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The Magic explored a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo amid injuries, raising questions about the Bucks star’s future as offseason speculation continues.
Shaquille O’Neal is notoriously tough on NBA big men, but he had the highest possible praise for Victor Wembanyama on Tuesday. O’Neal said on “Inside the NBA” Tuesday that Wembanyama is “the first perfect big man,” citing his ability to do virtually anything on the court. “I think Wemby is the first perfect big man … The post Shaq had the highest praise possible for Victor Wembanyama appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Portland Trail Blazers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs in five games, and there’s a lot they can take from the experience. This was many players’ first time being on this stage, and they believe this is standard for them moving forward. Deni Avdija was the […] The post Why Blazers’ Deni Avdija needed humbling experience of a Spurs playoff beatdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ranking Trail Blazers best 'cheap' coaching options for 2026-27, from Rajon Rondo to Tiago Splitter sportingnews.com
On Tuesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs officially won their first playoff series since 2017 with a comfortable home victory in Game 5 against the Portland Trail Blazers, punching their ticket to the second round in the process. It was a relatively quiet game from star Victor Wembanyama in this one, who finished with 17 […] The post Spurs-Kings trade was godsend for De’Aaron Fox, who finally gets playoff monkey off back appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Portland Trail Blazers will be looking to upgrade their roster next season. One trade proposal sees them land Giannis Antetokounmpo. The post Proposed Trade Sees Portland Trail Blazers Send a Fortune for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on HEAVY.
Even Victor Wembanyama’s father, Felix Wembanyama, seemingly felt sorry for what his son did to a shot from Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija. In what looked like a coup de grâce to Portland’s season, Wembanyama viciously swatted away a shot attempt by Avdija with 3:25 left in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s Game 5 … The post Victor Wembanyama’s dad was in utter disbelief after his son’s emphatic block appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
De'Aaron Fox compares Victor Wembanyama to Stephen Curry after the San Antonio Spurs clinch their first series win in nine years.
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs took care of business on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoffs series against the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama led the way for the Spurs as they closed out the series, 4-1, with a 114-95 win. The two-time All-Star finished with ...
Stephon Castle dismissed concerns over Spurs’ inexperience after a Game 5 win, as San Antonio advanced past the Trail Blazers with a confident playoff performance.
Victor Wembanyama’s father appeared stunned by the extraordinary block of his son late in the fourth quarter.
Deni Avdija confronted De'Aaron Fox in a heated Game 5 moment as the Spurs closed out the Trail Blazers to advance to the next round.
Keldon Johnson finished a tough layup while battling with Deni Avdija and immediately followed it up with intense trash talk directed at him.
To draft Dylan Harper or not to: this was the question the San Antonio Spurs faced during the 2025 NBA Draft. Their lottery pick in 2024 in Stephon Castle was coming off a Rookie of the Year season, and they just gave De’Aaron Fox a huge contract extension. This meant that they would be bringing […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper reaches Kawhi Leonard territory in Blazers closeout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
De’Aaron Fox, after toiling away on a mediocre Sacramento Kings team for most of his career, is finally getting another chance to show what he can do on the grand postseason stage. On Tuesday night, Fox shone for the Spurs in winning time, making a few clutch buckets to keep the Portland Trail Blazers at […] The post Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox shows love to Stephen Curry amid Victor Wembanyama praise appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Antonio Spurs suffered a minor scare in the first round against the Portland Trail Blazers when Victor Wembanyama went down with a concussion during a Game 2 loss. Wembanyama missed Game 3, but the Spurs were still able to regain control of the series with a win. Now, thankfully for San Antonio, Wembanyama […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes playoff history not seen since Hakeem Olajuwon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Victor Wembanyama has proven to be every bit the difference maker he is for the San Antonio Spurs in his first taste of playoff action. In Game 5, Wembanyama may have taken a backseat to De’Aaron Fox on the offensive end, with Fox keeping the Portland Trail Blazers at bay en route to their 114-95 […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets ‘perfect’ compliment from Shaq appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Legend has it that Deni Avdija is still looking for the ball. The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the second round of the playoffs on Tuesday after walloping the Portland Trail Blazers, 114-95, in Game 5 at Frost Bank Center to win their first-round series, 4-1. Once again, Victor Wembanyama did damage on both ends. Just […] The post Even Victor Wembanyama’s dad was impressed by spike block on Deni Avdija in Spurs’ series win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
San Antonio completed a gentleman’s sweep and advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2017.
Spurs' Dylan Harper matches Kawhi Leonard NBA Playoffs record in 4-1 win vs. Blazers sportingnews.com
The San Antonio Spurs are through to the conference semifinals after beating the Portland Trail Blazers, 114-95, in Game 5 of their first-round series at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday. The Spurs won the last three games to eliminate the Trail Blazers and advance to the second round for the first time since 2017. Victor […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox breeze by Blazers in Game 5 to win series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Deni Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers entered Game 5 of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs looking to extend their season. Down 3-1 in the series, Portland knew it needed a big game from Avdija to see another game. Amid the fourth quarter of the contest, […] The post De’Aaron Fox hard foul on Deni Avdija draws boos in Spurs-Blazers Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Antonio Spurs were looking to advance to the second round as they hosted the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday for Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs. The Spurs only need one win to move to the conference semifinals after completing a 19-point comeback at Moda Arena […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson shares priceless moment with teammates after accepting award appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Antonio Spurs are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals, and their latest lineup decision reflects both stability and confidence heading into Game 5 against the Portland Trail Blazers. After navigating injuries and in-game adversity throughout the series, San Antonio enters Tuesday night with a 3-1 lead and a chance […] The post Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Trail Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News appeared first on HEAVY.
