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Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for family
Read full article: Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for familyMichael Porter Jr.'s teammates on the Denver Nuggets say their starting forward seems to be handling his family's troubles well as the team heads into the playoffs.
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tre Jones named finalist for NBA Sportsmanship Award
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs point guard Tre Jones named finalist for NBA Sportsmanship AwardSan Antonio Spurs starting point guard Tre Jones was named a finalist for the NBA Sportsmanship Award on Tuesday, joining five other candidates, the league announced.
Victor Wembanyama named NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month three times in a row
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama named NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month three times in a rowSpurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama was named the Western Conference Kia Rookie of the Month for March.
Vassell scores 31 and Wembanyama has 19 points and 5 blocks to lead Spurs past Jazz 118-111
Read full article: Vassell scores 31 and Wembanyama has 19 points and 5 blocks to lead Spurs past Jazz 118-111Devin Vassell scored 31 points, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs ran past the Utah Jazz 118-111.
VanVleet scores 21 points and Rockets hold off Spurs 103-101 on an off night for Wembanyama
Read full article: VanVleet scores 21 points and Rockets hold off Spurs 103-101 on an off night for WembanyamaFred VanVleet scored 21 points and the Houston Rockets held off the San Antonio Spurs 103-101 on Tuesday night.
Wembanyama has career-high 10 blocks in triple-double, Spurs beat Raptors to snap 7-game skid
Read full article: Wembanyama has career-high 10 blocks in triple-double, Spurs beat Raptors to snap 7-game skidVictor Wembanyama had 27 points, 14 rebounds and a career-high 10 blocks in his second triple-double, Devin Vassell added 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a seven-game losing streak by routing the Toronto Raptors 122-99 on Monday night.
Jimmy Butler gets triple-double, Heat pull away late to top Spurs 116-104
Read full article: Jimmy Butler gets triple-double, Heat pull away late to top Spurs 116-104Jimmy Butler recorded his first triple-double in more than two years, Tyler Herro led the way with 24 points and the Miami Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on Wednesday night.
Williamson caps 33-point outing with winning layup as Pelicans overcome Spurs 114-113
Read full article: Williamson caps 33-point outing with winning layup as Pelicans overcome Spurs 114-113Zion Williamson had 33 points, including the winning layup over three defenders with 3.8 seconds left, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-113.
Wizards rally in final six minutes for 118-113 victory, ending Spurs’ two-game winning streak
Read full article: Wizards rally in final six minutes for 118-113 victory, ending Spurs’ two-game winning streakKyle Kuzma had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Daniel Gafford had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards rallied in the final six minutes to beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-113 on Monday night.
Wembanyama returns to score 24 points, lead Spurs over Wizards, 131-127
Read full article: Wembanyama returns to score 24 points, lead Spurs over Wizards, 131-127Victor Wembanyama returned after sitting out a game to score 24 points and grab eight rebounds, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 131-127 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
Vucevic's double-double helps Bulls rally past Jones, Spurs as Wembanyama watches, 122-116
Read full article: Vucevic's double-double helps Bulls rally past Jones, Spurs as Wembanyama watches, 122-116Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 16 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls overcame a career-high 30 points from Tre Jones to rally for a 122-116 victory Saturday over the San Antonio Spurs, who sat Victor Wembanyama.
Keys to Victory: Spurs open back-to-back versus Lakers on Wednesday
Read full article: Keys to Victory: Spurs open back-to-back versus Lakers on WednesdayThe San Antonio Spurs (3-19) are set to welcome the recently named in-season tournament champion Los Angeles Lakers (14-10) to the Alamo City for a two-game stint on Wednesday and Friday.
Bulls overcome Wembanyama’s big night to to hand Spurs 16th straight loss, 121-112
Read full article: Bulls overcome Wembanyama’s big night to to hand Spurs 16th straight loss, 121-112Colby White had 24 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame Victor Wembanyama’s big night to hand the San Antonio Spurs their franchise record-tying 16th straight loss, 121-112 on Friday.
Wembanyama, 2 others out for Spurs in Monday’s night’s preseason game against Rockets
Read full article: Wembanyama, 2 others out for Spurs in Monday’s night’s preseason game against RocketsThe San Antonio Spurs’ No. 1 overall selection Victor Wembanyama, along with guards Devin Vassell and Tre Jones, will not play in Monday night’s preseason game at home versus the Houston Rockets, the team said.
Spurs’ Tre Jones donates $25K to Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas in Uvalde
Read full article: Spurs’ Tre Jones donates $25K to Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas in UvaldeSan Antonio Spurs’ Tre Jones awarded $25,000 to the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas in Uvalde during a “Healing Through Sports” grief camp where he spent time with survivors at a half-day basketball clinic Tuesday.
Bates-Diop leads Spurs past Blazers in inaugural Austin game
Read full article: Bates-Diop leads Spurs past Blazers in inaugural Austin gameKeita Bates-Diop had 25 points, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson added 24 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 129-127 on Thursday night in the first NBA game in Texas’ capital city.
Spurs excited for first-ever NBA regular season game in Austin
Read full article: Spurs excited for first-ever NBA regular season game in AustinWith the goal of expanding their fan base, the San Antonio Spurs arrived in Austin on Wednesday afternoon eager to play back-to-back games at the Moody Center.
Spurs head to Austin for home games on Thursday, Saturday night
Read full article: Spurs head to Austin for home games on Thursday, Saturday nightThe San Antonio Spurs’ 50th anniversary season is taking them to Austin for back-to-back games as part of the team’s drive to deepen their regional fanbase.
Horton-Tucker’s career-high 41 lead Jazz past Spurs 128-117
Read full article: Horton-Tucker’s career-high 41 lead Jazz past Spurs 128-117Talen Horton-Tucker scored a career-high 41 points and the Utah Jazz defeated the Spurs 128-117 in what could be coach Gregg Popovich’s final home game in San Antonio.
Sabonis’ double-double helps Kings power past Spurs 119-109
Read full article: Sabonis’ double-double helps Kings power past Spurs 119-109Domantas Sabonis had a season-high 34 points along with 11 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat San Antonio 119-109 on Wednesday night, handing the beleaguered Spurs their seventh straight loss.
Kings roll past Spurs, extend winning streak to 4 games
Read full article: Kings roll past Spurs, extend winning streak to 4 gamesHarrison Barnes scored 29 points, Domantas Sabonis had 18 points and 18 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings extended their winning streak to four games with a 132-119 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Morant scores 38 in return as streaking Grizzlies top Spurs
Read full article: Morant scores 38 in return as streaking Grizzlies top SpursJa Morant scored 38 points, Jaren Jackson added 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies hung on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 135-129 for their season-high eighth straight victory.
Jones helps Spurs overcome injuries, Pistons to end skid
Read full article: Jones helps Spurs overcome injuries, Pistons to end skidTre Jones had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame injuries to their two leading scorers to beat the Detroit Pistons 121-109 on Friday night, snapping a three-game skid.
Spurs overcome Randle’s 41, hand Knicks fifth straight loss
Read full article: Spurs overcome Randle’s 41, hand Knicks fifth straight lossKeldon Johnson had 30 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a season-high 41 points from Julius Randle to beat New York 122-115 handing the Knicks their fifth straight loss.
Vassell, Johnson help Spurs hold on to beat Jazz, 126-122
Read full article: Vassell, Johnson help Spurs hold on to beat Jazz, 126-122Devin Vassell had 24 points, Keldon Johnson added 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs fended off the Utah Jazz in the final minutes for a 126-122 victory Monday night.
Magic beat Spurs 133-113 for 8th victory in 9 games
Read full article: Magic beat Spurs 133-113 for 8th victory in 9 gamesCole Anthony had 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the San Antonio Spurs 133-113 on Friday night for their eighth victory in nine games.
Lakers top Spurs in James' return for first road victory
Read full article: Lakers top Spurs in James' return for first road victoryLeBron James scores 21 points in his return from a five-game absence, Anthony Davis had 25 points and 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-94 on Friday night for their first road victory of the season.
Poole scores 36 on bobblehead night, Warriors rout Spurs
Read full article: Poole scores 36 on bobblehead night, Warriors rout SpursBack in the starting lineup, Jordan Poole scored a season-best 36 points on his first bobblehead night and led the Golden State Warriors past the San Antonio Spurs 132-95.
Morant, Bane help Grizzlies beat Spurs in overtime, 124-122
Read full article: Morant, Bane help Grizzlies beat Spurs in overtime, 124-122Ja Morant and Desmond Bane had 32 points each and the Memphis Grizzlies beat San Antonio 124-122 in overtime Wednesday night, handing the Spurs their fifth straight loss.
Jokic powers Nuggets past Spurs for 3rd straight victory
Read full article: Jokic powers Nuggets past Spurs for 3rd straight victoryNikola Jokic had 26 points and 10 assists, Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points and the Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 115-109 for their third straight victory.
DeRozan reaches 20,000 points but Spurs beat Bulls 129-124
Read full article: DeRozan reaches 20,000 points but Spurs beat Bulls 129-124Keldon Johnson scored 33 points, spoiling a milestone evening for former teammate DeMar DeRozan and leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 129-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
Spurs lose 102-99 to Magic in second preseason game; Coach Pop provides update on Johnson, Primo’s return
Read full article: Spurs lose 102-99 to Magic in second preseason game; Coach Pop provides update on Johnson, Primo’s returnThe Spurs on Thursday lost at home to the Orlando Magic 102-99, after the team coughed up eight turnovers and only shot 7 of 19 (36.8%) from the field in the final quarter.
Tickets for Spurs game in Alamodome versus defending champion Warriors to go on sale to general public on Thursday
Read full article: Tickets for Spurs game in Alamodome versus defending champion Warriors to go on sale to general public on ThursdayThe San Antonio Spurs are playing one game in the Alamodome this season to celebrate the team’s 50th anniversary, and tickets will be available to the general public starting Thursday, a news release from the team said.
Warriors hold off Spurs and maintain hold on third seed, San Antonio locked into 10th seed
Read full article: Warriors hold off Spurs and maintain hold on third seed, San Antonio locked into 10th seedJonathan Kuminga and Jordan Poole each had 18 points and the Golden State Warriors won their fourth straight, beating the San Antonio Spurs 100-94 on Saturday night and strengthen their hopes for a top-three seed.
Spurs cruise for 1st regular-season win in Denver since '17
Read full article: Spurs cruise for 1st regular-season win in Denver since '17Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson each scored 20 points to help the San Antonio Spurs move closer to securing a spot in the play-in tournament by beating the Denver Nuggets 116-97.
Murray’s triple-double lifts Spurs over Pelicans 107-103
Read full article: Murray’s triple-double lifts Spurs over Pelicans 107-103Dejounte Murray had 15 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, Keldon Johnson punctuated his 21-point night with a break-away dunk in the final seconds and the San Antonio Spurs bolstered their postseason hopes with a 107-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Adebayo scores 36 points, Heat top Popovich, Spurs 133-129
Read full article: Adebayo scores 36 points, Heat top Popovich, Spurs 133-129Bam Adebayo scored a season-high 36 points, Tyler Herro added 27 off the bench and the Miami Heat rallied from an early 16-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 133-129 on Saturday night.
Herro, Heat dominate short-handed Spurs 112-95 to end skid
Read full article: Herro, Heat dominate short-handed Spurs 112-95 to end skidTyler Herro scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 18 points and 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat dominated the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 112-95 to snap a three-game losing streak.
NBA-best Suns rally for 10th straight win, top Spurs 115-110
Read full article: NBA-best Suns rally for 10th straight win, top Spurs 115-110Devin Booker scored 28 points, Mikal Bridges added a season-high 26 and the Phoenix Suns overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win their 10th straight game, beating the San Antonio Spurs 115-110 on Sunday night.
Booker’s season-high 48 helps Suns rally past Spurs 121-107
Read full article: Booker’s season-high 48 helps Suns rally past Spurs 121-107Devin Booker had a season-high 48 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated the fourth quarter to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 121-107 for their fourth straight victory.
Embiid scores 31, leads streaking 76ers past Spurs 119-100
Read full article: Embiid scores 31, leads streaking 76ers past Spurs 119-100Joel Embiid had 31 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to six games with a 119-100 win over the short-handed San Antonio Spurs.
Spurs best Celtics 96-88 after blowing 24-point advantage
Read full article: Spurs best Celtics 96-88 after blowing 24-point advantageDejounte Murray had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rallied in the final minute after blowing a 24-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 96-88 on Friday night, snapping a six-game skid.
Vassell, Walker lead balanced Spurs past Magic, 123-97
Read full article: Vassell, Walker lead balanced Spurs past Magic, 123-97Devin Vassell scored 19 points, Lonnie Walker had 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs continued their success on opening night by dominating the Orlando Magic 123-97 on Wednesday night.
Fans can attend Spurs’ Silver and Black open scrimmage for free
Read full article: Fans can attend Spurs’ Silver and Black open scrimmage for freeSan Antonio Spurs fans can get their first look at the 2021-22 edition of the team at the annual Silver & Black Open Scrimmage scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the AT&T Center.
Tre Jones lifts Spurs with go-ahead layup and steal
Read full article: Tre Jones lifts Spurs with go-ahead layup and stealTre Jones made a layup with less than a second remaining to give San Antonio the lead, then had a steal to prevent Charlotte from taking a final shot in the Spurs’ 106-105 victory over the Hornets on Thursday night in the NBA Summer League.
Sharife Cooper's late 3 lifts Hawks to 84-83 win over Pacers
Read full article: Sharife Cooper's late 3 lifts Hawks to 84-83 win over PacersSharife Cooper made a go-ahead, 3-pointer just before the buzzer that lifted the Atlanta Hawks to an 84-83 win over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Summer League on Tuesday night.
Moore, short-handed Suns hold off Spurs 123-121
Read full article: Moore, short-handed Suns hold off Spurs 123-121E’Twaun Moore scored 22 points and made a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining that lifted the Phoenix Suns past the San Antonio Spurs 123-121 and kept alive their chances of becoming the NBA's top seed.
Adebayo, Butler lead Heat by Spurs for third straight win
Read full article: Adebayo, Butler lead Heat by Spurs for third straight winBam Adebayo scored 23 points while Jimmy Butler had 18 points and 11 assists to help the Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-87 for their third straight victory.
Spurs recall Luka Samanic and Tre Jones from Austin Spurs
Read full article: Spurs recall Luka Samanic and Tre Jones from Austin SpursSAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs announced Sunday that the team has recalled Luka Samanic and Tre Jones from the Austin Spurs. MORE: https://t.co/CCoO560An8 pic.twitter.com/Wm0ZAWl5rk — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 21, 2021Both Samanic and Jones helped the Austin team open the season with a 6-1 record and are currently tied for the most wins in the NBA G-League. At the end of January, Jones was assigned to the Austin team after nine games. RELATED: Spurs assign Tre Jones to Austin Spurs after 9 games this seasonSamanic has averaged 21.8 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 32.8 minutes over six games played. AdRELATED: NBA postpones next 3 Spurs games after four players test positive for COVID-19
Spurs assign Tre Jones to Austin Spurs after 9 games this season
Read full article: Spurs assign Tre Jones to Austin Spurs after 9 games this seasonHOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 17: Tre Jones #33 of the San Antonio Spurs controls the ball during the fourth quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on December 17, 2020 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs announced on Sunday that they have assigned Tre Jones, guard, to the Austin Spurs after nine games with the team this season. Tre will join Austin in Orlando as the team tips off the G League season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The Austin Spurs start training camp in Orlando on Sunday before opening the season at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 10 against the Memphis Hustle.
Doncic, Mavericks fend off late rally to beat Spurs, 122-107
Read full article: Doncic, Mavericks fend off late rally to beat Spurs, 122-107San Antonio defeats Memphis 131-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – Luka Doncic had 36 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks withstood a late rally to beat the San Antonio Spurs 122-117 on Friday night. San Antonio lost starting point guard Dejounte Murray in the opening minute. ... San Antonio made seven 3-pointers in the first quarter tonight, which is one shy of its franchise record for a single quarter.
DeRozan, Spurs beat Towns, Wolves 125-122 in overtime
Read full article: DeRozan, Spurs beat Towns, Wolves 125-122 in overtime(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)MINNEAPOLIS – DeMar DeRozan scored 38 points, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota 125-122 in overtime on Saturday night in Karl-Anthony Towns’ return to the Timberwolves. Dejounte Murray (22 points) and Patty Mills (21 points) knocked down plenty of timely 3-pointers. Minnesota made three go-ahead 3-pointers over the last 2:14 of regulation, by Edwards, Towns and D’Angelo Russell, but DeRozan relentlessly answered with nine points in the last 1:29. He had 12 points in a nine-minute stretch of the third quarter. ... Edwards had 13 points, half of the career high he posted on Thursday at Portland.
Spurs go 3-and-D: Select Florida State wing Devin Vassell in NBA draft
Read full article: Spurs go 3-and-D: Select Florida State wing Devin Vassell in NBA draftSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio boosted its backcourt in the NBA draft Wednesday night, taking Florida State’s Devin Vassell at No. #Spurs lottery draft pick Devin Vassell discusses being selected by San Antonio, what he brings to the table, the opportunity to play for Gregg Popovich and moving to SA. Trade questions involving veterans DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge were rampant prior to the draft, but San Antonio did not complete any deals. The quartet led San Antonio to a 5-3 record during the restart, finishing 1 1/2 games behind Portland for eighth in the Western Conference. “I’m very excited for the opportunity and very thankful for the San Antonio Spurs organization for believing in me,” Jones said.
Georgetown player leaves team amid harassment complaint
Read full article: Georgetown player leaves team amid harassment complaint(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)WASHINGTON, DC – A Georgetown men’s basketball player who is now off the team was among three Hoyas who were the subject of complaints accusing them of burglary and harassment. Georgetown athletic director Lee Reed said Tuesday that LeBlanc is seeking a transfer. Gardner and Alexander were still listed on the Hoyas’ roster Tuesday night on Georgetown’s website, while LeBlanc and Akinjo have been removed. The university issued a statement Monday saying: “Georgetown takes student conduct issues very seriously and ensures that they are investigated thoroughly. According to the documents, a female Georgetown student accused the trio of “threats against my personal safety.” Temporary restraining orders filed by a different student against LeBlanc and Alexander were granted days later.
Krzyzewski gets milestone, Duke tops tough Georgetown in NYC
Read full article: Krzyzewski gets milestone, Duke tops tough Georgetown in NYCThe Blue Devils are used to playing big games at the Garden, while the improving Hoyas are still finding their way. Krzyzewski is 218-34 when the Blue Devils hold the top spot, a mark they hit this week in The Associated Press poll. The Blue Devils hung tight, and Joe Baker hit a 3 that pulled them within three. Duke: The Blue Devils will retain their No. Duke: The Blue Devils return home Tuesday to play Stephen F. Austin.