South San Antonio artist Lee Valentine releases viral Spurs anthem ‘Ballin Like Wemby’
Read full article: South San Antonio artist Lee Valentine releases viral Spurs anthem ‘Ballin Like Wemby’San Antonio’s basketball culture has always had its own sound, and now local artist Lee Valentine is adding a fresh anthem to the soundtrack of the city.
SCHEDULE: NBA announces TV schedule, tip times for first 5 games of Spurs-Timberwolves series
Read full article: SCHEDULE: NBA announces TV schedule, tip times for first 5 games of Spurs-Timberwolves seriesHere are how and where to watch the San Antonio Spurs in their Western Conference Semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Spurs Jackals turn Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija’s chipped tooth into Game 5 punchline
Read full article: Spurs Jackals turn Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija’s chipped tooth into Game 5 punchlineSpurs fans found a new target of good-natured trolling: Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija’s chipped tooth.
Spurs announce second-round playoff ticket sales, fan experiences for home games
Read full article: Spurs announce second-round playoff ticket sales, fan experiences for home gamesThe San Antonio Spurs have announced ticket information and fan details for their upcoming second-round playoff games, with the first two contests of the series set to take place at the Frost Bank Center.
Wembanyama's double-double powers Spurs past Trail Blazers and into Western Conference semifinals
Read full article: Wembanyama's double-double powers Spurs past Trail Blazers and into Western Conference semifinalsVictor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in eliminating the Portland Trail Blazers with a 114-95 victory in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Wembanyama’s double-double powers Spurs past Trail Blazers and into Western Conference semifinals
Read full article: Wembanyama’s double-double powers Spurs past Trail Blazers and into Western Conference semifinalsVictor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in eliminating the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
‘One game at a time’: Trail Blazers focused on playing complete game with backs against the wall vs. Spurs
Read full article: ‘One game at a time’: Trail Blazers focused on playing complete game with backs against the wall vs. SpursDespite being down 3-1 in the series, Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday said the team is focused on the game ahead of them.
KSAT CONNECT: Spurs fans celebrate Game 4 win on SW Military Drive
Read full article: KSAT CONNECT: Spurs fans celebrate Game 4 win on SW Military DriveSan Antonio Spurs fans took to the streets following the team’s latest win against the Portland Trail Blazers, turning parts of the city into a rolling celebration marked by honking and Spurs flags waving out of windows.
Wembanyama returns from concussion and Spurs beat Blazers 114-93 to take 3-1 series lead
Read full article: Wembanyama returns from concussion and Spurs beat Blazers 114-93 to take 3-1 series leadVictor Wembanyama had 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks in his return from a concussion and the San Antonio Spurs took a 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 114-93 victory.
Spurs bounce back from 19-point deficit, build 3-1 series lead vs. Trail Blazers after Wembanyama’s return
Read full article: Spurs bounce back from 19-point deficit, build 3-1 series lead vs. Trail Blazers after Wembanyama’s returnIn Victor Wembanyama’s first game back from concussion protocol, the Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers 114-93 after recovering from a 19-point deficit in the waning seconds of the first half.
Spurs star Wembanyama returns, says he's disappointed with the way his concussion was handled
Read full article: Spurs star Wembanyama returns, says he's disappointed with the way his concussion was handledAfter San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama returned from a concussion to play in Game 4 of the team’s first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers, he said he was disappointed with how the process was handled.
Victor Wembanyama travels with the Spurs to Portland and is listed as questionable to play in Game 3
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama travels with the Spurs to Portland and is listed as questionable to play in Game 3Victor Wembanyama traveled with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland but his status for Game 3 against the Trail Blazers remains uncertain.
Victor Wembanyama continues concussion protocol, will travel with Spurs to Portland
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama continues concussion protocol, will travel with Spurs to PortlandSpurs head coach Mitch Johnson confirmed during Thursday morning practice that Victor Wembanyama will travel with the team to Portland.
San Antonio doctor outlines concussion symptoms, recovery after Wembanyama injury
Read full article: San Antonio doctor outlines concussion symptoms, recovery after Wembanyama injuryVictor Wembanyama left fans holding their breath Tuesday night after hitting his face on the court during Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers, later entering the NBA’s concussion protocol.
Trail Blazers rally past Spurs 106-103 to even series after Wembanyama exits with concussion
Read full article: Trail Blazers rally past Spurs 106-103 to even series after Wembanyama exits with concussionScoot Henderson scored 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of an injury to Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, rallying for a 106-103 victory over San Antonio to even their Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece.
Victor Wembanyama uses early criticism to fuel Defensive Player of the Year award
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama uses early criticism to fuel Defensive Player of the Year awardSpurs’ star Victor Wembanyama, newly crowned NBA Defensive Player of the Year, had a shootaround with teammates Tuesday morning ahead of Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Wembanyama exits Spurs-Trail Blazers Game 2 after face-first fall
Read full article: Wembanyama exits Spurs-Trail Blazers Game 2 after face-first fallThe San Antonio Spurs lost 106-103 in Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers after Victor Wembanyama fell face-first to the floor during the second quarter.
Honking, Spurs legends and what else you may have missed in Game 1 between San Antonio, Portland
Read full article: Honking, Spurs legends and what else you may have missed in Game 1 between San Antonio, PortlandCatch up on all the moments you might have missed from a victory that had the whole city showing its Spurs spirit.
Wembanyama scores 35 points in playoff debut as Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 111-98
Read full article: Wembanyama scores 35 points in playoff debut as Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 111-98Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his playoff debut and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 111-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference series.
Wembanyama scores 35 points in playoff debut as Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 111-98
Read full article: Wembanyama scores 35 points in playoff debut as Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 111-98Victor Wembanyama and most of his San Antonio teammates will make their playoff debut Sunday against Portland. Follow here for live updates from the game.
Victor Wembanyama eager for first playoff test as Spurs open prep against Portland
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama eager for first playoff test as Spurs open prep against PortlandVictor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs began preparations for their first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Fox scores 25 points to lead short-handed Spurs past Trail Blazers 112-101
Read full article: Fox scores 25 points to lead short-handed Spurs past Trail Blazers 112-101De’Aaron Fox had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs kept rolling even with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle sidelined by injuries, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101.
NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say
Read full article: NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources sayThe NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week when expansion will be again discussed by the league’s board of governors, two people with knowledge of the matter tell The Associated Press.
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox named as injury replacement for NBA All-Star Game
Read full article: Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox named as injury replacement for NBA All-Star GameAn injury to a perennial NBA All-Star opened the door for a second San Antonio Spur to take the All-Star Game floor this weekend in Los Angeles.
Warriors agree to send Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield to Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, AP source says
Read full article: Warriors agree to send Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield to Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, AP source saysThe Golden State Warriors have found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and have granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded.
Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain for 7th on the NBA's career scoring list
Read full article: Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain for 7th on the NBA's career scoring listKevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh on the NBA's career scoring list when he made a 3-pointer for the Houston Rockets in the third quarter of their 111-105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Deni Avdija has triple-double to power Trail Blazers past Spurs, 115-110
Read full article: Deni Avdija has triple-double to power Trail Blazers past Spurs, 115-110Deni Avdija had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Donovan Clingan added a career-high 24 points along with 12 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 115-110 on Saturday night.
Fox scores 37 points to lead Spurs past Trail Blazers 115-102 in NBA Cup game
Read full article: Fox scores 37 points to lead Spurs past Trail Blazers 115-102 in NBA Cup gameDe’Aaron Fox had 37 points and eight assists as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 115-102 in an NBA Cup group stage game.
Avdija and Trail Blazers rally from 22 down to hand Thunder their first loss, 121-119
Read full article: Avdija and Trail Blazers rally from 22 down to hand Thunder their first loss, 121-119Deni Avdija had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 22-point deficit in a 121-119 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Gambling probe tests the resilience that helped Chauncey Billups soar to the Basketball Hall of Fame
Read full article: Gambling probe tests the resilience that helped Chauncey Billups soar to the Basketball Hall of FameChauncey Billups earned a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame a year ago, recognizing his resilience and clutch play in a championship-winning NBA career.
FBI indicts dozens of people in Philadelphia on drug charges
Read full article: FBI indicts dozens of people in Philadelphia on drug chargesThe Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced that more than two dozen people have been indicted on drug-related charges as part of a yearslong investigation into a gang in Philadelphia.
Trail Blazers take to the court for the first time after coach Chauncey Billups' arrest
Read full article: Trail Blazers take to the court for the first time after coach Chauncey Billups' arrestStunned by the arrest of head coach Chauncey Billups in a sprawling alleged poker scheme, the Portland Trail Blazers took to the court Friday night under an interim coach as they navigated an unexpectedly tumultuous start to the new season.
NBA's 'heave rule' will allow deep end-of-quarter shots without hurting player shooting percentages
Read full article: NBA's 'heave rule' will allow deep end-of-quarter shots without hurting player shooting percentagesNBA players can now shoot those long end-of-quarter heaves without hurting their shooting percentages.
Deandre Ayton will join LeBron, Luka and the Lakers after Portland buyout, AP sources say
Read full article: Deandre Ayton will join LeBron, Luka and the Lakers after Portland buyout, AP sources sayDeandre Ayton has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, sources tell the Associated Press.
Blazers beat Spurs 120-109, but both teams are eliminated from play-in contention
Read full article: Blazers beat Spurs 120-109, but both teams are eliminated from play-in contentionToumani Camara had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers held off a late rally by the San Antonio Spurs for a 120-109 victory on Sunday night.
Shaedon Sharpe makes a case for the best dunk in the NBA this season
Read full article: Shaedon Sharpe makes a case for the best dunk in the NBA this seasonShaedon Sharpe has been one of the NBA’s most gifted young dunk artists since he was selected seventh overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2022 NBA draft.
Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94
Read full article: Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs' 118-116 win over Trail Blazers
Read full article: Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs' 118-116 win over Trail BlazersVictor Wembanyama had 28 points and made two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to push the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers 118-116 on Friday night.
Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight game
Read full article: Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight gameKeldon Johnson and Malaki Branham had 17 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat Portland 118-105 on Thursday night in their fourth game without coach Gregg Popovich.
Stephon Castle scores 22 points as Spurs defeat Trailblazers in NBA 2K25 Summer League opener
Read full article: Stephon Castle scores 22 points as Spurs defeat Trailblazers in NBA 2K25 Summer League openerThe San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trailblazers 83-77 to open the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
Trail Blazers start 5 rookies vs Nuggets. That's only happened 1 other time in the last 50 years
Read full article: Trail Blazers start 5 rookies vs Nuggets. That's only happened 1 other time in the last 50 yearsThe Portland Trail Blazers started five rookies Saturday night against Denver, only the second time that has happened since starters were first tracked on NBA box scores more than 50 years ago.
Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks
Read full article: Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over BucksAnfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Trail Blazers spoiled former teammate Damian Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Sochan, Wembanyama help Spurs overcome 40 points from Simons to top Trail Blazers, 116-100
Read full article: Sochan, Wembanyama help Spurs overcome 40 points from Simons to top Trail Blazers, 116-100Jeremy Sochan had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held off Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers 116-100 on Friday night.
Thunder roll past Trail Blazers 139-77, tie fifth-biggest victory margin in NBA history
Read full article: Thunder roll past Trail Blazers 139-77, tie fifth-biggest victory margin in NBA historyShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Josh Giddey had a triple-double and Oklahoma City rolled past the Portland Trail Blazers 139-77 on Thursday night, a 62-point victory that matched the fifth-largest rout in NBA history.
Wembanyama scores 30 points, Spurs snap 5-game skid with a 118-105 win over Trail Blazers
Read full article: Wembanyama scores 30 points, Spurs snap 5-game skid with a 118-105 win over Trail BlazersVictor Wembanyama had 30 points, six rebounds, six assists and seven blocks and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-105 on Thursday night to snapped a five-game losing streak.
Kyrie Irving injures foot, Mavericks beat Trail Blazers 125-112 behind Doncic
Read full article: Kyrie Irving injures foot, Mavericks beat Trail Blazers 125-112 behind DoncicLuka Doncic had 32 points and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 125-112 after Kyrie Irving injured his right foot.
Damian Lillard is being traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks, AP source says, ending long saga
Read full article: Damian Lillard is being traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks, AP source says, ending long sagaDamian Lillard is being traded by Portland to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.
Only 2 Spurs named to CBS Sports’ NBA Top 100 list; and one hasn’t even played a game yet
Read full article: Only 2 Spurs named to CBS Sports’ NBA Top 100 list; and one hasn’t even played a game yetCBS Sports recently released its Top 100 NBA player rankings for the start of the 2023 season and some Silver and Black fans may feel snubbed.
NBA full schedule: Wembanyama, Spurs to open season against Luka Doncic, Mavs
Read full article: NBA full schedule: Wembanyama, Spurs to open season against Luka Doncic, MavsThe NBA released the 2023-24 regular season schedule on Thursday, and Spurs No. 1 overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama will make his much anticipated regular-season debut at home on Oct. 25 against the Dallas Mavericks.
San Antonio Spurs release 1,500 additional season tickets amid Wembanyama excitement
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs release 1,500 additional season tickets amid Wembanyama excitementAs excitement over No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama continues to grow in San Antonio, so is demand for Spurs tickets.
Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson injured in NBA Summer League matchup
Read full article: Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson injured in NBA Summer League matchupTop-four draft picks Scoot Henderson of the Portland Trail Blazers and Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets left their NBA Summer League matchup early Friday with injuries.
Lillard still waiting, hoping that Summer League gives Blazers and Heat chance to talk trade
Read full article: Lillard still waiting, hoping that Summer League gives Blazers and Heat chance to talk tradeDamian Lillard’s position has not and will not change: The seven-time All-Star wants to be traded to the Miami Heat.
Warriors set NBA record with 55-point 1st quarter in rout
Read full article: Warriors set NBA record with 55-point 1st quarter in routThe Golden State Warriors set an NBA record by scoring 55 points in the first quarter on their way to a 157-101 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers in their regular-season finale to secure the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
Bates-Diop leads Spurs past Blazers in inaugural Austin game
Read full article: Bates-Diop leads Spurs past Blazers in inaugural Austin gameKeita Bates-Diop had 25 points, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson added 24 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 129-127 on Thursday night in the first NBA game in Texas’ capital city.
Blazers' Lillard has 71 pts and 13 3s, then gets drug tested
Read full article: Blazers' Lillard has 71 pts and 13 3s, then gets drug testedDamian Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points which tied for the most in the NBA this season and 13 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Warriors go through with four-team trade, acquiring Payton
Read full article: Warriors go through with four-team trade, acquiring PaytonThe Golden State Warriors have decided to go through with completion of a trade to acquire Gary Payton II from Portland despite concerns that arose surrounding the guard’s health following offseason surgery for a core muscle injury that sidelined him until last month.
Trail Blazers say they were confident Payton II was healthy
Read full article: Trail Blazers say they were confident Payton II was healthyPortland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin says the team was confident Gary Payton II was healthy before agreeing to trade him to Golden State in a four-team deal that could be at risk.
LeBron: Media disparity between Jones photo, Irving comments
Read full article: LeBron: Media disparity between Jones photo, Irving commentsLeBron James has questions about the disparity of media scrutiny he believes is being applied to a 1957 photo of Jerry Jones and the recent controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.
Bonds, Clemens, Palmeiro on Hall of Fame committee ballot
Read full article: Bonds, Clemens, Palmeiro on Hall of Fame committee ballotSteroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Rafael Palmeiro are on the eight-man ballot for the Hall of Fame’s contemporary baseball era committee, which meets Dec. 4 in San Diego.
Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106
Read full article: Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106Jerami Grant scored a season-high 30 points, including a baseline jumper at the buzzer, to lift the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns 108-106.