The San Antonio Spurs are starting to look like a team with a long runway and a high ceiling. The rebuild that began with Victor Wembanyama is no longer just about potential-it's about progress. And now, with the additions of Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper in consecutive drafts, the Spurs are quietly assembling one of the most intriguing young cores in the league.
Wembanyama remains the centerpiece, and rightfully so. The 7-foot-4 unicorn has lived up to the hype and then some, anchoring both ends of the floor with a rare blend of length, skill, and basketball IQ.
But what’s making this Spurs team even more compelling is how well they've drafted around him. Castle and Harper aren’t just complementary pieces-they’re potential stars in their own right.
The Spurs now have a trio of big, versatile guards in De’Aaron Fox, Castle, and Harper. That’s not just a luxury-it’s a vision coming to life.
According to league chatter, San Antonio is thrilled with how this group is coming together and has no plans to shake things up anytime soon. The front office is opting for patience, letting their young core grow together organically.
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And that’s a smart play.
It’s a blueprint that echoes what the Oklahoma City Thunder have done in recent years-develop from within, build chemistry, and only make a splash when the timing is right. For the Spurs, that time isn’t now.
Trading away one of their young guards before this group even gets a taste of playoff basketball would be jumping the gun. They’re not in win-now-or-bust mode yet, and that’s okay.
In fact, it’s part of what makes them so dangerous in the long term.
Now, if San Antonio does find itself knocking on the door of a title in 2026, then sure-expect them to be aggressive in the offseason. That’s when the calculus changes.
But for now, they’re in a sweet spot. They’re developing, they’re winning, and most importantly, they’re building something sustainable.
There’s been some talk about whether the Spurs could put together a package for a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo. But let’s be real: if they’re not willing to part with any of Fox, Castle, or Harper-and all signs point to that being the case-they probably don’t have the firepower to make that kind of deal. And honestly, they don’t need to.
This team isn’t just surviving in the Western Conference-they’re thriving. The chemistry is real.
The energy is contagious. And the players genuinely enjoy playing with one another.
That kind of culture is hard to build and even harder to maintain. A blockbuster move right now could disrupt that balance, and for a team on the rise, that’s a risk not worth taking.
The Spurs are playing the long game-and playing it well. With Wembanyama as the anchor and a trio of dynamic guards around him, they’re not just building for the future. They’re starting to shape it.