SAN ANTONIO — It's time to catch up on some San Antonio Spurs news you may have missed.
SPURS-THUNDER TIME CHANGE
The NBA today announced the Spurs-Thunder game on Jan. 24 will now begin at 8:30 p.m. at the Frost Bank Center. The contest will be televised locally on CW35 and ESPN and will no longer be broadcast on ABC.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG!
Happy birthday to Doug McDermott. He turns 32 years old today!
NEW TEAM PARTNER
Spurs announced a new partnership with Southern Careers Institute making SCI the official career training provider of the team. This new partnership will offer professional development opportunities and signifies the team’s commitment to empowering individuals by providing industry-relevant training for a successful career.
As part of the partnership, SCI and the Spurs will join forces to host two career day events at Frost Bank Center throughout the 2023-24 season.
“Joining forces with Southern Careers Institute, a true leader in the field of professional development and education, is an embodiment of our mission to build purpose-built partnerships,” Katrina Palanca, Vice President of Global Partnerships at Spurs Sports & Entertainment said in a release. “Our two brands share a commitment to empowering individuals to achieve their goals and strive for excellence, and SCI’s expert training programs are an incredibly valuable asset that we look forward to sharing with our community to promote career development in our region.”
SPURS REQUEST AN INJURY EXCEPTION
According to a report, the Spurs have requested a Disabled Player Exception on Charles Bassey.
Reportedly it is for $1.3 million.
HOLMGREN STAYS AHEAD OF WEMBANYAMA ON THE ROOKIE LADDER
OKC's rookie big man Chet Holmgren stays ahead of the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Rookie Ladder rankings.
AUSTIN SPURS WINNING STREAK
The Austin Spurs are on a hot streak right now and have won five straight games. The team recently beat the Clippers, 114-108.
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