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San Antonio, Wemby ready for a rebound amid injuries | Spurs Insider Nov 05, 2025

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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.

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Why Spurs look forward to Dylan Harper's return, whenever it comes

MRI reveals Spurs rookie Dylan Harper suffered a left calf strain

Spurs' Stephon Castle always up for defensive challenge

3 takeaways as Spurs suffer their first loss of season

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Why San Antonio has ‘all-time good vibes’ | Spurs Insider Oct 28, 2025

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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.

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Sandro Mamukelashvili believes Spurs' Victor Wembanyama 'just getting started'

3 Takeaways as Spurs' hot start continues

NBA honors Spurs' Victor Wembanyama after historic week

Why Sean Sweeney has already made an impact on Spurs defense

How Dylan Harper came to the Spurs' rescue against Brooklyn

Sunshine Cottage students have friend in Spurs' Carter Bryant

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Why Wemby, Spurs are more interesting than you think | Spurs Insider Oct 21, 2025

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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.

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What does Victor Wembanyama think about all the talk about his height?

What would make this season a success for the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama?

How 'country boy' Keldon Johnson became keeper of the Spurs' culture

Who are the 2025-26 Spurs? Get this season's roster breakdown here.

Spurs sport a powerful rookie tandem in Dylan Harper, Carter Bryant

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How San Antonio is getting healthier (and taller) for the upcoming season | Spurs Insider Oct 13, 2025

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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.

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Spurs getting healthier as season approaches

Spurs' Stephon Castle set for preseason debut

Spurs' David Jones Garcia aims to keep promise to his late father

Victor Wembanyama for MVP? Crazy or not, some NBA GMs believe already

Spurs No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper impresses in preseason debut

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Return of the Wembanyama | Spurs Insider Oct 07, 2025

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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.

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Victor Wembanyama in midseason form as both shot-blocker and wordsmith

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson confident in decision to sit Stephon Castle

How tutoring sessions with Gregg Popovich aided Spurs rookie Carter Bryant

How Wembanyama looked in his return, Spurs win over Guangzhou Loong-Lions

Body by Vic: How Wembanyama's offseason transformation could transform the NBA

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Wemby is back, but could injuries hamstring San Antonio? | Spurs Insider Sep 30, 2025

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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.

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Why Victor Wembanyama is embracing every summer lesson

Well-traveled Wembanyama: “I feel like I need to play basketball now”

De’Aaron Fox expects to sit out preseason

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Wemby, Spurs give fans reason to cheer | Spurs Insider Sep 16, 2025

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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.

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Wemby's charisma, savvy exactly what Spurs need in social media age

Supporting cast played pivotal role in Spurs' first championship run

Biyombo returning to Spurs after agreeing to one-year deal

Wemby, Spurs give flood-ravaged Hill Country a reason to cheer

Wembanyama raises commitment to Spurs' fan group

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Life on the NBA road with Spurs voice Bill Schoening | Spurs Insider Aug 25, 2025

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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.

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Farewell Philly Billy: Longtime Spurs radio voice set to retire

Stories, Sports, and Songs: Tales and Tunes by a Play by Play Lifer

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Will San Antonio extend De’Aaron Fox's contract? | Spurs Insider Jul 29, 2025

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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.

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De’Aaron Fox still important in Spurs’ plans

Spurs to sign veteran 3-point specialist

David Jones-Garcia lands two-way deal with Spurs

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Scouting San Antonio’s Summer League success | Spurs Insider Jul 15, 2025

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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.

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Victor Wembanyama eyes the future with a balance of urgency and patience

Spurs rookie Carter Bryant confident shooting woes won't last

Dylan Harper believes Spurs 'can compete with anyone' this season

Inspired by late father, David Jones-Garcia makes strong bid for deal with Spurs

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