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) reacts in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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New York fans commiserate at Walter's Bar a few blocks from Madison Square Garden after the Knicks fell to the Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

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The San Antonio Spurs practice at Madison Square Garden ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.

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Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) after the game between the Spurs and the Knicks in game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) goes in for a shot against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the first half during game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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San Antonio stormed back from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals and had opportunities to win in the last minute, but San Antonio couldn't close as Victor Wembanyama missed a few shots and turned it over.

Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama speaks to the media after game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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"I'm going to figure it out," Wembanyama said after New York stole Game 1of the NBA Finals in San Antonio. "I was bad tonight. It's not more complicated than that."

Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) grabs his leg as San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) looks on during the first quarter during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Brunson hobbled to the locker room after a Knicks teammate pushed a Spur, who fell on the side of Brunson's right knee.

Dec 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots the ball over New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the Emirates NBA Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Will Knicks center Mitchell Robinson be able to guard San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama after injuring his right hand?

Dec 31, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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The biggest individual matchup of the NBA Finals might be between New York's superstar point guard Jalen Brunson and San Antonio's dogged defender Stephon Castle, who applies pressure on the ball while Wembanyama protects the paint.

May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) and teammates celebrate with the Oscar Robertson trophy after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in game seven of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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From Julian Champagnie's red-hot run to Luke Kornet's game-saving block to rookie Dylan Harper's relentless rebounding, San Antonio's depth gave Victor Wembanyama enough help to vanquish the Thunder in a classic Game 7 that showed how they got here.

May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) in the first quarter during game seven of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Victor Wembanyama led seven Spurs in double-figure scoring, and San Antonio is heading to New York to face the Knicks in their first Finals appearance since 2014.

May 22, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) practices before game three of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Spurs coach Mitch Johnson lit the 20-year-old up after a defensive mistake against MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but that's because he expects great things from the kid.

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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OKC will be missing two of their top-three playmakers, putting all the pressure on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as San Antonio continues to key in on the two-time MVP.

May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney reacts in the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

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A defensive specialist who helped turn San Antonio into a juggernaut on that end, Sweeney joined Mitch Johnson's staff this year as associate head coach after successful stops in Dallas and Milwaukee.

May 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game six of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

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Many thought that the San Antonio Spurs were too young to make a title push this year, but Wemby's ability to meet every challenge has them on their biggest stage yet with a chance to defeat the defending champions and earn a trip to the NBA Finals.

May 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game five of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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San Antonio's head coach spoke before Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals about how his team has managed to slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the approach to this team's first playoff elimination game at risk of going home.

Tom Petrini

Joined: Nov 21, 2025

'Painful': How the Spurs Collapsed for the Biggest Blown Lead in NBA Finals History

'The Garden Was Dead': Knicks Fans Sound Off on Wemby, Trump, Muted MSG Crowd at Game 3 of NBA Finals

'Mayhem': Spurs Prepare for Basketball Fight of the Century at Madison Square Garden

Can Wembanyama Turn His Biggest Blunder Into His Greatest Triumph?

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'I Messed Up': Spurs Comeback Turns Into Meltdown, Knicks Take 2-0 Lead Back to New York

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Why Wembanyama is 'Not Worried in the Slightest' About Poor Performance After Spurs Lost Game 1 to Knicks

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Jalen Brunson Returns After Leaving Game 1 of NBA Finals With Apparent Knee Injury

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Latest Injury Update, Preview, How To Watch Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals Game 1

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Brunson vs. Castle (and Wemby): Spurs and Knicks Stars Break Down Key Matchup Before NBA Finals

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'Guys Stepping Up': How Wemby's Brothers, So-Called Others, Brought Spurs to Finals

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Spurs Beat Thunder in Game 7 With Total Team Effort, Advance to NBA Finals

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'As Coachable As Anybody': Carter Bryant's Rookie Playoff Run Features Tough Love, Tough Defense

Thunder Star Jalen Williams Out For Game 7 Against Spurs as Injuries Shift Western Conference Finals

Orlando Magic Reportedly Hiring Spurs' Sean Sweeney As Next Head Coach

'Attack the Moment': How Wembanyama's Habit of Rising to the Occasion Brought Spurs to Game 7 in OKC

Mitch Johnson On the Hardest Part of Guarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (It's Not the Refs)