Overview
- Coach Mitch Johnson confirmed on Friday that De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and rookie Dylan Harper will start with Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama in the opener, giving the three-guard look a full-time test.
- The Spurs set their opening-night roster with 14 standard contracts and three two-way deals, leaving one standard slot open to preserve short-term roster flexibility.
- Tobias Harris, a veteran addition on a two-year deal, missed most of the preseason with a left-calf strain and is listed as questionable for the Oct. 20 home opener against Oklahoma City.
- De'Aaron Fox acknowledged a high-ankle sprain affected his play in the playoffs, and San Antonio is balancing his large contract, role expectations and team chemistry while evaluating minutes.
- Victor Wembanyama continued to deliver eye-catching preseason plays, and the Spurs enter the year as a clear title favorite who will be closely defended by opponents now that they are 'the hunted.'