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

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs taking a 3-1 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers despite Victor Wembanyama missing a game due to concussion protocol. Players like Dylan Harper and De’Aaron Fox stepped up to help San Antonio take command in the first round of the playoffs.   Suggested reading: How Spurs keep coming back, with lots of gall and 'no useless drama' Devin Vassell's patient approach pays off with another big third quarter perform Spurs star Victor Wembanyama 'disappointed" in concussion protocol return 3 Takeaways as Spurs take Game 4 in Wembanyama's return Spurs' Stephon Castle, Blazers' Deni Avdija offer differing views of dustup   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 the Spurs first playoff game since 2019 – a win over the Blazers – and how Victor Wembanyama and company have brought back excitement to the Frost Bank Center and San Antonio.   Suggested reading: After stirring playoff debut, why Victor Wembanyama finds safety in huge expectations Spurs vs. Trailblazers NBA Playoffs Game 1 highlights: Wembanyama breaks record in postseason debut How Devin Vassell came up big on both ends of court in Spurs' win over Blazers 3 Takeaways as Victor Wembanyama, Spurs take Game 1 from Blazers Postgame sounds after Spurs beat Trailblazers in Game 1 What Victor Wembanyama, other Spurs thought about the Fiesta T-shirts   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 the Spurs making the playoffs for the first time since 2019 and how no matter who they play they might just be ready for what is next.      Suggested reading: Ahead of schedule, the Spurs hit the postseason -- ready or not In long-awaited playoff return, it’s the Spurs against the unknown Why ESPN predicts Spurs to win NBA title Victor Wembanyama back on court for opening practice of postseason Suns or Blazers? Spurs await what is next 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 rib injury and what it could mean down the stretch for the Spurs and for their possible playoff run. Also, why the Spurs goals go beyond getting 60 wins this season.   Suggested reading: Why Wembanyama's injury comes at the second-worst time for the Spurs After win No. 60, Spurs set sights on bigger prize 3 takeaways as Spurs win 60th despite Wembanyama leaving due to injury How Spurs' Stephon Castle 'imposed his will' on the Sixers 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 the Spurs winning 25 of their last 27 games, who they could meet in the playoffs, and whether their recent blowouts might actually hurt their playoff prep.   Suggested reading: Still green as an NBA duo, 'thousands' more lobs to come from Castle to Wemby Spurs' Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox finalists for high character NBA awards Does Victor Wembanyama need to score more to win MVP? How Stephon Castle celebrated UConn's miracle victory over Duke 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