Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Spurs confirm talks of Hemisfair relocation

Spurs confirm talks of Hemisfair relocation

Jake Mireles, Opinion Editor April 23, 2024

Following an announcement that the Institute of Texan Cultures, and the real estate it resides on, will be leased to the City of San Antonio, rumors began circulating about a possible move to Hemisfair...

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Finishing on a high note

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 15, 2024

The Spurs walked off the Frost Bank Center court for the final time this spring on Sunday afternoon in dominant fashion, drubbing the Pistons 123-95 in the two teams’ season finale. The 28-point victory...

Wembanyama is here to stay

Wembanyama is here to stay

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

There weren’t many doubters in the San Antonio Spurs’ plan 10 months ago when the franchise landed its third No. 1 overall pick, almost guaranteeing the can’t-miss French prospect, Victor Wembanyama,...

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich signs five-year extension

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich signs five-year extension

Logan Martinez, Contributor July 15, 2023

It is safe to say that the “race for seis” is officially on.  As Greg Popovich prepares to sign a five-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, the 74-year-old now finds himself the...

Are Wembanyama’s expectations too high?

Are Wembanyama’s expectations too high?

Rylan Renteria, Contributor June 29, 2023

Most, if not all, top overall picks in a leagues’ draft are typically viewed as a teams savior. Victor Wembanayama, the 7-foot-5 French phenom is no exception, and is actually gaining more attention...

Should the Spurs trade up for another top-ten pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?

Should the Spurs trade up for another top-ten pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?

Connor Suehs, Contributor June 4, 2023

It is safe to say that things look on the up for the San Antonio Spurs. The five-time NBA Champions have had a difficult last few seasons, with the likes of DeMar DeRozan, Dejounte Murray, Kawhi Leonard...

With the Spurs roster going younger, should San Antonio make a change at head coach?

With the Spurs roster going younger, should San Antonio make a change at head coach?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor May 28, 2023

Over the last quarter century, the San Antonio Spurs have grown accustomed to being one of the only basketball teams to be discussed until the summer months. In the midst of a wild series between Boston...

What to keep in mind for the Spurs final 17 games

What to keep in mind for the Spurs’ final 17 games

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – It’s not how a team starts its season, but how they end it. It’s safe to say that the Spurs’ glory days are behind them, given that the team lost a franchise record 16-straight...

Spurs third quarter rally snaps 11-game losing streak

Spurs third quarter rally snaps 11-game losing streak

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor December 9, 2022

What’s new? San Antonio – A barrage of threes in the third quarter guided the Spurs to a 118-109 victory Thursday evening at the AT&T Center. Tre Jones set a new career-high of 26 points...

Spurs third quarter rally falls short, lose 105-94 to Lakers

Spurs third quarter rally falls short, lose 105-94 to Lakers

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 26, 2022

What’s new? The Spurs were able to climb themselves out of a 20-point deficit in the third quarter to trail by just three points, though the Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull away 105-94 on Friday...

What to know about your 2022-2023 Spurs team

What to know about your 2022-2023 Spurs team

Maddie Cortez, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

It was 2014; we had the big three — Manu Ginobli, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. They won several championship titles. Life was good.  For a while, the Alamo City became cozy in their confidence of...

Spurs hold off Timberwolves, win 107-98

Spurs hold off Timberwolves, win 107-98

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

Keldon Johnson’s 25 points and Doug McDermott’s 23 off the bench helped San Antonio defeat Minnesota 107-98 Sunday night. The two teams have already played each other three times in the young NBA season,...

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