Spurs' NBA Cup Group Play Schedule Released
Tuesday afternoon the NBA released the dates and times for the San Antonio Spurs' NBA Group play schedule. Find out when the Spurs will play the Lakers, Thunder, Jazz, and Suns.
Back in mid-July, the NBA provided the groups for the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup that will take place during the regular season.
The Spurs were drawn into Group B out West, with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, and Utah Jazz.
With the full NBA schedule expected to be released later this week, the NBA provided the dates and times for every team’s group play games.
Let’s look at the Spurs’ schedule in particular, and get an early idea of what lineups might look like during the season. I’ve provided the opponent, date, time, and an early prediction of depth charts for the games.
Friday November 15, vs Los Angeles Lakers, 6:30 PM CT, ESPN
Early lineup prediction:
Chris Paul vs D’Angelo Russell
Devin Vassell vs Austin Reaves
Harrison Barnes vs Jarred Vanderbilt
Jeremy Sochan vs LeBron James
Victor Wembanyama vs Anthony Davis
Tre Jones vs Gabe Vincent
Stephon Castle vs Dalton Knecht
Julian Champagnie vs Max Christie
Keldon Johnson vs Rui Hachimura
Zach Collins vs Jaxson Hayes
The Lakers also have Cam Reddish who might instead be in Christie’s slot.
Tuesday November 19, vs Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:30 PM CT, TNT
Early lineup prediction:
Chris Paul vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Devin Vassell vs Jalen Williams
Harrison Barnes vs Luguentz Dort
Jeremy Sochan vs Chet Holmgren
Victor Wembanyama vs Isaiah Hartenstein
Tre Jones vs Cason Wallace
Stephon Castle vs Isaiah Joe
Julian Champagnie vs Alex Caruso
Keldon Johnson vs Aaron Wiggins
Zach Collins vs Jaylin Williams
The Thunder have a number of ways they could go with their starting lineup, but one thing is for sure, they have depth across the roster with the addition of Caruso and Hartenstein this summer.
Tuesday November 26, at Utah Jazz, 7:00 PM CT
Early lineup prediction:
Chris Paul vs Collin Sexton
Devin Vassell vs Keyonte George
Harrison Barnes vs Cody Williams
Jeremy Sochan vs Lauri Markkanen
Victor Wembanyama vs John Collins
Tre Jones vs Isaiah Collier
Stephon Castle vs Jordan Clarkson
Julian Champagnie vs Svi Mykhailiuk
Keldon Johnson vs Taylor Henricks
Zach Collins vs Walker Kessler
After having to preserve their cap space for over a month to renegotiate and extend Markkanen’s contract, the Jazz didn’t make any major roster improvements to their team in free agency.
Tuesday December 3, at Phoenix Suns, 7:00 PM CT
Early lineup prediction:
Chris Paul vs Tyus Jones
Devin Vassell vs Devin Booker
Harrison Barnes vs Bradley Beal
Jeremy Sochan vs Kevin Durant
Victor Wembanyama vs Jusuf Nurkic
Tre Jones vs Monte Morris
Stephon Castle vs Grayson Allen
Julian Champagnie vs Ryan Dunn
Keldon Johnson vs Royce O’Neale
Zach Collins vs Mason Plumlee
Despite being over the second apron, the Suns were able to land Jones this offseason on a 1-year deal for the veteran minimum.
Provide Another Early Prediction
As I provided in mid-July, here’s another poll you can participate in to predict the Spurs’ record in group play.
Last time, 73% of voters predicted the Spurs would go 2-2 in group play. Will those results change now that some teams have made a few more moves since mid-July?