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
Harrison Barnes says this is the time of season when “good teams lock in.”
With that said, will the Spurs have their star player available when they face the injury-riddled Grizzlies on Tuesday night?
The latest on Victor Wembanyama’s playing status:
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With that said, will the Spurs have their star player available when they face the injury-riddled Grizzlies on Tuesday night?
The latest on Victor Wembanyama’s playing status:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Will Spurs star Victor Wembanyama be available for Tuesday's game at Memphis?
The latest on the status of the All-Star center after he missed two games in a row with a sore left knee.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Harrison Barnes says this is the time of season when “good teams lock in.”
With that said, will the Spurs have their star player available when they face the injury-riddled Grizzlies on Tuesday night?
The latest on Victor Wembanyama’s playing status:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
With that said, will the Spurs have their star player available when they face the injury-riddled Grizzlies on Tuesday night?
The latest on Victor Wembanyama’s playing status:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Spurs will list Wembanyama as questionable for Tuesday night at Grizzlies. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow in Memphis after playing 5 on 5 at practice this afternoon as a full participant in the workout.
January 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Spurs will list Wembanyama as questionable for Tuesday night at Grizzlies. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow in Memphis after playing 5 on 5 at practice this afternoon as a full participant in the workout.
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Spurs notebook:
Kornet “great”, Wemby expected to travel to Memphis.
Mitch Johnson praises medical staff, Xavi Schelling.
Former Spur Sidy Cissoko “brings fire” every game for Blazers, including last night at the Frost.
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Kornet “great”, Wemby expected to travel to Memphis.
Mitch Johnson praises medical staff, Xavi Schelling.
Former Spur Sidy Cissoko “brings fire” every game for Blazers, including last night at the Frost.
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Luke Kornet has been 'great,' but Spurs ready to welcome back Victor Wembanyama
The Frenchman is expected to travel with the team to Memphis for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies
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January 4, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Spurs notebook:
Kornet “great”, Wemby expected to travel to Memphis.
Mitch Johnson praises medical staff, Xavi Schelling.
Former Spur Sidy Cissoko “brings fire” every game for Blazers, including last night at the Frost.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Kornet “great”, Wemby expected to travel to Memphis.
Mitch Johnson praises medical staff, Xavi Schelling.
Former Spur Sidy Cissoko “brings fire” every game for Blazers, including last night at the Frost.
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The battle of the big men triple take: Blazers 115, Spurs 110
1, Blazers won the hustle game.
2, Rookies kept their heads up.
3, Former Spur gives Blazers spark off the bench.
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1, Blazers won the hustle game.
2, Rookies kept their heads up.
3, Former Spur gives Blazers spark off the bench.
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3 takeaways as Spurs waste 23-point, five-block night by Luke Kornet
The big man went nose-to-nose with Donovan Clingan, who led the Blazers to a 115-110 win with a season-high 24 points.
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January 4, 2026 at 5:26 AM
The battle of the big men triple take: Blazers 115, Spurs 110
1, Blazers won the hustle game.
2, Rookies kept their heads up.
3, Former Spur gives Blazers spark off the bench.
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1, Blazers won the hustle game.
2, Rookies kept their heads up.
3, Former Spur gives Blazers spark off the bench.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Clingan has 18 points. His career high is 22 (at GSW on Nov. 21). He entered tonight’s game averaging 10.8.
January 4, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Clingan has 18 points. His career high is 22 (at GSW on Nov. 21). He entered tonight’s game averaging 10.8.
Spurs welcome Blake Wesley back to the Frost with a video tribute. He’s out, though, with a foot injury.
January 4, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Spurs welcome Blake Wesley back to the Frost with a video tribute. He’s out, though, with a foot injury.
Sidy Cissoko told me he’s battling a case of nerves being back at the Frost for the 1st time since the Spurs traded him to Portland last February.
“Since I landed, I’ve had butterflies in my stomach,” he said. “It's a weird feeling. But it's good to just see the people that I used to work with.”
“Since I landed, I’ve had butterflies in my stomach,” he said. “It's a weird feeling. But it's good to just see the people that I used to work with.”
January 4, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Sidy Cissoko told me he’s battling a case of nerves being back at the Frost for the 1st time since the Spurs traded him to Portland last February.
“Since I landed, I’ve had butterflies in my stomach,” he said. “It's a weird feeling. But it's good to just see the people that I used to work with.”
“Since I landed, I’ve had butterflies in my stomach,” he said. “It's a weird feeling. But it's good to just see the people that I used to work with.”
Mitch Johnson said Wemby is “looking really good” and that he “expects him to travel to Memphis.”
January 3, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Mitch Johnson said Wemby is “looking really good” and that he “expects him to travel to Memphis.”
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The Spurs are 'encouraged' by MRIs of Wemby's hyperextended knee and believe he could return soon. Vassell is likely to miss 'more than a few games,' however.
Wemby ruled out Saturday against Portland, but likely to return soon
The Spurs are 'encouraged' by MRIs of Wemby's hyperextended knee and believe he could return soon. Vassell is likely to miss 'more than a few games,' however.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The Spurs are 'encouraged' by MRIs of Wemby's hyperextended knee and believe he could return soon. Vassell is likely to miss 'more than a few games,' however.
As expected, Spurs have ruled out Wemby and Vassell for tonight vs. Blazers:
January 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
As expected, Spurs have ruled out Wemby and Vassell for tonight vs. Blazers:
Spurs will celebrate Pride Night when they host Portland on Saturday.
“We’re proud to create experiences that celebrate the diversity and strength of our community," Patricia Mejia, SS&E's chief impact & inclusion officer said in an email.
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“We’re proud to create experiences that celebrate the diversity and strength of our community," Patricia Mejia, SS&E's chief impact & inclusion officer said in an email.
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Spurs continue theme nights 'fostering inclusivity and belonging'
Even as some companies have fallen in line with the Trump Administration's efforts to roll back DEI, the Spurs' schedule includes a Pride Night and nights to honor women, Blacks and Hispanics.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Spurs will celebrate Pride Night when they host Portland on Saturday.
“We’re proud to create experiences that celebrate the diversity and strength of our community," Patricia Mejia, SS&E's chief impact & inclusion officer said in an email.
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“We’re proud to create experiences that celebrate the diversity and strength of our community," Patricia Mejia, SS&E's chief impact & inclusion officer said in an email.
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Updated with reaction from Johnson: "It is, in my opinion, a reflection of the team success. The acknowledgement is real, but it's more about the whole than the coach."
In his second full month as the Spurs' full-time head coach, Mitch Johnson has given the club its first Coach of the Month honor since February 2017.
He is the Western Conference honoree for December.
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He is the Western Conference honoree for December.
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Spurs' Mitch Johnson receives NBA honors
In his second full month as the Spurs' full-time coach, Johnson is named Western Conference Coach of the Month
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January 2, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Updated with reaction from Johnson: "It is, in my opinion, a reflection of the team success. The acknowledgement is real, but it's more about the whole than the coach."
In addition to Wemby, Spurs will be without Vassell for a second game in a row.
January 1, 2026 at 10:52 PM
In addition to Wemby, Spurs will be without Vassell for a second game in a row.
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As was probably to be expected, Victor Wembanyama did not travel with the Spurs to Indiana and will not play Friday against the Pacers.
An MRI conducted today showed no ligament damage. The team remains hopeful for a swift recovery, but he is out for the near term.
An MRI conducted today showed no ligament damage. The team remains hopeful for a swift recovery, but he is out for the near term.
January 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
As was probably to be expected, Victor Wembanyama did not travel with the Spurs to Indiana and will not play Friday against the Pacers.
An MRI conducted today showed no ligament damage. The team remains hopeful for a swift recovery, but he is out for the near term.
An MRI conducted today showed no ligament damage. The team remains hopeful for a swift recovery, but he is out for the near term.
Champagnie on how he managed such a red-hot shooting night after struggling from deep in previous games:
“Basketball gods, that's what Coach Pop always said. This is how it comes back to you. But, yeah, I came in the game, just telling myself to shoot the ball.”
“Basketball gods, that's what Coach Pop always said. This is how it comes back to you. But, yeah, I came in the game, just telling myself to shoot the ball.”
January 1, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Champagnie on how he managed such a red-hot shooting night after struggling from deep in previous games:
“Basketball gods, that's what Coach Pop always said. This is how it comes back to you. But, yeah, I came in the game, just telling myself to shoot the ball.”
“Basketball gods, that's what Coach Pop always said. This is how it comes back to you. But, yeah, I came in the game, just telling myself to shoot the ball.”
Wemby said he hyperextended his left knee early in the fourth quarter of the Spurs’ win over the Knicks.
"I'm feeling good, just sore," he told the media after the game. "I'm confident. I was close to coming back into the game. They had to hold me back.”
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"I'm feeling good, just sore," he told the media after the game. "I'm confident. I was close to coming back into the game. They had to hold me back.”
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama hyperextends left knee in win over Knicks
The All-Star center headed to the locker room after hitting the floor while vying for an rebound.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Wemby said he hyperextended his left knee early in the fourth quarter of the Spurs’ win over the Knicks.
"I'm feeling good, just sore," he told the media after the game. "I'm confident. I was close to coming back into the game. They had to hold me back.”
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"I'm feeling good, just sore," he told the media after the game. "I'm confident. I was close to coming back into the game. They had to hold me back.”
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Wemby told reporters he suffered a hypextended left knee.
"I'm feeling good, just sore. I'm confident. I was close to coming back into the game. They had to hold me back...It was just a hyperextension. It should be a minimal.”
"I'm feeling good, just sore. I'm confident. I was close to coming back into the game. They had to hold me back...It was just a hyperextension. It should be a minimal.”
January 1, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Wemby told reporters he suffered a hypextended left knee.
"I'm feeling good, just sore. I'm confident. I was close to coming back into the game. They had to hold me back...It was just a hyperextension. It should be a minimal.”
"I'm feeling good, just sore. I'm confident. I was close to coming back into the game. They had to hold me back...It was just a hyperextension. It should be a minimal.”
Mitch Johnson did not have any specifics regarding Wemby’s injury,
"Have not been able to talk to the medical staff yet, but I think I saw what everybody else saw. Obviously, he finished the game on the bench with his teammates, so I think that made me feel good.”
"Have not been able to talk to the medical staff yet, but I think I saw what everybody else saw. Obviously, he finished the game on the bench with his teammates, so I think that made me feel good.”
January 1, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Mitch Johnson did not have any specifics regarding Wemby’s injury,
"Have not been able to talk to the medical staff yet, but I think I saw what everybody else saw. Obviously, he finished the game on the bench with his teammates, so I think that made me feel good.”
"Have not been able to talk to the medical staff yet, but I think I saw what everybody else saw. Obviously, he finished the game on the bench with his teammates, so I think that made me feel good.”
Victor Wembanyama headed to the locker room after falling to the court while battling for an offensive rebound early in the fourth quarter against the Knicks.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama limps off court early in fourth quarter against Knicks
The All-Star center headed to the locker room after hitting the floor while vying for an rebound.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Victor Wembanyama headed to the locker room after falling to the court while battling for an offensive rebound early in the fourth quarter against the Knicks.
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Champagnie has tied his career high with 30 points he’s 9 of 14 from beyond the arc.
January 1, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Champagnie has tied his career high with 30 points he’s 9 of 14 from beyond the arc.
GM Brian Wright followed Wemby to the locker room. No word from Spurs about his status after he hit the court after going up for an offensive rebound early in the 4Q.
January 1, 2026 at 2:25 AM
GM Brian Wright followed Wemby to the locker room. No word from Spurs about his status after he hit the court after going up for an offensive rebound early in the 4Q.
Wemby limps to locker room early in the 4Q after getting helped up off the court by Castle.
January 1, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Wemby limps to locker room early in the 4Q after getting helped up off the court by Castle.
Champagnie with 24 points on the strength of a career-high 7 3s. His season high for points is 25. His career high is 30.
January 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Champagnie with 24 points on the strength of a career-high 7 3s. His season high for points is 25. His career high is 30.