Spurs Insider
193 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsHosted 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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Episode 87: Are there playoff hopes for the Spurs in 2021?
December 29, 2020 17:04 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBExpress-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Nick Talbot and, Tom Orsborn talk about the 2021 season opener, and the hopes for the 2021 season
Episode 88: Are there playoff hopes for the Spurs in 2021?
December 29, 2020 17:04 - 35 minutesExpress-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Nick Talbot and, Tom Orsborn talk about the 2021 season opener, and the hopes for the 2021 season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 87: How will success be measured for the Spurs in the 2021 season?
December 21, 2020 19:03 - 32 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 86: What are some takeaways from the Spurs first preseason game?
December 14, 2020 21:47 - 32 minutesExpress-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Nick Talbot and, Tom Orsborn give us their takeaways from the Spurs' preseason opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 85: Will LaMarcus Aldridge fit in a new Spurs system?
December 07, 2020 19:22 - 31 minutesExpress-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Nick Talbot and, Tom Orsborn discuss the start of the San Antonio Spurs’ training camp and whether or not LaMarcus Aldridge will fit into the new style of play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 85: Why didn’t the Spurs make more free agent moves?
November 25, 2020 19:14 - 32 minutesExpress-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss the San Antonio Spurs’ moves, or rather lack of moves, during the NBA’s free agency period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 84: How did the Spurs do in the 2020 NBA draft?
November 19, 2020 18:24 - 30 minutesExpress-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss the San Antonio’s Spurs’ 2020 NBA draft and the short offseason’ s looming free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 83: How do Spurs move forward after missing the playoffs?
August 15, 2020 01:32 - 34 minutesExpress-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss the San Antonio Spurs’ 22-season playoff streak being snapped and how or if they can start a new streak. Read more: Spurs enter playoffs-less offseason ready to build Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 82: Can the Spurs earn a playoff spot in the West’s wild race for 8th?
August 07, 2020 17:56 - 30 minutesMike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs’ early success in the bubble has positioned them for the playoffs. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 81: Can the Spurs’ lineup makeover help them in NBA reboot?
July 31, 2020 02:35 - 32 minutesSan Antonio Express-News sportswriters Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs’ lineup changes will lead them back to the playoffs as the NBA resumes play. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 80: Are the San Antonio Spurs safe inside the NBA Disney bubble?
July 15, 2020 23:35 - 30 minutesSan Antonio Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss the merits of the NBA bubble in Orlando, Fla, and if it was even worth it for the Spurs to attend. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 79: No playoffs? Then what do the Spurs do next?
February 28, 2020 23:17 - 36 minutesSan Antonio Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss what happens if the Spurs’ playoff streak truly has ended and what would be next for the team. Read it all here https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 78: Is it time for the Spurs to rebuild?
February 14, 2020 20:11 - 34 minutesSan Antonio Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs’ playoff streak ended on the rodeo road trip and where they go from here. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 77: Can the Spurs survived the rodeo road trip?
January 31, 2020 17:27 - 31 minutesSan Antonio Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss upcoming rodeo road trip and how it could determine the Spurs’ postseason fate this season. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 76: Why are the Spurs having such an up-and-down season?
January 21, 2020 20:26 - 35 minutesSan Antonio Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss the up-and-down nature of the Spurs and why Bryn Forbes can’t seem to get on track. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 75: Did Aldridge save the Spurs’ season?
January 14, 2020 18:21 - 33 minutesIn this week’s episode of the Spurs Insider Podcast, Express-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss how LaMarcus Aldridge changing his game could have saved the Spurs’ season. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/allspursnation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 74: Is the West so bad that the Spurs make the playoffs?
January 02, 2020 23:30 - 31 minutesExpress-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs could make the playoffs just because the bottom of the Western Conference is playing so poorly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 73: Are the Spurs playing the right players?
December 19, 2019 22:52 - 31 minutesExpress-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs are playing the right players and have the correct rotations in order to be successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 72: Can Spurs build momentum going into 2020?
December 12, 2019 22:01 - 31 minutesExpress-News writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs can build momentum after wins over the five-day layoff and if they don't at what point should they start discussing trades. Read more: Spurs Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 71: Was Coach Popovich wise to make Walker wait?
December 05, 2019 15:44 - 30 minutesIn 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 70: Is the San Antonio Spurs playoff run actually over?
November 27, 2019 23:31 - 30 minutesExpress-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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the San Antonio Spurs playoff run actually over?
November 27, 2019 23:31 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBExpress-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
Episode 69: What if this Spurs team can’t be fixed?
November 18, 2019 23:12 - 28 minutesExpress-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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 68: What will Tony Parker’s jersey retirement be like?
November 08, 2019 18:11Express-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/
Episode 68: What will Tony Parker’s jersey retirement be like?
November 08, 2019 18:11 - 28 minutesExpress-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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 67: Is DeRozan a closer and can Murray be a difference maker?
October 28, 2019 23:19 - 27 minutesExpress-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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spurs Insider #67: Is DeRozan a closer and can Murray be a difference maker?
October 28, 2019 23:19 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBExpress-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/
Spurs get visit from Marcus Morris, Knicks to begin season
October 21, 2019 21:23 - 25 minutesExpress-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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pop vs. Trump, NBA and China and the Spurs’ new starting lineup
October 16, 2019 20:58 - 27 minutesExpress-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, Popovic...
Development of White, Murray key as Spurs begin training camp
October 04, 2019 21:58 - 25 minutesExpress-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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new schedule: Spurs writers battle it out for game assignments
August 18, 2019 21:06 - 26 minutesExpress-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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How the Spurs dealt with losing out on Marcus Morris
July 19, 2019 21:40 - 26 minutesExpress-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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the Spurs Signed Gay & Carroll, Plus Other Thoughts on NBA Free Agency
July 04, 2019 11:29 - 26 minutesExpress-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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Draft & Remembering Spurs 1st NBA Championship
June 20, 2019 10:27 - 31 minutesExpress-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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Good or Bad Season? | Jeff McDonald
May 02, 2019 17:13 - 22 minutesExpress-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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do or Die for Spurs in Game 6 | Mike Finger
April 25, 2019 16:12 - 22 minutesExpress-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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can the Spurs Take Advantage of Their Home Court? | Jeff McDonald
April 18, 2019 12:58 - 19 minutesExpress-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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spurs to Face Nuggets in First Round of Playoffs | Tom Orsborn
April 11, 2019 17:04 - 19 minutesSan 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Popovich Ejected Twice in Three Games | Mike Finger
April 04, 2019 15:46 - 17 minutesSan 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Retiring Manu Ginóbili’s Jersey | Jeff McDonald
March 29, 2019 15:20 - 19 minutesSan 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Streak Ends At 9 Wins | Mike Finger
March 21, 2019 15:34 - 21 minutesSan 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Straight Wins | Tom Orsborn
March 13, 2019 16:30 - 18 minutesSan 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spurs Defense Shows Improvement… For Now | Jeff McDonald
March 06, 2019 15:07 - 17 minutesSan Antonio Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down what a successful 3-0 homestand could mean for the rest of the Spurs’ season, tinkering with the team’s starting lineup, what the Spurs need to do to continue their playoff streak, and how things just never worked out with Pau Gasol. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Worst Rodeo Road Trip Ever | Mike Finger
February 27, 2019 16:18 - 20 minutesSan Antonio Express-News sports writer Mike Finger breaks down want went wrong in the 1-7 Rodeo Road Trip that now marks the worst record in franchise history, followed by talk of the remainder of the schedule and how likely the Spurs are to make the playoffs for the 22nd consecutive season. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All-Star Game & Big Rematch Against Toronto | Tom Orsborn
February 22, 2019 09:12 - 15 minutesSan Antonio Express-News sports writer Tom Orsborn breaks down LaMarcus Aldridge's All-Star appearance, the importance of a healthy Derrick White to the Spurs' playoff push and the chances for San Antonio to remain 2-0 against Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1st Rodeo Road Trip Win of 2019 | Jeff McDonald
February 13, 2019 16:45 - 21 minutesSan Antonio Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down Tuesday's one point victory over the Grizzlies, Pau Gasol trade rumors, playoff hopes, and Hall of Fame chances for Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rodeo Road Trip | Mike Finger
February 06, 2019 17:19 - 16 minutesSan Antonio Express-News sports writer Mike Finger breaks down the loss to Sacramento, tonight's game against Golden State, why this Rodeo Road Trip is tougher and Derrick White's injury. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gay Saves the Day in Surprise Nail-Biter | Jeff McDonald
January 30, 2019 09:42 - 18 minutesSan Antonio Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald breaks down the "disappointing win" against a terrible Phoenix team, followed by All-Star snubs and the impending Rodeo Road Trip. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With DeRozan Unable to Break out of Slump, Spurs Fall to Shorthanded Clippers | Tom Orsborn
January 21, 2019 11:34 - 15 minutesSan Antonio Express-News sports writer Tom Orsborn breaks down the multitude of reasons the Spurs have now dropped two in a row at home. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spurs Fall to Tony Parker's Hornets | Jeff McDonald
January 15, 2019 08:09 - 16 minutes - 12.9 MBSan Antonio Express-News sports writer Jeff McDonald details Tony Parker’s fan-welcomed return to San Antonio, where the Charlotte Hornets beat the Spurs 108-93. Find more Spurs talk at https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/