Coaching camp is simply two days, and the Spurs have taken one other step in the direction of trimming down their roster to the required 15 assured contracts. In line with Shams Charania of The Athletic, they’ve agreed to a buyout with Reggie Bullock, who will enter free company and presumably signal with a championship contender. The phrases of buyout haven’t been launched, however he’s owed simply over $11 million for the 2023-24 season, which the Spurs have the cap area to soak up.
The San Antonio Spurs and veteran wing Reggie Bullock have agreed to a contract buyout, sources inform @TheAthletic @Stadium. Bullock is ready to enter free company the place a number of championship contenders and playoff groups will pursue him.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 30, 2023
The Spurs acquired Bullock from the Mavericks again in July as a part of the three-team commerce that despatched Grant Williams to Dallas. The Spurs additionally acquired the precise to swap the Mavs’ 2030 first-round draft decide (which conveniently falls effectively after Luka Doncic’s present contract extension ends) whereas giving up a 2024 second spherical decide to the Celtics and 2025 and 2028 second spherical picks to the Mavericks.
This transfer leaves the Spurs at 16 assured contracts, which should be trimmed down to fifteen by the beginning of the common season. The most definitely candidate can be Khem Birch, whom they acquired from the Raptors final season within the Jakob Poeltl commerce however has but to play for them as a result of recovering from a knee harm. Additionally they acquired Cedi Osman from the Cavaliers over the summer season, however along with his latest sightings within the Spurs apply facility and speak of trying ahead to enjoying with the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama, he could have a future with the membership.
Coaching camp begins Monday, October 2.
