Nate Rogers

Los Angeles

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ungainfully employed — bylines @ LAT, NYT, Ringer, Stereogum, etc.

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The San Antonio Spurs Won the NBA Draft

1 day ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nate Rogers

The first round of the NBA draft is over, and there is a lot to take away. Future superstars were selected, major trades were made, and confusion ensued. The next step in the NBA cycle has just taken place, and the entire league has shifted. However, above all, one team stood out. That was the San Antonio Spurs. Over every successful team on day one of the draft, the Spurs walked away as the grand champions.
Ranking the Spurs' Best Options at Pick 14

3 days ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nate Rogers

Draft day is almost here, and it is a monumental day for the Alamo City. The Spurs currently hold the second and 14th picks in the 2025 NBA Draft and have a multitude of options. With the second pick, the Spurs are more than likely taking the prolific freshman from Rutgers, Dylan Harper, but at 14, all doors are open. What the Spurs decide to do at 14 could change everything.
The Spurs Dodged a Bullet With Kevin Durant

5 days ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nate Rogers

For the past few months, there has been a landslide of reports regarding interest between Kevin Durant and the San Antonio Spurs, creating controversy about whether or not the Spurs should pursue the Hall of Famer. However, those questions are no more. As reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick, and five second-round picks.
Ignore the Rumors, This Player Needs to Stay in San Antonio

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nate Rogers

The San Antonio Spurs are in the mix of the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, and the rumors are thundering. As everyone tries to decipher what the Spurs would be giving up in a package for Kevin Durant, one horribly bad decision has popped up over and over. That is trading away reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle. The Phoenix Suns themselves have pushed this egregious idea.
The Desmond Bane Trade Changes the Spurs Outlook on Kevin Durant

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nate Rogers

Even before the NBA Finals wrap up, the offseason has kicked off in a big way. According to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, Desmond Bane has been traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Orlando Magic for four first-round picks, a first-round swap, Cole Anthony, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. As the Spurs remain thoroughly in the mix for Kevin Durant, this trade paints a picture of how a potential deal might go or perhaps scare them from doing it entirely.
Exploring the Spurs Trade Down Options

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nate Rogers

The San Antonio Spurs struck gold by landing the second overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Many expect general manager Brian Wright to select the electric Rutgers point guard Dylan Harper. However, Harper isn’t a seamless fit in the Spurs’ current starting lineup, so they may have to look to trade the pick. While he is a surefire bet to succeed in the NBA, the Spurs need to weigh their options and find the right piece to add to their upstart core.
How the Spurs Can Replicate the Pacers Winning Ways

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Nate Rogers

The Indiana Pacers are in the midst of an incredible all-time level run. As the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pacers have made it all the way to the NBA Finals in mind-boggling fashion. The Pacers have built their roster from the ground up and avoided chasing stars. Further, they play a unique brand of basketball that is sending waves through the NBA. The Pacers don’t rely on one guy to take them home. They are a team-oriented offense in every way imaginable.
How the Spurs Can Replicate the Pacers Winning Ways

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nate Rogers

The Indiana Pacers are in the midst of an incredible all-time level run. As the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pacers have made it all the way to the NBA Finals in mind-boggling fashion. The Pacers have built their roster from the ground up and avoided chasing stars. Further, they play a unique brand of basketball that is sending waves through the NBA. The Pacers don’t rely on one guy to take them home. They are a team-oriented offense in every way imaginable.
Spurs Could Look to Steal Timberwolves’ Superb Sixth Man

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Nate Rogers

Heading into an active summer, general manager Brian Wright is on the hunt for talent. In particular, the Spurs are looking for a talented power forward to play alongside Victor Wembanyama in the frontcourt. To their luck, a prominent big man from the Minnesota Timberwolves might be available. The cap is tight in Minnesota, leaving LSU product Naz Reid on the outside looking in. The Spurs have the opportunity to form a dangerous frontcourt duo, and one that could take them over the top.
Spurs Could Look to Steal Timberwolves' Superb Sixth Man

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nate Rogers

Heading into an active summer, general manager Brian Wright is on the hunt for talent. In particular, the Spurs are looking for a talented power forward to play alongside Victor Wembanyama in the frontcourt. To their luck, a prominent big man from the Minnesota Timberwolves might be available. The cap is tight in Minnesota, leaving LSU product Naz Reid on the outside looking in. The Spurs have the opportunity to form a dangerous frontcourt duo, and one that could take them over the top.

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