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Irving and Gafford lead Mavericks past Wemby-less Spurs 110-93
Read full article: Irving and Gafford lead Mavericks past Wemby-less Spurs 110-93Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford scored 22 points apiece as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 110-93 win over the San Antonio Spurs, who played without star center Victor Wembanyama.
Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead Lakers past Spurs 120-115 to open NBA Cup title defense
Read full article: Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead Lakers past Spurs 120-115 to open NBA Cup title defenseAnthony Davis had 40 points and 12 rebounds, LeBron James had 15 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers opened defense of their Emirates NBA Cup title with a 120-115 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130
Read full article: Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games
Read full article: Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA gamesSan Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company.
Wembanyama's 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul's double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96
Read full article: Wembanyama's 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul's double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96Victor Wembanyama had 34 points and 14 rebounds, Chris Paul added 12 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama
Read full article: Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from WembanyamaCollin Sexton scored 23 points, Lauri Markkanen added 20 and the Utah Jazz held off the San Antonio Spurs 111-110, overcoming 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks from Victor Wembanyama.
‘He’s doing good’: Assistant coach Mitch Johnson offers few details on Gregg Popovich’s health
Read full article: ‘He’s doing good’: Assistant coach Mitch Johnson offers few details on Gregg Popovich’s healthSan Antonio Spurs assistant coach Mitch Johnson provided a brief update Thursday on the health of head coach Gregg Popovich.
Green and VanVleet score 21 each as Houston Rockets rout San Antonio Spurs 127-100
Read full article: Green and VanVleet score 21 each as Houston Rockets rout San Antonio Spurs 127-100Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet had 21 points each and the Houston Rockets built a huge lead early and coasted to a 127-100 win over the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night.
Interim Spurs head coach Johnson on Popovich’s health: ‘He’s in good spirits’
Read full article: Interim Spurs head coach Johnson on Popovich’s health: ‘He’s in good spirits’Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is not with the team in Los Angeles to face the Clippers. Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday’s home game with the Minnesota Timberwolves and did not travel to California.
Johnson and Paul lead Spurs past Timberwolves 113-103 as Popovich misses game with illness
Read full article: Johnson and Paul lead Spurs past Timberwolves 113-103 as Popovich misses game with illnessKeldon Johnson had 25 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 13 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 without coach Gregg Popovich, who missed the game due to illness.
Dort scores 20 points, Holmgren adds 19 as Thunder roll past Spurs 105-93 to remain unbeaten
Read full article: Dort scores 20 points, Holmgren adds 19 as Thunder roll past Spurs 105-93 to remain unbeatenLu Dort scored 20 points, Chet Holmgren added 19 and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-93 on Wednesday night to remain the only unbeaten team in the Western Conference.
Jalen Green scores 34 points and Rockets beat Spurs 106-101 to split 2-game set
Read full article: Jalen Green scores 34 points and Rockets beat Spurs 106-101 to split 2-game setJalen Green scored 34 points and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 106-101 victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
Wembanyama, Sochan help Spurs fend out hard-charging Rockets to win home opener, 109-106
Read full article: Wembanyama, Sochan help Spurs fend out hard-charging Rockets to win home opener, 109-106Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points, Jeremy Sochan added 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Houston Rockets 109-106 on Saturday night in their home opener.
Doncic scores 28, Thompson adds 22 in Dallas debut as Mavs top Spurs 120-109
Read full article: Doncic scores 28, Thompson adds 22 in Dallas debut as Mavs top Spurs 120-109Luka Doncic had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 22 in his Dallas debut, and the Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 in the opener for both teams.
New-look San Antonio Spurs set for season opener against Dallas Mavericks
Read full article: New-look San Antonio Spurs set for season opener against Dallas MavericksThe San Antonio Spurs are ready to tip off the 2024-25 season at the Dallas Mavericks with two veterans on the roster, point guard Chris Paul and forward Harrison Barnes, who they didn’t have last season.
Victor Wembanyama lived up to all the hype as an NBA rookie. In Year 2, the Spurs star wants more
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama lived up to all the hype as an NBA rookie. In Year 2, the Spurs star wants moreHere are some of the awards that Victor Wembanyama received over the last 12 months: the NBA rookie of the year trophy, a spot on the All-Rookie team, a first-team All-Defense selection, three rookie of the month awards and most recently an Olympic silver medal.
Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout
Read full article: Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnoutFormer first lady Michelle Obama is headlining a rally in Atlanta alongside celebrities and local civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of color.
Celebrate the start of the Spurs 2024-25 season with exciting giveaways
Read full article: Celebrate the start of the Spurs 2024-25 season with exciting giveawaysThe San Antonio Spurs are inviting fans to get ready for a new season by participating in a weeklong celebration of fun, food, and a chance to score free tickets to a game.
Coach Popovich prepares for 29th season with Spurs, welcomes NBA veterans to San Antonio
Read full article: Coach Popovich prepares for 29th season with Spurs, welcomes NBA veterans to San AntonioSan Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was front-and-center at the team’s media day as he prepares to lead the Silver and Black for his 29th straight campaign.
French phenom Victor Wembanyama discusses Spurs’ expectations to win in upcoming season
Read full article: French phenom Victor Wembanyama discusses Spurs’ expectations to win in upcoming seasonWembanyama was excited for the 2024-25 NBA season on Spurs media day, hopes to apply the lessons he learned over his busy offseason.
Chris Paul, Harrison Barnes share excitement to be San Antonio Spurs on media day
Read full article: Chris Paul, Harrison Barnes share excitement to be San Antonio Spurs on media dayThe San Antonio Spurs added more veteran experience over the offseason with the acquisitions of Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes.
Chris Paul’s new contract with Spurs reveals winning as a big incentive
Read full article: Chris Paul’s new contract with Spurs reveals winning as a big incentiveVeteran point guard Chris Paul, the Spurs’ biggest signing of the offseason, reportedly signed a one-year, $10.46 million contract with a host of incentives built into the deal.
Veteran guard Chris Paul ‘not a coach’, excited to hoop and play for Coach Pop
Read full article: Veteran guard Chris Paul ‘not a coach’, excited to hoop and play for Coach PopThe San Antonio Spurs leveraged the NBA’s free agency period to reel in a pair of veteran guards who are expected to bring a seasoned perspective into a young Spurs locker room.
New Spurs players Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes say they’re excited to play for Coach Pop, connect with teammates
Read full article: New Spurs players Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes say they’re excited to play for Coach Pop, connect with teammatesThe San Antonio Spurs are holding press conference on Tuesday featuring their two most recent acquisitions: veteran point guard Chris Paul and forward Harrison Barnes.
George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources say
Read full article: George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources sayPaul George agreed early Monday to leave the Los Angeles Clippers and sign a $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Joel Embiid.
Warriors’ Curry, Spurs’ Wembanyama out for San Antonio-Golden State game with right ankle injuries
Read full article: Warriors’ Curry, Spurs’ Wembanyama out for San Antonio-Golden State game with right ankle injuriesGolden State star Stephen Curry and Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama were both out of Saturday night’s Spurs-Warriors game because of right ankle sprains.
In 'Origin,' Ava DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor seek the roots of racism
Read full article: In 'Origin,' Ava DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor seek the roots of racismAva DuVernay’s “Origin” takes a heavyweight work of historical and sociological inquiry and transforms it into a deeply humanistic drama and globe-trotting detective story.
Warriors guard Chris Paul fractures left hand, will require surgery
Read full article: Warriors guard Chris Paul fractures left hand, will require surgeryGolden State guard Chris Paul fractured his left hand Friday night in the Warriors’ 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons and will have surgery next week.
Stephen Curry scores 26 points to help Warriors hold off Pistons, 113-109
Read full article: Stephen Curry scores 26 points to help Warriors hold off Pistons, 113-109Stephen Curry scored 12 of his 26 points over the final 1:32 with a pair of 3-pointers, emphatically answering after Bojan Bogdanovic’s go-ahead 3 with 1:41 to play, and the Golden State Warriors held on to beat the last-place Detroit Pistons 113-109.
Stephen Curry scores 33 points, rallies Warriors past Celtics 132-126 in overtime
Read full article: Stephen Curry scores 33 points, rallies Warriors past Celtics 132-126 in overtimeStephen Curry swished a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left in overtime on the way to scoring 33, and the Golden State Warriors rallied past the Celtics 132-126 to snap Boston’s five-game winning streak.
James Harden scores his 25,000th point, leads streaking Clippers past slumping Warriors 121-113
Read full article: James Harden scores his 25,000th point, leads streaking Clippers past slumping Warriors 121-113James Harden scored his 25,000th career point in the Los Angeles Clippers' sixth straight victory.
As inaugural In-Season Tournament draws to a close, Adam Silver looks ahead to possible tweaks
Read full article: As inaugural In-Season Tournament draws to a close, Adam Silver looks ahead to possible tweaksNBA Commissioner Adam Silver seemed more than satisfied by the way the inaugural In-Season Tournament went this season, though noted that it’s only natural to expect some tweaks to the format before next year.
Chris Paul ejected in return to Phoenix, adds to long-running feud with referee Scott Foster
Read full article: Chris Paul ejected in return to Phoenix, adds to long-running feud with referee Scott FosterChris Paul’s return to Phoenix ended in the second quarter on Wednesday night after the 12-time All-Star was ejected by his old nemesis: referee Scott Foster.
NBA season set to begin with ring night in Denver, and a slew of challengers for title
Read full article: NBA season set to begin with ring night in Denver, and a slew of challengers for titleDamian Lillard went to Milwaukee, Bradley Beal went to Phoenix, Jrue Holiday ended up in Boston and Chris Paul ended up with Golden State.
Minnesota tops Dallas, sweeps 2-game NBA preseason set in Abu Dhabi
Read full article: Minnesota tops Dallas, sweeps 2-game NBA preseason set in Abu DhabiKarl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid each scored 14 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves topped the Dallas Mavericks 104-96 to complete a two-game sweep of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games.
NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travel
Read full article: NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travelMaximizing player rest and limiting travel demands were again part of the NBA’s formula for the coming regular season.
Bradley Beal enters his 30s with the Suns, says he's ready to 'chase this ring'
Read full article: Bradley Beal enters his 30s with the Suns, says he's ready to 'chase this ring'Bradley Beal was drafted on his 19th birthday and spent his entire 20s with the Washington Wizards, where he scored a lot of points, enjoyed a little team success, but also suffered through plenty of painful losses.
Chris Paul traded to Warriors, Jordan Poole sent to Wizards, source tells AP
Read full article: Chris Paul traded to Warriors, Jordan Poole sent to Wizards, source tells APChris Paul’s pursuit of an NBA championship is taking him to the Golden State Warriors, after they agreed to the framework of a trade on Thursday that will send Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffs
Read full article: Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffsThe Phoenix Suns pushed all-in at the trade deadline, blowing up their roster nucleus to add 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant in a quest for the franchise’s first championship in its 55-year history.
Booker scores 38 points, Suns beat Clippers to even series
Read full article: Booker scores 38 points, Suns beat Clippers to even seriesDevin Booker scored 38 points, Kevin Durant had 25 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 123-109 on Tuesday night in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference first-round series.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rebuild after stars exodus
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rebuild after stars exodusShai Gilgeous-Alexander is doing his best to fasttrack the re-building schedule for the Oklahoma City Thunder after the NBA franchise lost Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Chris Paul to trades in the past seven years.
Kevin Durant scores 23 points in Charlotte in Suns debut
Read full article: Kevin Durant scores 23 points in Charlotte in Suns debutKevin Durant scored 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting in his Suns debut, helping Phoenix snap the Charlotte Hornets’ five-game winning streak with a wire-to-wire 105-91 victory Wednesday night.
AP source: NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns to Mat Ishbia
Read full article: AP source: NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns to Mat IshbiaMortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver, a person with knowledge of the matter said Monday night.
New this week: 'Your Place or Mine' and 'All That Breathes'
Read full article: New this week: 'Your Place or Mine' and 'All That Breathes'This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Paramore that shows off the band's funkier side, the Academy Award-nominated documentary “All That Breathes” about Indian brothers who heal birds of prey, and two rom-coms just in time for Valentine's Day — “Your Place or Mine” on Netflix and “Somebody I Used to Know” on Amazon Prime Video.
Tatum, Brown lead Celtics to easy 125-98 win over Suns
Read full article: Tatum, Brown lead Celtics to easy 125-98 win over SunsJayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 16 off the bench and the Boston Celtics embarrassed the sloppy Phoenix Suns 125-98 on Wednesday night.
Devin Booker scores 51 points in 3 quarters, Suns rout Bulls
Read full article: Devin Booker scores 51 points in 3 quarters, Suns rout BullsDevin Booker scored a season-high 51 points in just three quarters, Deandre Ayton had 30 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns stretched their winning streak to six games with a 132-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
Curry scores 50 points, but Suns beat Warriors 130-119
Read full article: Curry scores 50 points, but Suns beat Warriors 130-119Cameron Payne scored a career-high 29 points, Devin Booker added 27 and the Phoenix Suns easily overcame Stephen Curry’s 50-point night to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-119 on Wednesday.
Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112
Read full article: Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112Bam Adebayo scored 30 points, including a pair of free throws to put Miami up for good with 35 seconds left, and the Heat rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 113-112.
Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106
Read full article: Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106Jerami Grant scored a season-high 30 points, including a baseline jumper at the buzzer, to lift the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns 108-106.
Suns push past Warriors for 134-105 win, Thompson ejected
Read full article: Suns push past Warriors for 134-105 win, Thompson ejectedDevin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton added 16 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 134-105 on Tuesday night in a game that featured Klay Thompson’s first career ejection and seven technical fouls.
Suns beat Clips 112-95, Paul 3rd NBA player with 11K assists
Read full article: Suns beat Clips 112-95, Paul 3rd NBA player with 11K assistsDevin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul became the third player in NBA history to reach 11,000 assists, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-95.
Lillard has 41 points, Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OT
Read full article: Lillard has 41 points, Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OTDamian Lillard scored 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 in overtime Friday night for their second straight victory to open the season.
Sarver should resign, says Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi
Read full article: Sarver should resign, says Suns vice chairman Jahm NajafiPhoenix Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi has called for team owner Robert Sarver to resign, saying there should be “zero tolerance” for lewd, misogynistic and racist conduct in any workplace.
Doncic leads Mavs over Suns 123-90 in Game 7 blowout
Read full article: Doncic leads Mavs over Suns 123-90 in Game 7 blowoutLuka Doncic scored 35 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 30 off the bench and the Dallas Mavericks stunned the top-seeded Phoenix Suns with a 123-90 win in a Game 7 blowout, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2011.
Booker scores 28, Suns rout Mavericks 110-80 for 3-2 lead
Read full article: Booker scores 28, Suns rout Mavericks 110-80 for 3-2 leadDevin Booker scored 28 points, Deandre Ayton added 20 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-80 night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Suns coach: NBA should consider families-only seats at games
Read full article: Suns coach: NBA should consider families-only seats at gamesPhoenix Suns coach Monty Williams says the NBA should consider having a special section in the stands reserved for the families of visiting teams in the wake of Chris Paul’s family being harassed during a playoff game in Dallas.
Doncic, Mavs beat foul-plagued Paul, Suns to even series 2-2
Read full article: Doncic, Mavs beat foul-plagued Paul, Suns to even series 2-2Luka Doncic scored 26 points and the Dallas Mavericks took advantage of foul trouble for Chris Paul to beat the Phoenix Suns 111-101 on Sunday, evening the Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2.
Mavs get defensive, top Suns 103-94 for 2-1 series deficit
Read full article: Mavs get defensive, top Suns 103-94 for 2-1 series deficitLuka Doncic had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks turned up the defensive pressure to get back in their Western Conference semifinal series with Phoenix, beating the Suns 103-94.