SAN ANTONIO - Crazy, often unfounded trade rumors are part of life in today's social media and NBA blogosphere. Keldon Johnson has heard his share. As the Spurs

Here's what Mitch Johnson, Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama had to say after the loss to the Clippers. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 128-116 at home. Victor Wembanyama finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Harrison Barnes had 15, and Chris Paul had seven and seven assists.

The San Antonio Spurs have moved Keldon Johnson to the bench, but that hasn't stopped him from establishing himself as a leader for the team.

If the San Antonio Spurs want to make a deal for De'Aaron Fox, they will have to confront an uncomfortable reality.

In the event that the San Antonio Spurs can actually complete a trade for Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox, what might the deal look like? It’s already been made plain by ESPN senior insider Shams Charania that the Kings want win-now players and draft compensation.

Acting coach Mitch Johnson said he trusts the front office will keep the team informed while the players and coaches focus on trying to win games.

According to multiple sources, if De'Aaron Fox leaves the Kings via trade, his preferred landing spot is the San Antonio Spurs. It could be an interesting couple of days in Sacramento.

The story, as Buford tells it, goes like this: Claudio Crippa, an international scout for the Spurs, proposed going to see a youth game before checking out Doumbouya. Buford saw Wembanyama play for the first time that day. And the seeds for the Spurs’ new master plan were immediately planted.

1. The Clippers have out-rebounded their opponents in four straight games. 2. The Clippers are 7-0 on the road when leading after the third period. 3. The Clippers are 16-3 versus teams with a below .500 record. 4. The Spurs have lost four straight home games. 5. The Spurs have recorded more turnovers than their opponent in five straight games.

The Spurs could potentially end up with two NBA Draft lottery picks thanks to the Hawks amid Jalen Johnson's injury, and draft Cooper Flagg.

Kawhi Leonard poured in a season-high 27 points and Ivica Zubac amassed 21 points and 22 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers dominated the final five minutes on the way to a 128-116 win over the host San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

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.