When the NBA comes back to Paris next season, multiple league sources told The Athletic, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs will be one of two teams in the game. The Spurs have agreed in principle to participate and are making plans, those sources said, though no contracts have been finalized and the league’s front office could not confirm The Athletic’s reporting.
Source: Joe Vardon @ The Athletic
Source: Joe Vardon @ The Athletic
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Joe Vardon @joevardon
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are planning to play an NBA game in Paris next season, sources said . This week, it’s the Cavaliers’ and Nets’ turn @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5190721/2024/0… – 2:01 PM
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are planning to play an NBA game in Paris next season, sources said . This week, it’s the Cavaliers’ and Nets’ turn @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5190721/2024/0… – 2:01 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs’ starting lineup with Tre Jones at point, alongside Vassell-Champagnie-Sochan-Wemby in 63 possessions:
117.5 OFF – 106.6 DEF = +10.9 NET
Via CTG – 10:06 PM
The Spurs’ starting lineup with Tre Jones at point, alongside Vassell-Champagnie-Sochan-Wemby in 63 possessions:
117.5 OFF – 106.6 DEF = +10.9 NET
Via CTG – 10:06 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs’ starting lineup with Tre Jones at point, alongside Vassell-Champagnie-Sochan-Wemby in 63 possessions:
117.5 OFF – 106.6 DEF = +10.9 NET
Via CTG
In 90 possessions, same lineup with Branham at point = -14.7 Net – 7:35 PM
The Spurs’ starting lineup with Tre Jones at point, alongside Vassell-Champagnie-Sochan-Wemby in 63 possessions:
117.5 OFF – 106.6 DEF = +10.9 NET
Via CTG
In 90 possessions, same lineup with Branham at point = -14.7 Net – 7:35 PM
Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
‘It felt great being back in Cleveland’: What the Spurs’ Cedi Osman, Victor Wembanyama said after Sunday’s game vs. the Cavs
“Nothing but love and all the best for the Cavs and the whole Cleveland area,” Cedi Osman said.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/i… – 2:34 PM
‘It felt great being back in Cleveland’: What the Spurs’ Cedi Osman, Victor Wembanyama said after Sunday’s game vs. the Cavs
“Nothing but love and all the best for the Cavs and the whole Cleveland area,” Cedi Osman said.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/i… – 2:34 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Saw the video… what is this reaction to Wembanyama being mad the Spurs lost again? – 2:12 PM
Saw the video… what is this reaction to Wembanyama being mad the Spurs lost again? – 2:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby this season:
19.3 PPG
10.1 RPG
3.3 BPG
No player has averaged 15p/10r/3b in a season since Shaq in 2000. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 12:50 PM
Wemby this season:
19.3 PPG
10.1 RPG
3.3 BPG
No player has averaged 15p/10r/3b in a season since Shaq in 2000. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 12:50 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
#Spurs notebook:
1, Wemby has scored 20-plus points in a season-high 5 straight games, but he’s says he’s just scratching the surface: “I can get so much better.”
2, Wemby looks ahead to the Paris Olympics.
3, Branham has a big-time fan in Wemby.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 10:49 AM
#Spurs notebook:
1, Wemby has scored 20-plus points in a season-high 5 straight games, but he’s says he’s just scratching the surface: “I can get so much better.”
2, Wemby looks ahead to the Paris Olympics.
3, Branham has a big-time fan in Wemby.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 10:49 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Victor Wembanyama has learned about losing, being targeted, and restricted by injury. When I asked him what his biggest NBA challenge was, he had an answer — influenced by recent matchups with two of the game’s hottest players, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5185629/2024/0… – 10:16 AM
Victor Wembanyama has learned about losing, being targeted, and restricted by injury. When I asked him what his biggest NBA challenge was, he had an answer — influenced by recent matchups with two of the game’s hottest players, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5185629/2024/0… – 10:16 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
After clashes with Giannis and Jarrett ‘Wilt’ Allen, Victor Wembanyama knows his biggest NBA challenge, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5185629/2024/0… – 9:16 AM
After clashes with Giannis and Jarrett ‘Wilt’ Allen, Victor Wembanyama knows his biggest NBA challenge, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5185629/2024/0… – 9:16 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby finishes with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks in just 25 minutes in Sunday’s 117-115 loss at Cleveland, but a turnover in the final seconds prevented the Spurs from completing a rally after trailing by 16 points with about 5 minutes left.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 8:14 AM
Wemby finishes with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks in just 25 minutes in Sunday’s 117-115 loss at Cleveland, but a turnover in the final seconds prevented the Spurs from completing a rally after trailing by 16 points with about 5 minutes left.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 8:14 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
#Spurs might have won Sunday if Wemby had played more, but he’s learning to live with the minutes restriction.
“My hunger is bigger than ever to win and to compete, but now I have learned to get over that frustration..I keep my long-term goals in mind.”
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 6:02 PM
#Spurs might have won Sunday if Wemby had played more, but he’s learning to live with the minutes restriction.
“My hunger is bigger than ever to win and to compete, but now I have learned to get over that frustration..I keep my long-term goals in mind.”
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 6:02 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
I’m not sure Wembanyama knew a trailing Allen was so close to the play when he dumped it off, because it was a transition play. But this extra beat on the pass was just a split second too much. This has to be a gather, turn and shoot for Vic under those circumstances. pic.twitter.com/qdRVZebm9E – 5:19 PM
I’m not sure Wembanyama knew a trailing Allen was so close to the play when he dumped it off, because it was a transition play. But this extra beat on the pass was just a split second too much. This has to be a gather, turn and shoot for Vic under those circumstances. pic.twitter.com/qdRVZebm9E – 5:19 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby said there is no set date for his right ankle to be re-examined with the hope a positive report could lift the minutes cap: “My whole body is going to be re-examined every couple of weeks or so. It is something we keep in front of our eyes. We can’t get mistaken on this.” – 5:11 PM
Wemby said there is no set date for his right ankle to be re-examined with the hope a positive report could lift the minutes cap: “My whole body is going to be re-examined every couple of weeks or so. It is something we keep in front of our eyes. We can’t get mistaken on this.” – 5:11 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell said after the game that Victor Wembanyama is “as advertised.” But on this afternoon, it was the big man on the other side who stole the show and continues to send a reminder of his unquantifiable importance
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/j… – 5:09 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell said after the game that Victor Wembanyama is “as advertised.” But on this afternoon, it was the big man on the other side who stole the show and continues to send a reminder of his unquantifiable importance
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/j… – 5:09 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“He’s as advertised. You can see it. I know he’s young, but he’s doing things like oh, you can see it, what he will ultimately be…he’s already a defensive monster.” – Donovan Mitchell on first time seeing Wemby – 5:07 PM
“He’s as advertised. You can see it. I know he’s young, but he’s doing things like oh, you can see it, what he will ultimately be…he’s already a defensive monster.” – Donovan Mitchell on first time seeing Wemby – 5:07 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“You never know how big his wing span is and how tall he is until you go up against him.” – Allen on what surprised him about playing Wemby for the first time – 5:01 PM
“You never know how big his wing span is and how tall he is until you go up against him.” – Allen on what surprised him about playing Wemby for the first time – 5:01 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“I’m excited for him, he’s going to have a long career in this league. He’s talented, can take people off the dribble, excellent shot blocker. Post up, he has it all. I’m happy for him.” – Jarrett Allen on Wemby – 4:59 PM
“I’m excited for him, he’s going to have a long career in this league. He’s talented, can take people off the dribble, excellent shot blocker. Post up, he has it all. I’m happy for him.” – Jarrett Allen on Wemby – 4:59 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby on if he would have done anything differently when he passed up a shot to get the ball down low to Sochan in final seconds: “I don’t think so, I need to re-watch the tape. I don’t know, but I’m not going to make that mistake again if I did one.” – 4:24 PM
Wemby on if he would have done anything differently when he passed up a shot to get the ball down low to Sochan in final seconds: “I don’t think so, I need to re-watch the tape. I don’t know, but I’m not going to make that mistake again if I did one.” – 4:24 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Jarrett Allen strengthens All-Star case, gets the better of Spurs prodigy Victor Wembanyama
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/j… – 4:19 PM
#Cavs Jarrett Allen strengthens All-Star case, gets the better of Spurs prodigy Victor Wembanyama
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/01/j… – 4:19 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has scored 20 or more points in 5 straight games, the longest stretch of his rookie career
His 599 total points in 31 games:
36% from dunk/layup range
23% from the 3PT line
19% from the free throw line
12% from mid-range
10% from floater range – 3:57 PM
Wemby has scored 20 or more points in 5 straight games, the longest stretch of his rookie career
His 599 total points in 31 games:
36% from dunk/layup range
23% from the 3PT line
19% from the free throw line
12% from mid-range
10% from floater range – 3:57 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s 101 total blocks in 31 games:
91 on dunk/layup/floater/hook attempts inside
7 on 3PT shots
3 on 2PT jump shots
Wemby has blocked 4 three point attempts in 4 of his last 6 games played – 3:54 PM
Wemby’s 101 total blocks in 31 games:
91 on dunk/layup/floater/hook attempts inside
7 on 3PT shots
3 on 2PT jump shots
Wemby has blocked 4 three point attempts in 4 of his last 6 games played – 3:54 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby had a 24-point double-double in 25 minutes in what turned out to be a nail-biter.
Asked Pop if he shares Wemby’s frustration with the minutes restriction: “Of course. But it’s besides the point. You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do.” – 3:49 PM
Wemby had a 24-point double-double in 25 minutes in what turned out to be a nail-biter.
Asked Pop if he shares Wemby’s frustration with the minutes restriction: “Of course. But it’s besides the point. You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do.” – 3:49 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby becomes the 6th player in NBA history to reach 100 career blocks within his first 35 games 🤯
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/9UzHiM74HO – 3:46 PM
Wemby becomes the 6th player in NBA history to reach 100 career blocks within his first 35 games 🤯
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/9UzHiM74HO – 3:46 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
A solid performance for Victor Wembanyama but to no avail #NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:42 PM
A solid performance for Victor Wembanyama but to no avail #NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:42 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Would love to see Wemby get a little more selfish in that last possession situation and force it up. Get mean. Allen was there with the interior help regardless, but he cant see what’s happening behind him. Dump pass was open, so deferring is nothing egregious, but damn. – 3:34 PM
Would love to see Wemby get a little more selfish in that last possession situation and force it up. Get mean. Allen was there with the interior help regardless, but he cant see what’s happening behind him. Dump pass was open, so deferring is nothing egregious, but damn. – 3:34 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby finishes back to back games with 5 blocks in each game.
He has 101 overall in JUST 31 games of his rookie season – 3:31 PM
Wemby finishes back to back games with 5 blocks in each game.
He has 101 overall in JUST 31 games of his rookie season – 3:31 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Final: Cavs 117, Spurs 115. Whew! Spurs had a chance with halfcourt miss. Wemby finishes with 24 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks. Jarrett Allen leads Cavs with 29 points, 16 rebounds. – 3:30 PM
Final: Cavs 117, Spurs 115. Whew! Spurs had a chance with halfcourt miss. Wemby finishes with 24 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks. Jarrett Allen leads Cavs with 29 points, 16 rebounds. – 3:30 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs (5-30) fall 117-115 to the Cavs (21-15) to extend their losing streak to five games.
Wemby had 24 points, Vassell had 22 & KJ 18.
Allen’s 29-point double-double powered the Cavs. – 3:29 PM
Spurs (5-30) fall 117-115 to the Cavs (21-15) to extend their losing streak to five games.
Wemby had 24 points, Vassell had 22 & KJ 18.
Allen’s 29-point double-double powered the Cavs. – 3:29 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
22 points for Wemby
He ties his career high with 10 made free throws – 3:22 PM
22 points for Wemby
He ties his career high with 10 made free throws – 3:22 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
20 point afternoon for Wemby
8 points from FT line
6 points from three
6 points on 2s – 3:20 PM
20 point afternoon for Wemby
8 points from FT line
6 points from three
6 points on 2s – 3:20 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Jarrett Allen just swatted a Wemby shot. He’s totally outplaying the 7-4 rookie with 29 points, 16 rebounds. – 3:12 PM
Jarrett Allen just swatted a Wemby shot. He’s totally outplaying the 7-4 rookie with 29 points, 16 rebounds. – 3:12 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 80% of their games this season.
San Antonio enters 2-25 when trailing by 10 points
Cavs by 11 right after Wemby heads to the bench – 3:03 PM
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 80% of their games this season.
San Antonio enters 2-25 when trailing by 10 points
Cavs by 11 right after Wemby heads to the bench – 3:03 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3 blocks for Wemby and 1 steal
Spurs quickly cut the Cavs’ 9 point lead back down to 2 – 2:58 PM
3 blocks for Wemby and 1 steal
Spurs quickly cut the Cavs’ 9 point lead back down to 2 – 2:58 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Tre with the turnover while passing away from Wemby as he motions for the ball in the low post.
In 23 minutes, Jones has 9 points on 4 of 5 and 5 assists against 2 turnovers. – 2:54 PM
Tre with the turnover while passing away from Wemby as he motions for the ball in the low post.
In 23 minutes, Jones has 9 points on 4 of 5 and 5 assists against 2 turnovers. – 2:54 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Cavs by 4 after trailing by 14. Spurs take 3Q 28-26.
Vassell 17 pts
Wemby 16 pts, 7 reb, 2 blk, 1 stl
Keldon 15 pts
Allen 21 pts
LeVert 19 pts
Merrill 18 pts
Mitchell 11 pts
Spurs +2 on 2s
Cavs +6 on 3s – 2:50 PM
3Q: Cavs by 4 after trailing by 14. Spurs take 3Q 28-26.
Vassell 17 pts
Wemby 16 pts, 7 reb, 2 blk, 1 stl
Keldon 15 pts
Allen 21 pts
LeVert 19 pts
Merrill 18 pts
Mitchell 11 pts
Spurs +2 on 2s
Cavs +6 on 3s – 2:50 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Now 16 points for Wemby to be the Spurs’ leading scorer
6 points on 3s
6 points in the paint
4 points from the FT line
SA back up by 1 – 2:25 PM
Now 16 points for Wemby to be the Spurs’ leading scorer
6 points on 3s
6 points in the paint
4 points from the FT line
SA back up by 1 – 2:25 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
12 points for Wemby
6 points from three
4 made free throws
2 points in the paint – 2:23 PM
12 points for Wemby
6 points from three
4 made free throws
2 points in the paint – 2:23 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Tough start to 3Q for Wemby, picking up his 3rd foul with an elbow that barely grazed Dean Wade’s chin. – 2:20 PM
Tough start to 3Q for Wemby, picking up his 3rd foul with an elbow that barely grazed Dean Wade’s chin. – 2:20 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Cavs by 6 after trailing by 14. CLE takes 2Q 34-24
Vassell 15 pts
Keldon 12 pts
Wemby 7 pts, 4 reb, 2 blk
Merrill 18 pts
Allen 15 pts
SAS +2 on 2s
CLE +6 on 3s
CLE +2 on FTs – 2:06 PM
Half: Cavs by 6 after trailing by 14. CLE takes 2Q 34-24
Vassell 15 pts
Keldon 12 pts
Wemby 7 pts, 4 reb, 2 blk
Merrill 18 pts
Allen 15 pts
SAS +2 on 2s
CLE +6 on 3s
CLE +2 on FTs – 2:06 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Spurs shooting .818 from field, take 24-12 lead on Cavs. Wemby on bench with 2 personal fouls – 1:26 PM
Spurs shooting .818 from field, take 24-12 lead on Cavs. Wemby on bench with 2 personal fouls – 1:26 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for this afternoon:
Jones vs Mitchell
Vassell vs Strus
Champagnie vs Okoro
Sochan vs Wade
Wemby vs Allen – 12:55 PM
Starters for this afternoon:
Jones vs Mitchell
Vassell vs Strus
Champagnie vs Okoro
Sochan vs Wade
Wemby vs Allen – 12:55 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
It’s jarring how tall Wemby is. pic.twitter.com/nGp1hcLuWw – 12:04 PM
It’s jarring how tall Wemby is. pic.twitter.com/nGp1hcLuWw – 12:04 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Fittingly enough, the most notable pass Victor Wembanyama has received as a Spur is the one he lobbed to himself.
The point guard “experiment” was worth a try, but it failed. Sooner or later, the Spurs need to find a real one.
Column: expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @ExpressNews – 4:33 PM
Fittingly enough, the most notable pass Victor Wembanyama has received as a Spur is the one he lobbed to himself.
The point guard “experiment” was worth a try, but it failed. Sooner or later, the Spurs need to find a real one.
Column: expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @ExpressNews – 4:33 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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The excitement level in Paris for an NBA game, featuring Wembanyama, will be immeasurable, beyond any ticket sales or viewership counts. No offense to the Cavs and Nets, two teams that are excited to be in France but do not have a French superstar on the roster. “He’s obviously going to be a really special player,” said Caris LeVert, who laughed and played along when he was asked about possibly being booed for beating Wembanyama’s Spurs by two points Sunday. -via The Athletic / January 9, 2024
Brandon Rahbar: Chet Holmgren has his third career 30 point game. There have been 9 30 point games by rookies this season. Chet and Victor Wembanyama have 6 of them. -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / January 8, 2024
