Spurs Insider

San Antonio Express-News

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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20 episodes
Updated Wednesday

Episodes20

Newest first

Wednesday · 43 min
Mitch Johnson’s next challenge | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ offseason decision to bring back the entire NBA Finals rotation, how newcomers Tobias Harris and Tarris Reed Jr. can supplement that group, and why coach Mitch Johnson’s biggest task next season might be keeping everyone happy.
July 15 · 31 min
Wemby Gets Paid. Harris Gets the Call. | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s contract extension, the signing of power forward Tobias Harris and how the rotation might adjust with the addition of Harris.
July 1 · 41 min
Minimum midsummer mayhem | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ free agency options, the new deals for Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes, summer league plans for Carter Bryant, and the focus on keeping the core of their NBA Finals group together.
June 24 · 39 min
Why Spurs keep swinging big in draft | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn review the Spurs’ two unconventional picks in the first round of the NBA draft, discuss the timelines for Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr., and examine the Spus’ chances of making a repeat run to the NBA Finals.
June 16 · 47 min
After Finals heartbreak, what comes next? | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ loss to the Knicks in the NBA Finals, look back at a season that exceeded all realistic expectations, and examine what the future might hold for Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox.
June 12 · 26 min
Gut punch at the Garden (NBA Finals bonus edition) | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporter Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ historic meltdown in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, analyze De’Aaron Fox’s critical decision in the closing seconds, and ask whether Victor Wembanyama and company have what it takes to come back from a 3-1 deficit.
June 9 · 32 min
Can the Spurs pull off a Finals comeback? | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the contributions of Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper in the Spurs’ breakthrough victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and ask whether a clear-headed Victor Wembanyama is ready to lead his team all the way back from an 0-2 deficit.
June 1 · 39 min
NBA Finals extravaganza | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ emotional celebration after beating Oklahoma City in Game 7, and explore the ways Victor Wembanyama and company keep proving traditional NBA wisdom wrong as they head into an epic Finals showdown against the New York Knicks.
May 25 · 34 min
Spurs, Wemby 'not messing around' | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s big halftime shot and how he and the Spurs clamped down on Oklahoma City to tie the Western Conference finals 2-2.
May 20 · 31 min
Wemby and the 2OT classic | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s takeover in the Spurs’ double overtime win over the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Also how the Spurs keep momentum and win Game 2? And how much do they need De’Aaron Fox to return?
May 11 · 31 min
Wembanyama’s flagrant 2 edition | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama getting ejected from Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves, the Spurs subsequent loss and what is next for Wemby and the Spurs in Game 5.
May 5 · 35 min
San Antonio faces playoff pressure Down 1-0 | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs falling to Minnesota in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the play of Victor Wembanyama and how the team can get back on track for Game 2.
April 27 · 32 min
Rising to the occasion | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs taking a 3-1 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers despite Victor Wembanyama missing a game due to concussion protocol. Players like Dylan Harper and De’Aaron Fox stepped up to help San Antonio take command in the first round of the playoffs.
April 20 · 33 min
Restoring the feeling | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs first playoff game since 2019 – a win over the Blazers – and how Victor Wembanyama and company have brought back excitement to the Frost Bank Center and San Antonio.
April 15 · 38 min
Back in the postseason: Your ultimate San Antonio playoff primer | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs making the playoffs for the first time since 2019 and how no matter who they play they might just be ready for what is next.
April 8 · 39 min
Wembanyama’s rib and 60 wins | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s rib injury and what it could mean down the stretch for the Spurs and for their possible playoff run. Also, why the Spurs goals go beyond getting 60 wins this season.
April 1 · 43 min
A little adversity goes a long way | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs winning 25 of their last 27 games, who they could meet in the playoffs and while they keep winning big a little adversity could help the team before it heads to the playoffs this season.
March 24 · 34 min
Wemby makes his MVP case | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss yet another Spurs’ winning streak, along with Victor Wembanyama’s campaign for the NBA Most Valuable Player award and a compliment for De’Aaron Fox.
March 17 · 32 min
The big 5-0 for San Antonio | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs winning their 50th game of the season, how they could win 60 and why a team projected to win less than 45 games has exceeded expectations this season.
March 10 · 40 min
They're still winning | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs starting to believe in themselves, and why other teams and fans should start believing in their playoff chances too.