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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 17m

Under the heading of strictly a housekeeping move, the Spurs today exercised their third-year team option on Stephon Castle, as well as their fourth-year option on Victor Wembanyama for the 2026-27 season.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 4h

The Spurs will now be without two key rotation players when they play at Dallas in the regular season opener on Oct. 22.

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Why Jeremy Sochan was ruled out for Spurs' season opener

The fourth-year forward will join De'Aaron Fox on the sideline when San Antonio plays at Dallas on Oct. 22.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 5h

Jeremy Sochan will miss at least the opener after an MRI confirmed he suffered a sprained left wrist in 5 on 5 work Wednesday, a Spurs team spokesman said. He may miss another game or two but won’t be out long, the spokesman said.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 6h

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson loves all things Seattle, including its MLB team currently vying for its first trip to the Fall Classic.

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What MLB team is on the mind of Spurs coach Mitch Johnson?

The 38-year-old coach is pulling hard for a certain American League team close to his heart.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 1d

Mitch Johnson thrilled when I asked him about his hometown Seattle Mariners:

“It's the best question you asked in a long time. I hope we don't have to go back to Canada. They're doing a heck of a job. It's been fun to watch that city. Our city deserves that. We've been waiting a long time.”

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 2d

Gladly and gratefully got my Covid and flu shots today.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 3d

Want to have a few laughs while we chat about the most anticipated Spurs season in years?

Yours truly, @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social, @nicholasrtalbot.bsky.social and host @mikefinger.bsky.social will take all your questions at our live Zoom webinar 1 p.m. Friday:

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Spurs beat writers weigh in on playoff chances, injuries and your questions

Our beat writers weigh in on the Spurs playoff chances, early injuries and your questions during this live Zoom event.

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Keri Blakinger @keribla.bsky.social · 3d

A man was wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit for more than 40 years. As soon as he was exonerated, ICE picked him up to deport him to a country he has not lived in since he was a baby www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 3d

For the Spurs, the guards just keep on returning.

Next up is Stephon Castle, who is set to make his preseason debut tonight in Indiana.

"I'm super excited," the NBA's reigning Rookie of the Year said.

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Spurs' Stephon Castle set for preseason debut

The NBA's reigning Rookie of the Year had been nursing a knee contusion

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 3d

Some updates to this story from yesterday:

Castle is back tonight. Spurs hopeful McLaughlin can play in preseason finale Friday.

There is optimism Sochan and Olynyk are cleared for the Oct. 22 opener at Dallas, with Fox possibly a game or two behind.

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Spurs still tinkering as preseason hits final week

Thanks to injuries and inactives, coach Mitch Johnson's lineups have been "all over the place" during the Spurs' 3-0 preseason start

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Nancy Armour @nrarmour.bsky.social · 3d

“It’s just awful what you watch and see, people getting zip tied. I mean, that’s not this country. That’s not what we’re about”
Doc Rivers, national treasure.
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Bucks head coach and Chicago native Doc Rivers spoke about ICE arrests. 'That’s not this country'

Milwaukee Bucks head coach and Chicago native Doc Rivers spoke about ICE arrests in his hometown before his team's game against the Bulls.

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Adam Rogers @jetjocko.bsky.social · 5d

Just in case: MMWR is a key frontline indicator for outbreaks. The first subtle hint of AIDS was in that publication. This is the pale horse that Death rides.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 5d

MIT courageously said no yesterday to Trump’s extortion bid. What will the University of Texas do? This @expressnews.com editorial strongly encourages it to do the same:

Trump's compact with higher ed seeks to extort schools, violate academic integrity www.expressnews.com/opinion/edit...

Trump's compact seeks to extort universities, violate academic integrity

It would be more apt to call it the “Compact for Academic Extortion in Higher Education.”

www.expressnews.com

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Nancy Armour @nrarmour.bsky.social · 5d

Updated column on the Aces, who are not only a dynasty, they’re the best the WNBA has ever seen.

Crown them! Las Vegas Aces in dynasty territory with third WNBA title in four years

The Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in four games to win their third WNBA championship in four years.

www.usatoday.com

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 6d

Harper will make his debut tonight, playing limited minutes.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 6d

Having speedily recovered from thumb surgery last month, No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper is in line for a few minutes tonight against Utah.

More here:

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Spurs rookie Dylan Harper cleared for preseason debut

Having recovered from offseason thumb surgery, the NBA's No. 2 pick is scheduled to play against Utah on Friday

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 7d

Spurs notebook: Erik Spoelstra pays tribute to his counterpart in the 2013 and 2014 Finals … Mitch Johnson isn’t sweating Kelly Olynyk’s slow ramp up to the season.

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Heat's Erik Spoelstra salutes Gregg Popovich's 'class and dignity'

The coaches formed a bond after the Heat and Spurs faced each other in back-to-back Finals in 2013 and 2014, with each team winning once.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 7d

“It's just a KYP — know your personnel — type of deal."

That’s how Julian Champagnie explained his downtown 5-for-7 shooting performance in Miami, the latest proof he’s determined to space the floor this season for the Spurs’ downhill-racing guards.

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Julian Champagnie out to create space for Spurs' downhill racers

With De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper ready to attack the rim, the fourth-year forward and other outside threats look to draw defense to the perimeter.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 7d

Three takeaways as Spurs down Heat to improve to 2-0 in preseason:

1, Waters could be valuable in “utility infielder” role.

2, Mitch Johnson sent his team a defensive message before Wednesday’s game.

3, Heat will always respect Pop.

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Keldon Johnson, Spurs down Miami to improve to 2-0 in preseason

Keldon Johnson had 19 points, Julian Champagnie had 15, and Devin Vassell celebrated his exhibition debut with 12.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 7d

Most of the rotation players look to be done for the night. After scoring 19 points in a preseason return to the starting lineup, Keldon is busy during this timeout encouraging the subs to close this one strong.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 7d

Champagnie is 8 of 11 from distance so far in the preseason.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 7d

Nice job by Wemby drawing that foul as the 1Q closer.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 7d

With Julian 3 for 3, Spurs are 5 of 10 from deep. “With the shooters we have, with me, Julian, HB (Harrison Barnes), Lindy, it's going to be hard to key in on De'Aaron (Fox), Vic, Steph or all of our guys that can get to the basket,” Devin said this morning.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 7d

Spurs starters: Devin, Julian, Keldon, Harrison and Wemby.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 8d

Erik Spoelstra said it’s sinking in that he won’t face Pop again: “He's been a great role model for so many of us in the league … (he competed at a high level) with class, with dignity. He did it in a way that earned the respect of everybody.”

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