Spurs Sign Mason Plumlee to 10-Day Contract

The San Antonio Spurs signed veteran center Mason Plumlee to a 10-day contract on February 18, 2026, bolstering their frontcourt depth as they return from the All-Star break and push for the top seed in the Western Conference.

The move addresses a need for additional insurance at the center position for a Spurs team that sits second in the West with a 38-16 record, three games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. San Antonio created the roster spot by waiving forward Jeremy Sochan earlier in the month, allowing him to join the New York Knicks. With superstar Victor Wembanyama anchoring the rotation alongside Luke Kornet, the Spurs sought a reliable backup amid a demanding schedule that includes home games against the Phoenix Suns on February 19, the Sacramento Kings on February 21, and the Detroit Pistons on February 23. Coach Mitch Johnson, in his first full season leading the team after succeeding Gregg Popovich, has guided San Antonio to a six-game winning streak entering the break.

Plumlee, who turns 36 next month, brings 13 years of NBA experience to his eighth different franchise. A former No. 22 overall pick by the Brooklyn Nets in 2013, he has appeared in 874 regular-season...