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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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Tuesday · 38 min
Does Wemby need a go-to move? | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss another Spurs winning streak, the overlooked excellence of De’Aaron Fox, and the idea of a go-to signature move for Victor Wembanyama.
October 27 · 37 min
Pause the panic on San Antonio’s slow start | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss why the Spurs are still figuring out their lineups early this season, including starting Dylan Harper. And could Tarris Reed become a permanent fixture in the big-man rotation? It looks likely. Also what does Jalen Williams’ injury mean for the Spurs and the rest of the West?
October 19 · 48 min
Why San Antonio is championship or bust | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how each player on the Spurs roster will fill their role this season and if the team has what it takes to finish a championship run.
October 13 · 42 min
Three’s company or a crowd in S.A. backcourt? | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs potentially using the three guard lineup of Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper and De’Aaron Fox. Tarris Reed’s big preseason game against the Jazz and more on the latest Spurs Insider.
October 6 · 35 min
No bets on starting lineups for San Antonio | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Tobias Harris’ injury and what it means as the Spurs open the season and Victor Wembanyama’s stance against from endorsing sports gambling companies like so many of his peers have done.
September 29 · 35 min
As Spurs return, the Dylan Harper question lingers | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the big takeaways from Spurs media day, including the “haunting” aftermath of the NBA Finals, and a looming question about when Dylan Harper cracks the starting lineup.
September 15 · 34 min
Spurs’ biggest training camp questions | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the most interesting storylines as the Spurs are set to open training camp in two weeks, including who do you start? Tobias Harris or Julian Champganie? Dylan Harper or De’Aaron Fox?
August 26 · 56 min
ESPN’s Michael C. Wright on Spurs’ next steps | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporter Jeff McDonald welcome ESPN’s Michael C. Wright to talk about the Spurs’ locker room culture, Victor Wembanyama’s haters, and how Mitch Johnson can keep last season’s good vibes flowing. Suggested reading: Jokic dominates but Wemby, French win FIBA exhibition rematch Ten dates worth circling on Spurs’ new schedule Why Spurs’ homes away from home stem from recent success Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nat
August 12 · 36 min
Spurs primed, ready for marquee matchups | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss how the Spurs roster shaped up at the end of free agency and why the team is once again playing in marquee matchups on opening day and Christmas Day.
July 29 · 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.

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