SAN ANTONIO - Crazy, often unfounded trade rumors are part of life in today's social media and NBA blogosphere. Keldon Johnson has heard his share. As the Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs have moved Keldon Johnson to the bench, but that hasn't stopped him from establishing himself as a leader for the team.

The San Antonio Spurs are the center of trade rumors for All-Star De'Aaron Fox from the Sacramento Kings. The trade deadline is Thursday, February 6.

If the San Antonio Spurs want to make a deal for De'Aaron Fox, they will have to confront an uncomfortable reality.

Acting coach Mitch Johnson said he trusts the front office will keep the team informed while the players and coaches focus on trying to win games.

Kawhi Leonard poured in a season-high 27 points and Ivica Zubac amassed 21 points and 22 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers dominated the final five minutes on the way to a 128-116 win over the host San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

Leonard and Powell score 27 points each, Ivica Zubac adds 21 points and 22 rebounds in an intense battle with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, and the Clippers rally for a 128-116 win.

1. The Clippers have out-rebounded their opponents in four straight games. 2. The Clippers are 7-0 on the road when leading after the third period. 3. The Clippers are 16-3 versus teams with a below .500 record. 4. The Spurs have lost four straight home games. 5. The Spurs have recorded more turnovers than their opponent in five straight games.

The Spurs could potentially end up with two NBA Draft lottery picks thanks to the Hawks amid Jalen Johnson's injury, and draft Cooper Flagg.

The story, as Buford tells it, goes like this: Claudio Crippa, an international scout for the Spurs, proposed going to see a youth game before checking out Doumbouya. Buford saw Wembanyama play for the first time that day. And the seeds for the Spurs’ new master plan were immediately planted.

San Antonio's win snapped a Clippers eight-game winning streak against the Spurs that started on Nov. 4, 2022. Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks in that game. Keldon Johnson scored 17 points off the bench.

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