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Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss if the Spurs can knock off the Thunder again and how expectations have changed for the team already this season.   Suggested reading: Can Wembanyama stay healthy enough to win Defensive Player of the Year? Can the Spurs make it four in a row over the vaunted Thunder? Why there will be no more Sixth Man of the Year talk...

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss Julian Champagnie’s big game versus the Knicks and why he’s become one of the most integral players this season. NOTE: The initial upload of this week's podcast was interrupted midstream by an older episode. We regret the error and it has been fixed. Enjoy the rest of the episode.   Suggested reading: Spurs' Champagnie...

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs' huge breakthroughs of December, the hiccups that accompanied Victor Wembanyama’s move back into the starting lineup, and the challenges of dealing with success.     Suggested reading: How the Spurs hope to beg forgiveness from the basketball gods Wemby: Spurs focused on rest of season after toppling Thunder Spu...

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama’s sixth-man exploits, Jeremy Sochan’s fading role, and the Spurs’ surge heading into two holiday week showdowns with Oklahoma City. Suggested reading: Spurs determined to protect Victor Wembanyama during 'long, grueling’ season How Victor Wembanyama makes the simple look absurd How Dylan Harper is getting a head start on...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs the return of Victor Wembanyama and the victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup and what it means for the Spurs’ ever-growing season prospects. Suggested reading: How in Wembanyama’s grand return, Spurs turn whispered promise into a roar In first season as head coach, Mitch Johnson firmly...

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs success even as they have been without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Also, should the Spurs trade for Giannis? And could they win the NBA Cup?   Suggested reading: 3 Takeaways as Dylan Harper lifts Spurs over Pelicans To advance to Las Vegas, Spurs must end their Luka Doncic futility Stephon Castle returns to the Spurs...

Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the play of Devin Vassell  the last three games, the Spurs qualifying for the NBA Cup quarterfinals and when we can expect to see Victor Wembanyama back on the court.   Suggested reading: Why the road-weary Spurs feel like the rodeo trip has come early How Devin Vassell became the Spurs' new Captain Clutch How the Spurs feel about wi...

Knowing their role | Spurs Insider Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs tough road trip and how they will need more help from role players like David Jones Garcia if they are going to win games against the likes of Denver and Minnesota. Suggested reading: As stars fall across the NBA, Spurs' Barnes, Champagnie keep clocking in How Spurs rookie David Jones G...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama’s injury and how the Spurs are better equipped to deal with his loss for an extended period of time versus last year due to Luke Kornet. Suggested reading: MRI reveals Victor Wembanyama has a left calf strain, Spurs announce Spurs vs. Grizzlies: How to watch the game, who's starting, who's out Spurs' Stephon Cas...

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss another Spurs’ winning streak, with De’Aaron Fox making his long-awaited season debut, and Victor Wembanyama posting an unprecedented stat line in Chicago.   Suggested reading: Three takeaways as Wemby owns fourth quarter at Chicago How De’Aaron Fox hit his most important goal in debut Inside Stephon Castle’s assist binge...

Columnist Mike Finger, and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs first loss of the season, the loss of Dylan Harper to injury and why the after only a couple of weeks Wembanyama’s playoff expectations might not have been too far off.   Suggested reading: Why Spurs look forward to Dylan Harper's return, whenever it comes MRI reveals Spurs rookie Dylan Harper suffered a left...

Columnist Mike Finger, beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs’ 4-0 start to the season and why it’s for real but also why it isn’t. They also discuss why Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle have been so good, and the stealth celebration that saw Gregg Popovich’s banner raised to the rafters without a ceremony. Suggested reading: Sandro Mamukelashv...

Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss why Victor Wembanyama says a top-six seed is his goal, why he thinks his height is boring and how the Spurs will fare in their first week.   Suggested reading: What does Victor Wembanyama think about all the talk about his height? What would make this season a success for the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama? Ho...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the debut of Dylan Harper, the return of Stephon Castle, David Jones Garcia’s NBA dream and his breakout against Utah and how tall Victor Wembanyama really is.     Suggested reading: Spurs getting healthier as season approaches Spurs' Stephon Castle set for preseason debut Spurs' David Jones Garcia aims to keep pr...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama’s return to the court as the Spurs held their first preseason game Monday. The duo also debate what impact Carter Bryant will have this season.   Suggested reading: Victor Wembanyama in midseason form as both shot-blocker and wordsmith Spurs coach Mitch Johnson confident in decision to sit Stephon Castle How tuto...

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the start of Spurs’ training camp, with Victor Wembanyama cleared for action, Stephon Castle primed to take another step, and injury updates on De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper.   Suggested reading: Why Victor Wembanyama is embracing every summer lesson Well-traveled Wembanyama: “I feel like I need to play basketball now” De...

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the team’s continuing penchant for giving back to the community, holding events like the impromptu practice at Ingram High School to help the Hill Country flood victims.    Suggested reading: Wemby's charisma, savvy exactly what Spurs need in social media age Supporting cast played pivotal role in Spurs' first champions...

Columnist MIke Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald talk to longtime broadcaster Bill Schoening about highlights of his 24 years as the Spurs’ radio voice. Schoening tells some of his favorite stories about traveling with Gregg Popovich and company, reflects on his retirement, and talks about his book.   Suggested reading: Farewell Philly Billy: Longtime Spurs radio voice set to retire Stories, Sp...

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ nearly-completed roster, how David Jones-Garcia fits into their history of two-way contracts, and why De’Aaron Fox remains an important part of the franchise’s future even with Dylan Harper in the fold.   Suggested reading: De’Aaron Fox still important in Spurs’ plans Spurs to sign veteran 3-point specialist Da...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Vicor Wembanyama being cleared for the season and the Spurs’ Summer League success, focusing on the play of Dylan Harper, Carter Bryant and David Jones-Garcia.   Suggested reading: Victor Wembanyama eyes the future with a balance of urgency and patience Spurs rookie Carter Bryant confident shooting woes won't last...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs free agency goals, the signing of Luke Kornet to be Victor Wembanyama’s backup and where it all puts the teams next season.    Suggested reading: NBA changes Gregg Popovich's record after long absence Spurs rookie Dylan Harper's Summer League debut delayed due to injury Spurs lose fan-favorite Sandro Mam...

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ draft selections of Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, explain why they drew a line in the sand on the Kevin Durant trade talks, and look at which free-agent targets might be on their way to San Antonio in July. Suggested reading: Spurs strike gold in Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant Five things to know about Dylan...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss prospects Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, and if the Spurs should trade for Kevin Durant.     Suggested reading: Kevin Durant trade could work great for Spurs at the right price Spurs to participate in California Classic Summer League Where will former Texas star Tre Johnson land in NBA dra...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the NBA Draft combine, possible picks and Spurs’ options this offseason.   Suggested reading: With glory still beyond their grasp, Knicks seek what Spurs once did Where will former Texas star Tre Johnson land in NBA draft? An NBA Draft lottery conspiracy? It's too crazy to believe What w...

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs winning the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft lottery, and if they should keep the pick and take Dylan Harper or if they should trade it for Giannis Antetokounmpo.   Suggested reading: No Flagg, but Spurs have 'pick of litter' after another lucky NBA Draft lottery Finger: One last time, Gregg Popovich lives up...