Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Spurs exercise Collins, Sochan, Branham and Wesley’s deals

Spurs exercise Collins, Sochan, Branham and Wesley’s deals

Marissa Silvas, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

Last week, the Spurs announced that they have signed Zach Collins to a multi-year contract extension. Along with exercising players Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley for the 2024-2025 season.  Collins,...

Spurs beats Rockets in overtime thriller

Spurs beats Rockets in overtime thriller

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 28, 2023

The San Antonio Spurs got their first win of the season in an overtime thriller, winning 126-122 over the Houston Rockets on Friday night at the Frost Bank Center. The Spurs (1-1) were led by guard Devin...

Spurs win final home preseason game a week out from the start of the regular season

Spurs win final home preseason game a week out from the start of the regular season

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 24, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – After finishing as the bottom two teams in the NBA’s Western Conference last season, San Antonio and Houston come into the 2023 season hoping for improvement.  Through four preseason...

Spurs win final home preseason game a week out from the start of the regular season

Spurs win final home preseason game a week out from the start of the regular season

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 19, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – After finishing as the bottom two teams in the NBA’s Western Conference last season, San Antonio and Houston come into the 2023 season hoping for improvement.  Through four preseason...

Is Wembanyama more NBA-ready than we thought?

Is Wembanyama more NBA-ready than we thought?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 17, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – New employees typically need time to get used to a new job before making a case for being an employee of the month. All the more so when you are the youngest person in said company and...

Spurs host open practice at Frost Bank Center

Spurs host open practice at Frost Bank Center

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 10, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – The last time the San Antonio Spurs played a home game in San Antonio was on March 29, in what used to be the AT&T Center. Now 192 days later, the Spurs played its inaugural game at...

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...

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