Before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, the Spurs could make a deal to add a high-level passer next to Wembanyama. Paul is 39 years old and is signed to only a one-year deal, so being proactive about finding his replacement is a must.

The story, as Buford tells it, goes like this: Claudio Crippa, an international scout for the Spurs, proposed going to see a youth game before checking out Doumbouya. Buford saw Wembanyama play for the first time that day. And the seeds for the Spurs' new master plan were immediately planted.

Indiana Pacers (24-20, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (20-22, 12th in the Western Conference)Paris; Saturday, 12 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBO

The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future with Victor Wembanyama in the lineup, but the 2025 NBA Draft could supply the missing piece.

The San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets are both said to be interested in acquiring Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher ahead of the trade deadline

"John Collins, 27, has resurged this season in Utah...He has the skills to play alongside Wembanyama and back him up off the bench. Collins adds a dimension to the Spurs that current big man Zach Collins (no relation) doesn't provide as a floor-spacer."

Fever guard Caitlin Clark shouts out her close friend and Pacers teammate Tyrese Haliburton during his big game against Spurs

The Grizzlies' injury woes continue to pile up as Zach Edey went down during their game against the Spurs on Friday.

The San Antonio Spurs put on a clinic in their dominant 140-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Paris on Thursday. Victor Wembanyama dominated the game, playing in front of a roaring crowd in his homecoming game. The 21-year-old phenom delivered a masterclass performance with 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, four 3-pointers and five blocks .

Memphis faces San Antonio for a Western Conference matchup Friday. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.

The San Antonio Spurs head to Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in a non-conference matchup. The Spurs are 19-20, which puts them in 12th place in the Western Conference. The Heat are 20-19, which puts them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

I just want to underline that this week was amazing,” Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said after Saturday's game versus the Pacers.