Jeff McDonald
@jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social
Spurs beat writer for the San Antonio Express-News. Live music and dead poets. Refugee from The Bad Place.
Probably the first time in my life I've ever heard the words "Brevyn Spann Ford," at least in that order.
November 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Probably the first time in my life I've ever heard the words "Brevyn Spann Ford," at least in that order.
Reposted by Jeff McDonald
Since Wemby went down, Spurs games have been devoid of 7-footers shooting step-back 3s and throwing self alley-oops.
"I blame that mainly on the playcalling," Luke Kornet deadpanned.
A look at the village that has helped the Spurs go 3-0 without their star:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
"I blame that mainly on the playcalling," Luke Kornet deadpanned.
A look at the village that has helped the Spurs go 3-0 without their star:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How the Spurs have been able to survive Wemby's absence so far
It takes a village to replace a player like Victor Wembanyama, but this year's Spurs are built for it thanks to Luke Kornet, Jeremy Sochan and Kelly Olynyk.
www.expressnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Since Wemby went down, Spurs games have been devoid of 7-footers shooting step-back 3s and throwing self alley-oops.
"I blame that mainly on the playcalling," Luke Kornet deadpanned.
A look at the village that has helped the Spurs go 3-0 without their star:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
"I blame that mainly on the playcalling," Luke Kornet deadpanned.
A look at the village that has helped the Spurs go 3-0 without their star:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Since Wemby went down, Spurs games have been devoid of 7-footers shooting step-back 3s and throwing self alley-oops.
"I blame that mainly on the playcalling," Luke Kornet deadpanned.
A look at the village that has helped the Spurs go 3-0 without their star:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
"I blame that mainly on the playcalling," Luke Kornet deadpanned.
A look at the village that has helped the Spurs go 3-0 without their star:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How the Spurs have been able to survive Wemby's absence so far
It takes a village to replace a player like Victor Wembanyama, but this year's Spurs are built for it thanks to Luke Kornet, Jeremy Sochan and Kelly Olynyk.
www.expressnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Since Wemby went down, Spurs games have been devoid of 7-footers shooting step-back 3s and throwing self alley-oops.
"I blame that mainly on the playcalling," Luke Kornet deadpanned.
A look at the village that has helped the Spurs go 3-0 without their star:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
"I blame that mainly on the playcalling," Luke Kornet deadpanned.
A look at the village that has helped the Spurs go 3-0 without their star:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Reposted by Jeff McDonald
Last Sunday, several players gathered in front of the big screen in the Spurs' locker room to watch David Jones Garcia set the nets ablaze in an empty G League gym in Mississippi.
Four days later, the DJG Show came to them.
More on the Spurs' oldest rookie:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Four days later, the DJG Show came to them.
More on the Spurs' oldest rookie:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How Spurs rookie David Jones Garcia proved he belongs
The undrafted rookie guard had a career night to help boost the Spurs past the Hawks, his second straight game with key moments as Harper, Castle sit out.
www.expressnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Last Sunday, several players gathered in front of the big screen in the Spurs' locker room to watch David Jones Garcia set the nets ablaze in an empty G League gym in Mississippi.
Four days later, the DJG Show came to them.
More on the Spurs' oldest rookie:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Four days later, the DJG Show came to them.
More on the Spurs' oldest rookie:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Reposted by Jeff McDonald
The star wants to play. The team doc, worried about a more serious injury, says to sit out one more game.
But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Why Wemby's upcoming extension exposes flaw in NBA rule
Victor Wembanyama will miss around 10 games with a left calf injury, giving him little margin to be eligible for end-of-season awards under the 65-game rule.
www.expressnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The star wants to play. The team doc, worried about a more serious injury, says to sit out one more game.
But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
But what if one more game saves the team $55 million? It’s an imaginary scenario, but not an unlikely one.
It’s also why the NBA's 65-game rule needs to go.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Last Sunday, several players gathered in front of the big screen in the Spurs' locker room to watch David Jones Garcia set the nets ablaze in an empty G League gym in Mississippi.
Four days later, the DJG Show came to them.
More on the Spurs' oldest rookie:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Four days later, the DJG Show came to them.
More on the Spurs' oldest rookie:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How Spurs rookie David Jones Garcia proved he belongs
The undrafted rookie guard had a career night to help boost the Spurs past the Hawks, his second straight game with key moments as Harper, Castle sit out.
www.expressnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Last Sunday, several players gathered in front of the big screen in the Spurs' locker room to watch David Jones Garcia set the nets ablaze in an empty G League gym in Mississippi.
Four days later, the DJG Show came to them.
More on the Spurs' oldest rookie:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Four days later, the DJG Show came to them.
More on the Spurs' oldest rookie:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Sir, this is an Arby's.
I know you all don't think so, but it's true. You are all paid by zionist corporations that support Genocide.
"You’ve got to be ready for any opportunity you get."
Had the Spurs' backcourt been at full strength Thursday, David Jones Garcia would have been playing in a G League game in Cedar Park.
Instead he was in San Antonio, helping the Spurs take down the Hawks.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Had the Spurs' backcourt been at full strength Thursday, David Jones Garcia would have been playing in a G League game in Cedar Park.
Instead he was in San Antonio, helping the Spurs take down the Hawks.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
November 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Sir, this is an Arby's.
Reposted by Jeff McDonald
"You’ve got to be ready for any opportunity you get."
Had the Spurs' backcourt been at full strength Thursday, David Jones Garcia would have been playing in a G League game in Cedar Park.
Instead he was in San Antonio, helping the Spurs take down the Hawks.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Had the Spurs' backcourt been at full strength Thursday, David Jones Garcia would have been playing in a G League game in Cedar Park.
Instead he was in San Antonio, helping the Spurs take down the Hawks.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How Spurs rookie David Jones Garcia proved he belongs
Undrafted rookie guard David Jones Garcia had a career night to help boost the Spurs past the Atlanta Hawks
www.expressnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:44 AM
"You’ve got to be ready for any opportunity you get."
Had the Spurs' backcourt been at full strength Thursday, David Jones Garcia would have been playing in a G League game in Cedar Park.
Instead he was in San Antonio, helping the Spurs take down the Hawks.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Had the Spurs' backcourt been at full strength Thursday, David Jones Garcia would have been playing in a G League game in Cedar Park.
Instead he was in San Antonio, helping the Spurs take down the Hawks.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Reposted by Jeff McDonald
The (DJG for MVP) triple take: Spurs 135, Hawks 126
1. De'Aaron Fox earning his money with Wemby and Castle out
2. Hawks had their unicorn, Spurs didn't
3. David Jones Garcia!
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
1. De'Aaron Fox earning his money with Wemby and Castle out
2. Hawks had their unicorn, Spurs didn't
3. David Jones Garcia!
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
3 Takeaways as David Jones Garcia sparks Spurs
The rookie guard came up big in two big runs as the Spurs put away Atlanta 135-126
www.expressnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
The (DJG for MVP) triple take: Spurs 135, Hawks 126
1. De'Aaron Fox earning his money with Wemby and Castle out
2. Hawks had their unicorn, Spurs didn't
3. David Jones Garcia!
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
1. De'Aaron Fox earning his money with Wemby and Castle out
2. Hawks had their unicorn, Spurs didn't
3. David Jones Garcia!
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
"You’ve got to be ready for any opportunity you get."
Had the Spurs' backcourt been at full strength Thursday, David Jones Garcia would have been playing in a G League game in Cedar Park.
Instead he was in San Antonio, helping the Spurs take down the Hawks.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Had the Spurs' backcourt been at full strength Thursday, David Jones Garcia would have been playing in a G League game in Cedar Park.
Instead he was in San Antonio, helping the Spurs take down the Hawks.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How Spurs rookie David Jones Garcia proved he belongs
Undrafted rookie guard David Jones Garcia had a career night to help boost the Spurs past the Atlanta Hawks
www.expressnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:44 AM
"You’ve got to be ready for any opportunity you get."
Had the Spurs' backcourt been at full strength Thursday, David Jones Garcia would have been playing in a G League game in Cedar Park.
Instead he was in San Antonio, helping the Spurs take down the Hawks.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Had the Spurs' backcourt been at full strength Thursday, David Jones Garcia would have been playing in a G League game in Cedar Park.
Instead he was in San Antonio, helping the Spurs take down the Hawks.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
The (DJG for MVP) triple take: Spurs 135, Hawks 126
1. De'Aaron Fox earning his money with Wemby and Castle out
2. Hawks had their unicorn, Spurs didn't
3. David Jones Garcia!
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
1. De'Aaron Fox earning his money with Wemby and Castle out
2. Hawks had their unicorn, Spurs didn't
3. David Jones Garcia!
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
3 Takeaways as David Jones Garcia sparks Spurs
The rookie guard came up big in two big runs as the Spurs put away Atlanta 135-126
www.expressnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
The (DJG for MVP) triple take: Spurs 135, Hawks 126
1. De'Aaron Fox earning his money with Wemby and Castle out
2. Hawks had their unicorn, Spurs didn't
3. David Jones Garcia!
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
1. De'Aaron Fox earning his money with Wemby and Castle out
2. Hawks had their unicorn, Spurs didn't
3. David Jones Garcia!
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs... via @expressnews
Spurs lost every bit of a 19-point lead in the third quarter. A late Champagnie 3-pointer gives them a 95-92 lead over Atlanta headed to fourth.
There's no such thing as a blowout in these parts.
There's no such thing as a blowout in these parts.
November 21, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Spurs lost every bit of a 19-point lead in the third quarter. A late Champagnie 3-pointer gives them a 95-92 lead over Atlanta headed to fourth.
There's no such thing as a blowout in these parts.
There's no such thing as a blowout in these parts.
Of the two French No. 1 overall draft picks in this game, Victor Wembanyama is by far having the better day.
And he's in street clothes.
And he's in street clothes.
November 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Of the two French No. 1 overall draft picks in this game, Victor Wembanyama is by far having the better day.
And he's in street clothes.
And he's in street clothes.
Reposted by Jeff McDonald
Victor Wembanyama will miss around 10 games with a left calf injury, giving him little margin to be eligible for end-of-season awards under the 65-game rule.
Why Wemby's upcoming extension exposes flaw in NBA rule
Victor Wembanyama will miss around 10 games with a left calf injury, giving him little margin to be eligible for end-of-season awards under the 65-game rule.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Victor Wembanyama will miss around 10 games with a left calf injury, giving him little margin to be eligible for end-of-season awards under the 65-game rule.
Hawks probably gonna need to go box-in-David Jones Garcia.
November 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Hawks probably gonna need to go box-in-David Jones Garcia.
Keldon Johnson 3-pointers in the month of November coming into tonight: 2.
Keldon Johnson 3-pointers in the first half against Atlanta: 3.
Keldon Johnson 3-pointers in the first half against Atlanta: 3.
November 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Keldon Johnson 3-pointers in the month of November coming into tonight: 2.
Keldon Johnson 3-pointers in the first half against Atlanta: 3.
Keldon Johnson 3-pointers in the first half against Atlanta: 3.
Spurs: Fox, Vassell, Champagnie, Barnes, Kornet
Hawks: NAW, Daniels, Johnson, Risacher, Porzingis
Hawks: NAW, Daniels, Johnson, Risacher, Porzingis
November 21, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Spurs: Fox, Vassell, Champagnie, Barnes, Kornet
Hawks: NAW, Daniels, Johnson, Risacher, Porzingis
Hawks: NAW, Daniels, Johnson, Risacher, Porzingis
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Harrison Barnes hit shots. Luke Kornet got stops. Devin Vassell swiped a steal. Keldon Johnson dove on the floor. De'Aaron Fox windmill dunked.
Inside the furious final 2:12 against Memphis that showed how the Spurs must scrap without Wemby and Stephon Castle:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Inside the furious final 2:12 against Memphis that showed how the Spurs must scrap without Wemby and Stephon Castle:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How the Spurs found the blueprint for winning without Wembanyama
With Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle in street clothes, the Spurs must lean on defense and depth like they did to close out a win over Memphis on Tuesday.
www.expressnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Harrison Barnes hit shots. Luke Kornet got stops. Devin Vassell swiped a steal. Keldon Johnson dove on the floor. De'Aaron Fox windmill dunked.
Inside the furious final 2:12 against Memphis that showed how the Spurs must scrap without Wemby and Stephon Castle:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Inside the furious final 2:12 against Memphis that showed how the Spurs must scrap without Wemby and Stephon Castle:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Reposted by Jeff McDonald
The Spurs are set to face the near future without their last three top draft picks in Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper
Who will be the next Spurs player off the injured list?
The Spurs are set to face the near future without their last three top draft picks in Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Spurs are set to face the near future without their last three top draft picks in Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper
Harrison Barnes hit shots. Luke Kornet got stops. Devin Vassell swiped a steal. Keldon Johnson dove on the floor. De'Aaron Fox windmill dunked.
Inside the furious final 2:12 against Memphis that showed how the Spurs must scrap without Wemby and Stephon Castle:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Inside the furious final 2:12 against Memphis that showed how the Spurs must scrap without Wemby and Stephon Castle:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How the Spurs found the blueprint for winning without Wembanyama
With Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle in street clothes, the Spurs must lean on defense and depth like they did to close out a win over Memphis on Tuesday.
www.expressnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Harrison Barnes hit shots. Luke Kornet got stops. Devin Vassell swiped a steal. Keldon Johnson dove on the floor. De'Aaron Fox windmill dunked.
Inside the furious final 2:12 against Memphis that showed how the Spurs must scrap without Wemby and Stephon Castle:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Inside the furious final 2:12 against Memphis that showed how the Spurs must scrap without Wemby and Stephon Castle:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Reposted by Jeff McDonald
Talked to a medical expert in the wake of Wembanyama's calf strain diagnosis.
In this piece:
* Why NBA teams are rightfully spooked by calf issues
* Why the Spurs will take extra care with their prized jewel
* Early sings Wemby's strain is on the lighter side
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
In this piece:
* Why NBA teams are rightfully spooked by calf issues
* Why the Spurs will take extra care with their prized jewel
* Early sings Wemby's strain is on the lighter side
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Why the Spurs are wise to shelve Wembanyama due to his calf injury
With Achilles injuries running rampant, the Spurs and other teams are right to be spooked
www.expressnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Talked to a medical expert in the wake of Wembanyama's calf strain diagnosis.
In this piece:
* Why NBA teams are rightfully spooked by calf issues
* Why the Spurs will take extra care with their prized jewel
* Early sings Wemby's strain is on the lighter side
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
In this piece:
* Why NBA teams are rightfully spooked by calf issues
* Why the Spurs will take extra care with their prized jewel
* Early sings Wemby's strain is on the lighter side
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Reposted by Jeff McDonald
The (everybody hurts) triple take: Spurs 111, Grizzlies 101
1. Raise a glass to the Senator, Harrison Barnes
2. How will Wemby's and Castle's absences affect how the Spurs need to play?
3. Defensive stops brought the win home, and Mitch Johnson loved it.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Raise a glass to the Senator, Harrison Barnes
2. How will Wemby's and Castle's absences affect how the Spurs need to play?
3. Defensive stops brought the win home, and Mitch Johnson loved it.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
3 takeaways as Fox and Barnes take over for Spurs
De'Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes combined for 49 points to lead the Spurs past Memphis in the first game without Victor Wembanyama.
www.expressnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The (everybody hurts) triple take: Spurs 111, Grizzlies 101
1. Raise a glass to the Senator, Harrison Barnes
2. How will Wemby's and Castle's absences affect how the Spurs need to play?
3. Defensive stops brought the win home, and Mitch Johnson loved it.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Raise a glass to the Senator, Harrison Barnes
2. How will Wemby's and Castle's absences affect how the Spurs need to play?
3. Defensive stops brought the win home, and Mitch Johnson loved it.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
The (everybody hurts) triple take: Spurs 111, Grizzlies 101
1. Raise a glass to the Senator, Harrison Barnes
2. How will Wemby's and Castle's absences affect how the Spurs need to play?
3. Defensive stops brought the win home, and Mitch Johnson loved it.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Raise a glass to the Senator, Harrison Barnes
2. How will Wemby's and Castle's absences affect how the Spurs need to play?
3. Defensive stops brought the win home, and Mitch Johnson loved it.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
3 takeaways as Fox and Barnes take over for Spurs
De'Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes combined for 49 points to lead the Spurs past Memphis in the first game without Victor Wembanyama.
www.expressnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The (everybody hurts) triple take: Spurs 111, Grizzlies 101
1. Raise a glass to the Senator, Harrison Barnes
2. How will Wemby's and Castle's absences affect how the Spurs need to play?
3. Defensive stops brought the win home, and Mitch Johnson loved it.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
1. Raise a glass to the Senator, Harrison Barnes
2. How will Wemby's and Castle's absences affect how the Spurs need to play?
3. Defensive stops brought the win home, and Mitch Johnson loved it.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Every time Kelly Olynyk sinks a 3-point shot, only one word comes to mind:
Zoinks.
Zoinks.
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Every time Kelly Olynyk sinks a 3-point shot, only one word comes to mind:
Zoinks.
Zoinks.
After going 1-of-7 in the first half, De'Aaron Fox starts 3Q 5 for 5. Spurs doing some things to get him going, and he's up to 20 points.
Memphis still leads 87-86 going to fourth.
Memphis still leads 87-86 going to fourth.
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 AM
After going 1-of-7 in the first half, De'Aaron Fox starts 3Q 5 for 5. Spurs doing some things to get him going, and he's up to 20 points.
Memphis still leads 87-86 going to fourth.
Memphis still leads 87-86 going to fourth.