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Spurs Starter, Saturday, November 30, 2024: Sidy Cissoko Shines for Austin Spurs Against Texas Legends

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Tanner Marlar

Sep 30, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward guard Sidy Cissoko (25) poses for photos during Media day at Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Sep 30, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward guard Sidy Cissoko (25) poses for photos during Media day at Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images / Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Happy Saturday, Por Vida fans! We here at Inside the Spurs hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving. Welcome back to your morning Spurs Starter.

Since signing a three-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs in 2023, Sidy Cissoko's NBA adventure has been an up-and-down tenure. The Frenchman saw some minutes as recently as in San Antonio's Nov. 27 game against the L.A. Lakers, but is currently on assignment in the NBA G League.

Cissoko dropped a cool 20 points in the Austin Spurs' most recent game against the Texas Legends.

Cissoko finished the game 8-14 from the field, pulled down four rebounds, dished out two assists and compiled three steals en route to the win. The forward will more than likely continue playing minutes with Austin as he vies for a spot in the main San Antonio rotation.

Now, on to the headlines:

THE NEWS

1. READ: JEREMY SOCHAN 'AHEAD OF SCHEDULE' IN RAMP-UP PROCESS

The San Antonio Spurs have been without Jeremy Sochan for 11 full games, going 7-4 in the process. Luckily for them, the Polish forward is likely to make his return in the coming weeks.

Read the full story at the link above.

2. READ: AWAITING REINFORCEMENTS, SPURS 'HAVE TO WIN' GAMES

San Antonio is likely adding Victor Wembanyama back to the lineup against the Warriors, but whether he, along with any other still-hampered Spurs, come back or not, their mission remains the same.

Read the full story at the link above.

Nov 21, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) dunks during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Frost Bank Center. / Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

3. WATCH: WHAT WOULD A NEW ERA LOOK LIKE IN SAN ANTONIO?

With reports surfacing this morning of a planned revitalization of downtown San Antonio, how much would the Spurs benefit from a new home, and what might it look like?

Read the full story at the link above.

TODAY'S SCHEDULE

No game scheduled. Next up: At Sacramento, Sunday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. Central

MEDIA DAY, TRAINING CAMP

Now that the Media Day is over and the 2024-25 season is set to kick off, you can check out the stories surrounding the team as it gears up for the beginning 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 New Season

- Chris Paul and Gregg Popovich, Once Rivals, Now Set to Join Forces

- Wembanyama Adds 25 Pounds Ahead of His Second NBA Season

- Chris Paul Enters San Antonio as Polished Veteran, Mutual Choice

- Keldon Johnson Is Back For Year 6, and Feels Like the Old Man

- Wembanyama 'Working on Fundamentals' Ahead of Sophomore Year

- Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul Share Comical Moment During Media Day

- Gregg Popovich Looking Forward To Season of Improvemen

- Castle Impresses Spurs Early with Versatility and 'Own Pace'

- Wembanyama Sets Next Big Goal: Elevating His Spurs Teammates

- Alpine F1 Team Announce New Era Clothing Collaboration

- Gregg Popovich Likes New, Improved Victor Wembanyama

- Is Stephon Castle's Jump Shot A Genuine Problem?


- Jeremy Sochan Ready to Thrive at 'Natural' Position

- Will Julian Champagnie Start In Place of Devin Vassell?

- Zach Collins 'Feeling Great' After Shoulder Surgery

- Harrison Barnes Speaks on Young Spurs' Winning Mentality

- Castle Speaks on Spurs' 'Aggressive' Defensive Mindset

- Keldon Johnson Focused on Getting Better, Sticking Around

- Champagnie's Approach to Begin New Season? 'Just Keep Shooting'

- How Can Sandro Mamukelashvili Earn Rotational Minutes?

THE FULL SCHEDULE

The San Antonio Spurs played their first game of the year on Oct. 25, kicking off the second season of Victor Wembanyama's young NBA career. Now that it's through, here's a preview of some upcoming dates and times (all in CST) throughout the season to watch for:

San Antonio Spurs Regular Season Schedule

Dec. 10: NBA Cup Knockout Rounds Begin
Dec. 25: MSG Christmas at New York Knicks

Dec. 31: New Year's vs. LA Clippers

Jan. 23-25: Paris Games vs. Indiana Pacers

Feb. 3: Rodeo Road Trip Begins at Memphis Grizzlies

Feb. 14-16: All-Star Break

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

March 21: Longest Home Stand Ends vs. Philadelphia 76ers

April 6: Final Road Trip Begins at Portland Trail Blazers
April 13: Final Home Game vs. Toronto Raptors

AROUND THE NBA

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

Also, be sure to follow along with Spurs On SI's NBA tracker, with more detailed breakdowns of major league news and updates.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“I take losses very personal and very serious.”

- Pau Gasol

THIS DAY IN SPURS HISTORY

November 30, 2023: Trae Young scored 45 points and drew a charge from with 2.7 seconds left as Atlanta handed the Spurs their 13th straight loss, 137-135. San Antonio fell to 3-15 for the first time since Dec. 8, 1996, which led to Bob Hill being dismissed by then general manager Gregg Popovich. 

THE CLOSER

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