Nunn Departs Camp as Spurs Roster Settles Before October

By the Spurs Nightly Desk · Thursday, September 24

Jayden Nunn left the Spurs on September 24, six days after joining the roster, one more move in a camp that has not yet produced a box score. San Antonio now has firm dates ahead, from the October 8 exhibition against Atlanta to the October 20 opener against Oklahoma City on NBC and Peacock.

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Why did Jayden Nunn leave the Spurs?

Nunn joined San Antonio on September 18 as part of a broader roster-moves report covering several teams. He left on September 24, six days later, per the transaction record. No reason for the exit has been reported, and neither move ever included detail on his role or contract terms.

Who fills out the roster now that Nunn is gone?

David Jones Garcia and Miles Barnstable are the newest names in camp. The rookie group otherwise stands as reported since summer, led on attention by Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, with Jayden Quaintance still working back from a knee injury.

When do the Spurs play their first game?

San Antonio opens the exhibition slate at home against Atlanta on October 8, then travels to Phoenix on October 10 (ESPN2), Utah on October 12 and hosts Phoenix again on October 14. The regular season begins October 20 against Oklahoma City, airing on NBC and Peacock.

Where does the payroll stand?

San Antonio carries a $198.3 million payroll, over the salary cap and under the $200.4 million tax threshold. De'Aaron Fox's $49.8 million is the largest single contract, followed by Devin Vassell at $27.0 million and Keldon Johnson at $17.5 million.

Is Wembanyama doing anything differently?

Last season, Wembanyama scored 20 or more points in four of his last five games coming off the bench, above his usual season pace in that role. Fox's and Johnson's shooting both fell off in their final ten games, each dropping true shooting marks by more than 13 points.

The verdictCamp still has not produced a box score, but the calendar is filling in: preseason starts October 8, the season opener is set for October 20, and the roster keeps shifting one name at a time.

Did the Spurs re-sign Jayden Nunn?

No. Nunn joined the roster September 18 and left September 24, with no reason given for the departure.

When is the Spurs' season opener?

October 20 at home against Oklahoma City, airing on NBC and Peacock.