Jokic posts 32 points, 16 boards; Nuggets top Spurs 102-96
— Not everyone thought Nikola Jokic should have won the MVP award last season. His Denver teammates did, and one, in fact, predicted he would repeat.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
1-1, 2nd in Southwest
Nikola Jokic buries basket against San Antonio Spurs (0:24)
Vassell, Walker lead balanced Spurs past Magic, 123-97
— San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has loosened things up on the court after years of structure and it resulted in another successful opener for the Spurs.
Suggs scores 10 in debut (0:31)
Keldon Johnson with the reverse one-handed slam (0:22)
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Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs: Full Highlights (2:02)
Lowe's League Pass Rankings! Breaking down NBA teams 30-11
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Spurs waive 2019 first-round draft pick Samanic
The Spurs cut ties with 2019 first-round draft pick Luka Samanic on Monday.
Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs: Full Highlights (2:04)
'You like games? We have one tonight': Spurs channel 'Squid Game'
The South Korean drama on Netflix has become a runaway hit replete with its own memes. The Spurs got into the action to promote a game.
LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Benny the Bull and Lil Penny highlight hoop fans' stroll down 'NBA Lane'
The NBA's 75th anniversary tips off with a star-studded nod to its rich history
San Antonio Spurs vs. Detroit Pistons: Full Highlights (2:02)
Lonnie Walker IV throws down powerful flush (0:25)
Friedell, Slater, and Serrano
Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell and Anthony Slater about all things Warriors: Andrew Wiggins and vaccines, Klay Thompson, and how good Golden State can be this season. Then best-selling author Shea Serrano joins to discuss his beloved Spurs.
Lowe: Where Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs go from here
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The best of Keldon Johnson and Lonnie Walker IV from last season (1:58)
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Ginobili returning to Spurs as special adviser
Four-time NBA champion Manu Ginobili -- one of the greatest international players in basketball history -- is returning to the Spurs as a special adviser to basketball operations, the team announced Friday.
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Hammon talks past, future ahead of Aces honor
Becky Hammon praised new Aces owner Mark Davis for remembering "the people that came before." As for her future, she said she's open to head-coaching jobs in the NBA or college (men or women).
Who's next? Predicting which NBA legends are headed to the Hall of Fame
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Ex-Boomer Nielsen named Spurs' NBA assistant coach
Former Boomers captain Matt Nielsen has been promoted to NBA assistant coach of the San Antonio Spurs, in the latest big step in his career.
NBA offseason grades: Marks for the Lakers' remodel and every West team's summer
In case you missed it, the Lakers made some moves. But are LeBron & Co. any closer to a title? Kevin Pelton grades L.A.'s batch of deals and the offseasons of all 15 West teams.
Olympic bronze, NBA contract just the beginning for Landale
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2021-22 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Houston | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 | L2 |
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2021-22 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game123.0Tied-7th
Rebounds Per Game43.0Tied-26th
Assists Per Game32.03rd
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(12) | Joshua Primo | SG | Alabama |
| 2(11) | Joe Wieskamp | SF | Iowa |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| 2020-21 | 33 | 39 | .458 |
| 2019-20 | 32 | 39 | .451 |
| 2018-19 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |