Spurs Insider

San Antonio Express-News
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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.

  1. 3D AGO

    Storming the Castle

    Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Stephon Castle’ 40-point triple double and why the Spurs players will be busy on All-Star Weekend, especially their young guards Castle, Carter Bryant and Dylan Harper. Suggested reading: Spurs' Harper looking to carry on family lineage at All-Star weekend How Stephon Castle found his rhythm in a historic 40-point triple-double The Spurs have one major goal at the start of their rodeo trip How the Spurs keep promise to flood-ravaged community 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

    43 min

  2. FEB 3

    Tough travel for San Antonio and the NBA trade deadline

    Columnist Mike Finger and  beat reporter Jeff McDonald discuss the Spurs surviving a brutal travel to beat Orlando, Mitch Johson as an All-Star coach and what the Spurs could do at the trade deadline.   Suggested reading: Spurs' Victor Wembanyama earns another award from the NBA ‘They wanted our heads:’ The Spurs-OKC rivalry is ready for Part 5 Inside the harrowing 25 hours that led to the Spurs' win over Orlando Warren grad Stanley Umude makes hometown debut for Spurs 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

    54 min

  3. JAN 27

    Title Contender? Why San Antonio need to get tough

    Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss why the Spurs will need to get a lot more physical if they are going to contend for an NBA Championship. Also, why the Spurs will be well-represented at the All-Star weekend thanks to their Rising Stars. Suggested reading: Spurs' Dylan Harper set for Rising Stars as reputation for smart play grows Two more Spurs named Rising Stars 3 Takeaways as Spurs pratfall against Pelicans Spurs players, coach react to Minneapolis deaths, unrest Why the Spurs' Mitch Johnson could be a busy man come All-Star weekend 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

    34 min

  4. JAN 20

    Bald don’t lie: Wemby gets All-Star start and Bryant gets to keep his hair

    Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss why and how Victor Wembanyama was named an All-Star starter and why the 7-foot-4 Frenchman is shooting more 3-pointers. Also, the Gregg Popovich coaching tree was on display against the Jazz and why Carter Bryant doesn’t have to shave his head … yet.   Suggested reading: Victor Wembanyama's reaction to All-Star news was telling 3 Takeaways as Wembanyama flexes All-Star mettle Why the Spurs bring out the best in Anthony Edwards 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

    34 min

  5. JAN 14

    Beating expectations and the Thunder

    Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald  and Tom Orsborn discuss if the Spurs can knock off the Thunder again and how expectations have changed for the team already this season.   Suggested reading: Can Wembanyama stay healthy enough to win Defensive Player of the Year? Can the Spurs make it four in a row over the vaunted Thunder? Why there will be no more Sixth Man of the Year talk for Spurs' Wembanyama Will Spurs trade Jeremy Sochan? 'It’s impossible not to think about' 3 Takeaways as Spurs fall in Wembanyama's starting return 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

    43 min

  6. JAN 8

    A toast of Champagnie

    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

    41 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    With Wemby a starter again, Spurs mix optimism with anxiety

    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

    35 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    With Thunder looming, Spurs flexing depth

    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

    32 min
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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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  • Creator
    San Antonio Express-News
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    207
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © San Antonio Express-News
  • Show Website
    Spurs Insider

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