San antonio spurs team news

Here's the latest news and updates on the San Antonio Spurs:

Recent Transactions:

• The Spurs have signed forward Doug McDermott to a two-year contract extension.
• The team has also signed guard Bryn Forbes to a two-year contract extension.
• The Spurs have waived guard Marco Belinelli.

Injury Updates:

• Forward Dejounte Murray is expected to miss the start of the season due to a sprained ankle.
• Guard Derrick White is recovering from a torn ACL and is expected to miss the start of the season.
• Forward Rudy Gay is recovering from a heel injury and is expected to miss the start of the season.

Roster Moves:

• The Spurs have added forward Jakob Poeltl to their roster after he was acquired from the Toronto Raptors in a trade.
• The team has also added guard Lonnie Walker IV to their roster after he was selected with the 18th overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft.

Coaching Staff:

• The Spurs have hired Becky Hammon as an assistant coach, making her the first full-time female assistant coach in NBA history.

Preseason Schedule:

• The Spurs will play 5 preseason games, starting on October 7th against the Houston Rockets.
• Their preseason schedule includes games against the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Utah Jazz.

Regular Season Schedule:

• The Spurs will play 82 regular season games, starting on October 23rd against the New Orleans Pelicans.
• Their regular season schedule includes games against all 29 other teams in the NBA.

Key Storylines:

• The Spurs will look to bounce back from a disappointing 2018-2019 season, which saw them miss the playoffs for the first time in 22 years.
• The team will rely on their young core of players, including Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, and Lonnie Walker IV, to lead the way.
• The Spurs will also look to improve their defense, which was a major weakness last season.