San Antonio is still 0-0 with training camp ahead, but the preseason and season-opening dates are now locked in. The notable items this week are a pair of injury updates, a Popovich-hosted coaching clinic, and early outside coverage of the rookie class.
When do the Spurs actually take the court again?
The preseason schedule is set: the Hawks visit October 8, San Antonio plays at Phoenix October 10 on ESPN2, then at Utah October 12, before the Suns come to San Antonio October 14. The regular season begins October 20, hosting Oklahoma City on NBC/Peacock — a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals.
Who's hurt heading into camp?
Two names are on the list. Jayden Quaintance is sidelined by a right knee issue, with a return targeted for December 1. David Jones Garcia is day-to-day with a right ankle issue, expected back around October 1, well before camp is in full swing.
Any coaching news beyond the roster moves?
Pounding The Rock reported this week that San Antonio will host a Gregg Popovich Coach the Coaches Clinic ahead of the Silver & Black Scrimmage. It is a small note, but a reminder that Popovich's fingerprints are still on how this staff teaches the game even from his front-office chair.
What's being said about the rookie class?
Pounding The Rock published a report today previewing what San Antonio's rookie class could add this season — a class anchored by Dylan Harper, the No. 2 pick in 2025, and Carter Bryant, taken 14th. Camp has not opened, and every read on minutes is still a projection, not a rotation call.
Where does the payroll stand right now?
Payroll sits at $198.3 million across the roster, above the $165.0 million cap but under the $200.4 million tax line. Fox ($49.8M), Vassell ($27.0M) and Johnson ($17.5M) lead the books. The Spot Up Shot reported the cap could rise to $176 million in 2027-28, which would ease some of next summer's math.
When do the Spurs open the 2026-27 regular season?
October 20, hosting Oklahoma City on NBC/Peacock, a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals.
Which Spurs players are dealing with injuries right now?
Jayden Quaintance is sidelined by a right knee issue with a return targeted for December 1, and David Jones Garcia is day-to-day with a right ankle issue, expected back around October 1.
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