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. Suggested reading: Loss in L.A. tests Spurs ability to bounce back Acting coach Mitch Johnson has Spurs' ears Amid Gregg Popovich's absence, his …

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. Suggested reading: Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, Thunder's Chet Holmgren set to renew rivalry Communication breakdown played role in…

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss whether limited action in the preseason will affect Victor Wembanyama and the rest of the lineup when the Spurs take the floor at Dallas. Suggested reading: Spurs’ chemistry project ongoing as opener nears Vassell remains on target for early November return For Victor Wemb…

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the ways Chris Paul can influence the Spurs season, and take a look at lineup questions around Victor Wembanyama that could affect Harrison Barnes and Jeremy Sochan. Suggested reading: Gregg Popovich wants more accountability, fewer mistakes from Spurs Is SA new Lob City? …

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Devin Vassell’s injury, who might replace him in the lineup for now and Chris Paul’s and Victor Wembanyama’s goals for this season. Suggested reading: Popovich, Spurs greet Harrison Barnes like long-lost love With Spurs, Chris Paul can turn jeers to cheers Victor W…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ point guard position and how the depth chart will be altered with Harrison Barnes and Chris Paul in the mix. Suggested reading: Spurs' Tre Jones proud to back up Chris Paul Wemby wows at sports card event Ex-Spur DeRozan recalls how Pop's lessons were al…

TNA world champion Nic Nemeth, Moose and the Laredo kid discuss why they became wrestlers, TNA’s partnership with WWE and NXT, colleague Joe Hendry's viral success, and the promotion’s upcoming show in San Antonio, Victory Road. Suggested reading and viewing: Why you should believe in TNA’s Joe Hendry AEW, Thunder Rosa on Collision course Brothers …

Longtime Spurs announcer Bill Land talks with columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald about 21 seasons of interviewing Gregg Popovich, appreciating Manu Ginobili, letting Tim Duncan have his distance, building an unspoken chemistry with Sean Elliott, and planning a busy retirement. Suggested reading: Spurs’ broadcaster Bill Land announc…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Victor Wembanyama leading France to the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and how the setback in the gold-medal game will make him even more determined to be great. Suggested reading: Throughout Paris Games, hopeful defiance abounds The future is Wembanya…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Tom Orsborn discuss the vibes in Lille for the Olympics, where Victor Wembanyama debuted for Team France and showed the world what Spurs fans saw all season. Suggested reading: Again exceeding the hype, Victor Wembanyama takes control in Olympics debut Beyond language barrier in Lille, Olympic basketbal…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss what new draft pick Stephon Castle proved during NBA Summer League, and talk about how veterans Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes will fit into a revamped lineup. Suggested reading: Spurs rookie Stephon Castle puts on a show Spurs see no reason to wait for Victor Wemb…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs signing future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, drafting Stephon Castle and breakdown that trade of the No. 8 pick in the NBA draft. Suggested reading: All-Star point guard Chris Paul headed to Spurs What Spurs' draft-night trade says about their refusal to thin…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn talk about the endless possibilities awaiting the Spurs at the NBA draft in New York, including a French complement to Victor Wembanyama, an NCAA champion or trading out of the draft altogether. Suggested reading: With no sure things, NBA draft possibilities are endless fo…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn break down who the Spurs might take with their lottery picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. Could it be Stephon Castle from UConn? Reed Shepard from Kentucky? Also don’t forget to catch up with the Spurs reporters for a live chat on Thursday: https://exne.ws/live-event-registr…

Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss draft fits for the Spurs and if Victor Wembanyama should have made an All-NBA team in his rookie season. Suggested reading: Duncan stonewalls Jefferson, reminding us how Wembanyama is different Spurs' Johnson enjoys brotherly bond with young boxer Who wan…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs getting two picks in the NBA Draft lottery and how the draft’s long -term implications can be unpredictable and seemingly never ending. Suggested reading: With options aplenty, Spurs more unpredictable than ever Dillingham, Sheppard envision playing with …

Columnist Mike Finger, and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss what the Spurs’ priorities should be this offseason and whether the team should add a superstar to complement Victor Wembanyama. Suggested reading: Will the Spurs pursue Trae Young, and other burning questions Why Suns' misery could make Devin Booker a perfect fit…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how the Spurs finished the month of April, if playing better changes their offseason outlook and how everything, as usual, will revolve around Victor Wembanyama. Suggested reading: As Spurs plan future, no voice matters more than Wembanyama's Did Wemby have one of …

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs can eclipse last year’s win total and get to 21 wins, why the Spurs play better in March and April and how their lottery odds are stacking up. Suggested reading: Up-and-down season ends early for Keldon Johnson Nike teases Victor Wembanyam…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the season-ending injuries to Jeremy Sochan and Devin Vassell and what that means for the Spurs’ final few games and their draft position in the NBA lottery. Suggested reading: Spurs coping with season-ending injuries to Vassell, Sochan Three-peat: Spurs' Wembanyam…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss why the Spurs have done so well versus the Suns this season and why they have won their last two games without Victor Wembanyama in the lineup. Suggested reading: Spurs enjoy some success without Victor Wembanyama Olympics bonds remain strong between Popovich, Suns…

San Antonio Sports President and CEO Jenny Carnes talks with members of our editorial board about this year's brackets, next year's Final Four in the Alamo City and a milestone for nonprofit. Suggested reading: Pasley: It's 'Women Making History Month' in college basketball Jenny Carnes selected to succeed Russ Bookbinder as San Antonio Sports head…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ performance in Austin, why they play those games and, also, how to deal with some rowdy hooligans. Suggested reading: Young Spurs flash signs of progress in OT win Back at full speed, Johnson enjoyed big shooting night in win over Nets For Vassell, playm…

About the Episode: Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how (and why) the Spurs have improved since the All-Star break, winning without Wembanyama, and how Dominick Barlow went from alleged grocery bagger to an NBA rotation. Suggested reading: From one instigator to another, Draymond Green likes Jerem…

Three female athletic directors, Triva Corrales (Judson ISD), Suzette Arriola (East Central ISD) and Rose Ann Martinez (Harlandale ISD), join high school sports reporter David Hinojosa for a San Antonio Express-News High School Roundtable discussion on how they became athletic directors, how they manage in a male-dominated field and issues they hav…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the team's impressive wins coming back from the rodeo road trip, Wemby's defensive dominance, and whether the presumptive Rookie of the Year might be in the running for another major award. Suggested reading: Victor Wembanyama is amassing blocks and steals, not fou…

Three student-athletes in our local sports community join high school sports reporter Ronald Harrod for the first San Antonio Express-News Athletes Roundtable. UTSA’s Elijah Frizell and Isaiah Walker, and former East Central girls basketball player Asia Prudhomme discuss their experiences as Black athletes. Suggested reading: Learn more about your …

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the end of the Spurs’ rodeo road trip and hand out grades to some key players for their performance this season. Suggested reading: Wembanyama amassing blocks and steals, not fouls It's audition time for Spurs' Malaki Branham, others Spurs hope Keldon Johnson gets …

UTSA Head Football Coach Jeff Traylor sits down with members of the Express-News editorial board for a wide-ranging interview to discuss the future of the program, NIL money and what it takes to compete at the highest levels of Division I college football. Suggested reading: UTSA's Jeff Traylor makes adjustments, additions to coaching staff Transfe…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama and Sochan taking part in the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star weekend, why the All-Star game is barely watchable and if the Spurs will break the franchise record for losses this season. Suggested reading: From Sabrina Ionescu vs. Steph Curr…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s triple-double in the Spurs’ win over the Raptors, Wembanyama and Sochan taking part in the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star weekend and if the Spurs can pick up any more wins on the road trip. Suggested reading: As the Spurs' Wembanyama br…

Three leaders in our local sports community join high school sports reporter Ronald Harrod for the first San Antonio Express-News Coaches Roundtable. Wagner girl basketball coach Annissa Jackson, Roosevelt football coach/athletic coordinator Matt Carroll, and Sam Houston football coach Jeremy Williams delve deep into their experiences as Black coac…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ upcoming rodeo rodeo trip, why it is overhyped and how the rookie, Victor Wembanyama, will hold up during it. The group also discusses the upcoming trade deadline and who from the Spurs might be dealt away on Thursday. Suggested reading: Wembanyama to re…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the loss to the Wizards that prompted Spurs coach Gregg Popovich to say, “For the first time in a while we looked young, we looked immature, we looked foolish.” Also who exactly is the Parisian Torpedo or The Stone Buddha? Suggested reading: In more ways than one, …

About the Episode: Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs allowing Joel Embiid to score 70, the Sixers center’s thoughts on Wembanyama scoring 100 and the Spurs’ showdown against Chet Holmgren and the Thunder. Suggested reading: Highly motivated Wembanyama ready for …

About the Episode: Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs’ going 2-2 last week and also discuss if the Spurs should trade for Dejounte Murray. Suggested reading: Wembanyama, Spurs respond after Popovich's 'strong and obvious' message Wemby plans to accept NBA Skills …

Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs’ epic matchup versus the NBA’s worst team, the Pistons, and if Tre Jones should have been starting at point guard this entire season. Suggested reading: Spurs, Pistons to meet in clash of NBA's worst teams Report: Spurs have ‘ex…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ progress (or lack thereof) over the holidays, Zach Collins’ injury and Keldon Johnson’s move to the bench. Suggested reading: Spurs searching for consistency from Malaki Branham Wembanyama enjoying a season-long block party Could things be looking up for…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs win over the Lakers, the lineup changes, if Buc-ee's is truly the best gas station and if Gregg Popovich should get a karaoke machine for Christmas. Suggested reading Spurs working through latest lineup shift McDermott wants to share spotlight when Creigh…

Express-News sports editor Nick Talbot interviews Thunder Rosa about her possible return at AEW’s Collison on Dec. 23 at the Frost Bank Center. The two discuss her injury, her championship win in San Antonio, her ventures outside of wrestling and the state of AEW’s women’s division. Suggested reading: San Antonio pro wrestler Thunder Rosa may make …

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss if the Spurs losing streak will ever end and why this season has been so much worse than expected. Suggested reading: Victor Wembanyama in rare company through 20 career games 3 Takeaways as Wembanyama and Spurs set an ignominious club record G League appearance he…

Columnist Mike Finger, sports editor Nick Talbot and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss if Chet Holmgren or Victor Wembanyama should have been rookie of the month and we answer a valued listener’s questions about lineups and Charles Bassey. Suggested reading: Spurs' Wembanyama ready for the role of a lifetime – in HEB ads Wemby loses out to …

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ 12-game losing streak, if the team can turn it around and whether Gregg Popovich made the right or wrong call when he admonished fans for booing Kawhi Leonard. Suggested reading: Spurs hope to make Wembanyama’s next monster outing count Enjoy the show: 2…