Victor Wembanyama

De’Anthony Melton likened the Golden State Warriors adding Kristaps Porzingis to the advantage the San Antonio Spurs have with Victor Wembanyama, pointing to the matchup problems a uniquely skilled big man creates. “He’s a matchup nightmare for a lot of teams. You see with the Spurs, you have Wemby, who’s 7-a lot, and the stuff […] The post De’Anthony Melton compares Kristaps Porzingis impact to Spurs’ Wemby appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Spurs were not supposed to be here. Everyone knows that. San Antonio finished 13th in the Western Conference a season ago and entered this year talking about growth, not standings. Now they are the second seed, sitting just behind the defending champion Thunder, and the league is adjusting on the fly. Yes, Victor Wembanyama […] The post Keldon Johnson says Spurs are ready for the sudden expectations appeared first on Hoops Wire .

As legendary former player Shaquille O’Neal has dropped the mic on a ton of topics, there’s no denying that his opinion is valued among the basketball world. With O’Neal known for his opinions about the NBA, the analyst has been featured on another show to debate about the topics surrounding current NBA big men. On […] The post Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama get ‘only big men’ moniker from Shaq appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The GSW veteran De'Anthony Melton feels Kristaps Porzingis adds an offensive threat to the Warriors like Victor Wembanyama does for the Spurs.

If you're eager to catch Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs dominate this season, but figuring out where to watch feels like navigating a basketball court blindfolded. Between cable networks, streaming services, and regional broadcasts, the 2025-26 NBA season's new 11-year broadcasting deal has completely reshuffled the game. Now you're juggling ESPN , NBC , Peacock , Amazon Prime Video, and NBA App (NBA TV) alongside traditional regional coverage. It's enough to make any fan's head spin. Here's...

The Milwaukee Bucks recently surprised some in the NBA world with their decision to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo through the NBA trade deadline. Antetokounmpo was in Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star weekend festivities over the weekend, but did not participate in the event as he continues to recover from a calf injury. At one point, […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo tells 4-year-old son he’s going to dunk on Victor Wembanyama one day appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.

Victor Wembanyama didn’t need to be told what the All-Star Game was missing. He felt it. And more importantly, he played like it mattered. As Wembanyama made clear Sunday, intensity isn’t optional, not in a real game, not in a board game, not in something that’s supposed to represent the league at its best. “If […] The post Victor Wembanyama: ‘I’m never stepping onto the court not caring’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Here’s San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson discussing how much Victor Wembanyama’s skillset/capabilities opens things up on the court. (via San Antonio Spurs): “He makes you think outside the box, because he is outside the box. His skillset and his capabilities are so unique that you have to live in a different creative world. […] The post Mitch Johnson: Wemby makes you live in a different/creative world appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had himself quite a weekend. While the NBA All-Star festivities didn’t exactly end up being must-see television, Edwards had a blast, performing consistently on Sunday night during the All-Star Game and bagging home the MVP honors in the process after scoring 32 points across three games, including eight in their […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards credits Victor Wembanyama for increased All-Star effort appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Anthony Edwards always has that confidence that he’s the best player on the court at all times regardless of who he’s sharing the hardcourt with. The Minnesota Timberwolves star feeds off of wanting to snatch the chains of the other stars he competes against, and this was what fueled Team Stars’ rise to the NBA […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards drops cold truth on facing KD, LeBron in All-Star Game MVP performance appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nikola Jokic might be a three-time MVP and a reigning champion, but even the “Joker” knows when he is in the presence of something otherworldly. During the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Intuit Dome, the Denver Nuggets superstar took his admiration for Victor Wembanyama to a hilarious new level. While the rest of Team […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic gets Victor Wembanyama to sign jersey in a unique way appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The new All-Star Game format created a much more competitive game than in recent years

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game saw a new 'U.S. vs. World' format inject much-needed competition, with Anthony Edwards earning MVP honors.

For a moment Sunday, the All-Star Game felt like a real game again. The tell wasn’t the score or the format. It was Victor Wembanyama stomping off the floor after a blown defensive assignment — in an exhibition. When Scottie Barnes was left open for a game-winning three in overtime, Wembanyama didn’t shrug it off. […] The post NBA All-Star Game may have found its pulse again appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Former Golden State Warriors star Andre Iguodala commended the new NBA All-Star Game format along with the effort show by the players.

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) was named All-Star MVP after his Team Stars defeated the older American team, Team Stripes, 47-21 in the All-Star championship game. It’s Edwards’ first All-Star MVP award, and his third All-Star appearance overall. The first three games of the All-Star game rewarded the choice of format, with all three being decided by […]

Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama address the debate on who becomes the next face of the NBA post the 2026 All-Star game.

With Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson winning the 2026 Slam Dunk contest, there is still some discussion about the event itself and the changes that need to be made. As people wonder what the future of the Slam Dunk contest will look like, former player Kendrick Perkins has a request to the league. Perkins wouldn’t […] The post Kendrick Perkins challenges Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, Victor Wembanyama to fix ’embarrassing’ Dunk Contest appeared first on ClutchPoints .