Can San Antonio’s rebuilt roster finally end the six-year playoff drought?
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The San Antonio Spurs enter the 2025-26 NBA campaign determined to halt a postseason skid that has stretched to six consecutive years—an unprecedented slide for a club that once reached the playoffs 22 straight times.
New leadership on the bench
Head coach Mitch Johnson begins his first full season after replacing longtime coach Gregg Popovich, who stepped away last year for health reasons. Johnson’s staff now includes former NBA champion Rashard Lewis, hired to oversee player development.
Wembanyama’s health sets the ceiling
Victor Wembanyama’s return at full strength is at the center of the Spurs’ optimism. The 20-year-old averaged 24.3 points, 11 rebounds and an NBA-best 3.8 blocks in 46 games last season before a blood-clot issue ended his year. Team officials believe a 70-game campaign could push the second-year star into the Most Valuable Player conversation.
Offseason upgrades deepen the rotation
San Antonio used the No. 2 overall pick on guard Dylan Harper, added veterans Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk to reinforce the frontcourt, and anticipates a second-year jump from guard Stephon Castle. The new faces join midseason acquisition De’Aaron Fox, along with Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan and rookie forward Carter Bryant, giving the Spurs a level of roster depth they have lacked in recent years.
Questions remain about a crowded backcourt, yet club officials prefer an excess of ball-handlers to the shortage that has plagued recent rosters. With health, stability and added talent, the organization believes the path back to playoff basketball in San Antonio could arrive as soon as 2026.
Source: Hoops Wire
