Analyzing the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama

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For the first time since 1997, the San Antonio Spurs will pick first in the NBA draft. When they last had it, they selected Tim Duncan, arguably the greatest power forward of all time. This time, they’ll have another shot at taking a franchise star and rebuilding their dynasty. Their pick: Victor Wembanyama, the most […] READ MORE


San Antonio Trades Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks

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During the 2021-22 NBA season, defensive star Dejounte Murray took the next step. The star point guard averaged 21.1 points per game, 9.2 rebounds, and 8.3 rebounds, all career-highs. His efforts earned him a runner-up finish for the 2021-22 Most Improved Player of the Year Award. Murray was also an All-Star selection this season, a […] READ MORE


NBA Predictions: Hypothesizing Win Totals for the Southwest Division

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The NBA Southwest Division is set for another competitive year as the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and San Antonio Spurs are set to compete for a playoff berth. Bookies have Dallas as the favorite to win the most games in the division closely followed by Memphis. NBA 2021-22 Win/Loss Totals […] READ MORE


San Antonio Spurs Player Development Key to Sustained Success

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The San Antonio Spurs are one of the NBA franchises most synonymous with success since the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan era. Their legendary coach, Gregg Popovich, oversaw a 22-year playoff streak from 1998-2019. That is tied for the longest in NBA history. Over that stretch, San Antonio won five championships on the backs […] READ MORE


San Antonio Spurs: Steps to Contention

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The San Antonio Spurs have reached the end of a truly historic dynasty. They missed the playoffs this season for the first time in 22 years, with their run having started in 1998. For some perspective, that was before young stars like Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, and Zion Williamson were born. With that being said, they were very […] READ MORE


Western Conference Playoff Scenarios

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The NBA Orlando Bubble has been a roaring success. The original intent was to give teams on the cusp of the playoffs a chance to break into the postseason. Now, with just one game left per team, four teams are fighting for one spot in the Western Conference playoff race. Playoff Scenarios for the Final […] READ MORE


Damian Lillard Leads Portland Trail Blazers to 134-131 Victory in Historic Fashion

Damian Lillard put in a historic performance on Tuesday night to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a vital 134-131 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.  With 61 points, he became the first player in Portland franchise history with back-to-back 50 point games. Lillard also joined an exclusive club as only 11 other players have accomplished […] READ MORE


NBA Trades to Help the Three Texas Teams

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Texas’ three NBA squads have been some of the league’s best teams since the turn of the new century. The Dallas Mavericks are transitioning from superstar Dirk Nowitzki to another in Luka Doncic, the Houston Rockets have been contenders since James Harden arrived, and the San Antonio Spurs are closing out on a long playoff dynasty. […] READ MORE



Nico Mannion 2020 NBA Draft Profile

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As the 2020 NBA draft draws closer, many young prospects are growing anxious to hear their name called come draft night. Very few prospects have a higher upside than Arizona standout Nico Mannion. The 6’3″ point guard is looking to prove that he has what it takes to make it in today’s NBA. His stellar […] READ MORE