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.

Oct 24, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reverse dunks as Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) defends during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Coach Mitch Johnson knows that trio of De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and Steph Castle didn't play much last season, but a deep dive on the data reveals how they went from a passing thought to priority number one.

Oct 14, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) looks up the court in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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Half of the anonymously-polled top executives believe San Antonio will win the championship, and Victor Wembanyama earned the most votes in history for MVP and player you'd start a franchise with.

Oct 14, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) dribbles in the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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After a clunky start to this new era, San Antonio's star-studded backcourt shook off the rust and created explosive offense together.

Oct 12, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (17) dribbles during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

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San Antonio's second-round pick scored 25 points with shiftiness and shooting range that called to mind some of the best small guards in the NBA today.

Oct 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives on Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

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As Wembanyama explores as a playmaker and the San Antonio Spurs try new things, the preseason process has looked a little clunky for Mitch Johnson's group.

Oct 8, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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French Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is showing solidarity with a student-led movement that is demanding increased funding for schools amid a violent crackdown by police.

Oct 8, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) looks to pass the ball while defended by Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Victor Wembanyama is already playing like an MVP, Dylan Harper might have to be a starter, and everything else that jumped out from the San Antonio Spurs' loss to the Hawks.

May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dribbles against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama filled the highlight reel with his ball-dominant bag, from isolation scoring and stepback shooting to making plays and even drawing one up for his teammates.

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De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper are going to play more as a unit this season, and it may become a focal point for Mitch Johnson and the coaching staff.

Sep 28, 2026; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) is interviewed during Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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On the cover of GQ and SLAM after helping the Spurs reach the Finals, the San Antonio's sophomore superstar has quickly become one of the most talked-about young players in the NBA.

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The question of how long Dylan Harper will come off the bench seems to hang over the Spurs, but he, Steph Castle and De'Aaron Fox are translating off-court chemistry to on-court success.

Mar 14, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and guard De'aaron Fox (4) look back up the court in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper are stewing on the Finals loss, and De'Aaron Fox is trying to put it behind him, but the whole team is coming together as San Antonio enters the season with championship aspirations for the first time in a decade.

Tom Petrini

Joined: Nov 21, 2025

How Mitch Johnson Adjusted Spurs' Lineup, Attitude, and Playbook in Win Over Mavericks

Rockets Spoil Victor Wembanyama's Dunk Show at Buzzer, Spurs Fall to 0-2

How the Spurs' 3-Guard Lineup Actually Dominated the Thunder

Wemby's Worst Shooting Game Ever Dooms Spurs in Season Opener Against Thunder

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Analyzing All 92 Minutes of the San Antonio Spurs' 3-Guard Lineup

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Wemby, Spurs Dominate NBA GM Survey (Except One Category)

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How Spurs Guard Trio of Fox, Castle and Harper Came Together in Preseason Debut

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Spurs Rookie Ja'Kobi Gillespie Shows Flashes of Greatness in Preseason Breakout

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'Not Up to the Standard': How Concerning is Spurs' Slow Start to Preseason?

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'These Are Systemic Inequalities': Why Wembanyama Supports Student Protesters in France

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5 Instant Overreactions to Wemby, Harper and More in Spurs' Preseason Opener

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Victor Wembanyama Shows Guard Skill Growth in Spurs' Silver & Black Scrimmage

Spurs' Scrimmage Shows Focus on Guard Trio Playing Together

Dylan Harper is Ready For His Closeup

'Good Problems': How Harper, Fox, and Castle Fit Together For Spurs

Regret or Forget? Spurs Reveal How They Process Failure and Earned Expectations