Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI. In the world of professional sports, he’s a firm believer that athletes are people, too. He aims to spotlight the true, behind-the-scenes character of players and teams through strong narrative writing and sharp, hooking ledes.
The San Antonio Spurs closed out their fourth-annual I-35 Series on a high note, securing their eighth straight win over the Sacramento Kings in blowout fashion.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle's reputation travels well. It only took a weekend in Los Angeles to prove the impact he's made on the NBA's hottest team.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama didn't get the win he hoped for on All-Star Sunday, but he set a competitive tone primed to carry over for years.
Questions over whether the NBA All-Star Game's new format will inspire more intense competition bounced around Intuit Dome on Saturday. It produced mixed responses.
Mitch Johnson has pioneered the San Antonio Spurs' game plan, rotations and spearheaded his roster, currently 17-strong. It's why his team is a true contender.
After Norman Powell moved to Team World to replace Giannis Antetokounmpo, San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox earned the second All-Star bid of his career.
San Antonio Spurs star Castle went up for a block against Rui Hachimura Tuesday night and landed on his back before being ruled out with a pelvis contusion.
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