The Spurs have signed center Mason Plumlee for the remainder of the season. They first signed him to a 10-day contract
— you guessed it — 10 days ago, and now they’re making it permanent.Plumlee has yet to appear in a game for the Spurs as he works
his way back into game shape, having last played on Dec. 22 for the Charlotte Hornets. He was signed after the Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan (who went on to sign with the Knicks) to help shore up their depth at the center position. While Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet have been one of the best starter/back-up combinations in the league, both have had injuries at times this season, so having that third insurance policy at center is important.
By signing Plumlee before the March 1 Playoff Eligibility Waiver Deadline, he will be eligible to play in the playoffs. (It’s so nice we can say that again, let alone without having to attach any caveats such as “if they make the playoffs” — although to be fair, they technically haven’t yet.) The signing solidifies the Spurs at 15 guaranteed roster spots, so if they wish to sign any other players, they’ll need to waive someone else themselves. (Jordan McLaughlin would be the most likely candidate, but the odds of that are likely slim at this point. There’s no reason to mess with a good thing.)
Welcome to San Antonio for good, Mason!
