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2017-18 NBA Western Conference predictions: Warriors are too good to fail

October 10, 2017 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The 2017-18 NBA season can’t arrive soon enough, especially after a super-busy offseason that saw Kyrie Irving traded to Boston, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony joining forces with Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City, and Chris Paul teaming up with James Harden in Houston. All the wheeling and dealing and activity by many teams are meant … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Golden State, Houston Rockets, NBA Western Conference, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Warriors

‘Greatest power forward’ retires after 19 seasons with Spurs

July 12, 2016 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

When Tim Duncan announced his retirement from basketball, there were no journals in the Players’ Tribune or made-for-TV specials or farewell tours. He revealed his decision in a one-page press release. His final game turned out to be a loss in Game 6 of the 2016 Western Conference semifinals at Oklahoma City. When the final … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan

Parker: Spurs hungry to repeat as champs

April 14, 2015 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

For almost two decades, the San Antonio Spurs have accumulated an impressive collection of rings, bronze hardware and gold trophies. Between future Hall-of-Famers Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, and head coach Gregg Popovich, the Spurs have combined for 18 NBA championship rings, three most valuable player awards, three Coach of the Year awards … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

Kawhi steps out of shadow of Spurs’ Big 3

June 15, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

When San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich unleashed Kawhi Leonard, the 2014 NBA Finals turned into a one-sided contest. Leonard looked like a different player after a disappointing Game 2. He scored a playoff-career high 29 points in Game 3 and followed that up with a 20-point, 14-rebound effort in Game 4. The Spurs won … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, San Antonio Spurs

Duncan, LeBron put legacies on the line

June 4, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Tim Duncan rattled some cages when he told TNT’s David Aldridge that his San Antonio Spurs are excited to face the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals. “We’re glad that we’re back here. We’re excited about it. We got four more to go. We’ll do it this time,” Duncan said moments after the Spurs … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: LeBron James, Miami Heat, NBA Finals, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan

KD, Westbrook miss Harden vs. Spurs

June 1, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have to be asking themselves, “Where would our team be now if we still had James Harden?” Durant and Westbrook won’t say it publicly but privately they have to be frustrated at Oklahoma City owner Clay Bennett and general manager Sam Presti for allowing their good friend to leave town. … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Clay Bennett, James Harden, Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook, Sam Presti, San Antonio Spurs

He’s Ibaka: Return of OKC’s Serge Protector

May 25, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka had a Willis Reed moment. For those who are too young to remember Willis Reed, he’s the guy who lifted the New York Knicks to a world championship in 1970 by sinking two baskets at the start of Game 7 despite a leg so badly hurt he could barely jog. … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Serge Ibaka, Western Conference finals, Willis Reed

OKC’s Reggie Jackson has Spurs’ number

January 22, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

While all eyes have been focused on Kevin Durant during his remarkable scoring binge this month, lost in the shuffle is the brilliant play of Reggie Jackson. The third-year pro out of Boston College has been more than just a backup plan for Oklahoma City while Russell Westbrook continues to recover from knee surgery. Jackson … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder, Reggie Jackson, Russell Westbrook, San Antonio Spurs, Scott Brooks

NBA Southwest Division Preview

October 19, 2013 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The Spurs made it to the NBA Finals and had the Miami Heat on the ropes, but were unable to prevent LeBron James and Co. from winning their second straight title. This year, San Antonio should still be the class of the Southwest Division, but the gap is narrowing. The rest of the division is … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, San Antonio Spurs

‘Amazing’ Tony Parker pushes Spurs to Finals

May 28, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Moments after dismantling the top-ranked defense in the NBA, Tony Parker walked into the interview room wearing a T-shirt that read “Best in the West.” The shirt was a perfect fit for Parker and his Spurs. San Antonio is back in the NBA Finals for the fifth time in franchise history after sweeping the Memphis … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker
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