# SIZING UP THE WEST: Who stands in the way of a return to the NBA Finals for the Spurs?

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Podcast: [Locked On Spurs - Daily Podcast On The San Antonio Spurs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-spurs-daily-podcast-on-the-san-antonio-spurs-219258)
Published: 2026-07-02T23:32:49+00:00
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The West is loading up and the Spurs have more work to do to get back to the NBA Finals. What moves do they make next?

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