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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 50m

Most of the rotation players look to be done for the night. After scoring 19 points in a preseason return to the starting lineup, Keldon is busy during this timeout encouraging the subs to close this one strong.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 2h

Champagnie is 8 of 11 from distance so far in the preseason.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 2h

Nice job by Wemby drawing that foul as the 1Q closer.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 2h

With Julian 3 for 3, Spurs are 5 of 10 from deep. “With the shooters we have, with me, Julian, HB (Harrison Barnes), Lindy, it's going to be hard to key in on De'Aaron (Fox), Vic, Steph or all of our guys that can get to the basket,” Devin said this morning.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 2h

Spurs starters: Devin, Julian, Keldon, Harrison and Wemby.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 3h

Erik Spoelstra said it’s sinking in that he won’t face Pop again: “He's been a great role model for so many of us in the league … (he competed at a high level) with class, with dignity. He did it in a way that earned the respect of everybody.”

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 4h

Devin is in tonight, Mitch said. “Everyone else is trending,” he said meaning Fox, Harper, Sochan, Olynyk and McLaughlin are doing well in their ramp up to playing.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 4h

Yes, sir

Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 5h

Charlie Boggess remembers Joe Cortez as "The Guy" of San Antonio basketball.

"He was big and intimidating and had a deep voice and his guys played like demons," Boggess said of his fellow boys basketball coaching great.

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San Antonio hoops coaching legend Joe Cortez dies at 94

Cortez once reigned as the city's all-time winningest prep coach after 36 years of excellence at Central Catholic.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 6h

Spurs guard Stanley Umude isn’t about to undersell it. He’s absolutely thrilled to be playing for his hometown team.

‘It's a dream come true,” the Warren graduate said. “Being back home, playing in the city I grew up in, it's a big deal for me.”

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Former San Antonio prep star Stanley Umude living 'dream' with Spurs

The journeyman is giving his hometown team exactly what they need from players signed to training camp contracts - competitiveness, hustle, defense.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 7h

Central Catholic boys basketball coaching legend Joe Cortez, who once reigned as the all-time winningest coach in San Antonio prep history, died Wednesday, his son Danny said. Cortez was 94.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 10h

Kelly Olynyk getting some work in after shootaround. He’s recovering from offseason heel surgery but should be ready for opener.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 11h

Devin Vassell says he's good to go tonight after sitting out the preseason opener:

"It feels great,” he said at shootaround. “It's a different energy here. A lot of expectations. Just ready for all the guys to be healthy, but I'm ready to get this thing going."

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 1d

Spurs notebook: Mitch Johnson wants Stephon Castle at 100% for the opener … San Antonio Brennan grad George King continues his world travels in China.

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Spurs coach Mitch Johnson confident in decision to sit Stephon Castle

Holding last year's Rookie of the Year out with a bruised knee left the Spurs without a true point guard, but they want him fully healthy for the opener.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 1d

The Spurs believe they have a future lockdown defender in Carter Bryant, which is why he’s having tutorials with one of the NBA’s greatest defensive minds.

“I want you to focus on these things. If you do this, you're going to be good,” Pop told the rookie.

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How tutoring sessions with Gregg Popovich aided Spurs rookie Carter Bryant

The 14th overall pick of the draft is all ears at practice, especially when the NBA's all-time winningest coach is present.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 2d

Mitch Johnson on Castle’s bruised knee: “He’s feeling better, which is positive. We'll just kind of see how the thing continues to heal and get better. But I don't think anything long term.”

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 2d

“He looks amazing,” Keldon Johnson said of his beloved former coach.

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Spurs excited to see Gregg Popovich at shootaround

The legendary former coach spent much of the workout chatting with Jeremy Sochan.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 2d

The Spurs’ already lengthy injury list has a new addition:

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Spurs add Stephon Castle to injury list

The 2024-25 Rookie of the Year will miss Monday's preseason opener with a bruised knee and possibly two other games this week.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 2d

In addition to Castle (knee), the Spurs will also be without Fox (hamstring), Harper (thumb), McLaughlin (hamstring), Sochan (calf), Olynyk (heel) and Vassell (healthy scratch). Vassell is expected to play at Miami on Wednesday, though.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 2d

Stephon Castle is day to day and out for tonight’s preseason opener with a bruised knee after his collision with Wembanyama in Saturday night’s scrimmage. Nothing serious, just a precaution, the Spurs say.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 2d

Pop is in attendance at shootaround this morning, enjoying a chat at the moment with Sochan.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 3d

Spurs notebook: Carter Bryant sings his way into hearts of fans … Bryant in awe of Wemby’s humility … Castle “OK” after collision.

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Spurs' Carter Bryant at ease singing to fans

The 14th overall pick was one of several rookies and young players who veterans enlisted to entertain a crowd of 10,576 at the Silver & Black Open Scrimmage.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 4d

Wemby didn’t disappoint in his first appearance on the floor at the Frost Bank Center since Jan. 31, delighting a crowd of more than 10,000 at the free scrimmage.

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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama puts on show for fans at free scrimmage

The All-Star center dominated the early going en route to scoring 12 points in his first action at the Frost Bank Center since Jan. 31.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 4d

Castle left the scrimmage early after banging knees with Wemby, but the word out of the locker room is that he’s OK.

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Tom Orsborn @tomorsborn.bsky.social · 4d

David Jones Garcia with Bad Bunny’s “Titi Me Pregunto.”

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