R.J. Davis Joins Camp as the Spurs' Schedule Comes Into Focus

By the Spurs Nightly Desk · Saturday, September 26

R.J. Davis joined the Spurs on September 26, the latest addition to a training camp roster that keeps shifting before the preseason opens. San Antonio's next live look comes October 8 against the Hawks, with the regular-season opener set for October 20 against the Thunder.

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Who just joined the Spurs?

R.J. Davis joined the Spurs on September 26, the newest name added to a training camp roster that has turned over several times this month. Hoops Rumors and Paul Garcia both reported the move as part of San Antonio finalizing that roster, and neither report has detailed contract terms or where Davis fits once camp opens.

When does the preseason start, and who's first?

San Antonio opens preseason at home against the Hawks on October 8. Three more games follow: at Phoenix on October 10 on ESPN2, at Utah on October 12, and home again against the Suns on October 14, the final tune-up before the regular-season opener arrives eleven days later.

When and against whom does the regular season open?

The Spurs open the regular season at home on October 20 against the Thunder, airing on NBC and Peacock. It's a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals, which San Antonio won in seven games before falling to the Knicks in five games in the NBA Finals.

What does payroll look like after the offseason moves?

San Antonio's payroll sits at $198.3 million on 15 contracts, above the $165.0 million salary cap but below the $200.4 million luxury tax line. Fox's $49.8 million is the largest single salary, followed by Vassell, Johnson, Wembanyama and Harris to round out the top five.

What draft capital does the roster still carry?

San Antonio owes Sacramento next year's first-rounder. The Spurs still hold swap rights in 2027, 2028 and 2030, and own both picks in 2029 along with the 2028 second, leaving the front office more draft capital past this season than the one pick they've given up.

The verdictNone of this changes the math for San Antonio: a camp roster still settling, three and a half weeks from an opener that doubles as a rematch of last season's conference finals. The next real signal will come from the preseason floor, not another camp move.

Has R.J. Davis played in the NBA before?

No. The roster lists Davis as a rookie, with no NBA experience entering training camp.

What is the Spurs' record this season?

0-0. The 2026-27 season has not started; any scoring or game totals cited now are from last season, 2025-26.