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Locked On Spurs: How is the San Antonio Spurs' Rebuild Process Shaping Up?

KENS5 beat reporter Jeff Garcia and San Antonio Spurs On SI's Matt Guzman hop on "Locked On Spurs" to discuss the ongoing rebuild in San Antonio. Check out the episode to dive deeper.
Dec 8, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) and San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Frost Bank Center.
Dec 8, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) and San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Frost Bank Center. | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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SAN ANTONIO — While a four-game win streak in the early part of the season was encouraging enough to cast a new light on the San Antonio Spurs, the idea of an ongoing rebuild still looms over the young team.

Dropping two games in two nights was clue No. 1. The Spurs fell to both the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings to fall back below .500 after a much stronger start to the year compared to a year ago, which signals that San Antonio isn't out of the woods just yet.

It doesn't mean it isn't on its way, however.

Between Chris Paul, who recently became the NBA's second all-time assist leader, standout rookie Stephon Castle and a still-improving Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs have shown promise. They're still battling injuries and young mistakes, but they've clearly been a better team this season.

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So, what's left? What do the Spurs have to do to continue down the path they hope to be on? And what might be the biggest problem plaguing them as they navigate the rebuild?

Check out the latest episode of "Locked On Spurs," hosted by KENS5 beat reporter Jeff Garcia with San Antonio Spurs On SI's Matt Guzman as a guest, to dive deeper.


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MATT GUZMAN

Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI. In the world of professional sports, he’s a firm believer that athletes are people, too. He aims to spotlight the true, behind-the-scenes character of players and teams through strong narrative writing and sharp, hooking ledes.

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