San Antonio
Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the NBA’s defining franchises: a team built on consistency, patience, and a long tradition of winning basketball in South Texas. Based in San Antonio and competing in the Western Conference, the Spurs combine a proud championship history with an exciting new chapter led by a rising core and a fresh coaching voice.

Franchise history

The Spurs’ story begins in 1967 as the Dallas Chaparrals, part of the ABA. In 1973, the club moved to San Antonio and became the Spurs, eventually becoming one of the most respected brands in professional basketball. That identity was forged through decades of continuity, smart team building, and a reputation for competing with discipline no matter the era.

San Antonio’s rise to sustained relevance did not happen overnight. The franchise’s defining stretches came through different generations, but the common thread was a commitment to structure and player development. Over time, the Spurs became known for blending star power with depth, and for turning long-term stability into one of the league’s most recognizable models.

The early San Antonio era

After relocating from Dallas, the team found a new home and a fan base that quickly embraced it. The move to San Antonio gave the franchise a distinct regional identity, and the Spurs soon became a major part of the city’s sports culture. This early chapter laid the groundwork for what would later become one of the NBA’s most admired organizations.

As the team matured, it developed a reputation for durability and competitiveness. The Spurs were not just a local success story; they grew into a national presence, one that could anchor playoff races, shape conference battles, and eventually build toward title contention.

The title years

The modern Spurs dynasty is closely associated with a remarkable run of success that included championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. Those seasons defined the franchise’s place in league history and made San Antonio a destination known for championship basketball. Across those years, the Spurs were one of the NBA’s most consistent powers.

What made that stretch special was the combination of elite talent, institutional continuity, and a culture that supported winning over the long haul. The Spurs became the standard for how to remain relevant across changing eras, with multiple title teams and repeated trips deep into the postseason.

The modern transition

After the dynasty years, the franchise entered a new phase centered on renewal rather than reinvention. The Spurs continued to search for the next identity, balancing younger talent with the lessons of their championship past. That transition period has now given way to a new era built around high-end talent and a deeper supporting cast.

Today’s Spurs are again a team with real postseason ambitions. The blend of proven veterans, ascending guards, and a generational young frontcourt centerpiece gives the club a different look, but the same long-standing expectation remains: San Antonio is measured by how far it can go when the games matter most.

Championships and legends

The Spurs’ trophy case reflects decades of excellence, but the franchise is equally defined by the people who made that success possible. The team’s championship seasons are central to its identity, and so are the players whose careers became intertwined with one of the most stable organizations in professional sports.

San Antonio’s greatest teams are remembered not just for winning, but for how they won: as cohesive units with elite talent at the core. The franchise also produced a long list of stars and Hall of Famers whose names remain inseparable from the club’s history.

• Championship seasons: 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014
• David Robinson: one of the franchise’s foundational legends and a Hall of Famer
• Tim Duncan: the cornerstone of the modern era and a Hall of Famer
• Tony Parker: a championship-era guard and Hall of Famer
• Manu Ginóbili: a defining playoff performer and Hall of Famer
• George Gervin: an iconic scorer from an earlier Spurs era and Hall of Famer
• Avery Johnson: a key leader from the franchise’s title rise
• Sean Elliott: a major figure in Spurs history and a longtime fan favorite
• Coach Gregg Popovich: the architect of the franchise’s modern standard of excellence

The Spurs’ legacy is unusual in how many generations it connects. From the ABA roots through the title runs and into the present, the franchise has repeatedly produced teams that mattered. That’s part of why San Antonio is not simply remembered as a winner; it is remembered as an organization that helped define what sustained excellence looks like in the NBA.

Home arena and city

The Spurs play at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, a venue that sits at the heart of one of the NBA’s most distinctive markets. The arena is more than a home court; it is the setting for a fan base that has supported the franchise through championship peaks, rebuilding stretches, and the current re-emergence of a contender.

San Antonio itself is a major part of the Spurs’ identity. The team is woven into the city’s sports fabric, and the connection between franchise and community has long been one of the strongest in the league. The club’s presence gives the city a major professional sports anchor, while the city’s passion gives the team a uniquely grounded home atmosphere.

For visitors and long-time followers alike, Frost Bank Center remains the clearest symbol of the modern Spurs. It is where past and present meet: banners and memories on one side, and a new roster trying to build its own legacy on the other.

Last season

San Antonio’s 2025-26 season was a major step forward. The Spurs finished the regular season 62-21, then went 13-10 in the playoffs and advanced all the way to the NBA Finals. Their postseason run ended in Game 5 of the Finals with a 94-90 loss to the New York Knicks, but the overall campaign showed a team that had moved firmly into the league’s elite.

That kind of season changes the conversation around a franchise. Instead of focusing on development alone, the Spurs now have proof that their current core can win at a high level over a full schedule and survive the pressure of a long playoff run. The result was disappointment at the finish, but also validation of the direction the team is heading.

1. Regular season: 62-21
2. Playoffs: 13-10
3. Final playoff game: NBA Finals Game 5, loss to New York Knicks, 94-90

The key takeaway from last season is simple: the Spurs were no longer just an interesting young team. They were a contender that earned a place on the league’s biggest stage. That experience should shape everything that comes next, from lineup decisions to the confidence of the roster as a whole.

Current roster and coaching staff

The Spurs’ current roster is built around a striking blend of youth, size, and veteran stability. Victor Wembanyama headlines the group, but the supporting cast is deep enough to give the team multiple paths to success. The roster also includes several players with playoff experience and a set of younger names who add energy and upside.

Mitch Johnson is the current head coach, guiding a team that has already proven it can win at the highest level. The challenge now is to keep the club ascending while balancing established contributors with emerging players. That makes the next phase especially important for both player development and winning habits.

• Victor Wembanyama — F, No. 1, age 22; last season: 25.0 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 3.1 apg
• De'Aaron Fox — G, No. 4, age 28; last season: 18.6 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 6.2 apg
• Stephon Castle — G, No. 5, age 21; last season: 16.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 7.4 apg
• Devin Vassell — G, No. 24, age 26; last season: 13.9 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.5 apg
• Tobias Harris — F, No. 23, age 34; last season: 13.3 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.5 apg
• Keldon Johnson — F, No. 3, age 26; last season: 13.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 1.4 apg
• Dylan Harper — G, No. 2, age 20; last season: 11.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.9 apg
• Julian Champagnie — F, No. 30, age 25; last season: 11.1 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.5 apg
• Harrison Barnes — F, No. 40, age 34; last season: 9.9 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.9 apg
• Luke Kornet — C, No. 7, age 31; last season: 6.5 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.9 apg
• Taelon Peter — G, No. 8, age 24; last season: 4.5 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 1.1 apg
• Carter Bryant — F, No. 11, age 20; last season: 4.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 0.7 apg
• David Jones Garcia — F, No. 25, age 24; last season: 2.9 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 1.6 apg
• Malik Williams — C, No. 35, age 28; last season: 2.7 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 0.3 apg
• Jordan McLaughlin — G, age 30; last season: 2.0 ppg, 0.7 rpg, 0.9 apg
• Maliq Brown — F, No. 15, rookie
• RJ Davis — G, No. 14, age 24
• Jon Elmore — G, No. 33, age 30, rookie
• Ja'Kobi Gillespie — G, No. 17, age 22, rookie
• Jayden Quaintance — F, No. 22, age 19, rookie
• Tarris Reed Jr. — C, No. 10, age 23, rookie

Injury report: David Jones Garcia is day-to-day with an ankle issue following surgery, and Jayden Quaintance is out with a knee issue following surgery. Even before the season officially begins, health management may matter as much as rotation planning for this group.

The roster’s value lies in its variety. There is a clear star at the top, a secondary layer of creators and scorers, and enough frontcourt depth to keep the team from becoming overly dependent on a single lineup construction. That kind of balance is exactly what strong teams need once the schedule gets long.

Rivalries

The Spurs’ rivalries are shaped by geography, conference battles, and years of postseason friction. In the Southwest and across the Western Conference, San Antonio has been part of many memorable series and regular-season clashes. Rivalries in the NBA are often built as much by repeated playoff meetings as by regional proximity, and the Spurs have certainly had both.

Among the most recognizable storylines in franchise history are the long-running battles with Western Conference powers and the intense Texas connection to fellow in-state competition. The Spurs’ rivalry identity has changed over time, but the common theme has remained the same: San Antonio is rarely just playing a game. It is often playing a team that has also been central to the Western Conference picture.

As the team enters a new competitive window, rivalry games become even more meaningful. The Spurs are once again in a position where standings, playoff seeding, and postseason paths can turn ordinary matchups into season-defining events.

What to watch this season

The biggest question for the Spurs is how high this roster can climb after last season’s breakthrough. A 62-win regular season and Finals appearance reset expectations, and the club now has to prove that it can sustain that level rather than treat it as a one-year spike. That makes every stage of the season important, from preseason chemistry to the closing months of the schedule.

Victor Wembanyama remains the central figure, but this team is no longer built around one player alone. De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Tobias Harris, Keldon Johnson, and Harrison Barnes give the Spurs multiple veterans and primary options, while Dylan Harper and the young frontcourt pieces add another layer of intrigue. The coaching staff’s job is to turn that talent into a coherent, reliable contender.

The preseason schedule offers the first look at how the group will come together: October 8 against the Atlanta Hawks, October 10 at the Phoenix Suns, and October 12 at the Utah Jazz. Those games will not define the season, but they will help reveal rotation patterns, health status, and how quickly the team’s newcomers fit into the broader structure.

For the Spurs, the season ahead is about proving that last year was the start of something durable. The franchise already has the history, the market, and the star foundation. Now it is trying to convert that into another extended run as one of the West’s most serious teams.