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Spurs Starter, Wednesday, October 30, 2024: Spurs' Sidy Cissoko Recalled From G League

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Matt Guzman

Oct 12, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Sidy Cissoko (25) dribbles in front of Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) in the second half at Frost Bank Center.
Oct 12, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Sidy Cissoko (25) dribbles in front of Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Happy Wednesday, Por Vida fans! Welcome to your evening Spurs Starter.

As the San Antonio Spurs prepare for their second road game of the season, this time against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they'll be joined by one extra player who was assigned to the G League Tuesday afternoon.

Sidy Cissoko, the Spurs' second-round draft pick in 2023, got some training camp reps with the Austin Spurs and their new coach Scott King, but will now join the mainstay roster for its two-game mini road trip, as announced Wednesday.

READ MORE: Kenny Trevino Commends Spurs for Summer League Effort

Cissoko has yet to play in a game for San Antonio this season, but averaged 3.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and just under one assist last season on near-50 percent shooting — all metrics that, when combined with yearly development, has Spurs coach Gregg Popovich eager to see what he's capable of.

“He’s somebody that I’ve been excited about since Day 1," Popovich said during the team's Media Day. "You look at his body, and then you observe his athletic abilities — it’s pretty impressive ... it’s all there (for him) to be a very important player in the program."

Cissoko may be poised for small spurts of minutes once he rejoins the team, which could pave the way for him to begin to make an impact for the young Spurs.

Now, on to the headlines:

THE NEWS

1. READ: JEREMY SOCHAN'S 'RIGHT ENERGY' BOOSTING SPURS

Former No. 4 overall pick Stephon Castle is having a great start to his rookie season for the San Antonio Spurs, spearheaded by his defensive prowess.

Read the full story at the link above.

2. WATCH: WEMBANYAMA DENIES TARI EASON DURING BOUT WITH ROCKETS

In a first quarter moment against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama delivered a thunderous block, reminding everyone why he’s the league’s premier shot blocker.

Check out the play below and read more about it at the link above.

3. READ: 3 TAKEAWAYS FROM SPURS' LOSS TO ROCKETS

Although the San Antonio Spurs fell to the Houston Rockets on Monday night, there were still some bright spots.

Read the full story at the link above.

MEDIA DAY, TRAINING CAMP

Now that the Media Day is over and the 2024-25 season is set to kick off, you can check out the stories surrounding the team as it gears up for the beginning of the preseason.

- The Ultimate Guide to Spurs Training Camp

- Everything Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Said at Media Day

- Victor Wembanyama is 'Funnier' as Spurs Prepare for New Season

- Chris Paul and Gregg Popovich, Once Rivals, Now Set to Join Forces

- Wembanyama Adds 25 Pounds Ahead of His Second NBA Season

- Chris Paul Enters San Antonio as Polished Veteran, Mutual Choice

- Keldon Johnson Is Back For Year 6, and Feels Like the Old Man

- Wembanyama 'Working on Fundamentals' Ahead of Sophomore Year

- Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul Share Comical Moment During Media Day

- Gregg Popovich Looking Forward To Season of Improvemen

- Castle Impresses Spurs Early with Versatility and 'Own Pace'

- Wembanyama Sets Next Big Goal: Elevating His Spurs Teammates

- Alpine F1 Team Announce New Era Clothing Collaboration

- Gregg Popovich Likes New, Improved Victor Wembanyama

- Is Stephon Castle's Jump Shot A Genuine Problem?


- Jeremy Sochan Ready to Thrive at 'Natural' Position

- Will Julian Champagnie Start In Place of Devin Vassell?

- Zach Collins 'Feeling Great' After Shoulder Surgery

- Harrison Barnes Speaks on Young Spurs' Winning Mentality

- Castle Speaks on Spurs' 'Aggressive' Defensive Mindset

- Keldon Johnson Focused on Getting Better, Sticking Around

- Champagnie's Approach to Begin New Season? 'Just Keep Shooting'

- How Can Sandro Mamukelashvili Earn Rotational Minutes?

THE SCHEDULE

The San Antonio Spurs played their first game of the year on Oct. 25, kicking off the second season of Victor Wembanyama's young NBA career. Now that it's through, here's a preview of some upcoming dates and times (all in CST) throughout the season to watch for:

San Antonio Spurs Regular Season Schedule

Oct. 24: Season Opener at Dallas Mavericks (L 120-109)
Oct. 26: Home opener vs. Houston Rockets (W 109-106)

Nov. 15: Group Play Begins vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Dec. 10: NBA Cup Knockout Rounds Begin
Dec. 25: MSG Christmas at New York Knicks

Dec. 31: New Year's vs. LA Clippers

Jan. 23-25: Paris Games vs. Indiana Pacers

Feb. 3: Rodeo Road Trip Begins at Memphis Grizzlies

Feb. 14-16: All-Star Break

Feb. 20: Spurs Get Moody vs. Phoenix Suns
Feb. 21: Spurs Get Moody vs. Detroit Pistons

March 21: Longest Home Stand Ends vs. Philadelphia 76ers

April 6: Final Road Trip Begins at Portland Trail Blazers
April 13: Final Home Game vs. Toronto Raptors

AROUND THE NBA

Catch up on some of the league-wide headlines below:

Also, be sure to follow along with Spurs On SI's NBA tracker, with more detailed breakdowns of major league news and updates.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"I was walking point, hacking through the jungle with a machete, when I came on across-trail. There was a hidden grenade, but the tripwire went the opposite way from where I swung my machete. Had it gone the other way, it would’ve blown my brains out … I came out of Vietnam with two things: a grasp of how the collective good keeps people alive, and the fact that luck can play a big part in everything you do. Certainly that’s been true with the Spurs.”

- Peter J. Holt

THIS DAY IN SPURS HISTORY

October 30, 1990: Acquired Sidney Green from Orlando for Mark McNamara.

THE CLOSER

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Matt Guzman
MATT GUZMAN

Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI and a staff writer for multiple collegiate sites in the same network. In the world of professional sports, he is a firm believer that athletes are people, too, and intends to tell stories of players and teams’ true, behind-the-scenes character that otherwise would not be seen through strong narrative writing, hooking ledes and passionate words.

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