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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230 episodes
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Jan 2, 2020 · 31 min
Episode 74: Is the West so bad that the Spurs make the playoffs?
With a down year for the Western Conference the Spurs might make the playoffs despite having a losing record.
Dec 19, 2019 · 31 min
Episode 73: Are the Spurs playing the right players?
Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs are playing the right players and have the correct rotations in order to be successful.
Dec 12, 2019 · 31 min
Episode 72: Can Spurs build momentum going into 2020?
Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs can build momentum after wins over the five-day layoff and if they don't at what point should they start discussing trades. Read more:
Dec 5, 2019 · 30 min
Episode 71: Was Coach Popovich wise to make Walker wait?
In this week’s Spurs Insider podcast, Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn hash out whether Gregg Popovich erred in waiting until December to get Lonnie Walker IV into the rotation. Read more:
Nov 27, 2019 · 30 min
Episode 70: Is the San Antonio Spurs playoff run actually over?
Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs have any chance at making the playoffs this season and why some have already written this team off. Read more:
Nov 18, 2019 · 28 min
Episode 69: What if this Spurs team can’t be fixed?
Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot breakdown if it’s time to accept that the Spurs might not be good enough to make the playoffs and if there is anyway to improve the team. They also discuss Popovich’s ejection and...
Nov 8, 2019 · 28 min
Episode 68: What will Tony Parker’s jersey retirement be like?
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...
Oct 28, 2019 · 27 min
Episode 67: Is DeRozan a closer and can Murray be a difference maker?
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:
Oct 21, 2019 · 25 min
Spurs get visit from Marcus Morris, Knicks to begin season
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,...
Oct 16, 2019 · 27 min
Pop vs. Trump, NBA and China and the Spurs’ new starting lineup
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...
Oct 4, 2019 · 25 min
Development of White, Murray key as Spurs begin training camp
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...
Aug 18, 2019 · 26 min
The new schedule: Spurs writers battle it out for game assignments
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...
Jul 19, 2019 · 26 min
How the Spurs dealt with losing out on Marcus Morris
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:
Jul 4, 2019 · 26 min
Why the Spurs Signed Gay & Carroll, Plus Other Thoughts on NBA Free Agency
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.
Jun 20, 2019 · 31 min
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.
May 2, 2019 · 22 min
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...
Apr 25, 2019 · 22 min
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...
Apr 18, 2019 · 19 min
Can the Spurs Take Advantage of Their Home Court? | Jeff McDonald
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...
Apr 11, 2019 · 19 min
Spurs to Face Nuggets in First Round of Playoffs | Tom Orsborn
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,...
Apr 4, 2019 · 17 min
Popovich Ejected Twice in Three Games | Mike Finger
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....