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*Private Academic Tutor with a psychology degree. *Wife of a Sportswriter. *Love sports, traveling, and my dog Cali💜*
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On how vibing to Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” underscores the #Spurs’ tight-knit locker room:

"Pretty much everybody knows it word for word," Keldon Johnson said, “so it gives us a chance to really get hyped, be together and bring some team chemistry.”

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Music part of Spurs' strong team chemistry, good vibes
Keldon Johnson's role as the club's unofficial musical director includes finding the right song to get his teammates hyped before taking the court.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Wise-beyond-his-years Wemby knows when to hold his tongue — even when his team is the talk of the NBA.

"It's a very long (season). We're not even halfway through,” he said.

On how the #Spurs are staying humble and focused in the wake of their mastery of OKC:

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Wemby: Spurs focused on rest of the season after dominating Thunder
Victor Wembanyama said the Spurs aren't looking too far into future after the team gained its third win over the defending champs in two weeks.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Spurs notebook Christmas Day edition:

Keldon Johnson plays in milestone game.

Mitch Johnson fondly recalls holiday debut in Madison Square Garden.

Cup of coffee in Thunder organization made impression on Mitch.

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Spurs' Keldon Johnson plays in milestone game
Thursday's contest was the enthusiastic seventh-year forward's 400th with the club.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Spurs notebook Christmas Eve edition:

Team thrilled to be part of another “special” holiday lineup.

Keldon Johnson on how Spurs boast “multiple guys that can have a night.”

Keeping SGA away from foul line big part of gameplan.

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Spurs thrilled to be part of another 'special' Christmas Day lineup
San Antonio is part of the marquee holiday showcase for the second year in a row after a seven-year absence.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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While the rivalry debate rages, both the surging Spurs and battle-tested Thunder focus on learning as much as they can about each other.

“To have an opportunity to fight against the best, it’s a heck of an opportunity. It prepares you,” Mitch Johnson said.
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Spurs riding high after big win over Thunder with rematch looming
The team extended its winning streak to seven games with a 130-110 thrashing of Oklahoma City on Tuesday night in what some believe is the NBA's newest rivalry.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Since August and through the holiday season, Devin Vassell has seemingly been everywhere spearheading the Spurs’ charitable efforts.

A dive into how the forward’s good deeds underscore a desire to deepen his roots in his adopted hometown.

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Spurs' Devin Vassell deepens roots in San Antonio by giving back
The sixth-year pro has been busy this holiday season spearheading the franchise's community work with the NBA's "Season of Giving" throughout Bexar County.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Looking for a way to give back this holiday season?

If you’re a fan of Tim Duncan, here’s a cool way to team with the Spurs legend to fight hunger by assisting the San Antonio Food Bank.

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Tim Duncan teams with San Antonio Food Bank to fight hunger this holiday season
The Spurs legend and the nonprofit team every season during the holiday season to help food insecure South Texans.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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OKC next up edition of the triple take: Spurs 124, Wizards 113

1, Spurs aren’t going to budge when it comes to Wemby’s health.

2, Spurs aren’t the only team putting player safety first.

3, Kornet quietly delivered in fourth quarter.

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3 takeaways as Wembanyama's double-double helps Spurs win sixth in a row
Wembanyama finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds, De'Aaron Fox scored 27 points, and the Spurs downed Washington, 124-113 for their sixth win in a row.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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The finally back at the Frost triple take: Spurs 119, Wizards 94

1, Even in limited minutes, Wembanyama provides several highlights.

2, As good as Harper is, he’s just scratching the surface.

3, Wizards’ Champagnie just like Spurs’ Champagnie.

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3 takeaways as Spurs' Dylan Harper scores 24 points in win over Wizards
Victor Wembanyama aided the rookie with 15 points and four blocks off the bench as San Antonio won its fourth in a row.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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De’Aaron Fox came up big for the Spurs in the NBA Cup, and the NBA recognized it.

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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox lauded for stellar NBA Cup play
The speedy guard earned an honor from the league for helping the Spurs reach the final while recording an overall 5-2 record.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Wemby fought through adversity in the NBA Cup final after learning his grandmother had died in France, a team source said.

Despite playing with a heavy heart, he scored 18 points in the loss.

“Sorry. I just lost somebody today,” he said, tearfully.
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Victor Wembanyama emotional postgame: 'I just lost somebody today'
The All-Star center left his post-game news conference after informing reporters that he "lost somebody today."
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December 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Victor Wembanyama played Tuesday’s game against the Knicks after learning of the death of his grandmother in France, a team source said.

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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama played NBA Cup final with heavy heart
The 21-year-old Frenchman took the court against the Knicks knowing his grandmother had died in France.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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The Spurs’ plan for Wemby tonight will be similar to how they used him Saturday, Mitch Johnson said in his pre-game session with reporters.

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Victor Wembanyama will come off bench against Knicks, Mitch Johnson says
Johnson said he plans to play the 7-foot-4 center in a manner similar to how he was employed in Saturday's win over the Thunder, meaning he likely will log 20-plus minutes.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Latest on whether Wemby will start or come off the bench against the Knicks in the NBA Cup final.

Bottom line: Discussions still need to take place between the star center, Mitch Johnson, the medical staff and others.

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Spur coach noncommittal about whether Victor Wembanyama starts vs. Knicks
The coach said a decision will be made following a discussion with the star center and others.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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From the start, Mitch Johnson made it clear he was going to be his own man as Spurs coach.

That was never more evident than in the win over OKC, which had his fingerprints all over it.

“We all trust him,” Devin Vassell said. “He's the brains of all of this."

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In first season as head coach, Mitch Johnson firmly in control of Spurs
The successor to Gregg Popovich is his own man, and his fingerprints were all over the upset win over the league-best Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Spurs notebook Dystopia Day 5 edition:

Fox credits teammates for “efficient” play.

Champagnie sad to see Minix go.

McLaughlin praises team putting player-health first.

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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox gives teammates credit for his success
The veteran guard says the guys around him are making life easier for him on the court.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Will money motivate Wemby when the Spurs square off with the Knicks on Tuesday night?

Why Wemby referred to himself as “poor Vic”:

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama discusses lucrative NBA Cup payout
The All-Star center was asked if he was motivated by all the money he stands to pocket should the Spurs win the championship in Las Vegas.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Wemby was thrilled to rejoin a team that went 9-3 without him:

“I’m just glad to be a part of something that’s growing to be so beautiful, so pure, and (playing) ethical basketball.”

On how the Frenchman & Friends upset the mighty Thunder in the NBA Cup semis.
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Victor Wembanyama thrived in limited minutes to lead Spurs past Thunder
The All-Star center returned from a lengthy injury rehab to score 22 points in just 21 minutes to help his team secure a spot in the NBA Cup championship game.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Spurs notebook (off day in Vegas) edition:

1, Relentless defensive effort played big role in upsetting high-scoring Thunder.

2, Mitch Johnson on Sochan falling out of rotation.

3, Spurs’ odyssey covers 10 states and more than 5,000 miles.

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Defensive effort big part of Spurs downing high-scoring Thunder
In NBA Cup semifinals Saturday, Stephon Castle and Co. held Oklahoma City to just 109 points, 14 below its season average.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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The Silver & Black are back in a championship game triple take: Spurs 111, Thunder 109

1, The Spurs are whole again – let the tinkering begin.

2, Mitch Johnson got the last laugh Wemby strategy-wise.

3, Fox’s 19 points through three quarters were big.

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3 takeaways as Wembanyama returns help Spurs upset OKC, advance to NBA Cup final
The hard-earned victory over the league-leading Thunder sets up an NBA Cup championship game against the New York Knicks.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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Spurs notebook NBA Cup Semis edition:

1, Tough Cup competition beneficial, Mitch Johnson says.

2, Austin Spur gains two-way deal.

3, De’Aaron Fox pays tribute to Chris Paul.

4, Fox gives Keldon Johnson sixth man award love.

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Mitch Johnson touts tough NBA Cup competition as 'great experience' for Spurs
Beating the Lakers on the road in the quarterfinals and facing the league-best Thunder in the semis a beneficial road for the young team to have traveled, the coach said.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Wemby said he "would've come back earlier" from the injury that sidelined him the last 12 games.

But the OK from what he called the "best staff in the world" didn't come until Friday.

"It is more reasonable to listen to them and do as they said," he said.
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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama says he 'trusted process' during injury rehab
The All-Star center met with the media Friday in advance of his return to the court on Saturday after a 12-game absence with a calf injury.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Wemby in action at practice at T-Mobile. He’s set to meet with media afterward.
December 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Spurs notebook from NBA Cup semis:

1, Wemby upgraded to probable for Saturday’s clash with OKC.

2, Spurs waive Riley Minix to make room for signing of Austin Spurs guard Kyle Mangas to a two-way deal.

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Latest from Spurs on Wembanyama's status for Saturday's NBA Cup semis
The All-Star center has missed the last 12 games in a row with a left calf strain, but he is trending in a positive direction for the Spurs' game against the Thunder.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM