San Antonio is still 0-0, but the calendar finally has shape: preseason opens October 8 and the regular season starts October 20 against Oklahoma City. Camp moves and injury updates fill out the rest of the picture before any of it plays out on the court.
When do the Spurs actually play a game?
The preseason opens October 8 at home against the Hawks, then heads to Phoenix October 10 on ESPN2, to Utah October 12, and back home against the Suns October 14. The regular season begins October 20 against Oklahoma City on NBC/Peacock — an early measure against last season's Cup semifinal opponent.
Who isn't full go for camp?
Jones Garcia has an ankle injury, listed day-to-day on the right side, with a return eyed for October 1. Quaintance remains sidelined by a knee injury, also on the right side, and his return isn't pegged until December 1 — a long runway before his rookie season truly begins.
Does signing Davis close the book on roster churn?
Hoopsrumors called the roster set when guard Davis signed September 25, two days after Malik Williams and Jon Elmore both joined. But Jayden Nunn left after five days on the roster and Miles Barnstable after two — both exits inside the same two weeks, which makes 'set' worth watching before opening night.
Is Dylan Harper already being cast as Wembanyama's co-star?
Air Alamo has run several pieces this week framing Harper as a future centerpiece next to Wembanyama, including one calling a forgotten rookie moment proof of the pairing. That's the outlet's read on Harper, not a confirmed role, and it arrives before he's played a single NBA minute.
What already looks different about Wembanyama's game?
Last season, Wembanyama reached the 20-point mark in four of his final five appearances off the bench, well above his season scoring pace. It's a small sample from a year that's already over, but it's the clearest sign yet that extra bench minutes raised his output.
When do the San Antonio Spurs play their first preseason game?
October 8, at home against the Atlanta Hawks.
Which Spurs players are dealing with injuries right now?
Jones Garcia is day-to-day with an ankle injury on the right side, and Quaintance is sidelined by a knee injury on the right side that isn't expected to clear until December.
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