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The San Antonio Spurs are chasing the playoffs and looking to win in the margins.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe team signed Mason Plumlee to a 10-day contract on Tuesday. He most recently averaged 1.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 14 games with the Hornets.
Plumlee had his best season in 2022-23 with Charlotte when he averaged 12.2 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.
Plumlee is in his 13th season and can serve as a veteran presence on a young Spurs team. He's been in 71 postseason games and has played for the Hornets, Clippers, Nuggets, Trail Blazers, and Suns.
Spurs center depth chart after signing Mason Plumlee
Victor Wembanyama
Luke Kornet
Kelly Olynyk
Bismack Biyombo
Mason Plumlee
Wembanyama is listed as the starting center but could just as easily slide into the power forward spot if the Spurs want to play big. Still, Plumlee has a long list of capable big men standing in the way of playing time.
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AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSan Antonio signed him to a 10-day so there's no telling if the veteran will be there for the long haul. But he could definitely contribute his experience and physicality to a young team that is playoff bound.
Only time will tell if he becomes a permanent fixture on this year's team.
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