Spurs Aim to Keep Momentum Going Into All-Star Break

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs look to finish strong on their extended rodeo road trip before the NBA's midseason showcase.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 2:47pm

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The San Antonio Spurs are embarking on their annual extended road trip due to the city's rodeo event, with nine games away from home before the All-Star break. Led by rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are one of the hottest teams in the NBA and want to maintain their momentum heading into the midseason showcase. Rookie guard Dylan Harper has also adjusted to life in the NBA and is now an expert at packing for long road trips.

Why it matters

The Spurs' rodeo road trip is a long-standing annual tradition, but the team has struggled in recent years, going just 15-42 on these extended road swings since 2018-19. This year's team, however, is off to a strong 36-16 start and sits in second place in the Western Conference. Maintaining their high level of play through the All-Star break could help the Spurs separate themselves from the pack in the crowded West.

The details

The Spurs' rodeo road trip begins with a back-to-back against the Lakers and Warriors, leading into the All-Star break. They will then play a pair of designated "home" games in Austin before finishing with an East Coast swing. While the schedule is less demanding than in years past, the Spurs still face a tough test to keep their momentum going through the break.

  • The Spurs' rodeo road trip begins on Tuesday, February 14th with a game against the Lakers.
  • The Spurs play the Warriors on Wednesday, February 15th.
  • The Spurs will play two "home" games at the University of Texas' Moody Center on February 19th and 21st.
  • The Spurs' extended road trip concludes on March 5th when they return to the Frost Bank Center.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' All-Star center and a leading Rookie of the Year candidate.

Dylan Harper

The Spurs' 19-year-old rookie guard who has adjusted to life in the NBA and become an expert at packing for long road trips.

Mitch Johnson

The Spurs' head coach, who is guiding the team through their annual rodeo road trip.

De'Aaron Fox

The Spurs' veteran guard who emphasizes the importance of finishing strong before the All-Star break.

Stephon Castle

One of the Spurs' All-Stars who will be participating in the midseason showcase in Los Angeles.

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What they’re saying

“Once you've been here a few years, the rodeo (trip) is something you expect. I think the road in general allows you to learn what the road is. It's a different type of level of detail and execution to win on the road, typically.”

— Mitch Johnson, Spurs Head Coach (expressnews.com)

“This is where you start to see teams really separate themselves. We didn't want to be one of those teams that go into All-Star break on a four- or five-game losing streak because we were looking ahead to the break.”

— De'Aaron Fox, Spurs Guard (expressnews.com)

“It's just having that mindset to where we know we have this break coming up, but we can't let our foot off the gas. The next two games are big games on our schedule.”

— Stephon Castle, Spurs All-Star (expressnews.com)

What’s next

The Spurs will look to finish strong on their rodeo road trip with games against the Lakers and Warriors before the All-Star break. Players not participating in All-Star festivities will have the option to return home for a brief break, while those with All-Star duties will stay on the West Coast.

The takeaway

The Spurs' extended rodeo road trip presents a key test for the team as they look to maintain their momentum heading into the All-Star break. Led by rising star Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are one of the NBA's hottest teams and are determined to avoid a letdown before the midseason showcase.