Fans react to Gregg Popovich's absence

Spurs need a strong 1-2 punch on the bench when Wembanyama and Paul leave the pitch and they may have him on the bench with two secret weapons.

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Now that Media Day is over and the 2024-25 season is set to begin, check out the stories surrounding the team as they prepare for the start of the regular season.

– The ultimate guide to Spurs training camp

– Everything Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said at Media Day

– Victor Wembanyama is “funnier” as Spurs prepare for the new season

– Chris Paul and Gregg Popovich, once rivals, now want to join forces

– Wembanyama gains 25 pounds ahead of his second NBA season

– Chris Paul enters San Antonio as a polished veteran, mutual choice

– Keldon Johnson is back for sixth grade and feeling like his old man

– Wembanyama “works on the basics” before the second year of study

– Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul share a funny moment during media day

– Gregg Popovich is looking forward to the Season of Improvemen

– Castle impressed Spurs early on with his versatility and “own pace”

– Wembanyama sets his next big goal: developing his Spurs teammates

– Alpine F1 Team announces collaboration with New Era Clothing

– Gregg Popovich likes the new and improved Victor Wembanyama

– Is Stephon Castle's jump shot a real problem?

– Jeremy Sochan is ready to succeed in the “natural” position

– Will Julian Champagnie start instead of Devin Vassell?

– Zach Collins feels great after shoulder surgery

– Harrison Barnes talks about Young Spurs' winning mentality

– Castle talks about Spurs' “aggressive” defensive mentality

-Keldon Johnson focused on getting better and sticking with it

– Champagnie's approach to the start of the new season? “Just keep shooting”

– How can Sandro Mamukelashvili earn rotation minutes?

The San Antonio Spurs played their first game of the year on October 25, kicking off the second season of Victor Wembanyama's young NBA career. Now that it's over, here's a preview of some upcoming dates and times (all in CST) to keep an eye on as the season progresses:

San Antonio Spurs regular season schedule

Oct. 24: Season opener at the Dallas Mavericks (L 120-109)
Oct. 26: Home opener against Houston Rockets (W 109-106)
Oct. 28: Regular season vs. Houston Rockets (L 106-101)
Oct. 30: Regular season at Oklahoma City Thunder (L 105-93)
Oct. 31: Regular season at Utah Jazz (W 106-88)
November 2: Regular season vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (W 113-103)
November 4: Regular season vs. LA Clippers

November 15th: The group game against the Los Angeles Lakers begins

December 10: The NBA Cup knockout rounds begin
December 25th: MSG Christmas at the New York Knicks

December 31: New Year's vs. LA Clippers

23-25 January: Games in Paris against Indiana Pacers

February 3: The rodeo road trip begins with the Memphis Grizzlies

14th-16th February: All-Star break

February 20: Spurs Get Moody vs. Phoenix Suns
February 21: Spurs Get Moody vs. Detroit Pistons

March 21: The longest home game ends against the Philadelphia 76ers

April 6: The final road trip begins with the Portland Trail Blazers
April 13: Last home game against the Toronto Raptors

Catch up on some of the league-wide headlines below:

Also, be sure to follow Spurs On SI's NBA tracker for more detailed breakdowns of Major League news and updates.

“When I came to St. Croix eight or nine years ago to see Timmy, no one said a word to me (about driving on the left), … I got my rental car and headed out, and I gestured at about ten people before I realized I was the idiot.”

– Gregg Popovich

November 5, 2008: Tony Parker became just the sixth Spur to score 50 or more in a game when he scored 55 points at Minnesota. San Antonio won 129-125 in double overtime, tying George Gervin for third all-time in single-game scoring.

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