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Scott Salomon

Scott Salomon

Joined: Jul 10, 2024

Scott Salomon joined On SI in April 2024 covering breaking news and analysis for the Miami Dolphins site, and has since contributed to the Miami Heat, Back in the Day NBA, Miami Hurricanes and San Antonio Spurs sites. Scott is based in South Florida and has been covering the local and national sports scene for 35 years. He's covered and has been credentialed for the Super Bowl, the NFL Combine, various Orange Bowls and college football championship games. Scott was also credentialed for the NBA All-Star game and covered the Miami Heat during their first six seasons for USA TODAY. Scott is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Communication and the St. Thomas University School of Law. Scott has two sons and his hobbies include watching sports on television and binge watching shows on various streaming services.

Aug 6, 2024; Paris, France; France power forward Victor Wembanyama (32) celebrates after defeating Canada in a men’s basketball quarterfinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Victor Wembanyama, France Barely Escape Canada, Advance To Semifinals vs. Germany

The San Antonio Spurs big man didn't do much offensively against Team Canada, but he did come up big when his country needed him the most.

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Jul 30, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; France power forward Victor Wembanyama (32) celebrates after defeating Japan in men’s basketball group B play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Victor Wembanyama Puts His Country On His Back; France Beats Japan In Overtime

The San Antonio Spurs' NBA Rookie of the Year took over in the extra period to lift France over Japan in a come-from-behind victory Tuesday.

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Jul 27, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; France power forward Victor Wembanyama (32) shoots against Brazil during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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PREVIEW: Japan Will Have Its Hands Full With Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert and Team France

Team Japan will be pressed to beat the defensive tandem that Team France possesses with Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert. This game could be a blowout early.

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Jul 27, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; France power forward Victor Wembanyama (32) embraces centre Rudy Gobert (27) after the game against Brazil during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Puts On A Show On World Stage in France Blowout Win

The San Antonio Spurs' reigning NBA Rookie of the Year was a dominating force against Brazil in preliminary round of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as France took an opening-game victory.

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Apr 12, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) box out for a rebound during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
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It's A Homecoming for Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama At the 2024 Olympic Games

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to play in his first Olympic games with countryman Rudy Gobert as Team France goes for gold in Paris.

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Apr 7, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) leaves the court after an injury in the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
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Spurs Mock Trade: Keldon Johnson to Utah For 7-Footer Lauri Markkanen?

An NBA Insider has the San Antonio Spurs sending Keldon Johnson and multiple first-round picks for the Utah Jazz's now-coveted Finnish star Lauri Markkanen.

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Jul 13, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Justin Minaya (24) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs guard Jamaree Bouyea (15) during the fourth quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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Spurs Suffer 1st NBA Summer League Loss, Fall to 76ers 96-80

Still playing without Stephon Castle, the San Antonio Spurs fall to 3-1 in NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas.

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Mar 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) reacts during the second half against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
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Spurs Veteran Keldon Johnson To Host Free Local Youth Basketball Camp

The camp is just one part of what Keldon Johnson does to give back to his community.

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Jul 13, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Sidy Cissoko (25) celebrates with San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Thomas & Mack Center.
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Spurs Rookie Stephon Castle to Miss Rest of Summer League With Wrist Sprain

First-round pick injured himself falling on the court during Saturday night's game against Portland.

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Jul 13, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) walks up court during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Thomas & Mack Center.
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Stephon Castle Tallies 22 Points, Spurs Defeat Trail Blazers in Las Vegas Summer League Opener

Stephon Castle wins the battle of the University of Connecticut alumni as San Antonio Spurs win their first game in Las Vegas. Donovan Clingan could only muster four points for the Portland Trail Blazers, but did grab a game-high 13 rebounds.

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Connecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) is introduced before the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.
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NBA Summer League: Preview, How to Watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Stephon Castle and Harrison Ingram lead the San Antonio Spurs against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first game of the Las Vegas NBA Summer League.

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