San Antonio Spurs

The veteran-led New York Knicks are defending NBA champions, and they won their title by going through the rising San Antonio Spurs. Which of those two teams is most likely to reach the mountaintop over the next three seasons, and who else might join them in the climb?

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JUNE 02: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts in the third quarter while taking on the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 2, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brett Deering/Ge...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 15: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs speaks to the media with his son Draven after defeating the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2014 NBA Finals 104-87 at the AT&T Center on June 15, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images) | Getty Images Because I am a...

There is no denying that Victor Wembanyama is a special talent. The French big man stands 7-foot-4 and joined the San Antonio Spurs as one of the most highly touted prospects ever. He has already established himself as the best defensive player in the NBA, but he does things offensively that nobody his height should […] The post NBA coach’s Victor Wembanyama Spurs’ prediction will catch Michael Jordan, LeBron James’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 28: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Frost Bank Center on April 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images...

If there is one player who is out to seek redemption, it is Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren. Holmgren was heavily ridiculed by fans after his terrible performance in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. He was badly outplayed by his supposed rival, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, with Holmgren looking like […] The post Chet Holmgren’s workout video with Kevin Durant filled with fans making Victor Wembanyama quips appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 22: Assistant Coach Brett Brown of the San Antonio Spurs & Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers embrace after the game on January 22, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NB...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a free throw during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks attends the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) | Getty Images The champs have been busy this offseason, continuing their media tours with new sponsorships, talk shows,...

Draven Duncan is taking his basketball career to college — and his new school has a connection to another towering figure in Spurs history. submitted by /u/ExpressNews [link] [comments]

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24: Scoot Henderson #00 and Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2...

NBA 2K27 released a new Season 1 gameplay video featuring San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles on Tuesday.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss six months, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania

The Los Angeles Lakers are in Slovenia for a mini-training camp and team-building trip hosted by Luka Doncic. The Lakers want to have a head start in preparing for the new season, especially since they practically have a new roster. With the departure of LeBron James, Doncic and Austin Reaves will have to take on […] The post Lakers get almost zero love from ESPN experts for West supremacy as Thunder, Spurs dominate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are the defending NBA champions. Two months later, and it is still something to savor. With the 2026-27 NBA season around the corner, New York will be counted on to repeat. However, ESPN experts have the Knicks winning the Eastern Conference, but not the title. Instead, the experts have the Spurs, […] The post Knicks get little NBA title repeat respect from ESPN experts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Simplis: “What has jumped out to me is that honestly I knew that he was a good defender. But I didn’t know he was this great of a defender. I knew he was very solid. I didn’t know he would be in the conversation, though. This isn’t a knock on anyone else. I don’t think this is me being biased by any stretch. I think Jaylen Brown is phenomenal. I think the Thompson brothers are phenomenal. But I don’t think they carry Steph’s flexibility. He’s guarding one through five. He’s not just guarding ...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 10, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Brandon Todd/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

The Houston Rockets are predicted by ESPN’s summer prediction series to tie for third place in the 2026–27 Western Conference standings, according to a survey of its NBA insiders. Only the Oklahoma City Thunder (60-22) and San Antonio Spurs (62-20) are predicted to be ahead of the Rockets and Nuggets (51-31). ESPN’s Michael C wrote: “The West goes through either Oklahoma City or San Antonio, but don’t count out Houston. The Rockets expect to take another step in Year 2 with Kevin Durant, bols...