The Spurs have been one of the league’s most consistent and successful franchises, including coaching since joining the NBA in the 1976-77 season.

Splitter, who helped the Spurs win the 2014 NBA championship, takes over for Chauncey Billups who was charged in a sprawling gambling probe.

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During an appearance on Thursday's edition of ESPN's "First Take," former player and current analyst Jay Williams had nothing but high praise for Wembanyama after his stellar showing against the Mavericks.

Victor Wembanyama now has the franchise record for most points in an NBA regular-season opener with 40, passing George Gervin's 39 points in 1977.

Fans will also have access to "Tap to Watch," a new digital feature that directs viewers to live games across all partner platforms, simplifying how to find national and local broadcasts. This article originally published at San Antonio Spurs to take national stage as NBA begins new broadcast era.

Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the San Antonio Spurs’ victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if Wemby is already the best player in the NBA. Plus they discuss the Baltimore Ravens players making the decision to remove recreational items from the team’s locker room.

The Portland Trail Blazers have named assistant coach Tiago Splitter as its interim coach after head coach Chauncey Billups was accused of involvement in a federal gambling investigation.

Victor Wembanyama's younger brother, Oscar, is following in his family's athletic footsteps. The 18-year-old French forward, standing at 6'7\", is elig