Tom Petrini

Joined: Nov 21, 2025

Tom Petrini has covered Spurs basketball for the last decade, first for Project Spurs and then for KENS 5 in San Antonio. After leaving the newsroom he co-founded the Silver and Black Coffee Hour, a weekly podcast where he catches up on Spurs news with friends Aaron Blackerby and Zach Montana. Tom lives in Austin with his partner Jess and their dogs Dottie and Guppy. His other interests include motorsports and making a nice marinara sauce.

Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots a three point shot against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the fourth quarter of game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama got a new alien logo with Nike, and he's reportedly joining elite company with a much-anticipated signature shoe line.

Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell celebrate with the fiesta crowd in 2K27 trailer

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Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio star in the new trailer, which also shows an interesting (but probably inaccurate) guess at the Spurs' starting lineup.

Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots the ball over New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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In videos posted by the Spurs, we can see Victor Wembanyama working with his veteran teammates on his post moves and a one-legged Dirk fadeaway.

Oct 28, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) performs a soccer kick before warming up for a game the Houston Rockets at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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At a park in Texas, the towering man of the people showed off his touch, fell down, got up, scored a goal, and got lovingly swarmed by fans as he came off the field.

Feb 1, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) celebrates with forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the second half against the Orlando Magic at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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"If I had to choose, that's what I would do, put my teammates in there and a moment of emotion. I don't think there's a singular better photo for the cover," Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said of his historic 2K cover.

Unknown Date; Houston, TX, USA; FILE PHOTO; Houston Rockets center #34 HAKEEM OLAJUWON in action against the Vancouver Grizzlies at the Summit during the 1996-97 season. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright USA TODAY Sports

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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has a special relationship with the Rockets legend, and a post by Kel'el Ware's agent showed the big men together again this offseason.

Harrison Barnes, Tobias Harris, Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox participate in an offseason workout at Fox's home in Katy.

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The Spurs are already in the gym building chemistry with their new teammate Tobias Harris, as De'Aaron Fox hosted an offseason workout at his home in Katy.

Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward David Jones-Garcia (25) gestures to a teammate in the first quarter of their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

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The Dominican guard is coming back to San Antonio and Austin, and the Spurs reportedly cut Two-Way player Emanuel Miller.

Victor Wembanyama (and a few of his Spurs teammates) make the cover of 2K27

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San Antonio's superstar is the first Spur to make the standard cover of any 2K game, and the photo of a storybook moment is the only cover in the history of the game to feature the star's teammates.

May 1, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic in the second quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

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One of the biggest questions facing San Antonio before next season is who will start at power forward between Julian Champagnie and newly-acquired veteran Tobias Harris, who could be the missing piece for the Spurs.

May 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) warms up before the start of Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals for the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center.

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This summer in Vegas, the second-year Spur is working on expanding his playmaking and finding his voice as a leader for his new rookie teammates.

Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts during the fourth quarter of game four of the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Spurs' superstar reportedly accepted a contact worth $51 million less than he could have signed, giving San Antonio more flexibility to build a consistent contender around him despite league rules that make sustainability almost impossible.

Tom Petrini

Joined: Nov 21, 2025

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Who is New Spur Taelon Peter, and How Do Exhibit 10 Contracts Work?

Wembanyama Joined by Spurs Stars (and Brother) for Workout in France

Wembanyama and R.C. Buford Open New Court in Wemby's Hometown in France

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Wembanyama Signs New Nike Deal, Including Signature Shoe Line

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2K27 Trailer Features Wemby, Spurs Teammates, Fiesta Crowd, Finals Details

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Is Wemby Working on a Go-To Move in Offseason Workout Videos?

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VIDEOS: Wembanyama Seen Playing Pickup Soccer in Another Summer Side Quest

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'We See My Teammates' | Wembanyama Shares Favorite Part of 2K27 Cover

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Wembanyama Works Out With Hakeem Olajuwon Once Again

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'Iron Sharpens Iron' | New Spur Tobias Harris Works Out With Wemby, Fox, Barnes

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What's Next For Spurs After Signing David Jones Garcia to Two-Way Contract?

Three Ways Wembanyama's 2K27 Cover Makes History

12 Reasons Tobias Harris Should Start for the Spurs

Fresh Off Finals, Spurs' Carter Bryant is at Summer League to Grow as a Player and Leader

'Whatever it Takes': Wembanyama Takes $51 Million Discount, Huge Bet on Spurs