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Spurs Insider

San Antonio Express-Newswww.expressnews.com
Hosted by sports columnist Mike Finger, Spurs Insider gives you behind-the-scenes access to San Antonio’s favorite team. Count on Spurs writers Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn to keep the analysis lively and on point.
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Episodes

Episode 76: Why are the Spurs having such an up-and-down season?

San Antonio Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss the up-and-down nature of the Spurs and why Bryn Forbes can’t seem to get on track. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 202035 min

Episode 75: Did Aldridge save the Spurs’ season?

In this week’s episode of the Spurs Insider Podcast, Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss how LaMarcus Aldridge changing his game could have saved the Spurs’ season. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 202033 min

Episode 74: Is the West so bad that the Spurs make the playoffs?

Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs could make the playoffs just because the bottom of the Western Conference is playing so poorly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 202031 min

Episode 73: Are the Spurs playing the right players?

Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs are playing the right players and have the correct rotations in order to be successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 201932 min

Episode 72: Can Spurs build momentum going into 2020?

Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs can build momentum after wins over the five-day layoff and if they don't at what point should they start discussing trades. Read more: Spurs Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 201931 minEp. 72

Episode 71: Was Coach Popovich wise to make Walker wait?

In this week’s Spurs Insider podcast, Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn hash out whether Gregg Popovich erred in waiting until December to get Lonnie Walker IV into the rotation. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 201930 min

Episode 70: Is the San Antonio Spurs playoff run actually over?

Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs have any chance at making the playoffs this season and why some have already written this team off. Read more: Spurs Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 201931 min

Episode 69: What if this Spurs team can’t be fixed?

Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot breakdown if it’s time to accept that the Spurs might not be good enough to make the playoffs and if there is anyway to improve the team. They also discuss Popovich’s ejection and ensuing coaching dynamic. https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 201928 min

Episode 68: What will Tony Parker’s jersey retirement be like?

Express-News reporters Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn and Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs’ progress so far this season. Who they might be and what they can accomplish. They also talk about Tony Parker and his jersey retirement ceremony that is slated for Monday night. https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 201928 min

Episode 67: Is DeRozan a closer and can Murray be a difference maker?

Express-News reporters Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn and Jeff McDonald discuss DeMar DeRozan’s last-second heroics, Dejounte Murray’s strong play despite minute restrictions and the Spurs’ upcoming road trip. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 201928 min

Spurs get visit from Marcus Morris, Knicks to begin season

Express-News reporters Mike Finger and Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs’ season opener against the Knicks and Marcus Morris, who spurned the Spurs in free agency. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich called Morris’ decision and behavior, “unprofessional.” Finger and McDonald dive into that allegation as well as what the Spurs need to do to win to begin the season. Read more: Spurs Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 201925 min

Pop vs. Trump, NBA and China and the Spurs’ new starting lineup

Express-News reporters Mike Finger and Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs’ possible starting lineup, if they can improve on defense and the growing feud between Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and President Trump. Also did the NBA and its players react correctly to the problems in China? Background reading at Spurs Nation: Spurs’ starting five ‘not set in stone,’ but cement is drying Popovich accuses Trump of dealing with strongmen in ‘cowardly’ manner Commentary: In NBA’s China mess, Popovich toes a li...

Oct 16, 201928 min

Development of White, Murray key as Spurs begin training camp

Express-News reporters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how the Spurs can take the next step in the development of Dejounte Murray and Derrick White as well as the impact of having Tim Duncan as an assistant coach in this edition of the Spurs Insider Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 201926 min

The new schedule: Spurs writers battle it out for game assignments

Express-News sports writers Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Mike Finger break down their thoughts the NBA 2019-2020 schedule, followed by an update on Team USA and thoughts on Tim Duncan coaching the Spurs in the latest edition of the Spurs Insider Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 201926 min

How the Spurs dealt with losing out on Marcus Morris

Express-News sports writers Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Mike Finger break down their thoughts the Spurs’ moves this off-season, followed by a discussion of the NBA off-season and who won it. Background reading: As Marcus Morris defects, Spurs turn to Trey Lyles Spurs reach deal with free agent Trey Lyles Spurs' Walker lauded for Summer League play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 201927 min

NBA Draft & Remembering Spurs 1st NBA Championship

Express-News sports writers Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Mike Finger break down their thoughts on this week’s NBA Draft, followed by a discussion of the 20 year anniversary of San Antonio's first NBA title in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 201931 min

Good or Bad Season? | Jeff McDonald

Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down whether this season was a success or failure, who’s likely to stay with the Spurs, and how San Antonio’s problem of “too many guards” might mean some trades down the road. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 02, 201922 min

Do or Die for Spurs in Game 6 | Mike Finger

Express-News sports writer Mike Finger gives his thoughts on what San Antonio has to change for Game 6, how Denver coach Mike Malone stacks up against Gregg Popovich, and if DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge have been doing enough to propel their team to a win against the Nuggets. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 201922 min

Can the Spurs Take Advantage of Their Home Court? | Jeff McDonald

Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down what led to San Antonio’s Game 2 loss (where they blew a pair of 19-point leads before losing 114-105), followed by talk on Jamal Murray, Derrick White, Rudy Gay and what the Spurs need to do in order to advance to their next playoff series. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 201919 min

Spurs to Face Nuggets in First Round of Playoffs | Tom Orsborn

San Antonio Express-News sports writer Tom Orsborn has a look at how the Spurs are entering their first round series against Denver on a roll (and with a chip on their shoulder), as well as a breakdown of the series, key players for each team, coaching matchups and other intangibles. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 201919 min

Popovich Ejected Twice in Three Games | Mike Finger

San Antonio Express-News sports writer Mike Finger breaks down Popovich’s ejections, four Spurs losses in six games, what could happen in the first round of the playoffs, and Rudy Gay’s Twyman-Stokes award nomination for the NBA’s best teammate. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 201917 min

Retiring Manu Ginóbili’s Jersey | Jeff McDonald

San Antonio Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald recounts Manu Ginóbili’s jersey retirement ceremony, how the Spurs will continue their playoff streak, and how DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge are on pace to become the first set of Spurs to average at least 20 points in the same season since David Robinson and Tim Duncan in 1997-98. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 201919 min

Streak Ends At 9 Wins | Mike Finger

San Antonio Express-News sports writer Mike Finger breaks down Wednesday’s loss to Miami, what the 9 game winning streak means for the Spurs season, and the best first round playoff matchups for San Antonio. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 201921 min

6 Straight Wins | Tom Orsborn

San Antonio Express-News sports writer Tom Orsborn breaks down the complete turnaround in Spurs defense, the emergence of Derrick White as an elite defender and what that means for next season, and how the remainder of the schedule may play out. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 201919 min

Spurs Defense Shows Improvement… For Now  | Jeff McDonald

San Antonio Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down what a successful 3-0 homestand could mean for the rest of the Spurs’ season, tinkering with the team’s starting lineup, what the Spurs need to do to continue their playoff streak, and how things just never worked out with Pau Gasol. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 06, 201917 min

Worst Rodeo Road Trip Ever | Mike Finger

San Antonio Express-News sports writer Mike Finger breaks down want went wrong in the 1-7 Rodeo Road Trip that now marks the worst record in franchise history, followed by talk of the remainder of the schedule and how likely the Spurs are to make the playoffs for the 22nd consecutive season. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 201920 min

All-Star Game & Big Rematch Against Toronto | Tom Orsborn

San Antonio Express-News sports writer Tom Orsborn breaks down LaMarcus Aldridge's All-Star appearance, the importance of a healthy Derrick White to the Spurs' playoff push and the chances for San Antonio to remain 2-0 against Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 201915 min

1st Rodeo Road Trip Win of 2019 | Jeff McDonald

San Antonio Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down Tuesday's one point victory over the Grizzlies, Pau Gasol trade rumors, playoff hopes, and Hall of Fame chances for Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 201921 min

Rodeo Road Trip | Mike Finger

San Antonio Express-News sports writer Mike Finger breaks down the loss to Sacramento, tonight's game against Golden State, why this Rodeo Road Trip is tougher and Derrick White's injury. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 06, 201917 min
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