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Open Thread: Spurs reveal the teammate with the messiest locker
The Spurs are enjoying their time on the court. The camaraderie is obvious as are the connections they are making with one anther. Both on and off the court, they are building a rapport. Throughout the season, the Spurs air these little vignettes between commercial breaks. Usually a set of questions made to each player […]
Dylan Harper diagnosed with calf strain, reports vary on potential missed time
Last night was the first tough one of the season. Not only did the Spurs lose for the first time in six tries (11 if you count the preseason), but they also lost rookie guard Dylan Harper, who has quietly been on a tear to open the season, after he landed awkwardly while trying to […]
Week in Review: Spurs make history with 5-0 start, but the honeymoon is over
Welcome to the Week in Review: a Monday feature that looks back at the week that was for the San Antonio Spurs, takes a look at the week ahead, and more. Enjoy! Week 1: Despite being shorthanded, the Spurs opened the season 3-0 for the first time since 2019, winning games on the back of their […]
Stephon Castle fills up the stat sheet in loss to Suns
Breaking news: The San Antonio Spurs will not go undefeated this season. After setting a franchise record with five straight wins to start the season, the Spurs were handed their first loss of the season by the Phoenix Suns, 130-118. It was a fairly brutal beatdown by the Suns, without many bright spots for the […]
What We Learned from the Spurs loss to the Suns
Well, that probably had to happen at some point. The vibes were too high. Simply too high, you know? It didn’t seem possible for the Spurs to lose, or for Wembanyama to play poorly, or for everyone on the team to just… not really show up. But it happened. It was a bad one from […]
Open Thread: Keldon Johnson celebrates Halloween by making an appearance to read to some young fans
Keldon Johnson, the longest-tenured member of the Spurs, continues to shine both on and off the court. Johnson, who makes guest appearances throughout the commuity, especially during holidays, showed up the Las Palmas H-E-B to hand out candy during the Trunk-or-Treat even on Halloween. In addition to distributing goodies, KJ read from his favorite book. […]
Spurs outgunned by hot-shooting Suns in first loss of the season
In what turned out to be a nightmare of a night, the Spurs lost both their undefeated record and potentially Dylan Harper to injury in Phoenix. The Suns rained threes and looked like the more mature and polished team en route to a 130-118 win that wasn’t as close as the final score reflects. It […]
San Antonio vs. Phoenix, Final Score: Spurs suffer embarrassing first loss of season, 118-130
Phoenix swarmed the Spurs from the onset, particularly Victor Wembanyama (9 point, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks), and forced them well out of their comfort zone to win comfortably. On a night when Phoenix celebrated ‘Day of the Dead,’ their shooting came alive, and San Antonio’s offensive execution resembled a disjointed skeleton. The Suns blitzed […]
Dylan Harper exits game against Suns with calf injury
The already short-handed San Antonio Spurs suffered another blow on Sunday. Dylan Harper left the game with an apparent calf injury in the second quarter of the Spurs’ game against the Phoenix Suns. He was ruled out for the rest of the game. Further details on the injury have yet to be disclosed. Harper came […]
It’s time for Basketball: Spurs at Phoenix Suns
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. Undefeated. What a beautiful word. It probably won’t last forever, but […]
Open Thread: Spurs Give annd Frost Bank offer Operation Renovation grants
Per a Spurs press release: Spurs Give and Frost Bank are inviting local organizations to apply for the 2025–26 Operation Renovation grant program, which supports facility improvements that create safe and inspiring spaces for youth to learn and play. Online applications for the 2025-26 Operation Renovation Grant are now open through Friday, Dec. 19 at 11:59 p.m. […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns
After a disastrous 2024-2025 season that ended with a 36-46 record, Phoenix Suns pulled the plug on their Big 3 experiment this summer. Head coach Mike Budenholzer was let go after just a single season, replaced by Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott. Kevin Durant was shipped out of town in a trade with the […]
How the Spurs should handle De’Aaron Fox’s return
The San Antonio Spurs are off to their best start in franchise history, and the good news doesn’t stop with their 5-0 record. They’ve done it all without several key members of the team, including all-star guard De’Aaron Fox. The athletic point guard was expected to be out for the first couple of weeks of […]
Why the Spurs are deeper than you think
The San Antonio Spurs are one of three undefeated teams left and are on a franchise-best opening five-game win streak. They are missing key rotation players such as All-Star De’Aaron Fox, plus backup big men Kelly Olynyk and Luke Kornet. Still, it’s irresistible to think about what the margin of victory could be if the […]
Open Thread: Spurs to host election night watch party
Per a Spurs press release: The Win Together campaign will host a Spurs Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. at River North Icehouse. Fans, neighbors and partners are invited to come together downtown as results come in. Event details The Spurs support of Props A & B which offers financial […]
What we learned from the Spurs win over the Heat
Earl Weaver died the year that I turned 25. That he died aboard a Caribbean cruise was a source of some amusement for those who’d known him. Though I can no longer find the quote, I recall at least one former player somberly jesting that it was the relaxation that killed the man so uniformly […]
Highlights: Spurs stop the Heat’s late rally to start season 5-0
The San Antonio Spurs denied the Miami Heat a fourth-quarter comeback and are now 5-0 for the first time in franchise history. Anyone who heard Victor Wembanyama at the press conference after the Toronto Raptors win, probably knew deep down that he would deliver, but it took 12 lead changes and four ties to get […]
Spurs 5-0
The Spurs have the achieved their greatest start in franchise history. The Spurs beat the Miami Heat last night to earn a 5-0 record. 5-0! During the game, Sean Elliott and the Spurs honored Bill Schoening, who retired after twenty-four seasons as the radio voice of the franchise. Additionally, there have been online mentions of […]
Spurs beat the Heat for franchise-best 5-0 start
Pandomonium struck the Frost Bank Center on Thursday night. The scene was something out of a playoff series victory. Fans went crazy, and the team crowded around the microphone at center court. San Antonio’s superstar, Victor Wembanyama, grabbed the mic and made a statement. “This is years of work for all of us, and now […]
San Antonio vs Miami, Final Score: Spurs cool off the Heat 107-101
It wasn’t pretty at times, but it was a historic night as the home team held off the Heat for a win to earn the first 5-0 start for the San Antonio Spurs in the existence of the franchise. The game was a series of runs and the Heat’s offensive strategy of quick offense had […]
It’s time for Basketball: Spurs vs Miami Heat
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The Spurs finish out their current home stand with a contest […]
Keldon Johnson is proving that all he cares about is winning
One of the looming questions heading into the season was how the longest tenured Spur fit into the team in the short and long term. A crowded backcourt and a commitment to play two center lineups were going to limit the minutes available for some of the forwards, and Keldon Johnson seemed like a serious […]
Open Thread: Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos at The Rock at La Cantera
It finally happened. The weather cooled and it actually feels like autumn is here. The Rock at La Cantera has a full fall schedule celebrating arts and culture influenced by southwest Texas. Oktoberfest took place earlier this month. Tomorrow a family-friendly Halloween with trunk or treat, a costume contest, and pumpkin painting will take place. […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat
San Antonio Spurs (4-0) vs. Miami Heat (3-1) After a few days of rest, the San Antonio Spurs will try to get off to the franchise’s best start to a season, winning five straight games. They’ll face their biggest challenge yet in a similarly hot Miami Heat squad. The Heat have won three consecutive games and lead the […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs v. Miami Heat
The San Antonio Spurs are hosting the Miami Heat on Thursday to conclude their first home stand of the season. They’ve got a good chance to become the first team in franchise history to start 5-0, but it should be one of their toughest challenges up to this point in the season. The Heat thrive […]
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