Overview
- The Spurs held media day to formally open training camp and give reporters first preseason access to players, coaches and new acquisition Tobias Harris.
- Players and head coach Mitch Johnson described the 4-1 NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks as motivation to improve rather than a setback.
- The roster remains largely intact from the Finals run while the club added veteran Tobias Harris and signed Julian Champagnie to a three-year, $45 million extension.
- Franchise officials reported record ticket and season-plan demand and shifted toward more partial plans to let more fans attend games.
- The team begins on-court work with practice scheduled to start the day after media day and a preseason opener set for October 8, while Victor Wembanyama pursues his first championship.