The San Antonio Spurs have made their commitment to Victor Wembanyama official. According to ESPN, the Spurs and Wembanyama have agreed to a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension that includes a player option in the fifth and final season. The extension secures the franchise’s centerpiece through the prime of his career and represents another major step in San Antonio’s long-term championship vision. Since entering the league as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Wembanyama has quickly established himself as one of basketball’s most dominant…
Read MoreCategory: San Antonio Spurs
Billy Donovan Hired by Spurs as Lead Assistant After Bulls Exit
Image via the National Basketball Association The San Antonio Spurs are adding a veteran coaching presence to their bench. According to Shams Charania and Pete Thamel, former Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has agreed to become San Antonio’s lead assistant coach under first-year head coach Mitch Johnson. Donovan parted ways with Chicago in April after five seasons leading the Bulls. Prior to his NBA coaching career, he built one of the most accomplished résumés in college basketball, winning back-to-back national championships at the University of Florida before making the…
Read MoreSpurs Sign Tobias Harris to Two-Year, $31 Million Deal
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, veteran forward Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $31 million contract with the Spurs, giving San Antonio another proven veteran as the franchise looks to build on its Western Conference championship and make another run at an NBA title. Harris arrives in San Antonio after spending last season with the Detroit Pistons, where he averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while providing the steady, dependable play that has defined his 15-year NBA career. While Harris may no longer be an All-Star-level scorer,…
Read MoreSpurs Rookie Jayden Quaintance Facing Another Knee Procedure, “Redshirt”Season Appears Likely
The San Antonio Spurs knew they were making a long-term investment when they selected Jayden Quaintance with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Now, that timeline may be extended even further. According to multiple reports, Quaintance is expected to undergo another procedure on his right knee to address lingering discomfort stemming from the devastating injury he suffered in 2025, which included a torn ACL, torn meniscus, and a fracture. Medical evaluations indicate the ACL remains intact, but doctors have recommended a follow-up “clean-up” procedure to resolve…
Read MoreReport: Jaylen Brown’s Preferred Destinations Are Spurs and Hawks as NBA Draft Nears
The NBA rumor mill is heating up as the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, and one of the biggest names reportedly generating interest is Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. According to emerging league reports, Brown’s preferred destinations are the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks should he become available via trade. While Boston has not publicly indicated a desire to move the former Finals MVP, speculation surrounding the franchise’s future continues to intensify as the offseason draws near. Of the teams reportedly pursuing Brown, the Spurs are believed to be the…
Read MoreKnicks Break 53-Year Drought, Capture First NBA Championship Since 1973
The wait is finally over in New York. After more than five decades of heartbreak, near misses, and unrealized dreams, the New York Knicks are once again on top of the basketball world. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to secure the franchise’s first NBA championship since 1973, ending a 53-year title drought and delivering a long-awaited celebration to one of the league’s most passionate fanbases. Led by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, who closed the series with 45 points, New York completed…
Read MoreSpurs Attempt to Protect Home Court With Geographic Ticket Restrictions for Finals Game 5
The Spurs are doing everything they can to protect home court as they fight to keep their championship hopes alive. According to a notice on Ticketmaster, Game 5 ticket sales have been restricted to customers living within 150 miles of the Frost Bank Center. Residency is determined by billing address, and any orders placed by customers outside the approved area are subject to cancellation and refund. The move comes with the Knicks holding a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals and one win away from capturing their first championship in…
Read MoreMichael Wilbon Torches Spurs After Historic NBA Finals Choke Job
The criticism continues to pour in for the San Antonio Spurs following their stunning Game 4 collapse, and few voices were as harsh as veteran sports commentator Michael Wilbon. Appearing on ESPN following the Spurs’ 107-106 loss to the New York Knicks, the long time PTI host , like Charles Barkley, delivered a blistering assessment of San Antonio’s late-game execution after watching them squander a 29-point lead in the second half. “It’s the dumbest stretch of basketball at a championship level I’ve ever seen,” Wilbon said. “They could have done…
Read MoreCharles Barkley Eviscerates Spurs Following Stunning Game 4 Collapse
The New York Knicks are one win away from an NBA championship, but if you ask Hall of Famer and Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley, Game 4 was less about New York’s comeback and more about San Antonio’s collapse. Following the Knicks’ dramatic 107-106 victory over the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Barkley delivered a scathing assessment of San Antonio’s late-game execution. “We saw the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization. The San Antonio Spurs helped the New York Knicks win this game by…
Read MoreNBA Declines Additional Punishment for Victor Wembanyama Following Game 3 Incident
The NBA has completed its review of the first-quarter altercation involving Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson from Game 3 of the NBA Finals and has determined that no further disciplinary action will be taken. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the league will not upgrade Wembanyama’s shove of Brunson to a flagrant foul. As a result, the Spurs superstar remains at two flagrant foul points for the postseason and avoids any additional sanctions heading into Game 4. The play occurred during the opening quarter of San Antonio’s 115-111 victory over…
Read More