April 2024 San Antonio Spurs Wiretap

Spurs Don't See Trae Young As Fit Next To Victor Wembanyama

Apr 23, 2024 1:30 AM

The San Antonio Spurs do not see Trae Young as a fit next to Victor Wembanyama, sources told Kurt Helin of NBC Sports.

Helin adds that the Spurs could be interested in Dejounte Murray instead.

The Hawks are likely to trade one of either Young or Murray this summer, according to reports. 

The Spurs could also pursue Chris Paul in free agency.

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Tags: Trae Young, Victor Wembanyama, Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor

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2023-24 Defensive Player Of The Year Finalists Announced

Apr 21, 2024 7:35 PM

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year. The finalists are Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves and rookie Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.

Gobert is a three-time winner of the Defensive Player of the Year. He took home the award in 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2020-21 while playing for the Utah Jazz.

Adebayo is a first-time finalist. Wembanyama is also a finalist for 2023-24 Rookie of the Year.

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Tags: Bam Adebayo, Rudy Gobert, Victor Wembanyama, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Award

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2023-24 NBA Rookie Of The Year Finalists Announced

Apr 21, 2024 7:28 PM

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Rookie of the Year. The finalists are Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.

Holmgren was drafted at the 2022 NBA Draft, but missed the entire 2022-23 due to a foot injury. Under NBA rules, any player who hasn't appeared in an NBA game is considered a rookie. Holmgren was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month in November and December.

Wembanyama was selected first overall by the Spurs at the 2023 NBA Draft. Wembanyama won the Western Conference Rookie of the Month award in January, February and March.

Miller was drafted second overall by the Hornets at the 2023 NBA Draft. Miller won Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month in January, February and March.

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Tags: Chet Holmgren, Brandon Miller, Victor Wembanyama, Charlotte Hornets, San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Award

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Spurs Could Pursue Chris Paul In Free Agency

Apr 21, 2024 3:35 PM

The San Antonio Spurs could pursue Chris Paul if he becomes a free agent this offseason.

Paul's $30 million salary for the 24-25 season with the Golden State Warriors is non-guaranteed.

The Spurs struggled at point guard for most of Victor Wembanyama's rookie season, initially deploying Jeremy Sochan at the position in the starting lineup. San Antonio was far more effective with Tre Jones at the position.

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Tags: Chris Paul, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Victor Wembanyama: I'm At 15 Percent Of My Ability Today

Apr 16, 2024 8:56 AM

San Antonio Spurs rookie big man Victor Wembanyama is excited for the future. That includes both the short and long-term.

The 7-foot-4 rookie said he "maybe" surpassed expectations as a rookie. Wembanyama said a goal is to be more consistent next season, as he cited Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo as players who "respond to every game".

When asked about his improvement throughout his rookie season, the Spurs big man said he thinks he has lots of room to improve.

"I think in terms of the evolution between my first match and my prime, I'm at 15% of my ability today," Wembanyama said.

In the near term, Wembanyama said he's excited to get back to his home country of France, including "food I miss". He's also excited for this summer's Olympics in Paris.

"It's going to be huge," Wembanyama said about being a part of French national team. "When I'm on the pitch, I'll give 200%, as I do every time I wear this shirt. It's going to be amazing, and I'm going to be there, like a kid, enjoying the moment."

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Tags: Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Brandon Miller, Victor Wembanyama Named NBA's Rookies Of March

Apr 2, 2024 4:24 PM

Brandon Miller and Victor Wembanyama have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for March.

Miller averaged 18.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Charlotte Hornets.

Wembanyama averaged 23.2 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.8 blocks for the San Antonio Spurs. 

Miller and Wembanyama each won the award previously in January and February. 

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Tags: Charlotte Hornets, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Award

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Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan Out For Rest Of Season

Apr 2, 2024 1:37 AM

Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan will miss the rest of the season, the San Antonio Spurs announced on Monday.

Vassell underwent an MRI that revealed a stress reaction in his right foot.

Vassell averaged 19.5 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds on the season.

Sochan is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.

Sochan will finish the season averaging 11.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. 

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Tags: Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Injury

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