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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

LeBron taking shots in a game.
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Wild NBA offseason shakes up the whole league

Zach Truesdale August 21, 2018

Big name players were on the move this offseason Another summer passed, another rollercoaster of an offseason for the basketball world and its fans. From trades, free agents signings and drafts, every...

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Spurs struggle as playoff race heats up

Kenyatta Battle February 27, 2018

After being swept by the Golden State Warriors in the conference finals last season, the San Antonio Spurs transitioned into the offseason. Many NBA analysts believed that the Spurs had a good chance...

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Spurs to retire Duncan’s jersey to honor his great career

Frankie Leal November 30, 2016

For 19 years, he was the beloved cornerstone of the San Antonio Spurs franchise.  He was the epitome of class and consistency, winning a championship in three different decades and leading the silver...

Remembering the I-10 rivalry: Spurs vs. Lakers

Patrick Martinez November 2, 2016

Come playoffs or even a regular season game, nothing gets the fans more pumped than a good ol’ fashioned rivalry. Throughout the decades of sports play, one of the most thrilling things to spectate is...

Spurs look to younger players for post-Duncan success

Josh Zollicofer October 18, 2016

The Spurs bring out the best of the city as fans cheer for the beloved team. Year in and year out, the Spurs strive to capture the NBA championship and consistently rank in the top 10 when it comes to...

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Spurs prepare for post-Duncan era

Jessica Jimenez August 16, 2016

San Antonio’s off-season has been nothing shy of eventful. Although the announcement of Tim Dun- can’s retirement did not come as a complete shock to Spurs fans, the news was definitely hard...

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Spurs’ disappointing postseason raises questions about future

Derek Machen June 4, 2016

Following a 116-99 game 6 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena, the San Antonio Spurs were exploited more in this series than they have been all season long. For years, the Spurs...

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Spurs’ Style Succeeds

Anthony Suniga March 22, 2016

The San Antonio Spurs have not missed the NBA playoffs since Gregg Popvich became head coach and Tim Duncan was drafted first overall in 1997. There is much more to the story than meets the eye. The Spurs...

One more run

Jakob Lopez October 11, 2015

San Antonio Spurs fans must be dreaming. For the first time in the organization’s history, the Spurs nabbed the top marquee free agent on the market, LaMarcus Aldridge, during the off-season. And...

Spurs topple Grizzlies 103-89

March 29, 2015

D. Clarke Evans / NBA/ Getty Images The San Antonio Spurs (47-26) got a glimpse of their future Sunday night, as they followed the stellar play of Kawhi Leonard en route to a 103-89...

Spurs edge out season opener

October 29, 2014

The San Antonio Spurs (1-0) opened the season narrowly defeating their in state rival Dallas Mavericks (0-1) 101-100 in a hasty finish on Tuesday, October 28 at the AT&T Center. Tony Parker...

Spurs working out former Heat player

September 23, 2014

D. Clarke Evans/NBA Photo As basketball season draws near, The Paisano takes a minute to look at some interesting player movements during the Spur’s offseason. On Sept. 17 Adrian...

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