San Antonio Spurs Rumors

Branham is among the contenders to open the 2024-25 season in the starting lineup while Devin Vassell recovers from foot surgery, writes Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News.

Champagnie is among the contenders to open the 2024-25 season in the starting lineup while Devin Vassell recovers from foot surgery, writes Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News.

Sochan is happy that last season's point guard experiment is over, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. "Playing my normal position is going to be great," Sochan said at media day. "I'm not going to be thinking as much. It's going to come more natural."

Vassell, who's dealing with a knee injury and will miss the start of the 2024-25 regular season, praised Victor Wembanyama's development during an appearance at the Spurs' media day Monday, Michael C. Wright of ESPN writes. "The game is slowing down for him," Vassell said of Wembanyama. "He's seeing everything, the reads, what shots he wants to get to, finishing. Every step of his game is growing. With the numbers he was putting up last year, the runs he was going on, for him to be still improving, it's going to be scary for the league this year. I can tell you that."

Paul decided to sign with the Spurs because he'll likely have a bigger role than the one he had with the Warriors in 2023-24, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. "The opportunity to play. That was a big part of it," Paul said. "I think for me, especially since signing in San Antonio, a couple things I've been focused on have been making sure I'm ready to play. Totally different role than I was in last season."

Johnson expressed that he's moving better and "more explosive" than last season, although he refrained from revealing a specific weight-change figure, per Josh Paredes of Fansided. Johnson missed the final four contests last season while dealing with a foot sprain -- although he still appeared in 69 total games.

Wesley was praised by offseason addition Harrison Barnes on Monday, with Barnes noting that Wesley "has done an unbelievable job picking up guys full court, getting active, getting steals...he's had a great two weeks," Josh Paredes of Fansided reports.

Sochan's shot mechanics have been a focal point of his offseason work, Josh Paredes of Fansided reports.

Wembanyama touched on a growth-filled summer Monday, including two stints of offseason training in San Antonio, an intense Olympic tenure with France and training sessions with former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford, Josh Paredes of Fansided reports.

Jones isn't mad about losing his starting role with the Spurs following the addition of Chris Paul, he told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News. "It was extreme excitement right away," Jones said of the Spurs signing Paul. "To be able to learn from a generational point guard like that, it's something I'll never take for granted."

Wembanyama is among the betting favorites to win the Most Improved Player award for the 2024-25 season, according to Grant Afseth of DraftKings Network.

Wembanyama was named to the All-Star Five of the 2024 Paris Olympics, FIBA Basketball reports.

Paul stated he decided to sign with the Spurs due to the possibility of being a regular starter for the team, according to Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com. "I want to play more than anything," Paul said.

Barnes said Tuesday that he's excited to play for coach Gregg Popovich and the Spurs, according to Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com.

The Rockets are not expected to make a move for Johnson during the offseason, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

Sochan has been included on Poland's 17-man preliminary roster for the Olympic qualifying tournament to be held in July, according to Eurohoops.

Mamukelashvili is being linked with a potential return to Europe ahead of the 2024-25 season, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.

Wembanyama is reportedly intrigued by the possibility of playing alongside Trae Young, Tim MacMahon of ESPN stated on The Hoop Collective podcast. "I will say I've talked to people who know Wemby who have indicated he is at least intrigued by that idea," he said. "Now, intrigued by that idea and pounding the table are two very different things. I have no idea whether Gregg Popovich would be intrigued by the idea."

Wembanyama finished second in the voting for the 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year Award, though he received 19 first-place votes and earned 245 points.

Wembanyama has been selected among the three finalists for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He has also been selected as a finalist for the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Wembanyama was named the Rookie of the Month in the Western Conference for March.

Jones has been nominated for the NBA's 2023-24 Sportsmanship Award.

Wesley has attempted just 28 threes across 37 appearances this season, which marks a decline from the 52 threes he attempted at a 38.5 percent clip through 37 appearances last season.

Johnson was benched following four minutes of action in Sunday's loss to Utah after fouling Lauri Markkanen on a three-point attempt, representing a climactic moment amid Johnson's season-long dwindling role.

Branham has connected on just 20.6 percent of 63 guarded three-point attempts this season.