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Spurs' Carter Bryant at ease singing to fans The 14th overall pick was one of several rookies and young players who veterans enlisted to entertain a crowd of 10,576 at the Silver & Black Open Scrimmage.

Spurs notebook: Carter Bryant sings his way into hearts of fans … Bryant in awe of Wemby’s humility … Castle “OK” after collision.

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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama puts on show for fans at free scrimmage The All-Star center dominated the early going en route to scoring 12 points in his first action at the Frost Bank Center since Jan. 31.

Wemby didn’t disappoint in his first appearance on the floor at the Frost Bank Center since Jan. 31, delighting a crowd of more than 10,000 at the free scrimmage.

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Castle left the scrimmage early after banging knees with Wemby, but the word out of the locker room is that he’s OK.

David Jones Garcia with Bad Bunny’s “Titi Me Pregunto.”

Vets having some fun watching the young guys sing for the fans after they signed a scrimmage. First up: Harrison Ingram with “Umbrella.”

A crowd of 10,576 on hand for the scrimmage. No word on how many are registered to vote.

Spurs touting a certain upcoming election…

How practicing with greats Olajuwon, Garnett, helped Wembanyama Victor Wembanyama's busy summer, including going through workouts with two NBA greats who famously battled two Hall of Fame Spurs big men.

Wemby soaked up some serious knowledge this summer:

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Wemby scoring over Kornet…

Vassell is a healthy scratch, per Spurs.

Spurs are holding Fox, Harper, Olynyk, Sochan and Vassell out of tonight’s scrimmage.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama says he's pretty much in dark about arena push The All-Star center was asked Friday if the team has asked him "to give input" on the project.

While voters study an election in November on a Bexar County venue tax to partially fund the new Spurs downtown arena, the team's players, including franchise cornerstone Victor Wembanyama, apparently don’t know much about it.

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Why the Spurs have the potential to be 'scary' defensively this season With Victor Wembanyama back to protect the rim and several other ingredients in place, they expect to shine on that end of the court.

“This is non-negotiable," Wemby said of the Spurs’ commitment to improving defensively. “It's not something you can't do if you want to be part of our team. We are going to hold each other accountable. We know the coach is going to hold us accountable."

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BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.

Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.

"What we need now are more companies that will stand up to the government," said Sofia Sepulveda, field director for Equality Texas. "Businesses across the country should be looking at what the San Antonio Spurs are doing to uplift marginalized communities.”

Spurs continue theme nights 'fostering inclusivity and belonging' Even as some companies have fallen in line with the Trump Administration's efforts to roll back DEI, the Spurs' schedule includes a Pride Night and nights to honor women, Blacks and Hispanics.

Community leaders are praising the Spurs for continuing to hold theme nights celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion even as the Trump Administration seeks to scuttle DEI programs across the federal government and the private sector.

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Lackland program that forged ties with foreign militaries could be over Thousands of foreign troops and pilots have studied English and sampled American culture at Lackland Air Force Base. The program's days could be numbered.

This Air Force program forged ties with foreign militaries. Now it's on the chopping block because Pete Hegseth wants to cut ‘nonlethal’ Pentagon programs by 8%. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Why Victor Wembanyama is the Spurs' undisputed leader Teammates are praising the All-Star center for the way he sets a tone with both his words and deeds.

Teammates are raving early in Spurs camp about Wemby setting a tone through both his words and deeds.

"At his age, it's eye-opening to see somebody come in and demand excellence and demand greatness,” newcomer Lindy Waters III said.

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Spurs thinking of former coach Gregg Popovich as training camp gets underway For the first time since 1996, the San Antonio Spurs took the court for the start of camp without Gregg Popovich at the helm.

Pop wasn't far from the Spurs' thoughts as they started their 1st camp since ‘96 without him running the show.

"Coach Pop's a legendary coach, amazing coach, the best I've ever played for in my life," Keldon Johnson said. “Amazing person on and off the court."
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Yes. He met with a few of us.

Spurs' Kelly Olynyk sidelined at start of camp The journeyman big man is recovering from surgery on his left heal performed in late April.

Recovering from offseason heal surgery, Spurs reserve F/C Kelly Olynyk is expected to start practicing later in the preseason and be available for the Spurs regular season opener at Dallas on Oct. 22, a team spokesman said Tuesday.

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Fox (hamstring) and Harper (thumb) were limited, no scrimmaging.

Kelly Olynyk did not participate in practice, doing only work on the side as he continues to rehab after undergoing surgery on his left heal in April. He is expected to return at some point in the preseason and be ready for the season opener.

De'Aaron Fox expects to sit out Spurs season opener due to hamstring injury Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox doesn't think he will be cleared by the team's medical staff in time to play in the regular season opener Oct. 22 after he suffered a right hamstring injury.

Spurs notebook: Hamstring injury sidelines Fox … Fox, Wright hail extension … Mitch Johnson views new assistants as “our type of people.”

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De'Aaron Fox said he's feeling well enough to practice after straining his right hamstring in summer workouts, but the team is holding him out of camp as a precaution.

Fox says he does not think he will be cleared in time to play opening night vs. Dallas.

Several players have used the word “scary” at media day to describe Spurs defensive potential. “With our length and the IQ we have, we have the potential to be a great defensive team,” Stephon Castle said.

Keldon Johnson: “We’re not hiding our expectations. Our expectations are to win…Very confident in this team. (Start of camp) tomorrow can’t come soon enough.”

Spurs announce promotions to basketball operations Staffers taking on new roles this season include Dave Telep, who is his 13th year with the club after most recently serving as vice president of basketball operations.

Spurs announce several promotions within basketball operations, including elevating Dave Telep, Niraj Mulji and Hao Meng to assistant GM roles.

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Spurs announce their media day Monday will include sessions with coach Mitch Johnson and the following players:

Stephon Castle
De’Aaron Fox
Dylan Harper
Keldon Johnson
Jeremy Sochan
Devin Vassell
Victor Wembanyama

5 Burning Questions as Wembanyama, Spurs open camp Victor Wembanyama's comeback and Mitch Johnson's takeover are among the prominent Spurs storylines

Our @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social examines five burning questions facing the Spurs as they prepare to open camp without Pop at the helm for the first time since 1996:

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