While the sample size is small, the collection of like-minded downhill threats appears to have already formed chemistry on and off the court.

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

Shaquille O'Neal admits Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is different, pointing to Hakeem Olajuwon as a better fit than his own big-man mold.

Stephon Castle often keeps things close to the vest. Prior to announcing his latest off-court venture, he gave no hints. Thursday morning, Connect

Johnson's early 3-point barrage helped the Spurs beat the Lakers and get to Las Vegas, where Victory Wembanyama might return.

Down two of their top rim protectors, the Spurs could not stop Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers from running amok

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson notes that a stretch that has his team playing eight road games out of nine, including the Cavs, has taken a toll.