Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ improvement in close games – even ones they lose – thanks to Chris Paul and the evolving outside-inside game of Victor Wembanyama.    Suggested reading: With Wembanyama out, Spurs' Bassey shows off defensive skills With Mitch Johnson running first practice, it's business as usual for Spurs Thunder's small-ball lineup could present challenges for Wembanyama, Spurs Victor Wembanyama shows he's still...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs getting better and how Wemby could still improve on his dominant performances.    Suggested reading: Thanks to mistakes, Spurs keep learning Vassell on board with reserve role 3 takeaways as Wembanyama explodes against the Kings In return, Vassell received boost from Paul As league adjusts to Wemby, Spurs look for a counter   Catch us everywhere:  More...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Gregg Popovich’s health scare Saturday and what is means going forward for the Spurs and assistant coach Mitch Johnson.    Suggested reading: Loss in L.A. tests Spurs ability to bounce back Acting coach Mitch Johnson has Spurs' ears Amid Gregg Popovich's absence, his voice still carries As bond between Paul and Wemby grows, playoffs finally in play for Spurs      Catch us everywhere:  More...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s “slow start,” Jeremy Sochan becoming the Spurs’ enforcer and make predictions for how the Spurs will fare this week.    Suggested reading: Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, Thunder's Chet Holmgren set to renew rivalry Communication breakdown played role in Spurs' loss to Rockets Spurs' Stephon Castle is ready to learn and ready to thrive Spurs' Sochan enjoys flagrantly good opener Bosa and...

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss whether limited action in the preseason will affect Victor Wembanyama and the rest of the lineup when the Spurs take the floor at Dallas.    Suggested reading:  Spurs’ chemistry project ongoing as opener nears Vassell remains on target for early November return For Victor Wembanyama’s second season, some predictions to remember Catch us everywhere: More episodes:...

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the ways Chris Paul can influence the Spurs season, and take a look at lineup questions around Victor Wembanyama that could affect Harrison Barnes and Jeremy Sochan. Suggested reading: Gregg Popovich wants more accountability, fewer mistakes from Spurs Is SA new Lob City? Not so fast, says Chris Paul Will Gregg Popovich be grumpy again? If Spurs are lucky San Antonio Spurs beat writers preview revamped team's...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Devin Vassell’s injury, who might replace him in the lineup for now and Chris Paul’s and Victor Wembanyama’s goals for this season.    Suggested reading: Popovich, Spurs greet Harrison Barnes like long-lost love With Spurs, Chris Paul can turn jeers to cheers Victor Wembanyama's next step? Be as boring as Tim Duncan was. Vassell issues positive update after offseason surgery What to watch for in Wembanyama's...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ point guard position and how the depth chart will be altered with Harrison Barnes and Chris Paul in the mix.    Suggested reading: Spurs' Tre Jones proud to back up Chris Paul Wemby wows at sports card event Ex-Spur DeRozan recalls how Pop's lessons were always bigger than basketball Manu Ginobili, Spurs players fire the cannon at Texas-UTSA game   Catch us everywhere:  More...

Longtime Spurs announcer Bill Land talks with columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald about 21 seasons of interviewing Gregg Popovich, appreciating Manu Ginobili, letting Tim Duncan have his distance, building an unspoken chemistry with Sean Elliott, and planning a busy retirement.   Suggested reading: Spurs’ broadcaster Bill Land announces retirement Why Spurs’ broadcaster Bill Land’s cancer diagnosis won’t stop him from doing what he loves   Catch us everywhere: More episodes:...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Victor Wembanyama leading France to the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and how the setback in the gold-medal game will make him even more determined to be great.    Suggested reading: Throughout Paris Games, hopeful defiance abounds The future is Wembanyama's, but golden Team USA claims the present Wemby named FIBA's 'Rising Star,' makes 'All-Star Five' team Tony Parker proud to see Wemby...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Tom Orsborn discuss the vibes in Lille for the Olympics, where Victor Wembanyama debuted for Team France and showed the world what Spurs fans saw all season.   Suggested reading: Again exceeding the hype, Victor Wembanyama takes control in Olympics debut Beyond language barrier in Lille, Olympic basketball provides a connection Spurs great Sean Elliott recovering after heart procedure Catch us everywhere: More episodes:...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss what new draft pick Stephon Castle proved during NBA Summer League, and talk about how veterans Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes will fit into a revamped lineup. Suggested reading: Spurs rookie Stephon Castle puts on a show Spurs see no reason to wait for Victor Wembanyama Chris Paul ready to hoop for Spurs Gregg Popovich raves about Sidy Cissoko’s playmaking skills *Catch us everywhere: * More episodes:...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs signing future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, drafting Stephon Castle and breakdown that trade of the No. 8 pick in the NBA draft.    Suggested reading: All-Star point guard Chris Paul headed to Spurs What Spurs' draft-night trade says about their refusal to think small Stephon Castle 'excited' for a future playing with Victor Wembanyama Castle eager for summer league action Catch us everywhere:  More...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn talk about the endless possibilities awaiting the Spurs at the NBA draft in New York, including a French complement to Victor Wembanyama, an NCAA champion or trading out of the draft altogether. Suggested reading: With no sure things, NBA draft possibilities are endless for Spurs In an unpredictable NBA draft, Spurs have their work cut out for them Spurs draft: 10 names to know for No. 4 and No. 8 picks Catch us...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn break down who the Spurs might take with their lottery picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. Could it be Stephon Castle from UConn? Reed Shepard from Kentucky?  Also don’t forget to catch up with the Spurs reporters for a live chat on Thursday: https://exne.ws/live-event-registration   Suggested reading: Why should Spurs think long-term? Because no NBA star skips his dues. International lottery prospects talk Spurs, Wemby...

Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss draft fits for the Spurs and if Victor Wembanyama should have made an All-NBA team in his rookie season.    Suggested reading:  Duncan stonewalls Jefferson, reminding us how Wembanyama is different Spurs' Johnson enjoys brotherly bond with young boxer Who wants to be a billionaire? How Victor Wembanyama can do it in San Antonio   Catch us everywhere:  More...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs getting two picks in the NBA Draft lottery and how the draft’s long -term implications can be unpredictable and seemingly never ending.  Suggested reading: With options aplenty, Spurs more unpredictable than ever Dillingham, Sheppard envision playing with Wembanyama Spurs brain trust all smiles after lottery yields pair of top-10 picks Catch us everywhere:  More...

Columnist Mike Finger, and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss what the Spurs’ priorities should be this offseason and whether the team should add a superstar to complement Victor Wembanyama. Suggested reading: Will the Spurs pursue Trae Young, and other burning questions Why Suns' misery could make Devin Booker a perfect fit for Spurs Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter:...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how the Spurs finished the month of April, if playing better changes their offseason outlook and how everything, as usual, will revolve around Victor Wembanyama.    Suggested reading: As Spurs plan future, no voice matters more than Wembanyama's Did Wemby have one of the greatest rookie seasons ever? These stats say yes. 'No one blueprint:' How the Spurs aim to build around Wemby   Catch us everywhere:  More...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs can eclipse last year’s win total and get to 21 wins, why the Spurs play better in March and April and how their lottery odds are stacking up.    Suggested reading: Up-and-down season ends early for Keldon Johnson Nike teases Victor Wembanyama's new alien logo during the eclipse 76ers' Nicolas Batum on Wembanyama: Told you so   Catch us everywhere:  More...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the season-ending injuries to Jeremy Sochan and Devin Vassell and what that means for the Spurs’ final few games and their draft position in the NBA lottery.    Suggested reading:  Spurs coping with season-ending injuries to Vassell, Sochan Three-peat: Spurs' Wembanyama wins Rookie of the Month again Always a witness, Victor Wembanyama becomes the spectacle, too   Catch us everywhere:  More...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss why the Spurs have done so well versus the Suns this season and why they have won their last two games without Victor Wembanyama in the lineup.  Suggested reading: Spurs enjoy some success without Victor Wembanyama Olympics bonds remain strong between Popovich, Suns stars Spurs' Graham revels in March Madness memories   Catch us everywhere:  More...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ performance in Austin, why they play those games and, also, how to deal with some rowdy hooligans.    Suggested reading:  Young Spurs flash signs of progress in OT win Back at full speed, Johnson enjoyed big shooting night in win over Nets For Vassell, playmaking the new name of the game   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/spurs-insider/  Spurs...

About the Episode: Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how (and why) the Spurs have improved since the All-Star break, winning without Wembanyama, and how Dominick Barlow went from alleged grocery bagger to an NBA rotation.  Suggested reading:  From one instigator to another, Draymond Green likes Jeremy Sochan's upside Wembanyama committed to finishing season on a high note What’s fueling Spurs guard Devin Vassell’s weekslong hot streak   Catch...