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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Episode 68: What will Tony Parker’s jersey reti...
Express-News reporters Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn and Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs’ progress so far this season. Who they might be and what they can accomplish. They also talk about Tony Parker and his jersey retirement ceremony that is slated for...
27 min
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Episode 67: Is DeRozan a closer and can Murray ...
Express-News reporters Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn and Jeff McDonald discuss DeMar DeRozan’s last-second heroics, Dejounte Murray’s strong play despite minute restrictions and the Spurs’ upcoming road trip. Read more: 
26 min
128
Spurs get visit from Marcus Morris, Knicks to b...
Express-News reporters Mike Finger and Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs’ season opener against the Knicks and Marcus Morris, who spurned the Spurs in free agency. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich called Morris’ decision and behavior,...
23 min
129
Pop vs. Trump, NBA and China and the Spurs’ new...
Express-News reporters Mike Finger and Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs’ possible starting lineup, if they can improve on defense and the growing feud between Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and President Trump. Also did the NBA and its players react...
26 min
130
Development of White, Murray key as Spurs begin...
Express-News reporters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how the Spurs can take the next step in the development of Dejounte Murray and Derrick White as well as the impact of having Tim Duncan as an assistant coach in this edition of...
24 min
131
The new schedule: Spurs writers battle it out f...
Express-News sports writers Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Mike Finger break down their thoughts the NBA 2019-2020 schedule, followed by an update on Team USA and thoughts on Tim Duncan coaching the Spurs in the latest edition of the Spurs Insider...
25 min
132
How the Spurs dealt with losing out on Marcus M...
Express-News sports writers Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Mike Finger break down their thoughts the Spurs’ moves this off-season, followed by a discussion of the NBA off-season and who won it. Background reading:
25 min
133
Why the Spurs Signed Gay & Carroll, Plus Other ...
Express-News sports writers Jeff McDonald, Nick Talbot and Mike Finger break down their thoughts on this week’s NBA free-agent market, including the Spurs’ moves of signing Rudy Gay and DeMarre Carroll.
24 min
134
NBA Draft & Remembering Spurs 1st NBA Championship
Express-News sports writers Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Mike Finger break down their thoughts on this week’s NBA Draft, followed by a discussion of the 20 year anniversary of San Antonio's first NBA title in 1999.
29 min
135
Good or Bad Season? | Jeff McDonald
  Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down whether this season was a success or failure, who’s likely to stay with the Spurs, and how San Antonio’s problem of “too many guards” might mean some trades down the road. Find more...
21 min
136
Do or Die for Spurs in Game 6 | Mike Finger
  Express-News sports writer Mike Finger gives his thoughts on what San Antonio has to change for Game 6, how Denver coach Mike Malone stacks up against Gregg Popovich, and if DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge have been doing enough to propel...
21 min
137
Can the Spurs Take Advantage of Their Home Cour...
Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down what led to San Antonio’s Game 2 loss (where they blew a pair of 19-point leads before losing 114-105), followed by talk on Jamal Murray, Derrick White, Rudy Gay and what the Spurs  need to...
18 min
138
Spurs to Face Nuggets in First Round of Playoff...
  San Antonio Express-News sports writer Tom Orsborn has a look at how the Spurs are entering their first round series against Denver on a roll (and with a chip on their shoulder), as well as a breakdown of the series, key players for each team,...
18 min
139
Popovich Ejected Twice in Three Games | Mike Fi...
San Antonio Express-News sports writer Mike Finger breaks down Popovich’s ejections, four Spurs losses in six games, what could happen in the first round of the playoffs, and Rudy Gay’s Twyman-Stokes award nomination for the NBA’s best teammate....
16 min
140
Retiring Manu Ginóbili’s Jersey | Jeff McDonald
San Antonio Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald recounts Manu Ginóbili’s jersey retirement ceremony, how the Spurs will continue their playoff streak, and how DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge are on pace to become the first set of Spurs to...
17 min
141
Streak Ends At 9 Wins | Mike Finger
  San Antonio Express-News sports writer Mike Finger breaks down Wednesday’s loss to Miami, what the 9 game winning streak means for the Spurs season, and the best first round playoff matchups for San Antonio. Find more Spurs talk at
20 min
142
6 Straight Wins | Tom Orsborn
  San Antonio Express-News sports writer Tom Orsborn breaks down the complete turnaround in Spurs defense, the emergence of Derrick White as an elite defender and what that means for next season, and how the remainder of the schedule may play...
17 min
143
Spurs Defense Shows Improvement… For Now  | Jef...
  San Antonio Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down what a successful 3-0 homestand could mean for the rest of the Spurs’ season, tinkering with the team’s starting lineup, what the Spurs need to do to continue their playoff...
16 min
144
Worst Rodeo Road Trip Ever | Mike Finger
  San Antonio Express-News sports writer Mike Finger breaks down want went wrong in the 1-7 Rodeo Road Trip that now marks the worst record in franchise history, followed by talk of the remainder of the schedule and how likely the Spurs are to...
19 min
145
All-Star Game & Big Rematch Against Toronto | T...
San Antonio Express-News sports writer Tom Orsborn breaks down LaMarcus Aldridge's All-Star appearance, the importance of a healthy Derrick White to the Spurs' playoff push and the chances for San Antonio to remain 2-0 against Kawhi Leonard and the...
14 min
146
1st Rodeo Road Trip Win of 2019 | Jeff McDonald
San Antonio Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down Tuesday's one point victory over the Grizzlies, Pau Gasol trade rumors, playoff hopes, and Hall of Fame chances for Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon. Find more Spurs talk at
20 min
147
Rodeo Road Trip | Mike Finger
San Antonio Express-News sports writer Mike Finger breaks down the loss to Sacramento, tonight's game against Golden State, why this Rodeo Road Trip is tougher and Derrick White's injury. Find more Spurs talk at
15 min
148
Gay Saves the Day in Surprise Nail-Biter | Jeff...
  San Antonio Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down the "disappointing win" against a terrible Phoenix team, followed by All-Star snubs and the impending Rodeo Road Trip. Find more Spurs talk at
17 min
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With DeRozan Unable to Break out of Slump, Spur...
San Antonio Express-News sports writer Tom Orsborn breaks down the multitude of reasons the Spurs have now dropped two in a row at home. Find more Spurs talk at
13 min