Tom Orsborn
@tomorsborn.bsky.social
In my 40th year as a reporter with the San Antonio Express-News and my 11th consecutive season as one of the E-N’s Spurs beat writers. Also do occasional stories on food insecurity issues. Proud San Antonio College alumnus. 🏳️🌈ally
Spurs will host a Thanksgiving food drive to support families in need at the Nov. 18 & Nov. 20 home games, where fans can donate nonperishable food items at bins outside the arena staffed by San Antonio Food Bank volunteers.
Donations can also be dropped off at the Frost’s SE VIP Lobby Nov. 18-25.
Donations can also be dropped off at the Frost’s SE VIP Lobby Nov. 18-25.
November 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Spurs will host a Thanksgiving food drive to support families in need at the Nov. 18 & Nov. 20 home games, where fans can donate nonperishable food items at bins outside the arena staffed by San Antonio Food Bank volunteers.
Donations can also be dropped off at the Frost’s SE VIP Lobby Nov. 18-25.
Donations can also be dropped off at the Frost’s SE VIP Lobby Nov. 18-25.
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This, by @heidikstevens.bsky.social, is a gut punch
“We’re waiting to see what we stand for. Stand for meaning what defines us, and stand for meaning what we’ll allow. What we cherish, what we’re willing to concede.
Who we’ll protect from abuse of power, and whose abuse of power we’ll protect.”
“We’re waiting to see what we stand for. Stand for meaning what defines us, and stand for meaning what we’ll allow. What we cherish, what we’re willing to concede.
Who we’ll protect from abuse of power, and whose abuse of power we’ll protect.”
Heidi Stevens: It’s morning in America, and we have no idea if the day will bring help and hope — or more cruelty
Our country and our city are at a precipice, and we may soon see what we stand for, writes Heidi Stevens.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:26 AM
This, by @heidikstevens.bsky.social, is a gut punch
“We’re waiting to see what we stand for. Stand for meaning what defines us, and stand for meaning what we’ll allow. What we cherish, what we’re willing to concede.
Who we’ll protect from abuse of power, and whose abuse of power we’ll protect.”
“We’re waiting to see what we stand for. Stand for meaning what defines us, and stand for meaning what we’ll allow. What we cherish, what we’re willing to concede.
Who we’ll protect from abuse of power, and whose abuse of power we’ll protect.”
Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox's performance against the Warriors was a far cry from the 24-point effort he turned in Saturday when he made his season debut in a 126-119 win over New Orleans.
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Why De'Aaron Fox struggled in Spurs' loss to Warriors
After turning in strong performances in his first two games back from a hamstring injury, the speedy guard couldn't find a rhythm against Golden State.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox's performance against the Warriors was a far cry from the 24-point effort he turned in Saturday when he made his season debut in a 126-119 win over New Orleans.
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Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama made Spurs history Wednesday night as the first teammates in franchise history to record a triple-double in the same game, but they were in no mood to celebrate after losing 125-120 to Golden State.
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Spurs squander history-making performances by Stephon Castle, Victor Wembanyama
The duo recorded a franchise first in a losing effort against Steph Curry and the Warriors on Wednesday night.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama made Spurs history Wednesday night as the first teammates in franchise history to record a triple-double in the same game, but they were in no mood to celebrate after losing 125-120 to Golden State.
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Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle just became the fifth duo in NBA history to each put together a 20-point triple-double in a game, ESPN’s Michael C. Wright reports.
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle just became the fifth duo in NBA history to each put together a 20-point triple-double in a game, ESPN’s Michael C. Wright reports.
Mitch Johnson on the Warriors getting so many open looks from deep in second half:
“Some of them were breakdowns on our end and some of them were them making some shots and taking advantage of that. We need to be better, to not give them quite that many open opportunities.”
“Some of them were breakdowns on our end and some of them were them making some shots and taking advantage of that. We need to be better, to not give them quite that many open opportunities.”
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Mitch Johnson on the Warriors getting so many open looks from deep in second half:
“Some of them were breakdowns on our end and some of them were them making some shots and taking advantage of that. We need to be better, to not give them quite that many open opportunities.”
“Some of them were breakdowns on our end and some of them were them making some shots and taking advantage of that. We need to be better, to not give them quite that many open opportunities.”
Mitch Johnson noted that the Warriors were highly motivated coming into this one:
“They obviously very publicly challenged themselves and came out strong and they responded and we needed to be better.”
“They obviously very publicly challenged themselves and came out strong and they responded and we needed to be better.”
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Mitch Johnson noted that the Warriors were highly motivated coming into this one:
“They obviously very publicly challenged themselves and came out strong and they responded and we needed to be better.”
“They obviously very publicly challenged themselves and came out strong and they responded and we needed to be better.”
Castle records his first career triple double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
November 13, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Castle records his first career triple double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Warriors’ 43 points in 3Q are the most Spurs have surrendered in a quarter this season.
November 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Warriors’ 43 points in 3Q are the most Spurs have surrendered in a quarter this season.
Kuminga ruled out due to knee soreness, per Warriors.
November 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Kuminga ruled out due to knee soreness, per Warriors.
Per Spurs, their game hosting Utah on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, has been rescheduled to 4 p.m. Central. It was originally scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. The contest will still be televised locally on Fan Duel Sports Network.
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Per Spurs, their game hosting Utah on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, has been rescheduled to 4 p.m. Central. It was originally scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. The contest will still be televised locally on Fan Duel Sports Network.
Warriors, who face the Spurs tonight, are in the midst of their 4th b2b of the season after losing last night at OKC. They have 5 b2bs scheduled in the first 4 weeks of the season, most in the NBA, per their PR staff.
They are also in the midst of a stretch where they play 10 of 12 on the road.
They are also in the midst of a stretch where they play 10 of 12 on the road.
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Warriors, who face the Spurs tonight, are in the midst of their 4th b2b of the season after losing last night at OKC. They have 5 b2bs scheduled in the first 4 weeks of the season, most in the NBA, per their PR staff.
They are also in the midst of a stretch where they play 10 of 12 on the road.
They are also in the midst of a stretch where they play 10 of 12 on the road.
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Tom Brady cloned his dog instead of rescuing one. Now I like him even less.
My column:
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My column:
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Tom Brady cloned his dog instead of rescuing one. Now I like him even less. | Opinion
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady had his dog cloned via a company he has invested in, Colossal Biosciences. My rescue dog is none too pleased.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Tom Brady cloned his dog instead of rescuing one. Now I like him even less.
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
My column:
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De'Aaron Fox celebrated his return from a hamstring injury in typical De'Aaron Fox fashion - with plenty of points and a clutch basket.
"I'm good at basketball so you can still have rust and be able to do that," he said of his second period scoring outburst.
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"I'm good at basketball so you can still have rust and be able to do that," he said of his second period scoring outburst.
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De'Aaron Fox shakes off early rust in season debut to help Spurs down Pelicans
The speedy guard scored 24 points, including the game-clinching basket, after returning from a long layoff due to an offseason hamstring injury.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:22 AM
De'Aaron Fox celebrated his return from a hamstring injury in typical De'Aaron Fox fashion - with plenty of points and a clutch basket.
"I'm good at basketball so you can still have rust and be able to do that," he said of his second period scoring outburst.
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"I'm good at basketball so you can still have rust and be able to do that," he said of his second period scoring outburst.
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Castle on Mitch Johnson’s “hitting singles” observation:
“Just trying to make the easy plays.”
“Just trying to make the easy plays.”
November 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Castle on Mitch Johnson’s “hitting singles” observation:
“Just trying to make the easy plays.”
“Just trying to make the easy plays.”
Mitch Johnson likes how Castle kept it simple on his way to 14 assists after posting 13 the night before:
“He’s hitting a lot of singles.”
“He’s hitting a lot of singles.”
November 9, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Mitch Johnson likes how Castle kept it simple on his way to 14 assists after posting 13 the night before:
“He’s hitting a lot of singles.”
“He’s hitting a lot of singles.”
Mitch Johnson reacts to how well Fox played in his return:
“He's dynamic. He's done it plenty of times and it's good to have him back on the court. Hopefully, we can just continue to build.”
“He's dynamic. He's done it plenty of times and it's good to have him back on the court. Hopefully, we can just continue to build.”
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Mitch Johnson reacts to how well Fox played in his return:
“He's dynamic. He's done it plenty of times and it's good to have him back on the court. Hopefully, we can just continue to build.”
“He's dynamic. He's done it plenty of times and it's good to have him back on the court. Hopefully, we can just continue to build.”
Fox had 24 points, including the game-clinching bucket with 28.4 ticks left, and the Spurs downed the Pels 126-119 to sweep their b2b.
Wemby had 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the Spurs had a season-best 31 assists to improve to 7-2 overall and 5-0 at home.
Wemby had 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the Spurs had a season-best 31 assists to improve to 7-2 overall and 5-0 at home.
November 9, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Fox had 24 points, including the game-clinching bucket with 28.4 ticks left, and the Spurs downed the Pels 126-119 to sweep their b2b.
Wemby had 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the Spurs had a season-best 31 assists to improve to 7-2 overall and 5-0 at home.
Wemby had 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the Spurs had a season-best 31 assists to improve to 7-2 overall and 5-0 at home.
Castle with 11 assists after posting 13 last night. His career high is 14 (March 21, 2025 vs. Sixers).
November 9, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Castle with 11 assists after posting 13 last night. His career high is 14 (March 21, 2025 vs. Sixers).
Castle has 9 assists without a turnover after entering the game averaging a league-high 5.0 turnovers per game.
November 9, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Castle has 9 assists without a turnover after entering the game averaging a league-high 5.0 turnovers per game.
Mitch Johnson said Harper’s spirits are up despite his calf injury:
“He's been a part of everything. Getting him hits on what we can, which isn't physical right now, some film walkthrough meetings and whatnot. But he's been great.”
“He's been a part of everything. Getting him hits on what we can, which isn't physical right now, some film walkthrough meetings and whatnot. But he's been great.”
November 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Mitch Johnson said Harper’s spirits are up despite his calf injury:
“He's been a part of everything. Getting him hits on what we can, which isn't physical right now, some film walkthrough meetings and whatnot. But he's been great.”
“He's been a part of everything. Getting him hits on what we can, which isn't physical right now, some film walkthrough meetings and whatnot. But he's been great.”
Kornet remains out, Mitch Johnson said.
With Fox returning, Champagnie will come off the bench after starting the first eight games.
With Fox returning, Champagnie will come off the bench after starting the first eight games.
November 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Kornet remains out, Mitch Johnson said.
With Fox returning, Champagnie will come off the bench after starting the first eight games.
With Fox returning, Champagnie will come off the bench after starting the first eight games.
Our @Christinahuang.bsky.social with a strong piece on Monty Williams’ son Elijah, who ranks as the No. 3 recruit in the state of Texas in the Class of 2026, per 247Sports Composite Rankings.
A senior at TMI Episcopal, Elijah Williams is committed to Baylor.
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A senior at TMI Episcopal, Elijah Williams is committed to Baylor.
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Why TMI's Williams is more than just the son of a former NBA coach, player
An Express-News boys basketball Player of the Year finalist last year, Elijah averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds and four assists for TMI in his father’s first year as the Panthers’ head coach.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Our @Christinahuang.bsky.social with a strong piece on Monty Williams’ son Elijah, who ranks as the No. 3 recruit in the state of Texas in the Class of 2026, per 247Sports Composite Rankings.
A senior at TMI Episcopal, Elijah Williams is committed to Baylor.
www.expressnews.com/sports/high-...
A senior at TMI Episcopal, Elijah Williams is committed to Baylor.
www.expressnews.com/sports/high-...
Spurs have upgraded Kornet (ankle) to questionable after he’s missed the last six games.
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Spurs have upgraded Kornet (ankle) to questionable after he’s missed the last six games.
Jordan McLaughlin proved his worth in the Spurs’ win over the Rockets.
"That's what we expected," Mitch Johnson said. "That's why we brought him back. He's a professional, a mature adult, a great teammate who's a really cerebral, skilled basketball player."
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"That's what we expected," Mitch Johnson said. "That's why we brought him back. He's a professional, a mature adult, a great teammate who's a really cerebral, skilled basketball player."
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Little-used Jordan McLaughlin helps Spurs topple Rockets
With the backcourt depleted by injuries, the seventh-year pro matched his high for points in a single game with the Silver & Black.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Jordan McLaughlin proved his worth in the Spurs’ win over the Rockets.
"That's what we expected," Mitch Johnson said. "That's why we brought him back. He's a professional, a mature adult, a great teammate who's a really cerebral, skilled basketball player."
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"That's what we expected," Mitch Johnson said. "That's why we brought him back. He's a professional, a mature adult, a great teammate who's a really cerebral, skilled basketball player."
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