Overview
- San Antonio signed center Mason Plumlee to a 10-day deal, a move confirmed by his agent Mark Bartelstein, filling the roster spot opened by Jeremy Sochan’s waiver.
- Coach Mitch Johnson said Plumlee is cleared for a ramp-up plan but will sit out the Spurs’ two games in Austin as the team evaluates his readiness.
- Plumlee has not appeared in a game since Dec. 22 after right-groin surgery and was traded by Charlotte to Oklahoma City at the deadline before being waived the same day.
- The 13-year veteran joins a crowded frontcourt led by Victor Wembanyama with Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo also competing for minutes.
- The short-term contract functions as an evaluation period, and while San Antonio could extend him after the 10 days, any subsequent roster changes remain speculative despite some analysts suggesting Biyombo could be vulnerable if Plumlee proves fit.