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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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NBA insider reveals what San Antonio Spurs are expected to do with second pick in 2025 NBA Draft
The San Antonio Spurs were one of the biggest losers of the draft lottery once again, moving up to land the second overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. While there are a few directions the organization could go with the selection, many around the league already believe they know what will happen. ESPN's Jeremy Woo writes that while there is 'wide speculation' San Antonio will field trade calls on the No. 2 pick, the expectation around the league is the team will select guard Dylan Harper. Advertisement Related: San Antonio Spurs expected to pursue two superstars this summer While San Antonio has been viewed as a potential landing spot for Giannis Antetokounmpo, he still hasn't asked the Milwaukee Bucks to trade him. Even if he does, the Spurs could still take a long-term approach with their rebuild and retain their top assets. It's also been made clear that the De'Aaron Fox trade last February won't stand in the way of the Spurs drafting Harper. San Antonio would likely run a backcourt of Fox and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year guard Stephon Castle, while Booker comes off the bench. Related: Spurs expected to be eyeing specific 2025 NBA Draft target San Antonio has been previously linked to Kevin Durant, who could be made available this summer by the Phoenix Suns. He wouldn't cost the second overall pick, but the 36-year-old forward also might not align with the club's timeline. Advertisement Ultimately, it seems like the Spurs are going to stick with a very patient approach to building this team. Harper will likely be part of the rotation next season and if he plays well, it could allow San Antonio to opt against giving Fox a max contract. Related: 2025 NBA Draft order, San Antonio Spurs draft picks 2025
Yahoo
7 hours ago
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San Antonio Spurs, perennial All-Star reportedly had mutual interest in trade
The San Antonio Spurs have the second overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, positioning them to either pick or trade for a cornerstone player to pair with Victor Wembanyama. Already linked to several star-caliber players in NBA rumors, it appears the interest is mutual with at least one of them. ESPN's Shams Charania reported on the Pat McAfee Show that All-Star forward Kevin Durant and the Spurs had mutual interest in a pairing ahead of the NBA trade deadline. It came ahead of a summer where many around the league expect Durant to be dealt. Advertisement Related: Insider reveals what San Antonio Spurs expected to do with No. 2 pick Kevin Durant stats (ESPN): 26.6 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 4.2 APG, 52.7% FG, 43% 3PT While the Phoenix Suns primarily discussed a Durant trade in February with the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio also expressed interest in acquiring the All-Star forward. Unlike Golden State, where Durant blocked a trade to, he was very receptive to the idea of playing for the Spurs. On some level, Durant makes more sense for San Antonio than acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. While Antetokounmpo is the superior talent and younger, he would cost significantly more to acquire. The Spurs could land Durant and keep the second overall pick. Related: San Antonio Spurs expected to pursue two superstars this summer Kevin Durant contract (Spotrac): $54.708 million cap hit in 2025-'26 Advertisement It would mean a potential pairing next season of Wembanyama, Durant, De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle in the Spurs starting lineup. San Antonio could then use the second overall pick on guard Dylan Harper, bringing him off the bench behind Castle and Fox. While Phoenix isn't expected to make massive changes this summer, there's a growing belief that Durant will be traded. If the Suns don't have an issue trading Durant inside the Western Conference, the Spurs could be well-positioned to acquire him. Related: 2025 NBA Draft order, San Antonio Spurs draft picks 2025 Related Headlines
New York Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Renée Victor, Actress Who Voiced Abuelita in ‘Coco,' Dies at 86
Renée Victor, best known for voicing the strict but loving grandmother in the Pixar film 'Coco,' died Friday night at her home in Sherman Oaks, Calif. She was 86. The cause was lymphoma, a representative for Ms. Victor confirmed on Sunday. Ms. Victor appeared in a number of television series through her decades-long career, including as Lupita on the comedy series 'Weeds.' But her most well-known role came in 2017 as the grandmother in 'Coco,' which follows a 12-year-old boy in Mexico who is transported to the land of the dead. In a post on social media, Pixar said it was 'heartbroken' about Ms. Victor's death. 'We will always remember you,' the company added, possibly referring to the signature song in 'Coco.' Renée Victor was born on July 25, 1938, in San Antonio. She was raised in a traditional Catholic family and went to an all-girls school. When she was 10, Ms. Victor danced in a production of the opera 'Carmen,' according to the entertainment database IMDb. Ms. Victor's early career included a run as a singer and dancer at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas, according to IMDb. She went on to do more stage work internationally, including in Australia, Europe and Latin America. Ms. Victor later returned to Los Angeles and hosted the local talk show 'Pacesetters,' a public affairs program. She also worked as a translator and interpreter at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, as well as for the BBC. In 1996, Ms. Victor starred in the short film 'Libertad,' portraying a family matriarch fighting to keep her fractured family together. The next year, she played the Hispanic translator in Robert Duvall's 'The Apostle.' She had roles in two other films with Mr. Duvall: 'Assassination Tango' and 'A Night in Old Mexico.' The director Frank Aragon said Ms. Victor was deft at balancing humor and drama in a way that 'unleashes colorful, quirky personas that tickle the funny bone.' She also played the grandmother in the 2014 horror film 'Paranormal Activity 5: The Marked Ones.' Her character was originally meant to die midway through the movie, according to Ms. Victor's IMDb biography, but studio executives decided against that fate because 'she's too lovable and the audience won't accept it.' She also had recurring roles on the shows 'ER,' 'Dead to Me' and 'Snowpiercer.' In an interview in 2017 about her role in 'Coco,' Ms. Victor said that the film would bring a broader awareness of Mexican culture to those who 'don't know enough' about it. Of doing voice-over work, she said, 'I love it, because a microphone doesn't care what you look like.' She added, 'It's what you're projecting into that microphone that's important.' She is survived by her two daughters, Raquel and Margo Victor.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
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UFC Makes Announcement About Noche UFC 3 Card
UFC Makes Announcement About Noche UFC 3 Card originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The UFC is changing course on one of its most symbolic events of the year. Known for celebrating Mexican fighters and culture around Mexican Independence Day, the annual Noche UFC card has become a staple of the promotion's calendar. Last year's spectacle took place inside the Las Vegas Sphere and featured a shocking outcome, as Sean O'Malley lost his bantamweight title to Merab Dvalishvili in dramatic fashion during the main event. Now, the promotion is setting its sights elsewhere for 2025. Advertisement In an official announcement made during the UFC Vegas 107 broadcast and later confirmed via a post on X (formerly Twitter), the UFC revealed: 'The 3rd annual #NocheUFC will now take place at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on September 13. The Noche UFC Fight Night card will celebrate and honor the remarkable contributions of Mexican fighters to combat sports and continues UFC's great tradition of holding an event around Mexican Independence Day.' Initially, there had been strong speculation that the UFC would take the event abroad, with plans seemingly set for Arena Guadalajara in Mexico. However, delays related to construction at the venue may have forced the promotion to reconsider. The first two Noche UFC events were held in Las Vegas, making this upcoming San Antonio card the first to take place outside of Nevada. UFC CEO Dana WhitePhoto by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC While no fights have been confirmed for the event, the UFC's commitment to honoring Mexican heritage remains unchanged—and fans will be watching closely to see who lands on this meaningful card. UFC President Dana White has yet to announce any matchups for the event, but his involvement will likely shape the final lineup. With the event just months away, anticipation continues to build as fans await further updates on what's next for Noche UFC 3. Advertisement Related: UFC Heavyweight KO Artist Sends Explicit Message to the Division After Begging for a Fight Related: Legal Storm Intensifies Around BJ Penn, New Developments Emerge: Report This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs coach
Gregg Popovich has stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs and will become the team's president of basketball operations, the NBA franchise said on Friday. This report produced by Freddie Joyner.
