Cowboys struggle as Spurs aim for NBA title after long rebuild
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Jerry Jones' Dallas Cowboys have not advanced past the Divisional Round since 1996 and fell to a 7–9–1 record last season, missing the playoffs for a second consecutive year. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs finished a challenging 2022-23 season with a 22-60 record, but rebounded with a 62-20 season in 2025-26. The Spurs are now preparing for the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, marking a significant turnaround from their earlier struggles.
- •Cowboys have not reached the NFC Championship Game since 1996.
- •Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the top pick in 2023 NBA Draft.
- •San Antonio's 62-20 record in 2025-26 led to an NBA Finals appearance.
- •Cowboys 5-13 in postseason over the last 30 years.
- •Mitch Johnson became the Spurs' head coach after Gregg Popovich retired.
- 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones and Cowboys’ championship drought becomes harder to ignore as Spurs shine again — here’s why
"Jerry Jones’ Dallas Cowboys continue to fall short of advancing beyond the Divisional Round, while the Spurs keep shining.
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