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

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...

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...

FLIPPING THE BIRD EPISODE 19 – NBA Talk

Luke Lawhorn and Logan Martinez May 17, 2023

Paisano Sports Editor Luke Lawhorn and Sports contributor Logan Martinez discuss the NBA playoffs, make Finals predictions, and predict the NBA Draft lottery winner! Host- Luke Lawhorn Co-Host- Logan...

What is next for the San Antonio Spurs?

What is next for the San Antonio Spurs?

Logan Martinez, Contributor April 25, 2023

As they finish their season with the second-worst record in the NBA at 22-60, the San Antonio Spurs now look forward to their place in the 2023 NBA Draft. With hopes of winning the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes,...

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 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...

Johnson’s 36 point career-high guides Spurs past Nets

Johnson’s 36 point career-high guides Spurs past Nets

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor January 18, 2023

San Antonio - Keldon Johnson put up a career-high 36 points along with 11 rebounds, snapping a 5-game losing streak and defeating the Brooklyn Nets last Tuesday night. “This is why I play the game...

Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan a possible candidate for Rising Stars challenge

Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan a possible candidate for Rising Stars challenge

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor January 17, 2023

In the midst of an expected rebuilding season, the Spurs may have a representative in Salt Lake City for the NBA’s annual All-Star game next month. The former ninth overall pick in last year's draft...

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