Spurs Sign San Antonio Native Stanley Umude to Two-Way Deal, Waive Kyle Mangas
San Antonio prioritized a defensive wing based on his standout run with Austin.
Overview
- The move replaced Kyle Mangas nine days after his Dec. 12 two-way signing to free the roster slot.
- Umude averaged 20.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 35.8 minutes over 11 games with the Austin Spurs.
- He previously logged 47 NBA games with Detroit and Milwaukee on two-way contracts, averaging 3.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in 8.4 minutes.
- Coach Mitch Johnson praised Umude’s training camp performance and defensive profile, noting an early-season ankle issue in the G League.
- The two-way deal positions him for NBA call-ups while developing in Austin, and he is a Warren High alumnus from San Antonio.