Jared Weiss
@JaredWeissNBA
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"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." Covering the Spurs & the NBA for @TheAthletic
San Antonio, TX
Joined April 2009
Excited to announce my new role covering Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for The Athletic. I’ll be in Texas this season doing in-depth features on the rise of the next face of the NBA and the fascinating team surrounding him. For my first story, I spent this past
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Spurs have officially signed guard Kyle Mangas to a Two-Way contract and have waived Riley Minix. Mangas is a 6’4 two guard who is good spotting up on the wings from deep and can run some pick-and-roll. He averaged 18.5 ppg & 5 apg with the Austin Spurs this season.
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Full story on @TheAthleticNBA on Victor Wembanyama’s expected return tomorrow in Vegas, as the Spurs try to spoil the Thunder’s historic run. https://t.co/sptHMqC822
nytimes.com
The Spurs have gone 9-3 in Wembanyama's absence but could get him back for their toughest test of the season
Victor Wembanyama is slated to make his return against the Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal, finally listed as probable after missing nearly a month due to a calf strain.
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Victor Wembanyama is slated to make his return against the Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal, finally listed as probable after missing nearly a month due to a calf strain.
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This fall, when Jason Collins was given a terminal brain cancer diagnosis, his twin brother Jarron said to him, “You have to fight.” Jason nodded. “I know how to do that.” I have the privilege of helping @jasoncollins98 tell his story.
espn.com
In an exclusive with ESPN, the 13-year NBA veteran and pioneer reveals that he is fighting for his life.
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“The llama will be within reach.” The players in the NBA Cup are playing for half a million bucks. Keldon Johnson is playing for more than that. It’s not just the new llama he wants to keep his donkey company. It’s to finally win something real with the Spurs:
nytimes.com
Johnson's early 3-point barrage helped the Spurs beat the Lakers and get to Las Vegas, where Victory Wembanyama might return.
A little story about Keldon Johnson and his dream to buy a llama: Why the Spurs are on their way to Vegas in the NBA Cup by beating Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, even without Wemby.
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A little story about Keldon Johnson and his dream to buy a llama: Why the Spurs are on their way to Vegas in the NBA Cup by beating Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, even without Wemby.
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A little story about Keldon Johnson and his dream to buy a llama: Why the Spurs are on their way to Vegas in the NBA Cup by beating Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, even without Wemby.
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A little story about Keldon Johnson and his dream to buy a llama: Why the Spurs are on their way to Vegas in the NBA Cup by beating Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, even without Wemby.
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Mitch Johnson says Victor Wembanyama may return for the NBA Cup game against the Thunder Saturday: “Very much so. He had a very good day today. He had a good intent day this morning and we’ll have to see how he responds and reacts tomorrow.”
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You get three games a year where Marcus Smart hits 8 threes out of nowhere. You gotta win those all. It might be happening now.
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There have been about five players who have hit the deck, grabbing their face tonight. Such a bizarre, clunky game.
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The annual NBA front office rankings are back - with 36 execs weighing in - and one thing remains unchanged: OKC stands alone at the top. See how the top 10 unfolded, with a bonus question about front offices on the rise, at @TheAthletic
https://t.co/a88IUUFj78
nytimes.com
Three dozen decision-makers across the league weighed in on their peers, what they admire and who stands above the rest.
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First time I've ever seen a LeBron poster dunk and thought, "I had no idea he could still do that."
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Offensive rebounding is back — which represents more than just a change in style. It’s a statistical revolution. Story on the NBA’s latest, greatest advantage and the coaches who are sparking it: https://t.co/NXyiGLIkYo
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Derik Queen’s historic night, Dylan Harper’s game-winner highlight rookie class’ potential My latest w/ @JaredWeissNBA
https://t.co/7QSjTJcNYP
nytimes.com
Rookies Derik Queen and Dylan Harper showed out in a crunch-time battle of two star rookies in the making.
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He really is turning into Baby Jokic tonight. Queen has completely flipped this game on its head. Hard to believe he's a rookie with the way he runs the offense with so much composure and patience. He just managed to pass out of a baseline double team like a seasoned vet for a
Love how when Derik Queen dropped it off to Trey Murphy, the PA announcer called him "Assist Queen." He's a point and dime away from his first 30-point triple-double. Yass Queen.
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Love how when Derik Queen dropped it off to Trey Murphy, the PA announcer called him "Assist Queen." He's a point and dime away from his first 30-point triple-double. Yass Queen.
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De’Aaron Fox received a Western Conference player of the week nomination, which ended up going to Jamal Murray.
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The DominAyton redemption arc has been so funny this year. This dude is unintentionally hilarious
Deandre Ayton on Lebron's 4th quarter: "Clutch. Clutch genes. Felt like a movie. It was a GOAT moment. I was loving it. I had stopped celebrating just to watch him so I don't miss nothing"
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