Spurs’ first championship 25 years ago changed the course of a franchise and brought joy to San Antonio

The Silver & Black edged the New York Knicks, 78-77, on June 25, 1999 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, clinching the best-of-seven series 4-1. SAN ANTONIO — For 20 years, Spurs fans were haunted by the agonizing memory of the Silver & Black’s meltdown in the 1979 NBA Eastern Conference finals. Needing only … Read more

NBA Draft hopeful, France’s Pacome Dadiet, in awe of Spurs’ Wembanyama’s rookie season

“It was incredible,” said the French guard about Wembanyama’s first NBA season. SAN ANTONIO — There’s been an influx of French-born players filling up NBA rosters, and 2024 NBA Draft hopeful Pacome Diadiet hopes to be the next. Especially with a chance to take the court with fellow Frenchman, San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama. Dadiet, … Read more

Kendall Ellis will compete in Olympics after being freed from locked porta-potty minutes before trials

While she should have been stretching and preparing to race, the 28-year-old was banging on a porta-potty’s door, screaming for someone to let her out. EUGENE, Ore. — It was a classic case of going from the outhouse to the penthouse. Less than an hour before her semifinal at U.S. track trials, 400-meter runner Kendall … Read more

Rumor mill: Spurs expressed interest in UConn’s Clingan; possible signal the No. 4 pick is available

The rumors are heating up with the NBA Draft just days away. SAN ANTONIO — According to Draft Express, the San Antonio Spurs have expressed interest in selecting UConn’s big man Donovan Clingan and have interviewed him ahead of Wednesday night’s draft. “San Antonio has expressed increasing interest in Clingan as of late, even going … Read more