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Mamu and Castle provide reasons to celebrate | Spurs Insider Mar 26, 2025

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Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the moments of joy the Spurs have found near the end of a tough season, thanks to Sandro Mamukelashvili, Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson.

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Flavor of Mamu: Mamukelashvili’s career night the stuff of Spurs legend

Spurs keeping standards high after losing two stars

Spurs win third straight as Vassell scores 25

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Have the wheels come off San Antonio’s season? | Spurs Insider Mar 19, 2025

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss De’Aaron Fox opting for surgery, effectively ending the Spurs’ hopes to be more competitive this season and how Stephon Castle is now a lock for rookie of the year.

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Castle's perseverance pays off vs. Doncic, Lakers

Redick a big fan of Wembanyama

Who enjoys a rebuild? In the NBA, misery can be worth the price

Pity parties not part of Spurs routine

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Not just playing out the string | Spurs Insider Mar 11, 2025

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss a week of winnable games ahead, a possible surgery for De'Aaron Fox and how Wemby traveling with the team bodes well for next season.

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Spurs aim to bring more heart to fight with Mavericks

Kidd comfortable being passed by Paul

Spurs' Harrison Barnes 'keeping the lights on' with 3-point shooting

Spurs' De'Aaron Fox could face season-ending surgery as soon as mid-March

Victor Wembanyama traveled with Spurs to Sacramento

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Stephon Castle’s big push for Rookie of the Year | Spurs Insider Mar 05, 2025

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Stephon Castle’s ascension to Rookie of the Year favorite and how De’Aaron Fox is adjusting to playing without Victor Wembanyama.

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At home in San Antonio, De'Aaron Fox navigates a tricky Spurs transition

Spurs' Stephon Castle making Rookie of the Year push

For Spurs, it's 'wait until next year' season again

Biyombo grateful for unexpected chances with Spurs

Wembanyama 'super connected' with teammates after blood clot diagnosis

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A season in vein for San Antonio | Spurs Insider Feb 25, 2025

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how Victor Wembanyama’s diagnosis with DVT changes the Spurs’ trajectory this season and what it means for the team going forward.

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Finger: With loss of Wembanyama, surreal season takes another sobering turn

On Victor Wembanyama's long road back, a bright side remains

Spurs big men Bismack Biyombo, Charles Bassey bond over injury history

Is 'caring too much' hurting Spurs' Devin Vassell?

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Is San Antonio ready for a post-All-Star run? | Spurs Insider Feb 18, 2025

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After Stephon Castle’s impressive showing at NBA All-Star weekend, columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn talk about whether the Spurs are ready to take a step forward as the season resumes in Austin against Phoenix.

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Wembanyama fulfills goal of bringing energy to the All-Star Game

Castle falls short in duel with two-time defending dunk champ McClung

Why is Chris Paul still a Spur? He knows where he’s needed

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San Antonio's changing of the guard | Spurs Insider Feb 11, 2025

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how De’Aaron Fox is already fitting in with the Spurs, how Chris Paul stayed in the lineup and Stephon Castle’s progress and dunk prowess.

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Why is Chris Paul still a Spur? He knows where he's needed.

Chemistry building for Spurs' Fox and Wembanyama

In the battle of Champagnies, the Spurs' version owns bragging rights

Spurs' first title team, original Coyote Tim Derk make S.A. Sports Hall of Fame

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Spurs outfox competition with superstar trade | Spurs Insider Feb 04, 2025

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs’ trade for De’Aaron Fox and how they made out even better then expected in getting a second superstar to pair with Victor Wembanyama.

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Spurs praise players shipped off in De'Aaron Fox trade

Spurs aren't shying away from heightened expectations after adding Fox

In landing De'Aaron Fox, Spurs continue a master heist

Spurs' Castle earns first Rookie of the Month

Spurs acquire De'Aaron Fox in blockbuster trade with Sacramento

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Wemby the French superstar, and one Fox-y trade | Spurs Insider Jan 29, 2025

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ trip to Paris, Wembanyama being a French superstar and the possible trade for De’Aaron Fox.

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As Spurs go to France, Wemby living up to his proclamation

Johnson mourns loss of Sonics great, family friend

Spurs focus on business over pleasure in Paris

Back-to-back losses to Grizzlies underscores Spurs' pace problem

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The Spurs will always have Paris | Spurs Insider Jan 21, 2025

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Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs’ upcoming trip to Paris, the Spurs recent slump and if Stephon Castle will take the next step in his development.

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As Spurs go to France, Wemby living up to his proclamation

Johnson mourns loss of Sonics great, family friend

Spurs focus on business over pleasure in Paris

Back-to-back losses to Grizzlies underscores Spurs' pace problem

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