The San Antonio Spurs know they have a tall task in front of them facing the Minnesota Timberwolves. They'd dare say it will be tougher than beating Portland.

Five and a half years after a casual pickup game, Victor Wembanyama’s rapid rise to the NBA stage does not surprise Rudy Gobert. He saw this potential and pressure handling firsthand during their 2024 Olympic run.

The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves will face each other in the Western Conference semifinals, but the status of Wolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards remains uncertain as he recovers from a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee.

After helping vanquish "straightforward" Portland in the first round, the French star braces for a tougher challenge strategy-wise in battle-tested Minnesota.

Wembanyama revealed that waiting for the Spurs to trade for an All-Star, such as Antetokounmpo, wasn't on his mind, and that he's happy that the front office stuck with the young

The San Antonio Spurs are waiting for more clarity on Victor Wembanyama's status for Game 3, but a recent update signals worrying news.

Wembanyama was asked about the Minnesota forward, who made headlines in the first round by calling the Denver Nuggets "bad defenders."

Now, NBA legend Kevin Garnett has entered the conversation. The 2008 Champion understands Wemby's capabilities, having trained with him in the offseason. But he knows that defending the French phenom would require him to dig deep into his bag of tricks.