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Spurs Starter, Saturday, November 2, 2024: Spurs Host Hispanic Heritage Night

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Mathey Gibson

Apr 22, 2018; San Antonio, TX, USA; A general view of AT&T Center before the start of game four of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: John Glaser-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2018; San Antonio, TX, USA; A general view of AT&T Center before the start of game four of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: John Glaser-Imagn Images / John Glaser-Imagn Images
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Happy Saturday, Por Vida fans! Welcome to your afternoon Spurs Starter.

The San Antonio Spurs are set to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night this Saturday as they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.

The night’s theme, “Shaping the Future, Together,” is a nod to this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month and reflects the team’s consisten dedication to honoring the Hispanic community.

Saturday’s game will also tab an exciting matchup between Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert, pitting two elite French defenders against each other — both of whom were the top two candidates for last year's defensive player of the year award. Gobert took home the hardware, but Wembanyama will be looking to make a statement as this season rolls along.

Now, onto the headlines.

THE NEWS

1. READ:  AUSTIN SPURS' SCOTT KING SAYS HE'S SETTLING INTO NEW ROLE

After being announced as the tenth head coach in team history in August, Scott King has spent the last month finding a groove with the G League affiliate.

Read the full story at the link above.

2. READ: HOW GREGG POPVICH SEES WEMBANYAMA'S ROLE EVOLVING

Victor Wembanyama has a sterling evening in Salt Lake City as the Spurs win their second game of the young season.

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

3. READ: AFTER SUMMER OF REPS, SPURS' MALAKI BRANHAM AN EARLY SURPRISE

Through four games, San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham has proven he's deserving of a rotational spot — a relative surprise considering his lack of preseason minutes, but a testament to his work ethic.

Read the full story at the link above.

TODAY'S SCHEDULE

  • Spurs vs. Timberwolves, 7 p.m. Central. Bally Sports Southwest, NBA League Pass.

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 FULL 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)
Oct. 28: Regular season vs. Houston Rockets (L 106-101)
Oct. 30: Regular season at Oklahoma City Thunder (L 105-93)
Oct. 31: Regular season at Utah Jazz (W 106-88)

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

"We'll do whatever it takes. We'll get Angelo (Drosso) after [David Robinson]."

- Bob Bass, On winning the draft lottery

THIS DAY IN SPURS HISTORY

November 2, 1988: Acquired Mike Smrek from Los Angeles Lakers for a second-round draft pick in 1990.

November 2, 2004: Signed Tony Parker to a multi-year contract extension, six-year, $66 million.

November 2, 2007: Re-signed Tim Duncan to a contract extension, two years for $40 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2011-12 season.

November 2, 2015: Tim Duncan passed John Stockton as the NBA leader in most wins with one team at 954 when the Spurs defeated the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 94-84.

THE CLOSER

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