Tag: San Antonio Spurs

Wembanyama Says He Is Fine After Left Knee Hyperextension vs Knicks

Victor Wembanyama
January 2026

Victor Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks and briefly went to the locker room. He returned to the bench, watched a 134-132 win, and said he feels fine and expects no absence. Wembanyama said the injury being a hyperextension is a positive sign, described himself as sore but confident, and noted staff had to hold him back from re-entering. He walked without a limp when he returned, and is scheduled for further testing Thursday.

Victor Wembanyama extends shot-block streak to 100 games in Spurs win

Victor Wembanyama
December 2025

Victor Wembanyama recorded his 100th straight regular-season game with at least one block, joining Patrick Ewing and Dikembe Mutombo in an elite group. He finished with 26 points, 12 assists and two blocks as the Spurs cruised to a dominant win over Atlanta. Wembanyama’s streak, dating back to January 2024, continued with standout rejections on Dyson Daniels and Asa Newell, pushing his season tally to 51 blocks despite missing 12 games through a calf strain. His rim protection and all-round impact have powered San Antonio to a much faster 20th win than last year.

Jalen Brunson Crowned NBA Cup MVP After Masterclass vs Spurs

Jalen Brunson
December 2025

Brunson produced another big-stage masterclass in the Cup final, controlling the game offensively and punishing San Antonio’s guards in isolation and pick-and-roll. His poise, shot creation and decision-making under pressure confirmed him as the tournament’s standout performer and earned him the NBA Cup MVP award. Logging heavy minutes and consistently tilting the floor in New York’s favour, Brunson outplayed a deep Spurs backcourt while still sharing credit with role players who delivered crucial contributions. His performance reinforced his status among the league’s elite offensive guards and showcased the leadership that now defines this Knicks era in knockout basketball.

Brunson and Wembanyama set for showdown in NBA Cup MVP race

Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama
December 2025

With the Knicks and Spurs set to meet in the Emirates NBA Cup final, Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama have emerged as the leading contenders for the competition’s inaugural MVP award, with one decisive performance likely to secure both the Cup and individual honours. The latest Cup MVP ladder highlights Brunson’s ruthless efficiency and string of high-scoring displays, plus Wembanyama’s game-changing impact off the bench on his return from injury, noting that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the only top candidate already eliminated before Tuesday’s showcase in Las Vegas.

Wembanyama returns to spark Spurs upset of powerhouse Thunder in Cup semifina

Victor Wembanyama
December 2025

Victor Wembanyama marked his return from a calf layoff by posting 22 points and nine rebounds in 21 minutes as the Spurs knocked off top seeded Oklahoma City in the Emirates NBA Cup semifinal, handing the Thunder only their second loss in twenty six games. Coming off the bench to warm applause, Wembanyama immediately tipped in a basket, assisted a Dylan Harper three and later protected the rim against Chet Holmgren, with coach Mitch Johnson praising his relentless but rusty effort and stressing every high pressure possession will accelerate San Antonio’s long term growth.

Rookie Queen erupts for first triple double in Pelicans’ narrow loss to Spurs

Derik Queen
December 2025

Pelicans rookie Derik Queen delivered his first NBA triple double with 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in only his 25th game, carrying New Orleans back from a twenty point deficit before missing a late go ahead shot in a tight 135-132 defeat to the Spurs. Drafted thirteenth after New Orleans traded consecutive first rounders to Atlanta, Queen bullied defenders inside, finished tough paint looks and created for team mates, earning praise from Alvarado and interim coach Borrego as a rare bright spot amid the Pelicans’ 3-23 start and heavy external criticism of the trade.

Wembanyama hit by new calf strain as fast-starting Spurs lose their star again

Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
November 2025

Victor Wembanyama will miss time with a left calf strain after a dominant early season in which he averaged huge numbers and drove the Spurs to their best start in a decade, raising fresh concern after last year’s deep vein thrombosis limited him to 46 games. He left the loss to Golden State after a 26-point, 12-rebound performance and then sat out the win over Sacramento while undergoing scans. Expected to miss two to three weeks, he now focuses on recovery while San Antonio try to keep momentum without their shot-blocking, scoring and rebounding focal point.

Voters clear public funding path for new downtown Spurs arena

San Antonio Spurs
November 2025

Bexar County voters approved up to 311 million in venue taxes toward a new multipurpose arena. The Spurs committed at least 500 million plus overruns and rent. The city’s proposed contribution is 489 million, with 1.4 billion in adjacent private development pledged. The package leans on visitor-paid venue taxes rather than property taxes, easing local resistance. Design work is at inception and the Frost Bank Center lease runs to 2032, allowing phased planning and community engagement before ground is broken.

Spurs rookie Dylan Harper exits with calf injury vs Suns

Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs)
November 2025

Harper limped off after a left calf injury in the second quarter against Phoenix. The rookie guard had averaged 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in his first five NBA games. Injury occurred during a defensive rotation against Nick Richards. Initial evaluation suggests a strain pending imaging. Spurs’ staff to monitor progression and workload; timeline depends on swelling response. Spurs lost 130–118.

Spurs unveil low-key banner immortalizing Pop

San Antonio Spurs (NBA)
October 2025

True to Popovich’s ethos, San Antonio quietly raised a “Pop 1,390” banner with five stars for five titles and a “Hall of Fame” mark, eschewing ceremony at Pop’s request. Coach Mitch Johnson lauded the franchise’s architect, now president, whose attention to detail and humility shaped a decades-long culture and NBA-record coaching résumé.

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