Spurs Now Tied With Golden State for NBA’s Best Record

The Spurs made mistakes, missed shots and looked lost at times offensively, yet Gregg Popovich was pleased. Overcoming a season-high 23 turnovers with a strong defensive showing kept the Spurs from getting into real trouble with their coach and the Atlanta Hawks. Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points in his return from a concussion, and San […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Spurs’ Leonard Returns from Concussion, Aldridge Remains Out

Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard made his return Monday, as the team hosted the Atlanta Hawks at the AT&T Center, after spending four days going through the NBA’s concussion protocol. Leonard scored 31 points in the Spurs’ 107-99 win. “I felt good,” he said. “Just like any other game. Our medicine team and trainers did a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Fans Upset Over Lack of Stars in Warriors/Spurs Match-up

A combination of San Antonio Spurs injuries and the Golden State Warriors’ desire for rest transformed a highly anticipated marquee matchup on Saturday into a battle of backups, resulting in disappointed fans. “I just think it takes away from it because we are here to see all the players,” said Mary Lou Mahone, a Spurs […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Saturday: Stephen Curry Struggling to Find MVP Form

Stephen Curry hasn’t reclaimed his MVP form since the loss of Kevin Durant, which is a concern for the Warriors.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
LaMarcus Aldridge Out Indefinitely With Minor Heart Arrhythmia

LaMarcus Aldridge will be out for an indefinite period due to an occurrence of a minor heart arrhythmia. pic.twitter.com/s0D2Enc6RO — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 11, 2017 Source: San Antonio Spurs — Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Steve Kerr to Rest Starters Against Spurs

After the Golden State Warriors’ 103-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, coach Steve Kerr announced he would be sitting Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala for Saturday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Kerr said his decision was strictly due to health concerns and the fact the Warriors will have […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard Put in League’s Concussion Protocol

Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard has entered the league’s concussion protocol and will not play in Saturday’s pivotal game against the Golden State Warriors. The team said Friday it would provide updates as appropriate. Leonard suffered an apparent head injury on Thursday night, late in the third quarter of the Spurs’ 102-92 loss to the Oklahoma […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kawhi Leonard Leaves Game With Head Injury

TNT reports Kawhi Leonard got hit in the head and he won’t return. Source: Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: The Joy of Stats

Does momentum exist? Which teams are the best at comebacks? We have fun statistics to answer all these questions and more…

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021