NBA Rumors: The 3 players who will leave San Antonio Spurs despite having been finalists
The Texan franchise fell with a resounding 1-4 against the New York Knicks, although they were leading most of the minutes in the series
There is a constant that seems to repeat itself generation after generation in the NBA: before reaching the level required to win a championship, franchises often go through disappointments in the playoffs.
The San Antonio Spurs experienced first-hand the demands of a successful postseason run, although they ultimately had to settle for falling one step short of their goal.
Looking ahead to the next season, the franchise must make important decisions to try to make that definitive leap. Among them is a fundamental question: which players will not be part of the project in the 2026-27 season.
Bismack Biyombo, a temporary solution losing weight
The first name that comes up is Bismack Biyombo.
The Congolese center arrived in San Antonio during the 2024-25 season as an emergency addition to bolster the interior position after the concerning blood clot issue that affected Victor Wembanyama.
During that season, he played a significant role, starting in 26 of the 28 games he played and averaging 19 minutes per game.
However, his presence has significantly diminished this season. He only participated in 25 games and accumulated a large number of games without getting into the rotation. When he saw playing time, it was limited to five minutes per game.
Although he provided depth in the paint, the feeling is that San Antonio could allocate that roster spot to a profile with a more defined role.
Kelly Olynyk, without a place in future plans
The center position comes up again in the second case pointed out: Kelly Olynyk.
The forward, who is about to turn 35, doesn't seem to fit into the Spurs' future plans, especially after Luke Kornet's performance as a backup in that position during the season.
Olynyk played in only half of the regular season games, averaging 8.6 minutes per game.
His role became even less relevant in the playoffs, where he barely participated in residual minutes.
Furthermore, the player will be a free agent this summer, and there are not many reasons to consider a renewal.
Jordan McLaughlin running out of space in the rotation
The list is completed by Jordan McLaughlin.
The 30-year-old veteran guard has also played a very minor role within the team, with very limited presence both in the regular season and in the playoffs.
The immediate emergence of Dylan Harper as an important figure on the perimeter, combined with the presence of Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox, leaves a scenario with no available space for McLaughlin in the roster.
All signs point to his time in San Antonio possibly coming to an end.
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