Key Spurs dates to watch after the NBA Finals

What we're watching: Free agency officially opens July 1, but don't expect the Spurs to be major players in the superstar market.

• The bigger questions are whether San Antonio retains veterans like Harrison Barnes and Kelly Olynyk, adds depth around Victor Wembanyama and its young core, or makes a trade to strengthen a roster coming off a Finals appearance.

Here are the dates we're circling:

📋 June 23–24: First and second rounds of the NBA draft. The Spurs hold the No. 20 pick via Atlanta, their latest first-round selection in years. They also have picks Nos. 35, 42 and 44 in the second round.

• Yes, but: San Antonio has a history of finding value outside the lottery, including Tony Parker and Manu Ginóbili.

⏳ June 29–30: Julian Champagnie watch. The Spurs must either pick up Champagnie's $3 million option for next season or decline it and negotiate a longer-term extension before he can hit free agency.

✍️ July 6: Wembanyama becomes eligible to sign a five-year extension projected at $251 million, with a path to $301 million.

🎰 July 9–19: The Las Vegas Summer League, likely fans' first look at the Spurs' 2026 draft class.

The bottom line: The Spurs' next chapter starts almost immediately.