San Antonio is still 0-0, and nothing changed in the last day and a half. A signed camp roster, two injury timelines and a four-game preseason slate now give the stretch before October 20 real structure.
What's the single most important fact today, with the Spurs still at 0-0?
The record is still 0-0, and the last day and a half brought no new event on the court. The settled fact already on the books is the camp roster: Davis signed on September 25, and hoopsrumors called the group set. Malik Williams and Elmore both joined that same week. No game has tested any of it.
When do the Spurs actually play, and what does the schedule look like?
Preseason opens October 8 against the Hawks, then true 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 opener is October 20 against Oklahoma City, broadcast on NBC and Peacock. Four exhibitions stand between now and a game that counts.
Who's hurt, and when are they expected back?
Jones Garcia's ankle has him day-to-day, with an estimated return of October 8 — the same day as the preseason opener. Quaintance is sidelined by a knee issue, with a return estimate of December 1, keeping the rookie forward out well past the preseason and into the regular season.
Is there a number from last season worth carrying into camp?
Over his final three games last season, Wembanyama's minutes jumped by more than 10 per night whenever a teammate was out, and his scoring barely moved. That pattern — heavier workload, same production — is the baseline Mitch Johnson now has to manage as depth gets tested again this season.
Can the six rookies get real answers before the opener matters?
Harper, Bryant, Jones Garcia, Gillespie, Peter and Quaintance have never played a single game together as Spurs. Four preseason dates, starting October 8, are the only chances to sort out real rotation questions before the opener against Oklahoma City on October 20 actually counts.
When do the Spurs play their first game of the season?
Preseason opens October 8 against the Hawks, and the regular-season opener is October 20 against Oklahoma City on NBC and Peacock.
Who is hurt on the Spurs right now?
Jones Garcia is day-to-day with an ankle issue and has an October 8 return estimate; Quaintance is sidelined by a knee issue with a December 1 return estimate.
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