Mike Finger
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Mike Finger
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· May 5
One last time, Gregg Popovich lives up to the moment
Popovich explained why it was time for him to retire from coaching, and why Mitch Johnson is the ideal man to lead the San Antonio Spurs.
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He didn't have to show up Monday. Fearing he wasn't ready, some tried to talk him out of it.
But understanding the moment, Gregg Popovich was determined to live up to it, one last time.
Gift link to a column about one of the darnedest things I've ever seen:
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But understanding the moment, Gregg Popovich was determined to live up to it, one last time.
Gift link to a column about one of the darnedest things I've ever seen:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
*Throwback to every single week on the Spurs Insider podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Hornets shootaround at Nike facility in Manhattan. Throwback to when they were called "cagers."
December 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
*Throwback to every single week on the Spurs Insider podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Dylan Harper can get to the rim whenever he wants. I’m not saying he’s the Spurs’ third consecutive rookie of the year, but it’s really something.
December 1, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Dylan Harper can get to the rim whenever he wants. I’m not saying he’s the Spurs’ third consecutive rookie of the year, but it’s really something.
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“He’s becoming a winning player.”
Devin Vassell has seen his role shift and reshape in the five years since he became (at the time) the Spurs' highest-drafted rookie since Duncan.
Friday, he shot the Spurs into the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
A look at the journey:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Devin Vassell has seen his role shift and reshape in the five years since he became (at the time) the Spurs' highest-drafted rookie since Duncan.
Friday, he shot the Spurs into the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
A look at the journey:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How Devin Vassell became the Spurs' new Captain Clutch
Vassell's 53 points over the past two games are the most of any two-game stretch of his career
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November 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“He’s becoming a winning player.”
Devin Vassell has seen his role shift and reshape in the five years since he became (at the time) the Spurs' highest-drafted rookie since Duncan.
Friday, he shot the Spurs into the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
A look at the journey:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Devin Vassell has seen his role shift and reshape in the five years since he became (at the time) the Spurs' highest-drafted rookie since Duncan.
Friday, he shot the Spurs into the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
A look at the journey:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Steve Sarkisian is about to do some politicking that will put Mack Brown to shame.
November 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Steve Sarkisian is about to do some politicking that will put Mack Brown to shame.
If they made entire games out of 4th-and-1s, A&M would never beat Texas again.
November 29, 2025 at 3:17 AM
If they made entire games out of 4th-and-1s, A&M would never beat Texas again.
Arch Manning with a completion percentage that wouldn’t win the American League batting title.
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Arch Manning with a completion percentage that wouldn’t win the American League batting title.
My sister hosted her annual neighborhood Thanksgiving party yesterday and it was attended by folks from six different countries (plus a U.S. territory).
Don’t ever let people tell you that’s not awesome. Because that party ruled.
Don’t ever let people tell you that’s not awesome. Because that party ruled.
November 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
My sister hosted her annual neighborhood Thanksgiving party yesterday and it was attended by folks from six different countries (plus a U.S. territory).
Don’t ever let people tell you that’s not awesome. Because that party ruled.
Don’t ever let people tell you that’s not awesome. Because that party ruled.
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BREAKING from Spurs' shootaround in Portland:
Dylan Harper is IN for tonight's game against the Blazers after missing the previous 10 with a calf strain, he tells the Express-News.
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Dylan Harper is IN for tonight's game against the Blazers after missing the previous 10 with a calf strain, he tells the Express-News.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper cleared to return at Portland
Dylan Harper, the No. 2 pick in last June's draft, has missed 10 games with a calf strain
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November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
BREAKING from Spurs' shootaround in Portland:
Dylan Harper is IN for tonight's game against the Blazers after missing the previous 10 with a calf strain, he tells the Express-News.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Dylan Harper is IN for tonight's game against the Blazers after missing the previous 10 with a calf strain, he tells the Express-News.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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He's been awesome. This move had two scouts next to me guffawing.
Kingston Flemings just slicing and dicing a top-5 Tennessee defense all night. Houston freshman is playing like a lottery pick to open the year.
November 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
He's been awesome. This move had two scouts next to me guffawing.
Just about ready to go out on a limb and predict Kingston Flemings will have the best NBA career of any San Antonio-raised player not named Shaquille O’Neal.
That kid has it, man.
That kid has it, man.
November 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Just about ready to go out on a limb and predict Kingston Flemings will have the best NBA career of any San Antonio-raised player not named Shaquille O’Neal.
That kid has it, man.
That kid has it, man.
“Look at this bleepin’ guy,” I say, out loud, to nobody at all, about a Waymo.
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
“Look at this bleepin’ guy,” I say, out loud, to nobody at all, about a Waymo.
Have been watching this game involving the Greatest Football Coach of All Time for four plays. Saw his team fall for this fake field goal, then commit two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and a hold.
November 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Have been watching this game involving the Greatest Football Coach of All Time for four plays. Saw his team fall for this fake field goal, then commit two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and a hold.
The star wants to play. The team doc, worried about a more serious injury, says to sit out one more game.
But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
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But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
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Why Wemby's upcoming extension exposes flaw in NBA rule
Victor Wembanyama will miss around 10 games with a left calf injury, giving him little margin to be eligible for end-of-season awards under the 65-game rule.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The star wants to play. The team doc, worried about a more serious injury, says to sit out one more game.
But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Public service announcement:
Just as there’s no period in Darrell K Royal, there is no hyphen in David Jones Garcia.
But eventually there will be statues in Texas of both.
Just as there’s no period in Darrell K Royal, there is no hyphen in David Jones Garcia.
But eventually there will be statues in Texas of both.
David Jones-Garcia .............. welcome to the Spurs' plans
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Public service announcement:
Just as there’s no period in Darrell K Royal, there is no hyphen in David Jones Garcia.
But eventually there will be statues in Texas of both.
Just as there’s no period in Darrell K Royal, there is no hyphen in David Jones Garcia.
But eventually there will be statues in Texas of both.
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Now that’s a lede.
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Now that’s a lede.
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.
Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
John Tesh:
Y’all brought back my song for this?
Y’all brought back my song for this?
November 19, 2025 at 2:25 AM
John Tesh:
Y’all brought back my song for this?
Y’all brought back my song for this?
“I’m a Texan,” declared the Oklahoma-born Polish citizen with the British accent.
Jeremy Sochan wants to stay in San Antonio. Over the next few weeks, he has a great chance to show why the Spurs should want that, too.
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Jeremy Sochan wants to stay in San Antonio. Over the next few weeks, he has a great chance to show why the Spurs should want that, too.
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How Jeremy Sochan can make his case for new contract with Spurs
With Victor Wembanyama likely out with a calf injury for a few weeks, the fourth-year pro has a chance to prove his importance to the Spurs' long-term plans.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“I’m a Texan,” declared the Oklahoma-born Polish citizen with the British accent.
Jeremy Sochan wants to stay in San Antonio. Over the next few weeks, he has a great chance to show why the Spurs should want that, too.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Jeremy Sochan wants to stay in San Antonio. Over the next few weeks, he has a great chance to show why the Spurs should want that, too.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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Can confirm no walking boot for Victor Wembanyama.
November 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Can confirm no walking boot for Victor Wembanyama.
A question for magazine publishers, book agents, fawning feature writers, and now, apparently, more than one aspiring presidential candidate:
a man in a white shirt is standing in front of a window and saying her .
ALT: a man in a white shirt is standing in front of a window and saying her .
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
A question for magazine publishers, book agents, fawning feature writers, and now, apparently, more than one aspiring presidential candidate:
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Spurs announce Victor Wembanyama underwent an MRI that revealed he has a left calf strain. The injury occurred in Friday night’s loss to Golden State.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Spurs announce Victor Wembanyama underwent an MRI that revealed he has a left calf strain. The injury occurred in Friday night’s loss to Golden State.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
A league source said he will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
What a kind, wonderful endorsement of our paper. Thanks for reading.
Thank you for the work you do for San Antonio Express News. Reading the newspaper this past year has made me a better person, a more thoughtful person
November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
What a kind, wonderful endorsement of our paper. Thanks for reading.
Victor Wembanyama waved his right arm next to the basket, but De’Aaron Fox shot and missed. Why the wrong outcome for the Spurs on Friday can be the right play in long run: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Why De’Aaron Fox’s big miss was right play for Spurs in long run
Why De’Aaron Fox’s big versus Golden State Warriors miss was right play for San Antonio Spurs in long run
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November 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Victor Wembanyama waved his right arm next to the basket, but De’Aaron Fox shot and missed. Why the wrong outcome for the Spurs on Friday can be the right play in long run: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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“Somebody speaks to you a certain way, you have to respond a certain way.”
Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
What Draymond Green said about Victor Wembanyama following dust-up
The NBA has been testing the mettle of Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who passed with flying colors against Draymond Green.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“Somebody speaks to you a certain way, you have to respond a certain way.”
Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Wemby's devastating dunk on a bleep-talking Draymond was waved off Friday, but counted more than can be quantified on a scoreboard.
On no more Mr. Nice Wemby, w/Draymond react:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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normal things happening
November 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
normal things happening