Spurs 'Trust' Themselves Past Trade Deadline

San Antonio stands pat, focused on continued growth and playoff push

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs made no moves at the NBA trade deadline, trusting in their current roster and the continued development of young stars like Victor Wembanyama. Despite trade buzz, the Spurs remained committed to their team and process, citing their belief in the group and desire to keep building towards a championship. The Spurs are having a strong season, already surpassing their win totals from the previous two years, and are focused on finishing the season strong and making a playoff push.

Why it matters

The Spurs' decision to stand pat at the trade deadline is a testament to their faith in their current roster and the team's trajectory. In a league where mid-season trades are common, the Spurs' steadfast commitment to their core group sends a message about their belief in the team's potential and the value they place on continuity and chemistry.

The details

Despite trade inquiries from other teams, the Spurs did not make any moves at the deadline. GM Brian Wright did explore trading away players like Jeremy Sochan and Kelly Olynyk as contract pieces, but ultimately decided to keep the team intact. The Spurs have historically avoided major in-season acquisitions, and this year was no different as they felt confident in their ability to continue improving with their current roster.

  • The NBA trade deadline passed at 2 p.m. Central on Thursday, February 7, 2026.
  • The Spurs faced the Dallas Mavericks in a back-to-back matchup on February 5 and 7, 2026.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' star rookie, who is having a breakout season and was recently named an NBA All-Star starter.

Brian Wright

The Spurs' general manager, who explored trade options but ultimately decided to keep the team's core intact.

Mitch Johnson

The Spurs' 38-year-old head coach, who is guiding the team through a successful season.

De'Aaron Fox

The veteran Spurs player, who believes the team has championship aspirations this season.

Julian Champagnie

A Spurs forward who tries to avoid getting caught up in trade rumors and instead focuses on enjoying his teammates' company.

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What they’re saying

“We're happy to live with that. When you're in a situation where you're winning games, you don't feel like you have to make a lot of moves.”

— Harrison Barnes (si.com)

“We all have social media. You hear things, you see things. I think we do a pretty good job of not thinking about it, not talking about it too much ... enjoying each other's presence. That's the way to go about it.”

— Julian Champagnie, Spurs forward (si.com)

“We trust who we are. We trust the process. What I love is that the front office trusts these guys just like I do. We're on the same page.”

— Victor Wembanyama (si.com)

“Winning, not winning, is going to come. You have to trust the organization. In the meantime, I try to do everything I can while trusting the process that we're getting better. That we're getting more mature.”

— Victor Wembanyama (si.com)

What’s next

The Spurs will face the Dallas Mavericks again on Saturday, February 9, 2026, with a chance to extend their winning streak to four games before the All-Star break.

The takeaway

The Spurs' decision to stand pat at the trade deadline demonstrates their faith in their current roster and their commitment to the team's long-term development. By trusting the process and continuing to build around their young core, the Spurs are positioning themselves for sustained success and a potential championship push in the coming years.