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The Victor Wembanyama era starts now

The Victor Wembanyama era starts now

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor June 22, 2023

NEW YORK – After over five weeks since San Antonio landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, the organization, its fans and members around the league have been counting down to the...

With the Spurs roster going younger, should San Antonio make a change at head coach?

With the Spurs roster going younger, should San Antonio make a change at head coach?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor May 28, 2023

Over the last quarter century, the San Antonio Spurs have grown accustomed to being one of the only basketball teams to be discussed until the summer months. In the midst of a wild series between Boston...

No, the Spurs should not go in ‘win now’ mode

No, the Spurs should not go in ‘win now’ mode

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor May 22, 2023

“With the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs select, Victor Wembanyama,” is what Adam Silver, the NBA’s commissioner, will announce on June 22 now that the Spurs’ nightmare...

Spurs win Wembanyama sweepstakes

Spurs win Wembanyama sweepstakes

Rylan Renteria, Contributor May 22, 2023

The NBA Draft letter is one of the most intriguing and unique draft practices across all sports. The worst team in the league is not guaranteed to have the best pick in the draft, though with the rights...

Spurs sellout Moody Center in back-to-back games in “I-35 Series”

Spurs sellout Moody Center in back-to-back games in “I-35 Series”

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 11, 2023

AUSTIN – The Spurs are just one game away from the end of their worst season in 26 years. Though San Antonio was not necessarily projected to win the NBA Finals or even to make the playoffs, its 21-60...

Time to clean the lockers

Time to clean the lockers

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – There was a point in this NBA season when both Utah and San Antonio were in the playoff race and were even contending for a top-four seed. Unfortunately for both teams, the season continued...

McDermott: ‘There’s nothing like playing at home’

McDermott: ‘There’s nothing like playing at home’

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 28, 2023

With seemingly nothing to play for, there is no quit in the Spurs. Unlike many veterans in the NBA, Spurs rookie Malaki Branham is happy to be a part of an organization that continues intense practices...

What to keep in mind for the Spurs final 17 games

What to keep in mind for the Spurs’ final 17 games

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – It’s not how a team starts its season, but how they end it. It’s safe to say that the Spurs’ glory days are behind them, given that the team lost a franchise record 16-straight...

Spurs win second-straight game in return to San Antonio

Spurs win second-straight game in return to San Antonio

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 3, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – Despite the all-time winningest coach in NBA history being out with an illness, San Antonio managed to win its first game back at AT&T Center after the annual month-long rodeo trip. The...

Spurs lose final home game before 4-week road trip

Spurs lose final home game before 4-week road trip

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor February 4, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – Joel Embiid’s MVP quest was on full display in the 137-125 victory against the Spurs on Friday night. With the local San Antonio Rodeo being housed in the AT&T Center, the Spurs...

Spurs lose overtime thriller against Phoenix

Spurs lose overtime thriller against Phoenix

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

San Antonio – As stated before the 2022-23 season, the goal for the San Antonio Spurs was to develop young talent and build confidence to go toe-to-toe with any team in the NBA.  Despite the 14-36...

Spurs to move into new multi-purpose training facility

Spurs to move into new multi-purpose training facility

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor January 19, 2023

Spurs multi-year announcement San Antonio – On Jan. 18, Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) announced Victory Capital as the naming rights partner for the new Spurs performance center. Victory...

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