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Episode 71: Was Coach Popovich wise to make Walker wait?
05/12/2019 Durata: 28minIn 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/
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Episode 70: Is the San Antonio Spurs playoff run actually over?
27/11/2019 Durata: 29minExpress-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
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Episode 69: What if this Spurs team can’t be fixed?
18/11/2019 Durata: 26minExpress-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/
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Episode 68: What will Tony Parker’s jersey retirement be like?
08/11/2019 Durata: 27minExpress-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/
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Episode 67: Is DeRozan a closer and can Murray be a difference maker?
28/10/2019 Durata: 26minExpress-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/
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Spurs get visit from Marcus Morris, Knicks to begin season
21/10/2019 Durata: 23minExpress-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
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Pop vs. Trump, NBA and China and the Spurs’ new starting lineup
16/10/2019 Durata: 26minExpress-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 line
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Development of White, Murray key as Spurs begin training camp
04/10/2019 Durata: 24minExpress-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.
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The new schedule: Spurs writers battle it out for game assignments
18/08/2019 Durata: 25minExpress-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.
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How the Spurs dealt with losing out on Marcus Morris
19/07/2019 Durata: 25minExpress-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
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Why the Spurs Signed Gay & Carroll, Plus Other Thoughts on NBA Free Agency
04/07/2019 Durata: 24minExpress-News sports writers Jeff McDonald, Nick Talbot and Mike Finger break down their thoughts on this week’s NBA free-agent market, including the Spurs’ moves of signing Rudy Gay and DeMarre Carroll.
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NBA Draft & Remembering Spurs 1st NBA Championship
20/06/2019 Durata: 29minExpress-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.
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Good or Bad Season? | Jeff McDonald
02/05/2019 Durata: 21minExpress-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/
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Do or Die for Spurs in Game 6 | Mike Finger
25/04/2019 Durata: 21minExpress-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/
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Can the Spurs Take Advantage of Their Home Court? | Jeff McDonald
18/04/2019 Durata: 18minExpress-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/
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Spurs to Face Nuggets in First Round of Playoffs | Tom Orsborn
11/04/2019 Durata: 18minSan 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/
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Popovich Ejected Twice in Three Games | Mike Finger
04/04/2019 Durata: 16minSan 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/
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Retiring Manu Ginóbili’s Jersey | Jeff McDonald
29/03/2019 Durata: 17minSan 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/
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Streak Ends At 9 Wins | Mike Finger
21/03/2019 Durata: 20minSan 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/
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6 Straight Wins | Tom Orsborn
13/03/2019 Durata: 17minSan 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/