Wembanyama placed into concussion protocol after leaving in first half of Game 2 against Portland

The Spurs All-Star will miss the rest of Tuesday’s game. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs face a tougher playoff test after All-Star Victor Wembanyama was placed into concussion protocol upon leaving in the first half, according to the team.  Wembanyama’s head slammed hard onto the floor with 8:57 remaining in the second quarter. … Read more

Married couple experiences road trips, playoffs and decades of loyalty to the Spurs

A local married couple has turned their Spurs fandom into a lifetime tradition. SAN ANTONIO — Adrian Vallejo and Sylvia Urias-Vallejo rarely miss a game, traveling across the country, from Las Vegas to New Orleans, to watch their team play. Their shared passion for the Spurs has been a constant throughout their 22-year marriage. “We’ve … Read more

Victor Wembanyama unanimously wins Defensive Player of the Year, becomes NBA honor’s youngest-ever awardee

The accolade, announced Monday night, represents Wemby’s first major NBA end-of-year honor as the Spurs embark on their new playoff run SAN ANTONIO — As they await tipoff of Game 2 in the first round of playoff action, the Spurs can now celebrate a major reason they find themselves in the position of title contenders this … Read more

You could receive a limited-edition Spurs playoff cap by donating blood. Here’s what to know.

Appointments are available online or by phone. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonians can earn a limited-edition Spurs playoff cap this week thanks to South Texas Blood & Tissue.  Residents wishing to donate blood can stop by Rolling Oaks Mall on Tuesday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and receive a Spurs playoff Fiesta … Read more

Victor Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson and Mitch Johnson could be bringing home hardware after stellar seasons

Wemby is up for MVP and DPOY, Keldon Johnson is up for Sixth Man of the Year and Mitch Johnson is up for Coach of the Year. SAN ANTONIO — Before the Spurs officially returned to playoff basketball, three members of the team were named finalists for four coveted NBA awards. First, Victor Wembanyama was … Read more