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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March 4 · 37 min
How Spurs proved they are NBA title contenders | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs winning streak ending at 11 games to the New York Knicks and how it doesn’t change their trajectory, which keeps heading up as the NBA heads toward the playoffs.
February 25 · 43 min
Will San Antonio ever lose again? | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ win over Detroit and their nine-game winning streak. Also, could the Spurs and Pistons face each other in the NBA Finals? And will the Spurs always play in Austin? These topics and more on this week’s Spurs Insider podcast.
February 17 · 37 min
Wemby makes an All-Star effort | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s effort at the All-Star game and how that effort shows all the time with the Spurs. They also break down why Jeremy Sochan was released by the Spurs.
February 10 · 42 min
Storming the Castle | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Stephon Castle’ 40-point triple double and why the Spurs players will be busy on All-Sar Weekend, especially their young guards Castle, Carter Bryant and Dylan Harper.
February 3 · 53 min
Tough travel for San Antonio and the NBA trade deadline | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs surviving a brutal travel to beat Orlando, Mitch Johson as an All-Star coach and what the Spurs could do at the trade deadline.
January 27 · 33 min
Title Contender? Why San Antonio needs to get tough | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss why the Spurs will need to get a lot more physical if they are going to contend for an NBA Championship. Also, why the Spurs will be well-represented at the All-Star weekend thanks to their Rising Stars.
January 20 · 34 min
Bald don’t lie: Wemby gets All-Star start and Bryant gets to keep his hair | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss why and how Victor Wembanyama was named an All-Star starter and why the 7-foot-4 Frenchman is shooting more 3-pointers. Also, the Gregg Popovich coaching tree was on display against the Jazz and why Carter Bryant doesn’t have to shave his head … yet.
January 14 · 43 min
Beating expectations and the Thunder | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss if the Spurs can knock off the Thunder again and how expectations have changed for the team already this season.
January 8 · 40 min
A toast of Champagnie and a Wemby injury scare | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Julian Champagnie’s big game versus the Knicks and why he’s become one of the most integral players this season.
Dec 30, 2025 · 35 min
With Wemby a starter again, Spurs mix optimism with anxiety | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs' huge breakthroughs of December, the hiccups that accompanied Victor Wembanyama’s move back into the starting lineup, and the challenges of dealing with success.
Dec 23, 2025 · 32 min
With Thunder looming, Spurs flexing depth | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama’s sixth-man exploits, Jeremy Sochan’s fading role, and the Spurs’ surge heading into two holiday week showdowns with Oklahoma City.
Dec 16, 2025 · 31 min
Why NBA should fear the return of Victor Wembanyama | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs the return of Victor Wembanyama and the victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup and what it means for the Spurs’ ever-growing season prospects.
Dec 9, 2025 · 45 min
Giannis rumors and San Antonio in the playoffs (sort of) | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs success even as they have been without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Also, should the Spurs trade for Giannis? And could they win the NBA Cup?
Dec 2, 2025 · 39 min
Why San Antonio's Cup is more than half full | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the play of Devin Vassell the last three games, the Spurs qualifying for the NBA Cup quarterfinals and when we can expect to see Victor Wembanyama back on the court. Suggested reading: Why the road-weary Spurs feel like the rodeo trip has come early How Devin Vassell became the Spurs' new Captain Clutch How the Spurs feel about winning the Group of Death Why the Spurs are glad to have their $226-million man Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25, 2025 · 37 min
Knowing their role | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs tough road trip and how they will need more help from role players like David Jones Garcia if they are going to win games against the likes of Denver and Minnesota.
Nov 18, 2025 · 37 min
How the Spurs move forward without Wemby | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama’s injury and how the Spurs are better equipped to deal with his loss for an extended period of time versus last year due to Luke Kornet.
Nov 12, 2025 · 36 min
Fox makes a return, and Wemby makes more magic | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss another Spurs’ winning streak, with De’Aaron Fox making his long-awaited season debut, and Victor Wembanyama posting an unprecedented stat line in Chicago.
Nov 5, 2025 · 34 min
San Antonio, Wemby ready for a rebound amid injuries | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs first loss of the season, the loss of Dylan Harper to injury and why the after only a couple of weeks Wembanyama’s playoff expectations might not have been too far off.
Oct 28, 2025 · 46 min
Why San Antonio has ‘all-time good vibes’ | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger, beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs’ 4-0 start to the season and why it’s for real but also why it isn’t. They also discuss why Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle have been so good, and the stealth celebration that saw Gregg Popovich’s banner raised to the rafters without a ceremony.
Oct 21, 2025 · 37 min
Why Wemby, Spurs are more interesting than you think | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss why Victor Wembanyama says a top-six seed is his goal, why he thinks his height is boring and how the Spurs will fare in their first week.