBA Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander took on most of the blame for the Thunder’s 4-3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. He spent the […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reveals ‘pissed’ text right after Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In a recent interview, Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren reflected on losing to the San Antonio Spurs in last season’s Western Conference Finals. While Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his free-throw merchant narrative, he also reflected on how the Thunder’s title defense fell short against the Spurs. Despite Holmgren’s modest four-point performance in Game 7, […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren’s NSFW reaction to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander taking heat off him for WCF...
Despite Chet Holmgren receiving the bulk of the criticism for the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wants to shoulder the blame for what happened in the series.
Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included a potential Karl-Anthony Towns–Jalen Duren trade, the Sixers’ options at backup center, the Spurs’ decision on Dylan Harper, the first player likely to be traded this season and more! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade […]
New York will watch the Knicks play basketball inside the Garden for the first time since they waved them goodbye after the Game 4 win over the Spurs and before they hoisted the Larry O’B back in Texas. The MSG faithful will have to wait a couple of weeks for the unveiling of the banner(s?), […]