- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Veteran Plumlee Joins Spurs Bench Crew
Journeyman forward looks to provide veteran leadership and playoff experience to young Spurs squad.
Feb. 25, 2026 at 6:53pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Mason Plumlee, a 13-year NBA veteran, has signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs. Plumlee, who recently underwent groin surgery, is working to get back into playing shape and hopes to provide veteran leadership and playoff experience to the Spurs' young roster. The Spurs see Plumlee as an emergency center who could help in the postseason if he is signed for the rest of the season.
Why it matters
The Spurs, led by rising star Victor Wembanyama, are having a strong season and are looking to bolster their frontcourt depth. Plumlee's veteran presence and playoff experience could prove valuable if the Spurs make a deep postseason run.
The details
Plumlee, a 7-foot, 254-pound forward, has 480 career NBA starts and has averaged nearly 30 minutes per game in two previous seasons. The Spurs signed him to a 10-day deal on February 17th after waiving Jeremy Sochan. Plumlee is currently inactive as he works to get back into playing shape following groin surgery in late December. The Spurs are expected to sign him to another 10-day deal after this one expires, viewing him as an emergency center who could help in the playoffs.
- Plumlee had groin surgery on December 31, 2025.
- The Spurs signed Plumlee to a 10-day contract on February 17, 2026.
- Plumlee's 10-day contract with the Spurs is set to expire soon.
The players
Mason Plumlee
A 13-year NBA veteran forward who has signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama
The rising star and centerpiece of the San Antonio Spurs' young and talented roster.
Mitch Johnson
The head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, who Plumlee has praised for his leadership.
What they’re saying
“I think I've seen guys check in for five minutes and turn a game around. That's the way I look at it.”
— Mason Plumlee, Veteran Forward (expressnews.com)
“They've been great and we talked through it before signing. They're helping me get to a playing condition to where I can go out and help when called upon.”
— Mason Plumlee, Veteran Forward (expressnews.com)
What’s next
The Spurs are expected to sign Plumlee to another 10-day contract after his current deal expires, as they view him as a potential emergency center who could contribute in the playoffs.
The takeaway
Plumlee's veteran presence and playoff experience could provide a valuable boost to the Spurs' young and talented roster as they look to make a deep postseason run led by rising star Victor Wembanyama.
