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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.

  • 230 episodes
  • Updated Wednesday

Episodes230

  • Sep 27, 2023 · 28 min

    153. San Antonio's Summer of Wemby

    Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how and why Victor Wembanyama spent his summer in San Antonio, trying to become part of the community.

  • Sep 13, 2023 · 39 min

    152. The French Connection

    Getting a French perspective on Victor Wembanyama mania from RMC Radio's Olivier Pheulpin, who covered four NBA championships during his 20 years chronicling the exploits of Tony Parker and the Spurs for L’Equipe.

  • Aug 30, 2023 · 32 min

    151. The Wemby Effect

    Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn preview highlights from the upcoming NBA schedule, who might get moved from a crowded roster and how the Wemby effect might have influenced a new arena naming rights deal.

  • Aug 18, 2023 · 36 min

    150. Enshrinement edition

    Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs-centric Basketball Hall of Fame class inducted on Aug. 12. The class included Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker, Becky Hammon and Pau Gasol.

  • Aug 8, 2023 · 38 min

    149. Hall of Fame edition

    Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs-centric Basketball Hall of Fame class set to be inducted this weekend. The class includes Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker, Becky Hammon and Pau Gasol.

  • Jul 14, 2023 · 37 min

    148. Summer League edition

    The Spurs Insider reviews Victor Wembanyama's brief Summer League performance, potential roster moves, and the Britney incident.

  • Jun 27, 2023 · 37 min

    147. Post-draft edition

    The Insider talks about the French duo drafted by the Spurs, whether Victor Wembanyama will play barefoot, and more.

  • Jun 15, 2023 · 31 min

    146. Pre-draft edition

    With Victor Wembanyama sure to be picked at No. 1, the Insider team debates what other moves the Spurs could make in the draft and free agency.

  • May 18, 2023 · 36 min

    145. To the Spurs goes the Victor

    The Spurs Insider team returns from a long hiatus to talk about San Antonio winning the draft lottery yet again, and how French phenom Victor Wembanyama could change the future of the franchise.

  • Feb 13, 2023 · 34 min

    144. Trade deadlines

    The insiders talk about the Spurs' trade deadline moves and the losing streak that's putting the team in position to land the No. 1 pick in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jan 17, 2023 · 27 min

    143. Breaking records

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  • Dec 21, 2022 · 32 min

    142. Suffering from success

    Express-News sportswriters discuss the latest Spurs win streak and how it might affect the team's chances of landing a top spot in the upcoming NBA draft.

  • Dec 6, 2022 · 38 min

    141. Tough road to Wembanyama

    Express-News sportswriters discuss the mounting losses and the tough road yet ahead to the NBA lottery.

  • Nov 22, 2022 · 31 min

    140. Pop's health scare

    Express news sports writers discuss Greg Popovich's mysterious illness, Jakob Poeltl's career season, and the latest on Joshua Primo.

  • Nov 9, 2022 · 35 min

    139. Injuries decimating this Spurs roster

    Express-news sportswriters detail the mounting injuries, predict wins and losses and discuss more of the fallout from the Joshua Primo allegations.

  • Nov 1, 2022 · 32 min

    Episode 138: Joshua Primo waived

    Express-News sportswriters break down the shocking news of the Spurs waiving Joshua Primo and dissect the incredible start to a season with very low expectations

  • Oct 26, 2022 · 30 min

    Episode. 137: Too good to tank

    Express-news sportswriters discuss Jeremey Sochan's breakout performance and wonder if this roster might be too good to tank for Victor Wembanyama.

  • Sep 28, 2022 · 32 min

    Episode 136: Pop's last ride

    Express News Sports writers Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn, Jeff McDonald, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs' roster leading into the new season, who will run the offense, and whether or not this could be Coach Pop's last season.

  • Jun 30, 2022 · 35 min

    Episode 135: Evaluating the Dejounte Murray trade

    Express News Sports writer Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn, Jeff McDonald, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs' decision to trade All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray