At a Glance
San Antonio Spurs by the Numbers
62-202025-26 record · 2nd in the West
Lost Finals1-4 vs. New York
+270Title odds · co-favorite
59.5Projected win total (BetMGM)
Title odds via DraftKings as of September 28, 2026; win total via BetMGM. Both move frequently.
The File
The Case For — and the Cracks
The case for
- Victor Wembanyama is coming off a unanimous Defensive Player of the Year season (25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 blocks) and is signed long term: a five-year max extension worth about $252 million starting in 2027-28, with escalators that could push it toward $303 million.
- Proven depth. In the Game 7 win at Oklahoma City, seven Spurs scored in double figures — Wembanyama had 22, Julian Champagnie 20, Stephon Castle 16, De'Aaron Fox 15, Dylan Harper 12, and Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell 11 each.
- They beat the champs' rivals. San Antonio took out the 64-18 Thunder 4-3 in the West finals after clearing Portland (4-1) and Minnesota (4-2).
- Continuity plus a frontcourt patch. Champagnie (three years, $45 million) and Harrison Barnes were retained, and Tobias Harris signed a two-year, $31 million deal and projects to start at power forward.
Warning signs
- The Finals exposed the frontcourt. New York won the series 4-1 and clinched with a 94-90 Game 5 win in San Antonio. The Spurs' response was Harris plus two drafted bigs, Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr. — and Quaintance is still working back from a torn ACL.
- No marquee move. The favorites added around the edges rather than landing a third star, betting on internal growth from Castle and Harper.
- The bill is coming. Wembanyama's extension starts in 2027-28, and with Fox and a deep rotation already paid, San Antonio's spending now raises real questions about future flexibility.
- The West still runs through OKC. The Thunder were a Jalen Williams hamstring away from full strength in Game 7 and open the season against San Antonio.
Swing Factor
The X-Factor
The X-factor
Stephon Castle's third-year jump
Wembanyama sets the floor; Castle may set the ceiling. Entering his third season, Castle is the guard most likely to absorb more creation alongside Fox — and the clearest internal answer to the Spurs adding no third star this summer. If he becomes a reliable second playmaker, San Antonio's half-court offense stops depending on Wembanyama's jumper in big moments.
The Roster
Core Pieces for 2026-27
| Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | C | Unanimous DPOY; max extension from 2027-28 |
| De'Aaron Fox | PG | Projected starter; 15 points in Game 7 at OKC |
| Stephon Castle | G | Projected starter; third season |
| Devin Vassell | SF | Projected starter |
| Tobias Harris | PF | Signed 2 years, $31M; projected starter |
| Dylan Harper | G | Second-year guard off the bench |
| Keldon Johnson | F | 2025-26 Sixth Man of the Year |
| Julian Champagnie | F | Re-signed 3 years, $45M |
| Harrison Barnes | F | Re-signed 1 year, $8M |
Head coach: Mitch Johnson.
Last Season
How 2025-26 Ended
San Antonio went 62-20, second in the West, then beat Portland 4-1 and Minnesota 4-2 to set up a conference finals with the 64-18 Thunder. The Spurs won Game 7 in Oklahoma City 111-103 on May 30 to reach their first Finals since 2014.
The Knicks won the Finals 4-1, closing it out 94-90 in Game 5 at Frost Bank Center on June 13 behind 45 points from Finals MVP Jalen Brunson.
Circle These
Key Dates
| Date | Game |
|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder · 9:30 PM ET, NBC/Peacock (West finals rematch) |
| Fri, Dec 25 | at New York Knicks · Christmas Day Finals rematch at Madison Square Garden |
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Spurs the favorites to win the 2026-27 NBA title?
They are co-favorites. As of September 28, 2026, DraftKings listed the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder at +270 each, ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks at +900.
How did the Spurs' 2025-26 season end?
San Antonio went 62-20, beat Portland, Minnesota and Oklahoma City to win the West, then lost the NBA Finals 4-1 to the New York Knicks. The Knicks clinched with a 94-90 Game 5 win in San Antonio on June 13, 2026.
How much is Victor Wembanyama's contract extension worth?
Wembanyama signed a five-year rookie-scale max extension worth about $252 million that begins in 2027-28. He took the 25% max rather than the 30% supermax, though performance escalators could push the total toward $303 million.
What did the Spurs add this offseason?
San Antonio signed Tobias Harris to a two-year, $31 million deal, re-signed Julian Champagnie (three years, $45 million) and Harrison Barnes (one year, $8 million), and drafted big men Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr.
When do the Spurs open the 2026-27 season?
The Spurs host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET on NBC/Peacock, a rematch of the 2026 Western Conference Finals.
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