Jeff McDonald
@jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social
Spurs beat writer for the San Antonio Express-News. Live music and dead poets. Refugee from The Bad Place.
Not sure how curling works as a live sport, but on television it is an uncomfortable amount of eye contact
February 14, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Not sure how curling works as a live sport, but on television it is an uncomfortable amount of eye contact
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The night before De’Aaron Fox became the Spurs’ second All-Star, he became their competitive conscience.
It had been a long time coming.
Talked to him in SF about why he warned the Spurs not become the team every opponent wants in the playoffs.
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It had been a long time coming.
Talked to him in SF about why he warned the Spurs not become the team every opponent wants in the playoffs.
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Why De’Aaron Fox issued Spurs a challenge before becoming an All-Star
With the Spurs struggling against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Fox challenged their mental toughness, then earned his second All-Star nod.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM
The night before De’Aaron Fox became the Spurs’ second All-Star, he became their competitive conscience.
It had been a long time coming.
Talked to him in SF about why he warned the Spurs not become the team every opponent wants in the playoffs.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
It had been a long time coming.
Talked to him in SF about why he warned the Spurs not become the team every opponent wants in the playoffs.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
It appears Jeremy Sochan has a new destination lined up ... with a reunion on tap with his now former team looming in March
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Mitch Johnson explains why the Spurs parted ways with Jeremy Sochan
The 22-year-old Sochan is expected to sign with New York, per a report
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February 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
It appears Jeremy Sochan has a new destination lined up ... with a reunion on tap with his now former team looming in March
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The (All-Star breaking) triple take: Spurs 126, 113
1. An All-Star snub (of sorts), Fox turns in All-Star worthy performance
2. Castle gutted it up and played. Maybe he shouldn't have?
3. Bidding goodbye to Jeremy Sochan
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1. An All-Star snub (of sorts), Fox turns in All-Star worthy performance
2. Castle gutted it up and played. Maybe he shouldn't have?
3. Bidding goodbye to Jeremy Sochan
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3 takeaways as Spurs rally past Warriors, head into break on a roll
De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama combined for 53 points as the San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the Golden State with a dominant fourth quarter.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:34 AM
The (All-Star breaking) triple take: Spurs 126, 113
1. An All-Star snub (of sorts), Fox turns in All-Star worthy performance
2. Castle gutted it up and played. Maybe he shouldn't have?
3. Bidding goodbye to Jeremy Sochan
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
1. An All-Star snub (of sorts), Fox turns in All-Star worthy performance
2. Castle gutted it up and played. Maybe he shouldn't have?
3. Bidding goodbye to Jeremy Sochan
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
The (All-Star breaking) triple take: Spurs 126, 113
1. An All-Star snub (of sorts), Fox turns in All-Star worthy performance
2. Castle gutted it up and played. Maybe he shouldn't have?
3. Bidding goodbye to Jeremy Sochan
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
1. An All-Star snub (of sorts), Fox turns in All-Star worthy performance
2. Castle gutted it up and played. Maybe he shouldn't have?
3. Bidding goodbye to Jeremy Sochan
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
3 takeaways as Spurs rally past Warriors, head into break on a roll
De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama combined for 53 points as the San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the Golden State with a dominant fourth quarter.
www.expressnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:34 AM
The (All-Star breaking) triple take: Spurs 126, 113
1. An All-Star snub (of sorts), Fox turns in All-Star worthy performance
2. Castle gutted it up and played. Maybe he shouldn't have?
3. Bidding goodbye to Jeremy Sochan
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
1. An All-Star snub (of sorts), Fox turns in All-Star worthy performance
2. Castle gutted it up and played. Maybe he shouldn't have?
3. Bidding goodbye to Jeremy Sochan
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
Down 16 in the third, the Spurs -- who some idiot said weren't going to get it together -- finish the frame on a 24-8 run.
Score is tied at 94 headed to the fourth at the Chase Center.
Score is tied at 94 headed to the fourth at the Chase Center.
February 12, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Down 16 in the third, the Spurs -- who some idiot said weren't going to get it together -- finish the frame on a 24-8 run.
Score is tied at 94 headed to the fourth at the Chase Center.
Score is tied at 94 headed to the fourth at the Chase Center.
On cue, the local cagers have gotten it together
I'm not sure the local cagers are gonna get it together tonight.
February 12, 2026 at 5:05 AM
On cue, the local cagers have gotten it together
I'm not sure the local cagers are gonna get it together tonight.
February 12, 2026 at 4:51 AM
I'm not sure the local cagers are gonna get it together tonight.
There was a lot not to like about how the Spurs played that first half, yet they trail only 67-63 at the break.
Fox with 14 to lead the Spurs. Wemby with 13.
Fox with 14 to lead the Spurs. Wemby with 13.
February 12, 2026 at 4:17 AM
There was a lot not to like about how the Spurs played that first half, yet they trail only 67-63 at the break.
Fox with 14 to lead the Spurs. Wemby with 13.
Fox with 14 to lead the Spurs. Wemby with 13.
Really is one of those games (TM)
Good teams can struggle in these situations. Great teams figure it out anyway.
Good teams can struggle in these situations. Great teams figure it out anyway.
This feels like a low energy on a back to back and final game before All-Star break. Hopefully they can come out better in the 2nd half
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Really is one of those games (TM)
Good teams can struggle in these situations. Great teams figure it out anyway.
Good teams can struggle in these situations. Great teams figure it out anyway.
Spurs are gonna have a little trouble in this one if they refuse to ever get stops.
February 12, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Spurs are gonna have a little trouble in this one if they refuse to ever get stops.
Not the most inspired defensive 1Q from the local cagers. Curry-less Warriors shooting 57%, pretty much getting what they want.
Spurs lucky to only be down 38-31.
Spurs lucky to only be down 38-31.
February 12, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Not the most inspired defensive 1Q from the local cagers. Curry-less Warriors shooting 57%, pretty much getting what they want.
Spurs lucky to only be down 38-31.
Spurs lucky to only be down 38-31.
Spurs: Fox, Castle, Vassell, Champagnie, Wembanyama
Warriors: Spencer, Melton, Moody, Santos, Green
Warriors: Spencer, Melton, Moody, Santos, Green
February 12, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Spurs: Fox, Castle, Vassell, Champagnie, Wembanyama
Warriors: Spencer, Melton, Moody, Santos, Green
Warriors: Spencer, Melton, Moody, Santos, Green
Stephon Castle is available tonight at GSW.
Pretty surprising given the nastiness of the spill he took last night in LA
Pretty surprising given the nastiness of the spill he took last night in LA
February 12, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Stephon Castle is available tonight at GSW.
Pretty surprising given the nastiness of the spill he took last night in LA
Pretty surprising given the nastiness of the spill he took last night in LA
It sounds like Steph Castle is going to try and play tonight at GSW.
He'll go through warm-ups and a decision will come then, per Mitch Johnson.
He'll go through warm-ups and a decision will come then, per Mitch Johnson.
February 12, 2026 at 1:34 AM
It sounds like Steph Castle is going to try and play tonight at GSW.
He'll go through warm-ups and a decision will come then, per Mitch Johnson.
He'll go through warm-ups and a decision will come then, per Mitch Johnson.
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Between the Spurs and Lakers combined, 27 players suited up for a game the Spurs led by as many as 41 points. The only man in uniform who didn’t play a single minute was Sochan.
Why Sochan's tenure with the Spurs came to an end
Between the Spurs and Lakers combined, 27 players suited up for a game the Spurs led by as many as 41 points. The only man in uniform who didn’t play a single minute was Sochan.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Between the Spurs and Lakers combined, 27 players suited up for a game the Spurs led by as many as 41 points. The only man in uniform who didn’t play a single minute was Sochan.
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Because, of course, filed this before my plane took off and then got text about Sochan’s release. Can’t say we didn’t see this coming.
27 players suited up for what turned into a Spurs rout in LA on Tuesday. Only one didn’t get into the game.
Caught up with Jeremy Sochan, who made it through the trade deadline but still might not be part of the Spurs’ future.
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Caught up with Jeremy Sochan, who made it through the trade deadline but still might not be part of the Spurs’ future.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
At end of the bench, does Jeremy Sochan have future with Spurs?
Between the two teams combined, 27 players suited up for a game the Spurs led by as many as 41 points. The only man in uniform who didn’t play a single minute was Sochan.
www.expressnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Because, of course, filed this before my plane took off and then got text about Sochan’s release. Can’t say we didn’t see this coming.
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Spurs have waived Jeremy Sochan after a deal failed to get done at the deadline. As customary, they tried to find him a spot favorable to the player.
February 11, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Spurs have waived Jeremy Sochan after a deal failed to get done at the deadline. As customary, they tried to find him a spot favorable to the player.
February 11, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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27 players suited up for what turned into a Spurs rout in LA on Tuesday. Only one didn’t get into the game.
Caught up with Jeremy Sochan, who made it through the trade deadline but still might not be part of the Spurs’ future.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Caught up with Jeremy Sochan, who made it through the trade deadline but still might not be part of the Spurs’ future.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
At end of the bench, does Jeremy Sochan have future with Spurs?
Between the two teams combined, 27 players suited up for a game the Spurs led by as many as 41 points. The only man in uniform who didn’t play a single minute was Sochan.
www.expressnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:02 PM
27 players suited up for what turned into a Spurs rout in LA on Tuesday. Only one didn’t get into the game.
Caught up with Jeremy Sochan, who made it through the trade deadline but still might not be part of the Spurs’ future.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Caught up with Jeremy Sochan, who made it through the trade deadline but still might not be part of the Spurs’ future.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Victor Wembanyama jogged to the scorer's table in the fourth quarter Tuesday, jokingly trying to check himself back into a blowout victoryover the Lakers.
His night was over, whether he wanted it to be or not.
Forty points in 26 minutes would have to do:
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His night was over, whether he wanted it to be or not.
Forty points in 26 minutes would have to do:
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February 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Victor Wembanyama jogged to the scorer's table in the fourth quarter Tuesday, jokingly trying to check himself back into a blowout victoryover the Lakers.
His night was over, whether he wanted it to be or not.
Forty points in 26 minutes would have to do:
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His night was over, whether he wanted it to be or not.
Forty points in 26 minutes would have to do:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Ah we've found another Wilt Truther
Wilt never scored 100 in a game. The record is 81 by Kobe.
February 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Ah we've found another Wilt Truther
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The Spurs' Stephon Castle appears to have dodged serious injury after literally busting his backside against the Lakers.
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What Stephon Castle said about his frightening fall in Los Angeles
The Spurs guard believes he dodged a bullet after busting his backside against the Lakers
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February 11, 2026 at 7:04 AM
The Spurs' Stephon Castle appears to have dodged serious injury after literally busting his backside against the Lakers.
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The (holy $#@%# Vic) triple take: Spurs 136, Lakers 108
1. It was another "appropriate fear" test. This time the Spurs passed.
2. Because of Wemby, who set the tone from tipoff
3. The rookie class showed out, too
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1. It was another "appropriate fear" test. This time the Spurs passed.
2. Because of Wemby, who set the tone from tipoff
3. The rookie class showed out, too
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
3 Takeaways as Victor Wembanyama goes nuclear in Hollywood
Wembanyama scored 37 points in the first half and finished with 40 points and 12 rebounds as the Spurs put away the shorthanded Lakers with little fanfare.
www.expressnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:51 AM
The (holy $#@%# Vic) triple take: Spurs 136, Lakers 108
1. It was another "appropriate fear" test. This time the Spurs passed.
2. Because of Wemby, who set the tone from tipoff
3. The rookie class showed out, too
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. It was another "appropriate fear" test. This time the Spurs passed.
2. Because of Wemby, who set the tone from tipoff
3. The rookie class showed out, too
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
The (holy $#@%# Vic) triple take: Spurs 136, Lakers 108
1. It was another "appropriate fear" test. This time the Spurs passed.
2. Because of Wemby, who set the tone from tipoff
3. The rookie class showed out, too
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. It was another "appropriate fear" test. This time the Spurs passed.
2. Because of Wemby, who set the tone from tipoff
3. The rookie class showed out, too
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
3 Takeaways as Victor Wembanyama goes nuclear in Hollywood
Wembanyama scored 37 points in the first half and finished with 40 points and 12 rebounds as the Spurs put away the shorthanded Lakers with little fanfare.
www.expressnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:51 AM
The (holy $#@%# Vic) triple take: Spurs 136, Lakers 108
1. It was another "appropriate fear" test. This time the Spurs passed.
2. Because of Wemby, who set the tone from tipoff
3. The rookie class showed out, too
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. It was another "appropriate fear" test. This time the Spurs passed.
2. Because of Wemby, who set the tone from tipoff
3. The rookie class showed out, too
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...