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Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama drives to the basket during the first half of the team's win over the New York Knicks on Friday in San Antonio.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 31, 2024
Rookie sensation Wembanyama on upward path as NBA season winds down
Wembanyama became the first rookie in three decades to score 40 points and grab 20 rebounds on Friday.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama dunks during a game against the Grizzlies on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 6, 2024
Victor Wembanyama sets course to become a basketball billionaire unlike any other
Known to fans as "Wemby,” Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA with a level of buzz unlike any player since LeBron James.
The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama shoots over the Mavericks' Grant Williams during their game in San Antonio on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 26, 2023
Victor Wembanyama scores 15 in NBA debut with Spurs
Wembanyama is a 19-year-old phenomenon considered to be the top NBA prospect since LeBron James.
Victor Wembanyama speaks to members of the media a day before his NBA debut on Tuesday in San Antonio, Texas.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 25, 2023
'Butterflies' for Victor Wembanyama ahead of NBA debut
The gifted No. 1 draft pick will be the center of attention across the league on Wednesday when he takes to the court in San Antonio's home opener.
Victor Wembanyama's combination of size and skill has led many to label the Spurs rookie as once-in-a-generation talent.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 23, 2023
Victor Wembanyama set to take center stage when NBA season tips off
Wembanyama will be attempting to lead San Antonio back to the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 campaign.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to make his regular-season debut for San Antonio on Oct. 25.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 19, 2023
Victor Wembanyama targeting Spurs playoff berth in first season
San Antonio last played in the postseason in the 2018-19 campaign.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 29, 2023
Victor Wembanyama expected to make NBA Summer League debut in Las Vegas
Prized NBA top draft pick Victor Wembanyama's first appearance in a San Antonio Spurs uniform could come in Las Vegas, after the team announced Wednesday that he won't travel to Summer League games in Sacramento, California.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 27, 2023
Victor Wembanyama to skip FIBA World Cup, focus on NBA rookie season
France is the reigning Olympic silver medalist with an eye on winning the World Cup in September.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 25, 2023
Spurs introduce Victor Wembanyama: 'I belong here'
Since being flown in after Thursday's glitzy draft in Brooklyn, the French teen phenom has managed to sample San Antonio's breakfast tacos and start house-hunting.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 23, 2023
Spurs take French phenom Victor Wembanyama with first pick of NBA draft
Wembanyama comes into the league with buzz that has not been seen since LeBron James was drafted out of high school 20 years ago.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 17, 2023
Spurs win NBA draft lottery, poised for Victor Wembanyama pick
San Antonio, which finished the regular season last in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record, beat out Houston and Detroit for the right to select the French teenager.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 15, 2023
Spurs return to the Alamodome for a record-breaking anniversary party
San Antonio celebrated its 50th anniversary with a one-night return to its former home court, drawing over 68,000 to the cavernous venue known locally as 'the Dome.'
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 18, 2022
Heat rally to beat Spurs in NBA Mexico City game
A sellout crowd of over 20,000 turned out at Mexico City Arena.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 11, 2022
Argentina's four-time NBA champion Manu Ginobili enters Hall of Fame
The 45-year-old told the audience that playing next to Tim Duncan and Tony Parker under the guidance of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was what made his ascension to the Hall of Fame possible.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 27, 2021
Rui Hachimura returns from injury in loss for Wizards
Rui Hachimura returned for the Washington Wizards on Monday after missing four games with a sore left knee, contributing 13 points and six rebounds in a 146-143 overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 16, 2020
Kendrick Nunn ignites Heat in victory over Spurs
Kendrick Nunn was the last Miami player off the court at halftime, required to hang out for an extra minute or two in order to pick up his second Eastern Conference rookie of the month trophy.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 6, 2019
Tony Parker reflects on great career in Tokyo visit
The San Antonio Spurs were synonymous with winning during Tony Parker's illustrious NBA career, appearing in five NBA Finals and capturing four titles.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 29, 2019
Liverpool, Tottenham boast loyal Japanese support
When Liverpool and Tottenham enter the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium pitch on Saturday night for the UEFA Champions League final, the 67,000 fans in Madrid won't be the only ones rapt with anticipation.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 23, 2018
Spurs edge winless Lakers in overtime
Patty Mills drilled a jumper with seven seconds remaining in overtime to cap a 7-0 run in the final 55 seconds and lift the San Antonio Spurs to a wild 143-142 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 10, 2018
Kawhi Leonard pens farewell to San Antonio, Spurs fans
Understated superstar Kawhi Leonard penned a farewell letter to San Antonio, thanking Spurs fans for their support as he starts anew as a member of the Toronto Raptors.

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