Jeremy Sochan (San Antonio Spurs)
October 2025
The forward will miss opening night due to a left wrist sprain suffered in practice as he neared return from a calf strain. Expect short absence if stability and pain improve. Note: the source mention of De’Aaron Fox missing time for San Antonio is incorrect. Fox is a Sacramento Kings player.
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
October 2025
Wembanyama said he can be the league’s future standard bearer and returned in preseason with playmaking emphasis after last season’s shoulder clot. In limited minutes he stuffed the box score while initiating offense.
San Antonio are building around his versatility with rookie guard Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, and added size to diversify lineups. The plan stresses connectivity and creation gravity over isolation to accelerate a playoff push.
Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers)
September 2025
Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to decline his 2026–27 player option, setting up free agency where he could command $30–35 million annually. The San Antonio Spurs are among the teams reportedly monitoring his situation. Despite declining an extension this summer, Reaves has consistently improved, posting career highs last season. With Luka Dončić and LeBron James alongside him, his role is pivotal this year. If he opts out, the Lakers may face a fight to keep him.
Keldon Johnson (San Antonio Spurs)
September 2025
After last season’s first-round playoff exit, the Lakers are considering a trade for Spurs forward Keldon Johnson. Despite signing DeAndre Ayton, LA still lack reliable bench scoring and could target Johnson before February’s trade deadline. Ryan Stano notes Johnson’s scoring and rebounding off the bench would fill a major gap, giving Doncic and LeBron support. Durable and consistent, he could be trusted across the season, strengthening LA’s push in the competitive Western Conference.
San Antonio Spurs
September 2025
A Spurs star has picked up a major injury before training camp, dealing a blow to postseason hopes. The team, led by Victor Wembanyama and new addition De’Aaron Fox, now face uncertainty after both stars endured serious setbacks last season. Wembanyama’s season ended in February with a blood clot in his shoulder, while Fox suffered tendon damage in March. Despite San Antonio awarding Fox a four-year, $229m max extension this summer, injuries continue to overshadow optimism for 2025–26.
De’Aaron Fox (San Antonio Spurs)
August 2025
San Antonio have extended De’Aaron Fox despite drafting Dylan Harper at No. 2 overall, creating a potential long-term point guard logjam due to both players’ poor off-ball shooting. Fox arrived in a high-profile trade and signaled willingness to stay, prompting the extension despite his declining 3-point shooting (31% last season). Spurs passed on alternatives like 2026 cap space, banking on short-term gains and playoff contention with Victor Wembanyama.
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
July 2025
Victor Wembanyama has been officially cleared to return after recovering from deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, which cut his 2024–25 season short. The Spurs’ medical team gave the green light on Friday.
The 21-year-old Frenchman recovered ahead of schedule and credited recent Shaolin temple training for boosting his mental and physical focus. He led the NBA in blocks last season despite playing just 46 games.
Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs)
May 2025
Legendary coach Gregg Popovich has officially stepped down as head coach of the Spurs, transitioning to a full-time president of basketball operations role after health setbacks and nearly three decades on the bench.
Popovich, 76, cited the physical demands of coaching and his recent stroke as reasons for the move. Mitch Johnson, interim coach since November, will now take over permanently, continuing Popovich’s legacy with the team.
Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs)
May 2025
NBA Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich has officially stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs after 27 seasons. He transitions to a full-time role as team president of basketball operations while Mitch Johnson is promoted to permanent head coach.
Citing the physical toll of coaching and his recovery from a mild stroke, Popovich chose to step away from the bench. He’ll remain closely involved in day-to-day franchise decisions, continuing to shape the Spurs’ future with Victor Wembanyama and the new leadership core.
Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs)
Incident occurred Tuesday night, April 16; update confirmed Friday, April 19
Popovich was hospitalized after a medical incident at a restaurant, later confirmed to be non-life-threatening. He’s now home and doing fine.
The 76-year-old, who previously suffered a mild stroke in November, was stretchered from the scene but alert. Despite health concerns, he has expressed intentions to return next season, with the Spurs allowing him time and space to decide.
