Spurs Notes: Arena, Sochan, Waters, Olynyk, Castle
The Spurs made a major move Tuesday toward building a new downtown arena in San Antonio. According to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press, voters in Bexar County approved a measure allowing up to $311 million in venue taxes to fund the project.
Despite opposition from some local lawmakers and advocacy groups, just over 52% of voters supported the measure, county officials reported. The Spurs have pledged at least $500 million toward constructing the new arena, with about $489 million expected from the city.
The proposed $1.3 billion arena plan is still in early development, with no construction timeline announced. The Spurs’ current lease at Frost Bank Center runs through 2032.
Player Updates
- Stephon Castle: Seen as a key player and "a keeper."
- Wemby and Harper: Form a strong core along with Castle.
- Trey Vassell: Considered a perfect role player with three-point shooting and defensive skills.
- Dejounte Murray (Fox): Could be used as trade bait if the team chooses, with the Atlanta draft pick as a valuable addition.
"Castle is a keeper. Wemby and Harper round out that trio of a nucleus. Vassel is a perfect role player with 3 & D skills. Fox can be trade bait if they choose to do so, and the Atlanta draft pick may be the icing on the cake."
The Spurs continue to build both their future arena and roster with strategic investments and player development.
Author’s summary: The Spurs secured voter approval for a downtown arena funding measure and are focused on building a strong team core with promising players and valuable assets.