There may be no better nickname in modern sports than ‘The Unicorn.’ That’s what San Antonio Spurs second-year superstar Victor Wembanyama truly is. He’s an anomaly, a mirage… something you only get to see once in a lifetime.

The Pacers and Spurs will play their second game in Paris on Saturday, Jan. 25 at noon ET on ESPN in the U.S. and 6 p.m. CET on beIN SPORTS and Canal+ in France. The games mark the first time the NBA is playing two regular-season games in Paris in the same season.

SAN ANTONIO — Kawhi Leonard stood in his usual spot during starting lineup introductions with the LA Clippers on the road. The San Antonio Spurs’ public address announcer rattled off the names of the Clippers’ starters and got to Leonard last:

Dec 6, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) drives to the basket while defended by San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. The Spurs receive: De'Aaron Fox.

Gregg Popovich's 29 seasons as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs produced a legendary NBA career. Even if he doesn't coach another game, five NBA championships and his win-loss record solidified his legacy. The NBA celebrated Popovich's birthday.

Stephon Castle is an American professional basketball player born on November 1, 2004, in Covington, Georgia. He plays as a point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, having been drafted fourth overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.

The Philadelphia Athletics beat Charter Oak 36-27 in a baseball game played on frozen Litchfield Pond in Brooklyn, N.Y., with the players wearing ice skates. 1957 — Joe McCarthy and Sam Crawford are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

San Antonio will try to stop its five-game home losing streak when the Spurs take on Milwaukee. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.

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.

Stephon Castle confirmed he will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest, and the Spurs rookie received some tips from Hall of Famer Vince Carter.

SAN ANTONIO — Clippers center Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 22 rebounds in an intense battle with San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama as the Clippers rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-116 on Wednesday night. Wembanyama had 23 points and 12 rebounds for the Spurs. They have lost five of six.

Miles Bridges was asked about LaMelo Ball’s All-Star case, he answered by praising his teammate’s game, saying he’s the most exciting player in the league, and he should