Jeff McDonald
@jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social
Spurs beat writer for the San Antonio Express-News. Live music and dead poets. Refugee from The Bad Place.
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In 13 seasons, Harrison Barnes has played alongside a who's who of NBA glitterati -- from Steph to Dirk to Luka to Wemby.
On the NBA's version of Forrest Gump, and how he came to have a front-row seat to basketball history:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
On the NBA's version of Forrest Gump, and how he came to have a front-row seat to basketball history:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
How Harrison Barnes became the NBA's version of Forrest Gump
From starting with the Warriors and Stephen Curry to a stint in Dallas with Dirk Nowitzki and now with the Spurs and Wemby, Barnes has seen it all.
www.expressnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In 13 seasons, Harrison Barnes has played alongside a who's who of NBA glitterati -- from Steph to Dirk to Luka to Wemby.
On the NBA's version of Forrest Gump, and how he came to have a front-row seat to basketball history:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
On the NBA's version of Forrest Gump, and how he came to have a front-row seat to basketball history:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
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Generally a fan of the BlueSky but folks' general inability here to comprehend how live Tweeting works is something I was kind of unprepared for.
It's like, yes, I am aware there is more than one quarter in a basketball game. You don't have to parachute in a day later to tell me.
It's like, yes, I am aware there is more than one quarter in a basketball game. You don't have to parachute in a day later to tell me.
The Spurs are choking out Golden State at the start of this one.
Warriors with one FG in the final eight minutes (!!!) of the 1Q as Spurs seize a 28-14 early lead.
Warriors with one FG in the final eight minutes (!!!) of the 1Q as Spurs seize a 28-14 early lead.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Generally a fan of the BlueSky but folks' general inability here to comprehend how live Tweeting works is something I was kind of unprepared for.
It's like, yes, I am aware there is more than one quarter in a basketball game. You don't have to parachute in a day later to tell me.
It's like, yes, I am aware there is more than one quarter in a basketball game. You don't have to parachute in a day later to tell me.
In 13 seasons, Harrison Barnes has played alongside a who's who of NBA glitterati -- from Steph to Dirk to Luka to Wemby.
On the NBA's version of Forrest Gump, and how he came to have a front-row seat to basketball history:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
On the NBA's version of Forrest Gump, and how he came to have a front-row seat to basketball history:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
How Harrison Barnes became the NBA's version of Forrest Gump
From starting with the Warriors and Stephen Curry to a stint in Dallas with Dirk Nowitzki and now with the Spurs and Wemby, Barnes has seen it all.
www.expressnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In 13 seasons, Harrison Barnes has played alongside a who's who of NBA glitterati -- from Steph to Dirk to Luka to Wemby.
On the NBA's version of Forrest Gump, and how he came to have a front-row seat to basketball history:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
On the NBA's version of Forrest Gump, and how he came to have a front-row seat to basketball history:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
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The (wasted triple doubles) Triple Take: Warriors 125, Spurs 120
1. Spurs played with fire vs. the wrong team
2. De'Aaron's dud shows Fox still needs to regain rhythm
3. Warriors challenged Wembanyama's blocked-shot streak, predictably
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Spurs played with fire vs. the wrong team
2. De'Aaron's dud shows Fox still needs to regain rhythm
3. Warriors challenged Wembanyama's blocked-shot streak, predictably
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
3 takeaways as Spurs waste a historic pair of triple-doubles
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle each hit milestones, but the Spurs could not slow Stephen Curry and the Warriors
www.expressnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The (wasted triple doubles) Triple Take: Warriors 125, Spurs 120
1. Spurs played with fire vs. the wrong team
2. De'Aaron's dud shows Fox still needs to regain rhythm
3. Warriors challenged Wembanyama's blocked-shot streak, predictably
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Spurs played with fire vs. the wrong team
2. De'Aaron's dud shows Fox still needs to regain rhythm
3. Warriors challenged Wembanyama's blocked-shot streak, predictably
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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When the Spurs added Chris Paul last season, the logical assumption was that he was about to turn San Antonio into Lob City 2.0.
Who knew it took the arrival of Luke Kornet to make that happen?
On Kornet, Steph Castle and the NBA's newest alley-oop combo:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Who knew it took the arrival of Luke Kornet to make that happen?
On Kornet, Steph Castle and the NBA's newest alley-oop combo:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How Luke Kornet – not Victor Wembanyama – turned San Antonio into Lob City
The new backup center's connection with Stephon Castle has produced a multitude of alley-oop dunks for the Spurs
www.expressnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
When the Spurs added Chris Paul last season, the logical assumption was that he was about to turn San Antonio into Lob City 2.0.
Who knew it took the arrival of Luke Kornet to make that happen?
On Kornet, Steph Castle and the NBA's newest alley-oop combo:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Who knew it took the arrival of Luke Kornet to make that happen?
On Kornet, Steph Castle and the NBA's newest alley-oop combo:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
The (wasted triple doubles) Triple Take: Warriors 125, Spurs 120
1. Spurs played with fire vs. the wrong team
2. De'Aaron's dud shows Fox still needs to regain rhythm
3. Warriors challenged Wembanyama's blocked-shot streak, predictably
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Spurs played with fire vs. the wrong team
2. De'Aaron's dud shows Fox still needs to regain rhythm
3. Warriors challenged Wembanyama's blocked-shot streak, predictably
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
3 takeaways as Spurs waste a historic pair of triple-doubles
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle each hit milestones, but the Spurs could not slow Stephen Curry and the Warriors
www.expressnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The (wasted triple doubles) Triple Take: Warriors 125, Spurs 120
1. Spurs played with fire vs. the wrong team
2. De'Aaron's dud shows Fox still needs to regain rhythm
3. Warriors challenged Wembanyama's blocked-shot streak, predictably
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Spurs played with fire vs. the wrong team
2. De'Aaron's dud shows Fox still needs to regain rhythm
3. Warriors challenged Wembanyama's blocked-shot streak, predictably
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
While the Spurs are scrapping to stay in this one, we've got a double triple-double alert:
Stephon Castle is one rebound away.
Victor Wembanyama is two assists away.
GSW 112, Spurs 108 with 3:11 to go.
Stephon Castle is one rebound away.
Victor Wembanyama is two assists away.
GSW 112, Spurs 108 with 3:11 to go.
November 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
While the Spurs are scrapping to stay in this one, we've got a double triple-double alert:
Stephon Castle is one rebound away.
Victor Wembanyama is two assists away.
GSW 112, Spurs 108 with 3:11 to go.
Stephon Castle is one rebound away.
Victor Wembanyama is two assists away.
GSW 112, Spurs 108 with 3:11 to go.
Spurs have gone away from what works on offense + allowed Golden State to turn the third quarter into a free-throw contest.
Recipe for a comeback.
Warriors take first lead since early 1Q on a Curry 3-pointer, 74-73.
Recipe for a comeback.
Warriors take first lead since early 1Q on a Curry 3-pointer, 74-73.
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Spurs have gone away from what works on offense + allowed Golden State to turn the third quarter into a free-throw contest.
Recipe for a comeback.
Warriors take first lead since early 1Q on a Curry 3-pointer, 74-73.
Recipe for a comeback.
Warriors take first lead since early 1Q on a Curry 3-pointer, 74-73.
Jonathan Kuminga has been ruled out for the rest of the game with knee soreness.
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Jonathan Kuminga has been ruled out for the rest of the game with knee soreness.
Pretty brutal end to the half for the Spurs, who go scoreless over the final 3:30 thanks to some pretty poor shot-selection and decision-making.
Had Warriors down by 16. Now lead cut to 56-49 at intermission.
Let Golden State off the hook a bit.
Had Warriors down by 16. Now lead cut to 56-49 at intermission.
Let Golden State off the hook a bit.
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Pretty brutal end to the half for the Spurs, who go scoreless over the final 3:30 thanks to some pretty poor shot-selection and decision-making.
Had Warriors down by 16. Now lead cut to 56-49 at intermission.
Let Golden State off the hook a bit.
Had Warriors down by 16. Now lead cut to 56-49 at intermission.
Let Golden State off the hook a bit.
The Spurs are choking out Golden State at the start of this one.
Warriors with one FG in the final eight minutes (!!!) of the 1Q as Spurs seize a 28-14 early lead.
Warriors with one FG in the final eight minutes (!!!) of the 1Q as Spurs seize a 28-14 early lead.
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The Spurs are choking out Golden State at the start of this one.
Warriors with one FG in the final eight minutes (!!!) of the 1Q as Spurs seize a 28-14 early lead.
Warriors with one FG in the final eight minutes (!!!) of the 1Q as Spurs seize a 28-14 early lead.
Vic's gonna get guarded by a little guy, is what this tells me
Spurs: Fox, Castle, Vassell, Barnes, Wembanyama
Warriors: Curry, Richard, Moody, Butler, Green
Warriors: Curry, Richard, Moody, Butler, Green
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Vic's gonna get guarded by a little guy, is what this tells me
Spurs: Fox, Castle, Vassell, Barnes, Wembanyama
Warriors: Curry, Richard, Moody, Butler, Green
Warriors: Curry, Richard, Moody, Butler, Green
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Spurs: Fox, Castle, Vassell, Barnes, Wembanyama
Warriors: Curry, Richard, Moody, Butler, Green
Warriors: Curry, Richard, Moody, Butler, Green
When the Spurs added Chris Paul last season, the logical assumption was that he was about to turn San Antonio into Lob City 2.0.
Who knew it took the arrival of Luke Kornet to make that happen?
On Kornet, Steph Castle and the NBA's newest alley-oop combo:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Who knew it took the arrival of Luke Kornet to make that happen?
On Kornet, Steph Castle and the NBA's newest alley-oop combo:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How Luke Kornet – not Victor Wembanyama – turned San Antonio into Lob City
The new backup center's connection with Stephon Castle has produced a multitude of alley-oop dunks for the Spurs
www.expressnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
When the Spurs added Chris Paul last season, the logical assumption was that he was about to turn San Antonio into Lob City 2.0.
Who knew it took the arrival of Luke Kornet to make that happen?
On Kornet, Steph Castle and the NBA's newest alley-oop combo:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Who knew it took the arrival of Luke Kornet to make that happen?
On Kornet, Steph Castle and the NBA's newest alley-oop combo:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Some us do have to adjust our plans, John
Per league release, Utah and San Antonio have moved their MLK game on Jan. 19 up three hours to 4 p.m. Central time. Adjust your plans accordingly.
November 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Some us do have to adjust our plans, John
A freshly baked ep of the Spurs Insider pod: We talk De'Aaron Fox's return, Wemby's huge fourth quarter in Chicago and Steph Castle's ongoing assist-a-palooza:
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Fox makes a return, and Wemby makes more magic
Podcast Episode · Spurs Insider · 11/12/2025 · 37m
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November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A freshly baked ep of the Spurs Insider pod: We talk De'Aaron Fox's return, Wemby's huge fourth quarter in Chicago and Steph Castle's ongoing assist-a-palooza:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
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"It's good to be back, good to be playing."
Luke Kornet is back, and so is "French Vanilla."
How the Spurs' twin-tower lineup choked out Chicago down the stretch, plus health updates on Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell in this notebook:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Luke Kornet is back, and so is "French Vanilla."
How the Spurs' twin-tower lineup choked out Chicago down the stretch, plus health updates on Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell in this notebook:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Spurs' Luke Kornet comes up big in his return from injured list
With Luke Kornet back on the floor, the "French Vanilla" pairing with Victor Wembanyama returns to full force
www.expressnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"It's good to be back, good to be playing."
Luke Kornet is back, and so is "French Vanilla."
How the Spurs' twin-tower lineup choked out Chicago down the stretch, plus health updates on Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell in this notebook:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Luke Kornet is back, and so is "French Vanilla."
How the Spurs' twin-tower lineup choked out Chicago down the stretch, plus health updates on Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell in this notebook:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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“Sometimes it’s about players and not plays.”
For years the Spurs have taken losses when another team's star takes over the fourth quarter.
Now they have their own. Two actually.
On Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and how the Spurs have come to own the fourth.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
For years the Spurs have taken losses when another team's star takes over the fourth quarter.
Now they have their own. Two actually.
On Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and how the Spurs have come to own the fourth.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Victor Wembanyama's confidence is still growing after his fourth-quarter takeove
Victor Wembanyama's confidence is still growing after his fourth-quarter takeover in Chicago
www.expressnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“Sometimes it’s about players and not plays.”
For years the Spurs have taken losses when another team's star takes over the fourth quarter.
Now they have their own. Two actually.
On Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and how the Spurs have come to own the fourth.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
For years the Spurs have taken losses when another team's star takes over the fourth quarter.
Now they have their own. Two actually.
On Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and how the Spurs have come to own the fourth.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
"It's good to be back, good to be playing."
Luke Kornet is back, and so is "French Vanilla."
How the Spurs' twin-tower lineup choked out Chicago down the stretch, plus health updates on Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell in this notebook:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Luke Kornet is back, and so is "French Vanilla."
How the Spurs' twin-tower lineup choked out Chicago down the stretch, plus health updates on Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell in this notebook:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Spurs' Luke Kornet comes up big in his return from injured list
With Luke Kornet back on the floor, the "French Vanilla" pairing with Victor Wembanyama returns to full force
www.expressnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"It's good to be back, good to be playing."
Luke Kornet is back, and so is "French Vanilla."
How the Spurs' twin-tower lineup choked out Chicago down the stretch, plus health updates on Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell in this notebook:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Luke Kornet is back, and so is "French Vanilla."
How the Spurs' twin-tower lineup choked out Chicago down the stretch, plus health updates on Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell in this notebook:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
“Sometimes it’s about players and not plays.”
For years the Spurs have taken losses when another team's star takes over the fourth quarter.
Now they have their own. Two actually.
On Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and how the Spurs have come to own the fourth.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
For years the Spurs have taken losses when another team's star takes over the fourth quarter.
Now they have their own. Two actually.
On Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and how the Spurs have come to own the fourth.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Victor Wembanyama's confidence is still growing after his fourth-quarter takeove
Victor Wembanyama's confidence is still growing after his fourth-quarter takeover in Chicago
www.expressnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“Sometimes it’s about players and not plays.”
For years the Spurs have taken losses when another team's star takes over the fourth quarter.
Now they have their own. Two actually.
On Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and how the Spurs have come to own the fourth.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
For years the Spurs have taken losses when another team's star takes over the fourth quarter.
Now they have their own. Two actually.
On Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and how the Spurs have come to own the fourth.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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The (what Chicago Curse?) Triple Take: Spurs 121, Bulls 117
1. Fourth quarters are where the stars come out to shine, and Wemby did
2. French Vanilla is back, baby
3. Tre Jones is at sweet home in Chicago
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Fourth quarters are where the stars come out to shine, and Wemby did
2. French Vanilla is back, baby
3. Tre Jones is at sweet home in Chicago
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
3 Takeaways as Wembanyama owns fourth quarter in Chicago
Victor Wembanyama scored 18 of his 38 in the fourth as the Spurs rallied for a rare victory over the Chicago Bulls
www.expressnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 AM
The (what Chicago Curse?) Triple Take: Spurs 121, Bulls 117
1. Fourth quarters are where the stars come out to shine, and Wemby did
2. French Vanilla is back, baby
3. Tre Jones is at sweet home in Chicago
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Fourth quarters are where the stars come out to shine, and Wemby did
2. French Vanilla is back, baby
3. Tre Jones is at sweet home in Chicago
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Coming into Monday, Wemby was 8 for 34 from 3-point range in his first nine games (23.5%).
So of course he goes 6-of-9 against the Bulls, including back-to-back fourth-quarter daggers.
So of course he goes 6-of-9 against the Bulls, including back-to-back fourth-quarter daggers.
November 11, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Coming into Monday, Wemby was 8 for 34 from 3-point range in his first nine games (23.5%).
So of course he goes 6-of-9 against the Bulls, including back-to-back fourth-quarter daggers.
So of course he goes 6-of-9 against the Bulls, including back-to-back fourth-quarter daggers.
The (what Chicago Curse?) Triple Take: Spurs 121, Bulls 117
1. Fourth quarters are where the stars come out to shine, and Wemby did
2. French Vanilla is back, baby
3. Tre Jones is at sweet home in Chicago
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Fourth quarters are where the stars come out to shine, and Wemby did
2. French Vanilla is back, baby
3. Tre Jones is at sweet home in Chicago
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
3 Takeaways as Wembanyama owns fourth quarter in Chicago
Victor Wembanyama scored 18 of his 38 in the fourth as the Spurs rallied for a rare victory over the Chicago Bulls
www.expressnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 AM
The (what Chicago Curse?) Triple Take: Spurs 121, Bulls 117
1. Fourth quarters are where the stars come out to shine, and Wemby did
2. French Vanilla is back, baby
3. Tre Jones is at sweet home in Chicago
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Fourth quarters are where the stars come out to shine, and Wemby did
2. French Vanilla is back, baby
3. Tre Jones is at sweet home in Chicago
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
The last time the Spurs were 8-2 after 10 games, Victor Wembanyama was an 11-year-old basketball prodigy in France.
That was in 2015.
That was in 2015.
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 AM
The last time the Spurs were 8-2 after 10 games, Victor Wembanyama was an 11-year-old basketball prodigy in France.
That was in 2015.
That was in 2015.