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 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.
Per Spurs injury report for Friday vs. Rockets, Fox and Kornet remain out.
November 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Per Spurs injury report for Friday vs. Rockets, Fox and Kornet remain out.
As previously reported by all who attended practice at USC this morning:
November 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
As previously reported by all who attended practice at USC this morning:
Fox getting some shots up with Castle at the end of practice at USC’s Galen Center.
November 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Fox getting some shots up with Castle at the end of practice at USC’s Galen Center.
Fox, Sochan, Kornet, Olynyk and Waters remain out for Sunday at Phoenix.
November 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Fox, Sochan, Kornet, Olynyk and Waters remain out for Sunday at Phoenix.
Spurs honor former radio voice Bill Schoening, who retired recently after 24 seasons behind the mic. “Philly Billy” is one of the good guys, as my late former colleague Kevin O’Keeffe used to say.
October 31, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Spurs honor former radio voice Bill Schoening, who retired recently after 24 seasons behind the mic. “Philly Billy” is one of the good guys, as my late former colleague Kevin O’Keeffe used to say.
Spurs injury report for Thursday night vs. Miami has no additions or subtractions:
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Spurs injury report for Thursday night vs. Miami has no additions or subtractions:
Wemby is good to go for the second game of a b2b, but his backup, Luke Kornet, will miss his second straight game with a left ankle sprain, according to the Spurs injury report.
October 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Wemby is good to go for the second game of a b2b, but his backup, Luke Kornet, will miss his second straight game with a left ankle sprain, according to the Spurs injury report.
Spurs rookie Carter Bryant visiting pre game with 22 deaf students from Sunshine Cottage hosted by Ticketmaster as part of its push for increases fan inclusivity. Carter’s maternal grandparents are deaf, so he’s taken an interest in helping the school.
October 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Spurs rookie Carter Bryant visiting pre game with 22 deaf students from Sunshine Cottage hosted by Ticketmaster as part of its push for increases fan inclusivity. Carter’s maternal grandparents are deaf, so he’s taken an interest in helping the school.
Luke Kornet is out for Sunday’s home opener vs. Brooklyn with a sprained left ankle, per Spurs injury report:
October 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Luke Kornet is out for Sunday’s home opener vs. Brooklyn with a sprained left ankle, per Spurs injury report:
Organizers estimated the turnout at today’s peaceful “No Kings” San Antonio protest that started in Travis Park and included a 1.7-mile march through downtown was right around 10,000, the @expressnews.com reported.
October 19, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Organizers estimated the turnout at today’s peaceful “No Kings” San Antonio protest that started in Travis Park and included a 1.7-mile march through downtown was right around 10,000, the @expressnews.com reported.
Kelly Olynyk getting some work in after shootaround. He’s recovering from offseason heel surgery but should be ready for opener.
October 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Kelly Olynyk getting some work in after shootaround. He’s recovering from offseason heel surgery but should be ready for opener.
David Jones Garcia with Bad Bunny’s “Titi Me Pregunto.”
October 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
David Jones Garcia with Bad Bunny’s “Titi Me Pregunto.”
Vets having some fun watching the young guys sing for the fans after they signed a scrimmage. First up: Harrison Ingram with “Umbrella.”
October 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Vets having some fun watching the young guys sing for the fans after they signed a scrimmage. First up: Harrison Ingram with “Umbrella.”
Spurs touting a certain upcoming election…
October 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Spurs touting a certain upcoming election…
Wemby scoring over Kornet…
October 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Wemby scoring over Kornet…
Had a nice time on two trips to “war-torn” Portland last season, included visits to Old Town at night on foot. … Always do.
September 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Had a nice time on two trips to “war-torn” Portland last season, included visits to Old Town at night on foot. … Always do.
It was a Spurs heavy night at the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony for its Class of 2025, beginning with the immortalization of Tim Derk, the original Coyote. The 1999 championship team was also honored.
September 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
It was a Spurs heavy night at the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony for its Class of 2025, beginning with the immortalization of Tim Derk, the original Coyote. The 1999 championship team was also honored.
Despite living in a large blue city with a progressive mayor, managed to get through another hike downtown late this afternoon. The autumn light was with the risk.
September 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Despite living in a large blue city with a progressive mayor, managed to get through another hike downtown late this afternoon. The autumn light was with the risk.
Stopped by at South Texas Blood & Tissue Donor Center-Shavano Park last week to give something they desperately need: Type O Positive.
August 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Stopped by at South Texas Blood & Tissue Donor Center-Shavano Park last week to give something they desperately need: Type O Positive.
With Chris Paul gone, Keldon Johnson gets his No. 3 jersey back after he sported 0 last season, per Spurs:
July 31, 2025 at 11:13 PM
With Chris Paul gone, Keldon Johnson gets his No. 3 jersey back after he sported 0 last season, per Spurs:
Spurs announce preseason schedule, including three games at the Frost Bank Center:
July 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Spurs announce preseason schedule, including three games at the Frost Bank Center:
Summer Spurs, including Dylan Harper & Harrison Ingram, are sporting “Texas Strong” warm-up T-shirts in support of the Central Texas areas ravaged by deadly flooding. The NBA, the NBAPA. Spurs, Mavs & Rockets teamed recently to commit more than $2 million to immediate and long-term relief efforts.
July 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Summer Spurs, including Dylan Harper & Harrison Ingram, are sporting “Texas Strong” warm-up T-shirts in support of the Central Texas areas ravaged by deadly flooding. The NBA, the NBAPA. Spurs, Mavs & Rockets teamed recently to commit more than $2 million to immediate and long-term relief efforts.
Las Vegas observation from in front of the Bellagio Fountains on a Friday night: Where are the usual crowds?
July 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Las Vegas observation from in front of the Bellagio Fountains on a Friday night: Where are the usual crowds?