River Walk Report: Nunn Signs, Roster Reaches Nineteen

By the Spurs Nightly Desk · Saturday, September 19

San Antonio signed guard Jayden Nunn to a training camp contract on September 19, bringing the roster to 19 players. The Spurs are 0-0 with the preseason opener three weeks away and two injury timelines still running.

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What's the newest move on the roster?

San Antonio signed guard Jayden Nunn to a training camp contract on September 19, first reported by Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. The deal puts the roster at 19 players, adding backcourt depth behind Fox, Castle and Vassell as camp competition for the final spots begins.

When do the Spurs play again?

The preseason opens October 8 at home against Atlanta, then two road games at Phoenix on October 10, airing on ESPN2, and at Utah on October 12, before Phoenix visits San Antonio on October 14. The regular season begins October 20 against Oklahoma City, on NBC and Peacock.

Who's dealing with injuries heading into camp?

Guard David Jones Garcia is day-to-day with a right ankle injury and is targeting an October 1 return. Forward Jayden Quaintance is out with a right knee injury, with an estimated return of December 1, which will keep him out for the entire preseason and the start of the regular season.

What draft capital does San Antonio control?

The Spurs owe their 2027 first-round pick to Sacramento but hold pick swaps in the 2027 second round, the 2028 first round and the 2030 first round. They still own their 2028 and 2029 second-rounders outright, plus their 2029 first, leaving real draft flexibility despite the pick already promised to Sacramento.

What's still unsettled before the opener?

Chris Kent was named the Spurs' G League head coach on September 12, and how his staff connects to Mitch Johnson's group hasn't been spelled out. With Dylan Harper, Carter Bryant and five other newcomers in camp, how the minutes behind Fox, Castle and Vassell will split is still an open question.

The verdictNone of this moves the season outlook — Nunn is camp depth, not a rotation piece — but the roster sits at 19 with the preseason opener three weeks out and two injury clocks still running.

Have the Spurs played any games yet this season?

No. San Antonio is 0-0 with the preseason set to open October 8 against Atlanta and the regular season starting October 20 against Oklahoma City.

Is Jayden Nunn guaranteed a roster spot?

No. He signed a training camp contract, which puts him in competition for one of San Antonio's final roster spots rather than guaranteeing him one.