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An East Side San Antonio native, Waseem made his mark as an all-star at Sam Houston High School before competing in Division I basketball at Texas A&M University. With deep roots in the community and a lifelong passion for the sport, he now brings that perspective to his coverage of the San Antonio Spurs.
San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama (1) jumps to block a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, against the Toronto Raptors, in Toronto, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Spurs Rally Past Raptors for 10th Straight Win, Close Gap in Western Conference Race

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Spurs Beat, (Duane Burleson/AP)
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Nine in a Row: Spurs Beat Pistons as Playoff Picture Tightens

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A Turning Point in District 120: Gervin-Hawkins Faces Brown in Primary
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A Turning Point in District 120: Gervin-Hawkins Faces Brown in Primary

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives against Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Austin, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Spurs Beat the Suns 121-94 in Austin for Their 7th Straight Win

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Castle’s 40-Point Triple-Double Powers Spurs Past Mavericks at Frost Bank Center
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Castle’s 40-Point Triple-Double Powers Spurs Past Mavericks, Joins David Robinson

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
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Spurs Extend Win Streak to Three With 135–123 Win Over Mavericks

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, February. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Spurs Defeat Thunder Again, Remain Firm in West Standings

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Spurs Overcome Travel Chaos, Beat Magic 112–103 at Frost Bank Center
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Spurs Overcome Travel Chaos, Beat Magic 112–103 at Frost Bank Center

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, right, moves the ball against Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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Hornets’ Second-Quarter Surge Sinks Spurs in 111–106 Loss

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Spurs VS Rockets
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Spurs’ Fourth-Quarter Run Sinks Rockets

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