The Spurs are bringing back Silver Dancers

Catch up quick: Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) announced Monday that the Silver Dancers will return as part of the team's game-day entertainment lineup.

• The Silver Dancers will now perform alongside the Spurs Hype Squad.

Flashback: The Silver Dancers disbanded in 2018, though SS&E never publicly explained the decision. The move sparked a petition calling for the dancers' return, gathering more than 10,000 signatures.

• The following season, the Silver Dancers were replaced by the Hype Squad, a co-ed group of breakdancers, tumblers and stunters.

What they're saying: Jordan Mandelkorn, SS&E's vice president of marketing, creative and retail, said in a statement that the organization is always looking for ways to make games "more exciting and engaging."

Fans quickly celebrated the announcement.

• "They were amazing. ... We missed them," one fan said on X.
• "This is monumental! Spurs win it all next year," another said.

What's next: Registration for auditions for both the Silver Dancers and Hype Squad is open through Sunday.