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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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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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Victor Wembanyama Fined $25K For Throwing Ball In Stands

Mar 31, 2024 2:56 PM

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was fined $25,000 for throwing the ball into the stands at the conclusion of Friday's game. Wembanyama and the Spurs defeated the New York Knicks in overtime and the rookie center threw the ball into the stands in celebration of the victory.

Wembanyama had 40 points, 20 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block in leading the Spurs to the upset victory. The 40 points set a new career-high for the Spurs rookie, while the 20 rebounds tied his career-best. Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 61 points for the Knicks in the loss.

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Jeremy Sochan Could Miss Rest Of Season With Ankle Impingement

Mar 31, 2024 10:10 AM

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan may see his season come to an unfortunate early end. Sochan had planned to play in every game, but he may now be shelved due to a left ankle impingement. 

Sochan was hurt in the first half of Friday's victory over the New York Knicks. He missed the second half and has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors.

Sochan had previously said his goal was to play each game ahead of this summer's Olympics. Sochan is part of the Polish National Team.

"I want to play in the Olympics. I feel like we have a really good chance," Sochan said about Poland playing in an Olympic Qualifying Tournament in early July in Spain.

If Sochan's season is over, he'll have started in 73 of the 74 games he played. The second-year forward averaged 11.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.

Tom Osborne/San Antonio Express News

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

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Victor Wembanyama Ruled Out For Monday's Game With Sprained Left Ankle

Mar 25, 2024 3:20 PM

Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns due to a sprained left ankle.

Wembanyama was ruled out after participating in San Antonio's morning shootaround to test his ankle.

Wembanyama sustained the injury during Saturday's 131-106 loss to Phoenix.

Wembanyama is averaging 20.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.4 blocks, 1.3 steals and 29 minutes.

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RealGM Radio: Mo Dakhil On The Season So Far (Mar 2024)

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Victor Wembanyama To Give Input On Spurs' Offseason Moves

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Kyrie Irving: Victor Wembanyama Has The Tools To Be Defensive Player Of The Year

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Gregg Popovich: We Have A Lot Of Possibilities Ahead Of Us

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Victor Wembanyama Doesn't Expect To Shut Down Rookie Season Early

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Victor Wembanyama Likely Out Saturday Due To Right Ankle Sprain

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Victor Wembanyama Out Thursday With Sprained Right Ankle

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

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Jamaree Bouyea, Spurs Agree To Two-Way Deal

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Dominick Barlow, Spurs Agree To Standard NBA Deal

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Marcus Morris, Spurs Agree To Buyout

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Victor Wembanyama Signs Ambassador Deal With Louis Vuitton

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Spurs, Hawks Discussed Trae Young Deal Before Trade Deadline

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Marcus Morris Leaning Towards Joining Timberwolves

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Several Teams Believe Trae Young Could Be Traded By Hawks In Offseason

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Pacers Acquire Doug McDermott From Spurs For 2nd Rounder

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Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller Named NBA Rookies Of January

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Victor Wembanyama Says Basketball Is 'Back To A Big Man's Game'

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Victor Wembanyama May Have Minutes Restriction Lifted Soon

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Dejounte Murray Would Welcome Trade Back To Spurs

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