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Johnson, Barnes help Spurs fend off hard-charging Thunder for first NBA Cup victory, 110-104
Read full article: Johnson, Barnes help Spurs fend off hard-charging Thunder for first NBA Cup victory, 110-104Keldon Johnson scored 22 points, Harrison Barnes added 20 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-104 Tuesday night without Victor Wembanyama for their first victory in the Emirates NBA Cup.
Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight game
Read full article: Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight gameKeldon Johnson and Malaki Branham had 17 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat Portland 118-105 on Thursday night in their fourth game without coach Gregg Popovich.
Johnson and Paul lead Spurs past Timberwolves 113-103 as Popovich misses game with illness
Read full article: Johnson and Paul lead Spurs past Timberwolves 113-103 as Popovich misses game with illnessKeldon Johnson had 25 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 13 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 without coach Gregg Popovich, who missed the game due to illness.
Former Brackenridge star, NFL DB Ramon Richards holding football pre-season giveaway on Saturday
Read full article: Former Brackenridge star, NFL DB Ramon Richards holding football pre-season giveaway on SaturdayFormer Brackenridge football star Ramon Richards is holding a football pre-season giveaway between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday at the Alamo Convocation Center.
Keldon Johnson, Ramon Richards, others hold 3rd Annual Back to School Backpack Drive
Read full article: Keldon Johnson, Ramon Richards, others hold 3rd Annual Back to School Backpack DriveThere were free school supplies and free haircuts for kids who attended an event at Countdown City Cuts barbershop.
Spurs willing to hear trade offers for forward Keldon Johnson, reports say
Read full article: Spurs willing to hear trade offers for forward Keldon Johnson, reports sayRecent speculation surrounds the future of San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson, with rumors suggesting that the team is open to hearing trade offers for the University of Kentucky product.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 as Thunder roll past Wembanyama-less Spurs, 127-89
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 as Thunder roll past Wembanyama-less Spurs, 127-89Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points in 26 minutes, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs 127-89.
Maxey scores career-high 52 points, injury-depleted 76ers outlast Wembanyama, Spurs 133-126 in 2OT
Read full article: Maxey scores career-high 52 points, injury-depleted 76ers outlast Wembanyama, Spurs 133-126 in 2OTTyrese Maxey had a career-high 52 points and the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers overcame Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 133-126 in double overtime Sunday night for their fifth straight victory.
Jackson scores 28, including winner in final seconds, as Grizzlies top Wembanyama, Spurs, 99-97
Read full article: Jackson scores 28, including winner in final seconds, as Grizzlies top Wembanyama, Spurs, 99-97Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, including the winning basket with 1.2 seconds left, and the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies overcame 31 points and 16 rebounds from Victor Wembanyama to snap a four-game skid with a 99-97 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Kuminga, Thompson help Warriors rebound to upend Spurs 112-102 despite Wembanyama’s strong return
Read full article: Kuminga, Thompson help Warriors rebound to upend Spurs 112-102 despite Wembanyama’s strong returnJonathan Kuminga had 21 points, Klay Thompson added 20 points, and the Golden State Warriors overcame a sluggish start to the beat the San Antonio Spurs 112-102 on Monday night.
Wembanyama has career-high 10 blocks in triple-double, Spurs beat Raptors to snap 7-game skid
Read full article: Wembanyama has career-high 10 blocks in triple-double, Spurs beat Raptors to snap 7-game skidVictor Wembanyama had 27 points, 14 rebounds and a career-high 10 blocks in his second triple-double, Devin Vassell added 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a seven-game losing streak by routing the Toronto Raptors 122-99 on Monday night.
Mitchell, Mobley help Cavaliers stand tall against Wembanyama, Spurs for 5th straight win, 117-101
Read full article: Mitchell, Mobley help Cavaliers stand tall against Wembanyama, Spurs for 5th straight win, 117-101Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points, Evan Mobley had 28 points and 10 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the San Antonio Spurs 117-101 on Saturday night.
Spurs mascot The Coyote captures bat with net - to the delight of Wembanyama
Read full article: Spurs mascot The Coyote captures bat with net - to the delight of WembanyamaA bat descended on the court and delayed play after Victor Wembanyama made a 3-pointer two minutes into the San Antonio Spurs’ 113-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
Vassell, Wembanyama key rally as Spurs overcome Edwards’ big game to edge Timberwolves, 113-112
Read full article: Vassell, Wembanyama key rally as Spurs overcome Edwards’ big game to edge Timberwolves, 113-112Devin Vassell had 25 points, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-112 on Saturday night.
Sochan, Wembanyama help Spurs overcome 40 points from Simons to top Trail Blazers, 116-100
Read full article: Sochan, Wembanyama help Spurs overcome 40 points from Simons to top Trail Blazers, 116-100Jeremy Sochan had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held off Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers 116-100 on Friday night.
Vucevic's double-double helps Bulls rally past Jones, Spurs as Wembanyama watches, 122-116
Read full article: Vucevic's double-double helps Bulls rally past Jones, Spurs as Wembanyama watches, 122-116Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 16 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls overcame a career-high 30 points from Tre Jones to rally for a 122-116 victory Saturday over the San Antonio Spurs, who sat Victor Wembanyama.
Morant scores 26, dunks on Wembanyama as Grizzlies pull away from Spurs for a 106-98 win
Read full article: Morant scores 26, dunks on Wembanyama as Grizzlies pull away from Spurs for a 106-98 winJa Morant had 26 points, 10 assists and a fourth-quarter dunk over Victor Wembanyama, Desmond Bane added 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies used a second-half spurt to beat the San Antonio Spurs 106-98 on Tuesday night.
Markkanen has 31 points and 12 boards as Jazz roll to 130-118 win, handing Spurs 5th straight loss
Read full article: Markkanen has 31 points and 12 boards as Jazz roll to 130-118 win, handing Spurs 5th straight lossLauri Markkanen had 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz overcame a slow start to beat the San Antonio Spurs 130-118.
Spurs starting five might look different tonight vs. former Spur DaRosen and Chicago Bulls
Read full article: Spurs starting five might look different tonight vs. former Spur DaRosen and Chicago BullsThree players on the San Antonio Spurs starting five are “questionable” or “probable” ahead of game vs. Bulls
Rockets beat Spurs 93-82 and send San Antonio to its franchise-record 17th straight loss
Read full article: Rockets beat Spurs 93-82 and send San Antonio to its franchise-record 17th straight lossTari Eason had a season-high 18 points and 14 rebounds off the bench as the Houston Rockets beat San Antonio 93-82 on Monday night and dealt the Spurs their franchise-record 17th consecutive loss.
Bulls overcome Wembanyama’s big night to to hand Spurs 16th straight loss, 121-112
Read full article: Bulls overcome Wembanyama’s big night to to hand Spurs 16th straight loss, 121-112Colby White had 24 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame Victor Wembanyama’s big night to hand the San Antonio Spurs their franchise record-tying 16th straight loss, 121-112 on Friday.
Young scores 45 as Hawks rally past Wembanyama, Sochan to hand Spurs 13th straight loss
Read full article: Young scores 45 as Hawks rally past Wembanyama, Sochan to hand Spurs 13th straight lossTrae Young scored a season-high 45 points and drew a charge from Jeremy Sochan with 2.7 seconds left as the Atlanta Hawks handed the San Antonio Spurs their 13th straight loss with a 137-135 victory on Thursday night.
Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers past Spurs amid boos that prompt Popovich to admonish crowd
Read full article: Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers past Spurs amid boos that prompt Popovich to admonish crowdKawhi Leonard scored 26 points while hearing boos that prompted San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich to admonish the crowd, Paul George added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 109-102.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
Read full article: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the ClippersSan Antonio coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone and chastised the crowd at the Frost Bank Center, telling fans to stop booing former Spurs All-Star Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.
George, Leonard lead Clippers past Spurs 124-99, extending San Antonio’s skid to 9 straight
Read full article: George, Leonard lead Clippers past Spurs 124-99, extending San Antonio’s skid to 9 straightPaul George scored 28 points, Kawhi Leonard added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled past Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio 124-99.
Jackson’s 27 points helps rally short-handed Grizzlies as the Spurs drop their 8th straight game
Read full article: Jackson’s 27 points helps rally short-handed Grizzlies as the Spurs drop their 8th straight gameJaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points as the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 19-point deficit and sent the San Antonio Spurs to their eighth straight loss, 120-108 on Saturday night.
Fox’s season-high 43 leads Kings past Wembanyama, Spurs 129-120 in in-season tourney
Read full article: Fox’s season-high 43 leads Kings past Wembanyama, Spurs 129-120 in in-season tourneyDe’Aaron Fox had a season-high 43 points, and the Sacramento Kings overcame 27 points from Victor Wembanyama to hold off the San Antonio Spurs 129-120 to remain undefeated in the In-Season Tournament.
Robinson, Adebayo key rally as Heat capture fifth straight with win over Spurs, 118-113
Read full article: Robinson, Adebayo key rally as Heat capture fifth straight with win over Spurs, 118-113Duncan Robinson had 26 points, Bam Adebayo added 24 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat rallied in the final quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-113 on Sunday night for their fifth straight win.
Raptors overcome 22-point deficit, beat Spurs 123-116 in OT
Read full article: Raptors overcome 22-point deficit, beat Spurs 123-116 in OTScottie Barnes scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and had 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 22-point deficit to force overtime and beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-116 on Sunday.
Keldon Johnson’s late basket gives Spurs only lead of game, 115-114 win over Suns
Read full article: Keldon Johnson’s late basket gives Spurs only lead of game, 115-114 win over SunsKeldon Johnson stripped Kevin Durant and made a contested layup with 1.2 seconds left to give the Spurs their only lead of the game and a 115-114 victory over the stunned Phoenix Suns.
Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OT
Read full article: Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OTVictor Wembanyama made the tying basket with 20 seconds left in regulation, the opening basket in overtime and finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA victory, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 126-122.
Mavericks spoil Victor Wembanyama’s NBA debut, beat the Spurs 126-119 in the teams’ opener
Read full article: Mavericks spoil Victor Wembanyama’s NBA debut, beat the Spurs 126-119 in the teams’ openerLuka Doncic had 33 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and the Dallas Mavericks spoiled the NBA debut of No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama, beating the San Antonio Spurs 126-119.
Spurs begin new era Wednesday with French phenom Victor Wembanyama
Read full article: Spurs begin new era Wednesday with French phenom Victor WembanyamaA new era of Spurs basketball officially began Wednesday night when French phenom and No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama made his regular season debut for the five-time NBA champions.
50/50 raffle by Spurs Give to kick off season opener against Dallas Mavericks
Read full article: 50/50 raffle by Spurs Give to kick off season opener against Dallas MavericksSpurs Give, the nonprofit arm of Spurs Sports & Entertainment, is kicking off the 2023-2024 NBA season with a 50/50 raffle that will be held Wednesday during the season-opening home game versus the Dallas Mavericks.
Bates-Diop leads Spurs past Blazers in inaugural Austin game
Read full article: Bates-Diop leads Spurs past Blazers in inaugural Austin gameKeita Bates-Diop had 25 points, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson added 24 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 129-127 on Thursday night in the first NBA game in Texas’ capital city.
Kispert’s 3s help Wizards pull away from Spurs 136-124
Read full article: Kispert’s 3s help Wizards pull away from Spurs 136-124Corey Kispert scored 26 points and sank six 3-pointers, Deni Avdija added 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards pulled away to a 136-124 win over the San Antonio Spurs in a meeting of short-handed teams.
Wood has 27 points, 13 rebounds in Mavs’ OT win over Spurs
Read full article: Wood has 27 points, 13 rebounds in Mavs’ OT win over SpursChristian Wood had 27 points and 13 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a series of blunders at the end regulation to beat the San Antonio Spurs 137-128 in overtime Wednesday night without injured All-Stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Green has 31 as Houston Rockets rout Spurs 142-110
Read full article: Green has 31 as Houston Rockets rout Spurs 142-110Jalen Green scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets got a 142-110 victory over San Antonio, beating the Spurs for the second straight night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s worst teams.
Ball has triple-double, Hornets hand Spurs 14th loss in row
Read full article: Ball has triple-double, Hornets hand Spurs 14th loss in rowLaMelo Ball had 28 points, 10 assists and a season-high 12 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat San Antonio 120-110 on Wednesday night to send the Spurs into the NBA All-Star break with a franchise-record 14-game losing streak.
Mitchell scores 41 as Cavs hand Spurs 13th straight loss
Read full article: Mitchell scores 41 as Cavs hand Spurs 13th straight lossDonovan Mitchell scored 41 points and led the Cleveland Cavaliers to their seventh straight win, 117-109 over the nose-diving San Antonio Spurs, who matched a team record with their 13th consecutive loss.
Siakam scores 37, Raptors hand Spurs 10th straight loss
Read full article: Siakam scores 37, Raptors hand Spurs 10th straight lossPascal Siakam had 37 points and 10 rebounds, Fred VanVleet scored 16 points and the Toronto Raptors beat San Antonio 112-98 to hand the struggling Spurs their 10th consecutive loss.
Kings roll past Spurs, extend winning streak to 4 games
Read full article: Kings roll past Spurs, extend winning streak to 4 gamesHarrison Barnes scored 29 points, Domantas Sabonis had 18 points and 18 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings extended their winning streak to four games with a 132-119 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Morant scores 38 in return as streaking Grizzlies top Spurs
Read full article: Morant scores 38 in return as streaking Grizzlies top SpursJa Morant scored 38 points, Jaren Jackson added 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies hung on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 135-129 for their season-high eighth straight victory.
Jones helps Spurs overcome injuries, Pistons to end skid
Read full article: Jones helps Spurs overcome injuries, Pistons to end skidTre Jones had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame injuries to their two leading scorers to beat the Detroit Pistons 121-109 on Friday night, snapping a three-game skid.
Nets roll past Spurs 139-103 for 12th straight win
Read full article: Nets roll past Spurs 139-103 for 12th straight winKyrie Irving made his first seven shots, sparked a big bench celebration with a one-handed follow slam after he finally missed and scored 27 points as the Brooklyn Nets beat the San Antonio Spurs 139-103 for their 12th straight victory.
Spurs overcome Randle’s 41, hand Knicks fifth straight loss
Read full article: Spurs overcome Randle’s 41, hand Knicks fifth straight lossKeldon Johnson had 30 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a season-high 41 points from Julius Randle to beat New York 122-115 handing the Knicks their fifth straight loss.
Vassell, Johnson help Spurs hold on to beat Jazz, 126-122
Read full article: Vassell, Johnson help Spurs hold on to beat Jazz, 126-122Devin Vassell had 24 points, Keldon Johnson added 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs fended off the Utah Jazz in the final minutes for a 126-122 victory Monday night.
Magic beat Spurs 133-113 for 8th victory in 9 games
Read full article: Magic beat Spurs 133-113 for 8th victory in 9 gamesCole Anthony had 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the San Antonio Spurs 133-113 on Friday night for their eighth victory in nine games.
Butler, Adebayo lead Heat past Spurs in Mexico City
Read full article: Butler, Adebayo lead Heat past Spurs in Mexico CityJimmy Butler scored 26 points, Bam Adebayo had 22 points and 13 rebounds and the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four, beating the San Antonio Spurs 111-101 on Saturday in the first NBA game in Mexico City since 2019.
On Popovich’s coaching anniversary, Spurs top Heat 115-111
Read full article: On Popovich’s coaching anniversary, Spurs top Heat 115-111Keldon Johnson scored 21 points, Romeo Langford added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs celebrated the 26th anniversary of Gregg Popovich’s first game as coach by beating the Miami Heat 115-111 on Saturday.
Williams scores 27 points, Thunder push Spurs’ skid to 9
Read full article: Williams scores 27 points, Thunder push Spurs’ skid to 9Rookie Jalen Williams scored a season-high 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 20-point second-half deficit to hand the San Antonio Spurs their ninth straight loss, 119-111 on Wednesday night.
Lakers top Spurs in James' return for first road victory
Read full article: Lakers top Spurs in James' return for first road victoryLeBron James scores 21 points in his return from a five-game absence, Anthony Davis had 25 points and 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-94 on Friday night for their first road victory of the season.
Williamson has season-high 32 points, Pelicans beat Spurs
Read full article: Williamson has season-high 32 points, Pelicans beat SpursZion Williamson had a season-high 32 points along with 11 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans never trailed Wednesday night while handing the San Antonio Spurs their sixth straight loss, 129-110.
Poole scores 36 on bobblehead night, Warriors rout Spurs
Read full article: Poole scores 36 on bobblehead night, Warriors rout SpursBack in the starting lineup, Jordan Poole scored a season-best 36 points on his first bobblehead night and led the Golden State Warriors past the San Antonio Spurs 132-95.
Morant, Bane help Grizzlies beat Spurs in overtime, 124-122
Read full article: Morant, Bane help Grizzlies beat Spurs in overtime, 124-122Ja Morant and Desmond Bane had 32 points each and the Memphis Grizzlies beat San Antonio 124-122 in overtime Wednesday night, handing the Spurs their fifth straight loss.
Jokic powers Nuggets past Spurs for 3rd straight victory
Read full article: Jokic powers Nuggets past Spurs for 3rd straight victoryNikola Jokic had 26 points and 10 assists, Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points and the Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 115-109 for their third straight victory.
Siakam, Trent help Raptors overwhelm depleted Spurs, 143-100
Read full article: Siakam, Trent help Raptors overwhelm depleted Spurs, 143-100Pascal Siakam had 22 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in just 28 minutes, and the Toronto Raptors beat depleted San Antonio 143-100 on Wednesday night, the Spurs’ worst home loss in franchise history.
McDermott, Johnson lead Spurs to second victory over Wolves
Read full article: McDermott, Johnson lead Spurs to second victory over WolvesKeldon Johnson had 25 points, Doug McDermott added 23 and the San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota 107-98 on Sunday night, their second victory over the Timberwolves in a week.
DeRozan reaches 20,000 points but Spurs beat Bulls 129-124
Read full article: DeRozan reaches 20,000 points but Spurs beat Bulls 129-124Keldon Johnson scored 33 points, spoiling a milestone evening for former teammate DeMar DeRozan and leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 129-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
Spurs hand 76ers third straight loss to open season, 114-105
Read full article: Spurs hand 76ers third straight loss to open season, 114-105Doug McDermott hit four 3-pointers and scored all 14 of his points in the second half and the San Antonio Spurs beat Philadelphia 114-105 on Saturday night to send the 76ers to their third straight loss to open the season.
Spurs hold off final-minute flurry to beat Pacers 137-134
Read full article: Spurs hold off final-minute flurry to beat Pacers 137-134Josh Richardson scored 27 points and Devin Vassell and Josh Richardson each had 23 as the San Antonio Spurs survived a frantic final minute flurry and beat the Indiana Pacers 137-134.
Spurs make final cut, set opening night roster versus Charlotte Hornets
Read full article: Spurs make final cut, set opening night roster versus Charlotte HornetsThe San Antonio Spurs on Monday announced their final roster cut in anticipation of Wednesday night’s season opening tilt at home against the Charlotte Hornets.
🏀 Spurs notebook: Team falls to Thunder 118-112 in final preseason game; renovates neighborhood court for Play SA
Read full article: 🏀 Spurs notebook: Team falls to Thunder 118-112 in final preseason game; renovates neighborhood court for Play SAThe San Antonio Spurs had five players again score in double digits on Thursday, but it wasn’t enough as the team lost at home 118-112 to the Oklahoma City Thunder to close out the preseason.
Johnson, Primo return to action as Spurs beat Jazz 111-104 in latest tune-up game
Read full article: Johnson, Primo return to action as Spurs beat Jazz 111-104 in latest tune-up gameThe return of young stars Keldon Johnson and Josh Primo provided a much-needed lift to a previously struggling Spurs team as they defeated the Utah Jazz on the road 111-104 on Tuesday night.
Spurs lose 102-99 to Magic in second preseason game; Coach Pop provides update on Johnson, Primo’s return
Read full article: Spurs lose 102-99 to Magic in second preseason game; Coach Pop provides update on Johnson, Primo’s returnThe Spurs on Thursday lost at home to the Orlando Magic 102-99, after the team coughed up eight turnovers and only shot 7 of 19 (36.8%) from the field in the final quarter.
🏀 Spurs’ Game Preview: Young stars hit the road, face Rockets in preseason opener on Sunday
Read full article: 🏀 Spurs’ Game Preview: Young stars hit the road, face Rockets in preseason opener on SundayThe new look San Antonio Spurs will hit the hardwood for the first time in their preseason opener on Sunday, when they face their intra-division rival Houston Rockets in Houston.
‘Great days for the city’: Popovich, players reflect on Spurs’ return to Alamodome, 50th season ahead
Read full article: ‘Great days for the city’: Popovich, players reflect on Spurs’ return to Alamodome, 50th season aheadThe Spurs officially opened the franchise’s 50th season in San Antonio on Monday with their annual media day, starting a season-long celebration commemorating the franchise’s move to the Alamo City in 1973.
Spurs’ Keldon Johnson to miss start of preseason after dislocating shoulder
Read full article: Spurs’ Keldon Johnson to miss start of preseason after dislocating shoulderSan Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson will miss the start of training camp this week due to a dislocated shoulder, according to a San Antonio Spurs spokesperson.