Spurs Insider

Hosted by sports columnist Mike Finger, Spurs Insider gives you behind-the-scenes access to San Antonio’s favorite team. Count on Spurs writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn to keep the analysis lively and on point.

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Too soon for San Antonio to make another big tr...
With another offseason underway, columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald discuss what made Stephon Castle the NBA’s rookie of the year, and question why the Spurs would consider making a run at either Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant.
36 min
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Did San Antonio’s wild season meet expectations...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ tops-turvy season that saw head coach Gregg Popovich suffer a stroke and both of its star players, Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox, go down with injuries. Also somehow Chris Paul started all 82 games.
39 min
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Hitting the homestretch | Spurs Insider
As the Spurs head into their final week, columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Stephon Castle putting the finishing touches on an award-winning season, speculate on Chris Paul becoming a podcast host, and pay tribute to longtime radio voice Bill Schoening.
39 min
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Just going through the motions | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ lack of effort versus the Warriors, Victor Wembanyama getting surgery and the Grizzlies firing former Austin Toros coach Taylor Jenkins.
31 min
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Mamu and Castle provide reasons to celebrate | ...
Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the moments of joy the Spurs have found near the end of a tough season, thanks to Sandro Mamukelashvili, Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson.
37 min
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Have the wheels come off San Antonio’s season? ...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss De’Aaron Fox opting for surgery, effectively ending the Spurs’ hopes to be more competitive this season and how Stephon Castle is now a lock for rookie of the year.
31 min
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Not just playing out the string | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss a week of winnable games ahead, a possible surgery for De'Aaron Fox and how Wemby traveling with the team bodes well for next season.
31 min
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Stephon Castle’s big push for Rookie of the Yea...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Stephon Castle’s ascension to Rookie of the Year favorite and how De’Aaron Fox is adjusting to playing without Victor Wembanyama.
33 min
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A season in vein for San Antonio | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how Victor Wembanyama’s diagnosis with DVT changes the Spurs’ trajectory this season and what it means for the team going forward.
35 min
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Is San Antonio ready for a post-All-Star run? |...
After Stephon Castle’s impressive showing at NBA All-Star weekend, columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn talk about whether the Spurs are ready to take a step forward as the season resumes in Austin against Phoenix.
29 min
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San Antonio's changing of the guard | Spurs Ins...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how De’Aaron Fox is already fitting in with the Spurs, how Chris Paul stayed in the lineup and Stephon Castle’s progress and dunk prowess.
41 min
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Spurs outfox competition with superstar trade |...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs’ trade for De’Aaron Fox and how they made out even better then expected in getting a second superstar to pair with Victor Wembanyama.
36 min
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Wemby the French superstar, and one Fox-y trade...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ trip to Paris, Wembanyama being a French superstar and the possible trade for De’Aaron Fox.
39 min
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The Spurs will always have Paris | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss the team’s upcoming trip to Paris, the recent slump and if Stephon Castle will take the next step in his development.
39 min
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Can San Antonio stay in the race? | Spurs Insider
After one of the Spurs’ most impressive victories of the season against the Lakers, columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Stephon Castle’s progress, Chris Paul’s impact, and whether Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio will be able to remain in playoff contention even through a rugged upcoming schedule.
36 min
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Getting meaner: Why the Spurs must stop being n...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss why the Spurs have struggled the last two games to finish in the fourth quarter, Chris Pauls’ impact on scoring and if De’Aaron Fox would be a fit in San Antonio.
35 min
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Wembanyama and road ahead for San Antonio | Spu...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ recent East coast road trip, if Stephon Castle is a Rookie of the Year candidate, and how the Spurs will fare over the next week.
37 min
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Wemby, Spurs defying early expectations | Spurs...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss why the Spurs, despite a .500 record, are defying early expectations this season and might be closer to the top than anyone realizes.
40 min
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San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul's pass...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Chris Paul jumping Jason Kidd to move into second place on the NBA’s all-time assist list and how he has adapted to playing with Victor Wembanyama.
33 min
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It's Wembanyama's alien world | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s dominant run of late, how he could tap into his potential even more and why there is no one else like him, not even Brad Sellers.
35 min
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On a roll, can Spurs keep it going? | Spurs Ins...
Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Harrison Barnes’ big week, Chris Paul’s impact, Stephon Castle’s emergence, and Victor Wembanyama’s return from injury as the Spurs string together a surprising streak.
35 min
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Blue skies ahead for San Antonio? | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ improvement in close games – even ones they lose – thanks to Chris Paul and the evolving outside-inside game of Victor Wembanyama.
31 min
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Can Victor Wembanyama get even better? | Spurs ...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs getting better and how Wemby could still improve on his dominant performances.
29 min
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Coach Popovich's health scare | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Gregg Popovich’s health scare Saturday and what is means going forward for the Spurs and assistant coach Mitch Johnson.
32 min
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A decidedly down-to-earth start for Spurs' alie...
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s “slow start,” Jeremy Sochan becoming the Spurs’ enforcer and make predictions for how the Spurs will fare this week.
33 min