Paris, Spurs and Pacers

Victor Wembanyama navigates a whirlwind week in Paris ahead of Spurs-Pacers games
The main events start Thursday when Wembanyama and the Spurs take on the Indiana Pacers in the first of two games in Paris. The rematch is Saturday, both happening at Accor Arena, the same building where Wembanyama played in the knockout round of the Paris Olympics last summer when he and France wound up losing to the U.S. in the gold-medal game.
Victor Wembanyama returns to Paris, dropping 30 points as Spurs crush Pacers with 140-110 win
Victor Wembanyama returned to Paris in style. The San Antonio Spurs star, who grew up outside of Paris and spent five years playing in the French basketball league, returned to his home country this week with a matchup against the Indiana Pacers.
'Work hard, play hard.' Pacers embrace Paris trip, even if it's all about Victor Wembanyama
The Pacers are in Paris because someone has to be the opponent to French phenom Victor Wembanyama, but they're getting everything out of the trip.
Victor Wembanyama scores 30, and Spurs roll past Pacers in Paris 140-110
Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110.
Spurs and Victor Wembanyama Put on Show for Paris Crowd vs. Pacers
The San Antonio Spurs may have been the road team in the first game in Paris against the Indiana Pacers, who entered the game red-hot, but Victor Wembanyama 's homecoming was a massive success for the Silver and Black.
Without Gregg Popovich, Victor Wembanyama plays role of Spurs dinner host in Paris
Wembanyama was born and raised in Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, a western Paris suburb, and has made it a focus this week to introduce his teammates to Parisian culture and the life he led before he became the NBA Rookie of the Year and likely next face of the league.
NBA Paris Games 2025: Schedule for Victor Wembanyama, Spurs vs. Pacers
Here's what to know when the NBA returns to Paris this week for a pair of regular-season games featuring the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers.
Victor Wembanyama embracing the moment at Paris Games — with a little local flavor
The Spurs superstar understands the responsibilities and immense spotlight he's under, yet still makes it a priority to take his team to dinner.
Victor Wembanyama returns to France with Spurs for NBA Paris Games
Victor Wembanyama is back in Paris with the the Spurs for the NBA Paris Games 2025. NANTERRE, France (AP) — Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday. The Pacers know better. They will not be feeling right at home.
Pacers in Paris: Catching up with Myles Turner for NBA's Paris Games 2025
Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner had never been to Paris before this week. "It's been a whirlwind," Turner said, as the Pacers prepare to play the San Antonio Spurs in the French capital as part of the NBA's Paris Games 2025.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama gets sentimental about homecoming for NBA games
With his Spurs set to take on the Pacers in Paris, France, Victor Wembanyama is savoring every moment of his homecoming.
Welcome home, Wemby: As expected, Spurs’ star gets a hero’s welcome in Paris
The first enormous roar from the crowd came before the game even started. All Victor Wembanyama needed to do to get the fans in Paris into a full-blown frenzy was, it turned out, say hello into a ...
Cameron Brink stuns with mom at NBA Paris Game in full-length coat
WNBA star Cameron Brink pulled up to Paris in style to check out Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs take on New Balance fam Aaron Nesmith and the Pacers.
Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.
As the N.B.A. confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, the 21-year-old Spurs ...
In his hometown, Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama dedicates a pair of new outdoor courts for kids to enjoy
Victor Wembanyama stood on the center stripe of a new outdoor court in his hometown, his arms outstretched to their full ...
Extra Point: Expect Wembanyama to Go Off in Paris
Players like Victor Wembanyama only come around every once in a while. Pure athletic freaks of nature that can dominate on a whim at the sport's highest level a ...
‘Court of Gold’: Netflix Doc Replays U.S. and France Basketball Match Up at Paris Olympic Games
Court of Gold' follows the men's basketball teams from the U.S., France, Serbia, and Canada vying for the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
NBA still talking about expanding its footprint in Europe, Adam Silver says
The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball and those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday. “We are looking very ...
7-foot-3 NBA star Victor Wembanyama has incredibly tall sister, brother too
The giant San Antonio Spurs center isn’t the only baller in the family with a sister and brother who also hoop.