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After more than two decades covering the NBA, Brian Windhorst has learned to be careful with comparisons — especially when teenagers are involved. Following Cooper Flagg’s historic performance Thursday night, Windhorst made it clear just how narrow his list truly is. Flagg’s 49-point outburst against the Charlotte Hornets didn’t just...

The Oklahoma City Thunder look like the NBA’s next long-term power, but the San Antonio Spurs are positioned to complicate that trajectory. San Antonio has assembled the foundation of a contender. Victor Wembanyama is tracking toward best-player-in-the-league territory. Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle give the Spurs an unusually advanced young...

There are very few truly “untouchable” players in the NBA. In practice, most stars can be discussed if the return is strong enough and the timing aligns. Right now, there appears to be one clear exception. The San Antonio Spurs would not trade Victor Wembanyama for anyone. Around him, however,...

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis has had a rollercoaster of an NBA career. He’s a future Hall of Famer. Davis was one of the most anticipated prospects to enter the league in recent years, and he’s mostly made good on those predraft expectations. Even now, the production hasn’t fallen off....

The Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs are approaching the NBA trade market from opposite ends of the competitive spectrum, yet their interests intersect in a way that makes a Klay Thompson deal increasingly logical. San Antonio sits at 23-8, second in the Western Conference, even after Saturday’s 127-114 loss...

The San Antonio Spurs continue to look like a franchise ahead of schedule — and increasingly comfortable staying the course. San Antonio’s 117–102 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day marked its third victory over the defending NBA champions in less than two weeks, pushing the Spurs to...

The San Antonio Spurs are no longer easing into matchups with the NBA's elite. They are meeting them head-on — physically, decisively, and without hesitation. For the second time in 10 days, San Antonio overwhelmed the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, using sustained defensive pressure and relentless pace to secure...

Few players have earned Anthony Davis’ respect as quickly as Victor Wembanyama did Wednesday night. The San Antonio Spurs star delivered a stunning season-opening performance that left even the Dallas Mavericks’ All-Star big man acknowledging how rare a matchup the 7-foot-4 forward presents. Davis, who finished with 22 points and...

Jason Kidd has seen his share of NBA debuts over two decades as a player and coach, but what he witnessed Wednesday night in San Antonio left him certain the Dallas Mavericks’ top draft pick is on a special path. Despite the 125-92 loss to the Spurs, Kidd said Cooper...

Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut didn’t go according to plan, but it offered a crash course in just how extraordinary Victor Wembanyama has become. Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 overall pick, posted 10 points and 10 rebounds in a 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. While...