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
Updated Wednesday

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Feb 21, 2024 · 31 min
An All-Star letdown | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama and Sochan taking part in the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star weekend, why the All-Star game is barely watchable and if the Spurs will break the franchise record for losses this season.
Feb 14, 2024 · 32 min
171. Wemby's block party | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s triple-double in the Spurs’ win over the Raptors, Wembanyama and Sochan taking part in the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star weekend and if the Spurs can pick up any more wins on the road trip.
Feb 7, 2024 · 41 min
170. They call the thing rodeo | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ upcoming rodeo rodeo trip, why it is overhyped and how the rookie, Victor Wembanyama, will hold up during it. The group also discusses the upcoming trade deadline and who from the Spurs might be dealt away on Thursday.
Jan 31, 2024 · 33 min
169. Immature and foolish | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the loss to the Wizards that prompted Spurs coach Gregg Popovich to say, “For the first time in a while we looked young, we looked immature, we looked foolish.” Also who exactly is the Parisian Torpedo or The Stone Buddha?
Jan 24, 2024 · 37 min
168. Shooting for 100 | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs allowing Joel Embiid to score 70, the Sixers center’s thoughts on Wembanyama scoring 100 and the Spurs’ showdown against Chet Holmgren and the Thunder.
Jan 17, 2024 · 35 min
167. The trade machine | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs’ going 2-2 last week and also discuss if the Spurs should trade for Dejounte Murray.
Jan 10, 2024 · 37 min
166. Making the point | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs’ epic matchup versus the NBA’s worst team, the Pistons, and if Tre Jones should have been starting at point guard this entire season.
Jan 3, 2024 · 36 min
165. Defining the season | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ progress (or lack thereof) over the holidays, Zach Collins’ injury and Keldon Johnson’s move to the bench.
Dec 20, 2023 · 32 min
164. Hitting the gas | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs win over the Lakers, the lineup changes, if Buc-ee's is truly the best gas station and if Gregg Popovich should get a karaoke machine for Christmas.
Dec 13, 2023 · 30 min
163. When will the losing streak end? | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss if the Spurs losing streak will ever end and why this season has been so much worse than expected.
Dec 6, 2023 · 38 min
162. Wemby for rookie of the year? | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger, sports editor Nick Talbot and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss if Chet Holmgren or Victor Wembanyama should have been rookie of the month and we answer a valued listener’s questions about lineups and Charles Bassey.
Nov 29, 2023 · 35 min
161. No booing allowed? | Spurs Insider
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ 12-game losing streak, if the team can turn it around and whether Gregg Popovich made the right or wrong call when he admonished fans for booing Kawhi Leonard.
Nov 22, 2023 · 40 min
160. Finding the right churro
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ recent struggles, break down if the current lineups are working and debate if the Spurs are tanking or just experimenting.
Nov 15, 2023 · 32 min
159. Spurs "Keeping it real"
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Jeremy Sochan’s candid comments about playing point guard in the NBA and why Wembanyama has his teammates support through the ups and downs of the season.
Nov 8, 2023 · 33 min
158. Wemby's wild ride
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the ups and downs of Victor Wembanyama’s first seven games, including his highs versus the Suns and his lows against the Pacers and Clippers.
Nov 1, 2023 · 33 min
158. Wemby's growing pains
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the first three games of the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama era. Has he lived up to expectations? Is it too early to judge?
Oct 25, 2023 · 34 min
157. The Wemby era tips off
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss what to expects this season as Victor Wembanyama debuts in the Spurs' season opener vs. the Mavericks.
Oct 18, 2023 · 31 min
156. Wemby and the big build
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ progress so far this preseason and what the lineup could look like built around Victor Wembanyama.
Oct 11, 2023 · 30 min
155. Wemby: Even better than advertised?
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Victor Wembanyama’s preseason debut that was somehow even better than the hype that came with the overall No. 1 NBA draft pick.
Oct 4, 2023 · 31 min
154. Wemby's media frenzy
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ media day and how much it changed due to the arrival of Victor Wembanyama.