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Carter Bryant said he received a confidence boost from his short stint in Austin.
One highlight: He made a dunk!
"I'm sure I will have more in my career, but it was nice to see one go through," the rookie said with a laugh.
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One highlight: He made a dunk!
"I'm sure I will have more in my career, but it was nice to see one go through," the rookie said with a laugh.
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Spurs rookie Carter Bryant received confidence boost from short G League stint
The 14th overall pick said he had a good run playing for the Austin Spurs on Friday night.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Carter Bryant said he received a confidence boost from his short stint in Austin.
One highlight: He made a dunk!
"I'm sure I will have more in my career, but it was nice to see one go through," the rookie said with a laugh.
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One highlight: He made a dunk!
"I'm sure I will have more in my career, but it was nice to see one go through," the rookie said with a laugh.
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Julian Champagnie pulled Wemby aside after watching him hit 2 clutch shots to bury Boston.
"You are cold," Champagnie told him.
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"You are cold," Champagnie told him.
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Cold-blooded Victor Wembanyama thrived in closer role against Celtics
The Frenchman scored 16 of his 21 in the second half, including a game-sealing jumper with 19.1 seconds left, to lead the Spurs past Boston 100-95 on Saturday.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Julian Champagnie pulled Wemby aside after watching him hit 2 clutch shots to bury Boston.
"You are cold," Champagnie told him.
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"You are cold," Champagnie told him.
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The Victor Wembanyama takes over triple take:
1, Spurs doing just fine with Wemby coming off the bench.
2, Celtics showed no respect for Castle’s stroke.
3, Kornet remains fan favorite in Boston.
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1, Spurs doing just fine with Wemby coming off the bench.
2, Celtics showed no respect for Castle’s stroke.
3, Kornet remains fan favorite in Boston.
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3 takeaways as Victor Wembanyama takes over late to lead Spurs past Celtics
The 7-foot-4 Frenchman scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half as the Spurs downed Boston 105-100 to win their second in a row.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:10 AM
The Victor Wembanyama takes over triple take:
1, Spurs doing just fine with Wemby coming off the bench.
2, Celtics showed no respect for Castle’s stroke.
3, Kornet remains fan favorite in Boston.
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1, Spurs doing just fine with Wemby coming off the bench.
2, Celtics showed no respect for Castle’s stroke.
3, Kornet remains fan favorite in Boston.
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Celtics with a lengthy, fun tribute video for Luke Kornet that ends with a standing ovation he acknowledged with a few waves.
January 11, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Celtics with a lengthy, fun tribute video for Luke Kornet that ends with a standing ovation he acknowledged with a few waves.
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Devin Vassell got up some shots at the end of shootaround at Emerson College on Saturday here in Boston after spending most of the session rehabbing his groin.
January 10, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Devin Vassell got up some shots at the end of shootaround at Emerson College on Saturday here in Boston after spending most of the session rehabbing his groin.
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Spurs leaders are calling for the club to buckle down during this tough portion of its schedule, which Harrison Barnes says comes at a time when playoff contenders are starting to "lock in" on playoff seeding.
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Spurs look to 'lock in' as season nears midway point
In the midst of a stretch in which they'll face plenty of contenders, Victor Wembanyama and Co. look to "answer the call" every night.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Spurs leaders are calling for the club to buckle down during this tough portion of its schedule, which Harrison Barnes says comes at a time when playoff contenders are starting to "lock in" on playoff seeding.
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Special to see the First Amendment exercised robustly in a place like Boston: anti-Trump Administration, anti-Venezuela war, anti-ICE demonstration in front of the Massachusetts State House.
January 10, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Special to see the First Amendment exercised robustly in a place like Boston: anti-Trump Administration, anti-Venezuela war, anti-ICE demonstration in front of the Massachusetts State House.
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Whether with the Celtics or #Spurs, Luke Kornet’s antics and jokes have left his teammates in stitches.
“I love comedy,” he told me.
On how the big man has delivered big laughs in his NBA career.
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“I love comedy,” he told me.
On how the big man has delivered big laughs in his NBA career.
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How Luke Kornet is using his sharp sense of humor to help carve role with Spurs
The center returns to Boston as a key contributor with a well-earned reputation for keeping teammates in stitches with his sense of humor and comedic timing.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Whether with the Celtics or #Spurs, Luke Kornet’s antics and jokes have left his teammates in stitches.
“I love comedy,” he told me.
On how the big man has delivered big laughs in his NBA career.
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“I love comedy,” he told me.
On how the big man has delivered big laughs in his NBA career.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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Only two Spurs rank in the top 20 in the Western Conference: Wemby and Stephon Castle.
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Where does the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama rank in fan All-Star voting?
In his third NBA season, the 22-year-old Frenchman is vying for his second berth in the February classic.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Only two Spurs rank in the top 20 in the Western Conference: Wemby and Stephon Castle.
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You never know what you’re going to see pregame from Victor Wembanyama.
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Video: See how high the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama can kick
A video of the 7-foot-4, 22-year-old Frenchman's latest mind-boggling show of otherworldly athleticism has gone viral.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
You never know what you’re going to see pregame from Victor Wembanyama.
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Wrote some words about Jeremy Sochan’s postgame alternation with Jarred Vanderbilt, but this photo by the Express-News’ @samowens.bsky.social perfectly captured the tense moment.
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What did Jeremy Sochan think of the Laker who took a poke at him?
The Spurs forward answered questions after Wednesday night's win about a postgame altercation in which Los Angeles' Jarred Vanderbilt poked him in the face.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Wrote some words about Jeremy Sochan’s postgame alternation with Jarred Vanderbilt, but this photo by the Express-News’ @samowens.bsky.social perfectly captured the tense moment.
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The Spurs love rookie Carter Bryant’s physical attributes, athleticism and attitude, but he’s still raw – thus he’ll be getting some seasoning in the G League beginning Friday.
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Spurs decide Carter Bryant could use some G League seasoning
The club assigned the rookie forward to Austin on Friday after he appeared in 29 NBA games.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:55 PM
The Spurs love rookie Carter Bryant’s physical attributes, athleticism and attitude, but he’s still raw – thus he’ll be getting some seasoning in the G League beginning Friday.
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Spurs notebook:
Kornet “great”, Wemby expected to travel to Memphis.
Mitch Johnson praises medical staff, Xavi Schelling.
Former Spur Sidy Cissoko “brings fire” every game for Blazers, including last night at the Frost.
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Kornet “great”, Wemby expected to travel to Memphis.
Mitch Johnson praises medical staff, Xavi Schelling.
Former Spur Sidy Cissoko “brings fire” every game for Blazers, including last night at the Frost.
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Luke Kornet has been 'great,' but Spurs ready to welcome back Victor Wembanyama
The Frenchman is expected to travel with the team to Memphis for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies
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January 4, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Spurs notebook:
Kornet “great”, Wemby expected to travel to Memphis.
Mitch Johnson praises medical staff, Xavi Schelling.
Former Spur Sidy Cissoko “brings fire” every game for Blazers, including last night at the Frost.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Kornet “great”, Wemby expected to travel to Memphis.
Mitch Johnson praises medical staff, Xavi Schelling.
Former Spur Sidy Cissoko “brings fire” every game for Blazers, including last night at the Frost.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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The battle of the big men triple take: Blazers 115, Spurs 110
1, Blazers won the hustle game.
2, Rookies kept their heads up.
3, Former Spur gives Blazers spark off the bench.
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1, Blazers won the hustle game.
2, Rookies kept their heads up.
3, Former Spur gives Blazers spark off the bench.
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3 takeaways as Spurs waste 23-point, five-block night by Luke Kornet
The big man went nose-to-nose with Donovan Clingan, who led the Blazers to a 115-110 win with a season-high 24 points.
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January 4, 2026 at 5:26 AM
The battle of the big men triple take: Blazers 115, Spurs 110
1, Blazers won the hustle game.
2, Rookies kept their heads up.
3, Former Spur gives Blazers spark off the bench.
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1, Blazers won the hustle game.
2, Rookies kept their heads up.
3, Former Spur gives Blazers spark off the bench.
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Victor Wembanyama and Co. helped make the NBA and one of its broadcast partners very merry on Christmas Day.
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Spurs lasso big ratings for NBA, network on Christmas Day
With Victor Wembanyama leading them, the team is sure to become a holiday fixture.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Victor Wembanyama and Co. helped make the NBA and one of its broadcast partners very merry on Christmas Day.
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On how vibing to Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” underscores the #Spurs’ tight-knit locker room:
"Pretty much everybody knows it word for word," Keldon Johnson said, “so it gives us a chance to really get hyped, be together and bring some team chemistry.”
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"Pretty much everybody knows it word for word," Keldon Johnson said, “so it gives us a chance to really get hyped, be together and bring some team chemistry.”
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Music part of Spurs' strong team chemistry, good vibes
Keldon Johnson's role as the club's unofficial musical director includes finding the right song to get his teammates hyped before taking the court.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
On how vibing to Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” underscores the #Spurs’ tight-knit locker room:
"Pretty much everybody knows it word for word," Keldon Johnson said, “so it gives us a chance to really get hyped, be together and bring some team chemistry.”
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
"Pretty much everybody knows it word for word," Keldon Johnson said, “so it gives us a chance to really get hyped, be together and bring some team chemistry.”
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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Wise-beyond-his-years Wemby knows when to hold his tongue — even when his team is the talk of the NBA.
"It's a very long (season). We're not even halfway through,” he said.
On how the #Spurs are staying humble and focused in the wake of their mastery of OKC:
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"It's a very long (season). We're not even halfway through,” he said.
On how the #Spurs are staying humble and focused in the wake of their mastery of OKC:
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Wemby: Spurs focused on rest of the season after dominating Thunder
Victor Wembanyama said the Spurs aren't looking too far into future after the team gained its third win over the defending champs in two weeks.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Wise-beyond-his-years Wemby knows when to hold his tongue — even when his team is the talk of the NBA.
"It's a very long (season). We're not even halfway through,” he said.
On how the #Spurs are staying humble and focused in the wake of their mastery of OKC:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
"It's a very long (season). We're not even halfway through,” he said.
On how the #Spurs are staying humble and focused in the wake of their mastery of OKC:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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Spurs notebook Christmas Day edition:
Keldon Johnson plays in milestone game.
Mitch Johnson fondly recalls holiday debut in Madison Square Garden.
Cup of coffee in Thunder organization made impression on Mitch.
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Keldon Johnson plays in milestone game.
Mitch Johnson fondly recalls holiday debut in Madison Square Garden.
Cup of coffee in Thunder organization made impression on Mitch.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson plays in milestone game
Thursday's contest was the enthusiastic seventh-year forward's 400th with the club.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Spurs notebook Christmas Day edition:
Keldon Johnson plays in milestone game.
Mitch Johnson fondly recalls holiday debut in Madison Square Garden.
Cup of coffee in Thunder organization made impression on Mitch.
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Keldon Johnson plays in milestone game.
Mitch Johnson fondly recalls holiday debut in Madison Square Garden.
Cup of coffee in Thunder organization made impression on Mitch.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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Spurs notebook Christmas Eve edition:
Team thrilled to be part of another “special” holiday lineup.
Keldon Johnson on how Spurs boast “multiple guys that can have a night.”
Keeping SGA away from foul line big part of gameplan.
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Team thrilled to be part of another “special” holiday lineup.
Keldon Johnson on how Spurs boast “multiple guys that can have a night.”
Keeping SGA away from foul line big part of gameplan.
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Spurs thrilled to be part of another 'special' Christmas Day lineup
San Antonio is part of the marquee holiday showcase for the second year in a row after a seven-year absence.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Spurs notebook Christmas Eve edition:
Team thrilled to be part of another “special” holiday lineup.
Keldon Johnson on how Spurs boast “multiple guys that can have a night.”
Keeping SGA away from foul line big part of gameplan.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Team thrilled to be part of another “special” holiday lineup.
Keldon Johnson on how Spurs boast “multiple guys that can have a night.”
Keeping SGA away from foul line big part of gameplan.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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While the rivalry debate rages, both the surging Spurs and battle-tested Thunder focus on learning as much as they can about each other.
“To have an opportunity to fight against the best, it’s a heck of an opportunity. It prepares you,” Mitch Johnson said.
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“To have an opportunity to fight against the best, it’s a heck of an opportunity. It prepares you,” Mitch Johnson said.
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Spurs riding high after big win over Thunder with rematch looming
The team extended its winning streak to seven games with a 130-110 thrashing of Oklahoma City on Tuesday night in what some believe is the NBA's newest rivalry.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
While the rivalry debate rages, both the surging Spurs and battle-tested Thunder focus on learning as much as they can about each other.
“To have an opportunity to fight against the best, it’s a heck of an opportunity. It prepares you,” Mitch Johnson said.
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“To have an opportunity to fight against the best, it’s a heck of an opportunity. It prepares you,” Mitch Johnson said.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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Since August and through the holiday season, Devin Vassell has seemingly been everywhere spearheading the Spurs’ charitable efforts.
A dive into how the forward’s good deeds underscore a desire to deepen his roots in his adopted hometown.
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A dive into how the forward’s good deeds underscore a desire to deepen his roots in his adopted hometown.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell deepens roots in San Antonio by giving back
The sixth-year pro has been busy this holiday season spearheading the franchise's community work with the NBA's "Season of Giving" throughout Bexar County.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Since August and through the holiday season, Devin Vassell has seemingly been everywhere spearheading the Spurs’ charitable efforts.
A dive into how the forward’s good deeds underscore a desire to deepen his roots in his adopted hometown.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
A dive into how the forward’s good deeds underscore a desire to deepen his roots in his adopted hometown.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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Looking for a way to give back this holiday season?
If you’re a fan of Tim Duncan, here’s a cool way to team with the Spurs legend to fight hunger by assisting the San Antonio Food Bank.
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If you’re a fan of Tim Duncan, here’s a cool way to team with the Spurs legend to fight hunger by assisting the San Antonio Food Bank.
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Tim Duncan teams with San Antonio Food Bank to fight hunger this holiday season
The Spurs legend and the nonprofit team every season during the holiday season to help food insecure South Texans.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Looking for a way to give back this holiday season?
If you’re a fan of Tim Duncan, here’s a cool way to team with the Spurs legend to fight hunger by assisting the San Antonio Food Bank.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
If you’re a fan of Tim Duncan, here’s a cool way to team with the Spurs legend to fight hunger by assisting the San Antonio Food Bank.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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OKC next up edition of the triple take: Spurs 124, Wizards 113
1, Spurs aren’t going to budge when it comes to Wemby’s health.
2, Spurs aren’t the only team putting player safety first.
3, Kornet quietly delivered in fourth quarter.
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1, Spurs aren’t going to budge when it comes to Wemby’s health.
2, Spurs aren’t the only team putting player safety first.
3, Kornet quietly delivered in fourth quarter.
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3 takeaways as Wembanyama's double-double helps Spurs win sixth in a row
Wembanyama finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds, De'Aaron Fox scored 27 points, and the Spurs downed Washington, 124-113 for their sixth win in a row.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
OKC next up edition of the triple take: Spurs 124, Wizards 113
1, Spurs aren’t going to budge when it comes to Wemby’s health.
2, Spurs aren’t the only team putting player safety first.
3, Kornet quietly delivered in fourth quarter.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1, Spurs aren’t going to budge when it comes to Wemby’s health.
2, Spurs aren’t the only team putting player safety first.
3, Kornet quietly delivered in fourth quarter.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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The finally back at the Frost triple take: Spurs 119, Wizards 94
1, Even in limited minutes, Wembanyama provides several highlights.
2, As good as Harper is, he’s just scratching the surface.
3, Wizards’ Champagnie just like Spurs’ Champagnie.
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1, Even in limited minutes, Wembanyama provides several highlights.
2, As good as Harper is, he’s just scratching the surface.
3, Wizards’ Champagnie just like Spurs’ Champagnie.
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3 takeaways as Spurs' Dylan Harper scores 24 points in win over Wizards
Victor Wembanyama aided the rookie with 15 points and four blocks off the bench as San Antonio won its fourth in a row.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:08 AM
The finally back at the Frost triple take: Spurs 119, Wizards 94
1, Even in limited minutes, Wembanyama provides several highlights.
2, As good as Harper is, he’s just scratching the surface.
3, Wizards’ Champagnie just like Spurs’ Champagnie.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1, Even in limited minutes, Wembanyama provides several highlights.
2, As good as Harper is, he’s just scratching the surface.
3, Wizards’ Champagnie just like Spurs’ Champagnie.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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De’Aaron Fox came up big for the Spurs in the NBA Cup, and the NBA recognized it.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox lauded for stellar NBA Cup play
The speedy guard earned an honor from the league for helping the Spurs reach the final while recording an overall 5-2 record.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
De’Aaron Fox came up big for the Spurs in the NBA Cup, and the NBA recognized it.
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