Columnist Mike Finger and beat writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ free agency options, the new deals for Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes, summer league plans for Carter Bryant, and the focus on keeping the core of their NBA Finals group together.  Suggested reading: Spurs sign Julian Champagnie to extension Why the Spurs included Carter Bryant on summer league roster Why every contender in the West has a plan to chase down the Spurs   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters 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 review the Spurs’ two unconventional picks in the first round of the NBA draft, discuss the timelines for Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr., and examine the Spus’ chances of making a repeat run to the NBA Finals. Suggested reading: Why the Spurs rolled the dice on a pair of big men Why Brian Wright has full confidence in Mitch Johnson, De’Aaron Fox Why after run to NBA Finals, Spurs will look to defy history again 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’ loss to the Knicks in the NBA Finals, look back at a season that exceeded all realistic expectations, and examine what the future might hold for Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox. Suggested reading: How the Spurs hope to gain fuel from Knicks’ celebration Why Spurs are in control of what they take from the NBA Finals Why the Spurs’ biggest offseason question is the easiest to answer 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 Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ historic meltdown in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, analyze De’Aaron Fox’s critical decision in the closing seconds, and ask whether Victor Wembanyama and company have what it takes to come back from a 3-1 deficit. Suggested reading: NBA admits critical call was wrong in Game 4 loss One word sums up the Spurs' approach to a do-or-die Game 5: 'Believe.' How can the Spurs get over an NBA Finals gut punch for the ages? How Knicks' OG Anunoby scored the game-winning bucket on a tip-in Spurs vs. Knicks Game 4 in photos: A frame-by-frame look at the crushing defeat   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters 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 contributions of Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper in the Spurs’ breakthrough victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and ask whether a clear-headed Victor Wembanyama is ready to lead his team all the way back from an 0-2 deficit. Suggested reading: How the Spurs embraced a distraction, and possibly turned around the NBA Finals against the Knicks 3 takeaways as Spurs, Wembanyama take Game 3 in New York How Castle, Fox came up big in crunch time in Game 3   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters 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’ emotional celebration after beating Oklahoma City in Game 7, and explore the ways Victor Wembanyama and company keep proving traditional NBA wisdom wrong as they head into an epic Finals showdown against the New York Knicks.    Suggested reading: How Victor Wembanyama lived up to the hype, and to an impossible dream How the Spurs arrived at the NBA Finals, well ahead of schedule Champagnie’s improbable journey on his mind as Spurs clinch Finals berth   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters 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 Victor Wembanyama’s big halftime shot and how he and the Spurs clamped down on Oklahoma City to tie the Western Conference finals 2-2.   *Suggested reading:* Why Wembanyama wasn't 'messing around' as Spurs evened series versus Thunder: _https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/victor-wembanyama-spurs-tie-series-thunder-finger-22274785.php_ Gregg Popovich had 'choice words' for Spurs after Game 3 loss: _https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/gregg-popovich-choice-words-spurs-game-3-loss-22275144.php_ Spurs vs. Thunder: Game 5 Keys to Victory: _https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-vs-okc-thunder-game-5-keys-to-victory-22275154.php_ 3 Takeaways as Wembanyama, Spurs punch back at Thunder: _https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/3-takeaways-wembanyama-spurs-punch-back-thunder-22274782.php_ How the Spurs' De'Aaron Fox managed to corral 10 rebounds on one good leg: _https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/how-spurs-de-aaron-fox-managed-corral-10-22275155.php_ *Catch us everywhere: * More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters 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 Victor Wembanyama’s takeover in the Spurs’ double overtime win over the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.  Also how the Spurs keep momentum and win Game 2? And how much do they need De’Aaron Fox to return? Suggested reading: How Victor Wembanyama, a 1-in-8-billion star, met his biggest moment Spurs vs. Thunder: Game 2 Keys to Victory Why Spurs' Dylan Harper was in 'attack mode' throughout his first playoff start Spurs vs. Thunder, Game 1: Spurs react after Wemby's historic night 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 Victor Wembanyama getting ejected from Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals  against the Timberwolves, the Spurs subsequent loss and what is next for Wemby and the Spurs in Game 5.   Suggested reading: After Wembanyama ejected, Spurs coach calls physicality toward him ‘disgusting’ How ejected Victor Wembanyama watched Spurs fall short, prove a point 3 Takeaways as Spurs lose after Wembanyama ejected Why the Spurs couldn't stop Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards from dominating NBA sets finals details for Game 5 of Spurs vs. Timberwolves     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 falling to Minnesota in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the play of Victor Wembanyama and how the team can get back on track for Game 2.   Suggested reading: Why Spurs don’t need ‘emergency alert’ after learning tough Game 1 lesson Spurs vs. Timberwolves: Game 2 Keys to Victory Spurs vs. Timberwolves: How to watch Game 2, who's starting, who's out 3 Takeaways as Spurs spoil Wembanyama's record-setting night in Game 1 Why Spurs will live with Julian Champagnie taking potential game-winning shot   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices