The Spurs did the expected and parted ways with Adam Flagler, Micha Potter, and Stanley Umude. All three were waived on Saturday, the team announced.
Flagler, Umude and Potter were on Exhibit 10 contracts,
also known as training camp deals, so it’s not a surprise they are gone now that the Spurs’ preseason is over and opening night is close. Teams can carry up to 21 players in the offseason, but have to trim down their roster to a maximum of 18 players (15 standard contracts and three two-way deals) before the beginning of the season. With these moves, San Antonio has done just that.
All three of the players who were waived were considered long shots to make it to the opening night roster, and didn’t do much during preseason to change that perception. Flagler was the most impressive of the three, showing the ability to shoot and create as a guard, but the 25-year-old didn’t outplay his competition. Potter, 27, and Umude, 26, had quieter performances. All three will likely land with the Austin Spurs, where they will have the opportunity to continue their development in hopes of earning a spot in the NBA.
The roster for opening night now seems set, unless something unexpected happens. Bismack Biyombo, who is on a non-guaranteed deal, is safe, according to HoopsHype Michael Scotto. Lindy Waters III, who only had a $500,000 guarantee on his minimum contract that becomes fully guaranteed on Jan. 10, 2026, did enough in preseason to remain in tow as a bench shooter. David Jones-Garcia, Riley Minix, and Harrison Ingram are currently the three players on two-way deals.
As of right now, this is how the Spurs’ depth chart stands (positions are fluid):
PG: De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Jordan McLaughlin
SG: Stephon Castle, Lindy Waters III, David Jones-Garcia (TW)
SF: Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, Carter Bryant, Riely Minix (TW)
PF: Harrison Barnes, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Harrison Ingram (TW)
C: Victor Wembanyama, Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk, Bismack Biyombo
The Spurs will play their first game of the 2025/26 season in Dallas, where they will visit the Mavericks on Wednesday, October 22.
