AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Stephon Castle scored 20 points, Victor Wembanyama added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-94 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory.

The franchise's first NBA coach died Tuesday at age 87 at his home in San Antonio after an illness.

The San Antonio Spurs look to build on their season-high seven-game winning streak and continue their push toward the top of the Western Conference standings when they play the hapless Sacramento Kings on Saturday in Austin,

The surging Spurs — winners of seven straight — continue to be a hot ticket for the NBA's TV partners in their push to end a six-year playoff drought.

Victor Wembanyama is back, healthy, and fresh off a historic All-Star Weekend. The San Antonio Spurs are second in the Western Conference, red hot, and ready to lock in for the stretch run of the season.

An unexpected take from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reframes the NBA playoff picture, placing experience and depth over youth in the race to dethrone Oklahoma City.

Hired in 1976 following the ABA-NBA merger, Moe replaced Bob Bass and immediately installed a system that prioritized pace over set plays. His strategy, often called "The Passing Game," relied on a simple but rigid rule: no player should hold the ball for more than two seconds.

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Team World looks on during the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on February 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,