Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss Julian Champagnie’s big game versus the Knicks and why he’s become one of the most integral players this season. NOTE: The initial upload of this week's podcast was interrupted midstream by an older episode. We regret the error and it has been fixed. Enjoy the rest of the episode.   Suggested reading: Spurs' Champagnie reveals secret to drawing jump-shooting fouls Where does the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama rank in fan All-Star voting? Why Trae Young, Spurs show that the best trades often are the ones not made How Spurs coach Mitch Johnson is turning heads across the NBA Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs' huge breakthroughs of December, the hiccups that accompanied Victor Wembanyama’s move back into the starting lineup, and the challenges of dealing with success.     Suggested reading: How the Spurs hope to beg forgiveness from the basketball gods Wemby: Spurs focused on rest of season after toppling Thunder Spurs determined to protect Wembanyama during ‘long, grueling’ season Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama’s sixth-man exploits, Jeremy Sochan’s fading role, and the Spurs’ surge heading into two holiday week showdowns with Oklahoma City. Suggested reading: Spurs determined to protect Victor Wembanyama during 'long, grueling’ season How Victor Wembanyama makes the simple look absurd How Dylan Harper is getting a head start on his playoff education Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs the return of Victor Wembanyama and the victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup and what it means for the Spurs’ ever-growing season prospects. Suggested reading: How in Wembanyama’s grand return, Spurs turn whispered promise into a roar In first season as head coach, Mitch Johnson firmly in control of Spurs Spurs' De'Aaron Fox gives teammates credit for his success Victor Wembanyama thrived in limited minutes to lead Spurs past Thunder Spurs' Victor Wembanyama says he 'trusted process' during injury rehab Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs success even as they have been without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Also, should the Spurs trade for Giannis? And could they win the NBA Cup?   Suggested reading: 3 Takeaways as Dylan Harper lifts Spurs over Pelicans To advance to Las Vegas, Spurs must end their Luka Doncic futility Stephon Castle returns to the Spurs as timeline clears up for Victor Wembanyama How the Spurs' veterans and rookies are learning from each other Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle back (at practice) Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the play of Devin Vassell  the last three games, the Spurs qualifying for the NBA Cup quarterfinals and when we can expect to see Victor Wembanyama back on the court.   Suggested reading: Why the road-weary Spurs feel like the rodeo trip has come early How Devin Vassell became the Spurs' new Captain Clutch How the Spurs feel about winning the Group of Death Why the Spurs are glad to have their $226-million man   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing their role | Spurs Insider Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs tough road trip and how they will need more help from role players like David Jones Garcia if they are going to win games against the likes of Denver and Minnesota. Suggested reading: As stars fall across the NBA, Spurs' Barnes, Champagnie keep clocking in How Spurs rookie David Jones Garcia proved he belongs In NBA front-office drama, Spurs’ boring continuity has its benefits How the Spurs have been able to survive Wemby's absence so far Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama’s injury and how the Spurs are better equipped to deal with his loss for an extended period of time versus last year due to Luke Kornet. Suggested reading: MRI reveals Victor Wembanyama has a left calf strain, Spurs announce Spurs vs. Grizzlies: How to watch the game, who's starting, who's out Spurs' Stephon Castle exits Sunday's game early due to injury Why De’Aaron Fox’s big miss was right play for Spurs in long run The latest on Dylan Harper's injury Catch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss another Spurs’ winning streak, with De’Aaron Fox making his long-awaited season debut, and Victor Wembanyama posting an unprecedented stat line in Chicago.   Suggested reading: Three takeaways as Wemby owns fourth quarter at Chicago How De’Aaron Fox hit his most important goal in debut Inside Stephon Castle’s assist binge Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger, and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs first loss of the season, the loss of Dylan Harper to injury and why the after only a couple of weeks Wembanyama’s playoff expectations might not have been too far off.   Suggested reading: Why Spurs look forward to Dylan Harper's return, whenever it comes MRI reveals Spurs rookie Dylan Harper suffered a left calf strain Spurs' Stephon Castle always up for defensive challenge 3 takeaways as Spurs suffer their first loss of season Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger, beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn, and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss the Spurs’ 4-0 start to the season and why it’s for real but also why it isn’t. They also discuss why Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle have been so good, and the stealth celebration that saw Gregg Popovich’s banner raised to the rafters without a ceremony. Suggested reading: Sandro Mamukelashvili believes Spurs' Victor Wembanyama 'just getting started' 3 Takeaways as Spurs' hot start continues NBA honors Spurs' Victor Wembanyama after historic week Why Sean Sweeney has already made an impact on Spurs defense How Dylan Harper came to the Spurs' rescue against Brooklyn Sunshine Cottage students have friend in Spurs' Carter Bryant Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss why Victor Wembanyama says a top-six seed is his goal, why he thinks his height is boring and how the Spurs will fare in their first week.   Suggested reading: What does Victor Wembanyama think about all the talk about his height? What would make this season a success for the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama? How 'country boy' Keldon Johnson became keeper of the Spurs' culture Who are the 2025-26 Spurs? Get this season's roster breakdown here. Spurs sport a powerful rookie tandem in Dylan Harper, Carter Bryant Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the debut of Dylan Harper, the return of Stephon Castle, David Jones Garcia’s NBA dream and his breakout against Utah and how tall Victor Wembanyama really is.     Suggested reading: Spurs getting healthier as season approaches Spurs' Stephon Castle set for preseason debut Spurs' David Jones Garcia aims to keep promise to his late father Victor Wembanyama for MVP? Crazy or not, some NBA GMs believe already Spurs No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper impresses in preseason debut Sign up for our live event at the link below:San Antonio Spurs season preview featuring a live Q&A with our beat writers Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/interacti... Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newslette... Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss Victor Wembanyama’s return to the court as the Spurs held their first preseason game Monday. The duo also debate what impact Carter Bryant will have this season.   Suggested reading: Victor Wembanyama in midseason form as both shot-blocker and wordsmith Spurs coach Mitch Johnson confident in decision to sit Stephon Castle How tutoring sessions with Gregg Popovich aided Spurs rookie Carter Bryant How Wembanyama looked in his return, Spurs win over Guangzhou Loong-Lions Body by Vic: How Wembanyama's offseason transformation could transform the NBA Sign up for our live event at the link below:San Antonio Spurs season preview featuring a live Q&A with our beat writers Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/spurs-nation/ Finger on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikefinger Become a subscriber: exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the start of Spurs’ training camp, with Victor Wembanyama cleared for action, Stephon Castle primed to take another step, and injury updates on De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper.   Suggested reading: Why Victor Wembanyama is embracing every summer lesson Well-traveled Wembanyama: “I feel like I need to play basketball now” De’Aaron Fox expects to sit out preseason Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/spurs-nation/ Finger on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikefinger Become a subscriber: exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the team’s continuing penchant for giving back to the community, holding events like the impromptu practice at Ingram High School to help the Hill Country flood victims.    Suggested reading: Wemby's charisma, savvy exactly what Spurs need in social media age Supporting cast played pivotal role in Spurs' first championship run Biyombo returning to Spurs after agreeing to one-year deal Wemby, Spurs give flood-ravaged Hill Country a reason to cheer Wembanyama raises commitment to Spurs' fan group Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/spurs-nation/ Finger on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikefinger Become a subscriber: exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist MIke Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald talk to longtime broadcaster Bill Schoening about highlights of his 24 years as the Spurs’ radio voice. Schoening tells some of his favorite stories about traveling with Gregg Popovich and company, reflects on his retirement, and talks about his book.   Suggested reading: Farewell Philly Billy: Longtime Spurs radio voice set to retire Stories, Sports, and Songs: Tales and Tunes by a Play by Play Lifer Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/spurs-nation/ Finger on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikefinger Become a subscriber: exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ nearly-completed roster, how David Jones-Garcia fits into their history of two-way contracts, and why De’Aaron Fox remains an important part of the franchise’s future even with Dylan Harper in the fold.   Suggested reading: De’Aaron Fox still important in Spurs’ plans Spurs to sign veteran 3-point specialist David Jones-Garcia lands two-way deal with Spurs Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/spurs-nation/ Finger on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikefinger Become a subscriber: exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Vicor Wembanyama being cleared for the season and the Spurs’ Summer League success, focusing on the play of Dylan Harper, Carter Bryant and David Jones-Garcia.   Suggested reading: Victor Wembanyama eyes the future with a balance of urgency and patience Spurs rookie Carter Bryant confident shooting woes won't last Dylan Harper believes Spurs 'can compete with anyone' this season Inspired by late father, David Jones-Garcia makes strong bid for deal with Spurs Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/spurs-nation/ Finger on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikefinger Become a subscriber: exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs free agency goals, the signing of Luke Kornet to be Victor Wembanyama’s backup and where it all puts the teams next season.    Suggested reading: NBA changes Gregg Popovich's record after long absence Spurs rookie Dylan Harper's Summer League debut delayed due to injury Spurs lose fan-favorite Sandro Mamukelashvili to Toronto Spurs land Boston big man Luke Kornet to back up Wemby Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/spurs-nation/ Finger on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikefinger Become a subscriber: exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices