If there is a team hungrier to win the NBA Finals than the San Antonio Spurs, it would be shocking, considering the heartbreak that came with losing to the New York Knicks. San Antonio has an exciting young team once again, but there are still areas that need improvement.
The Spurs made it evident during the playoffs that they needed more shooting. That became one of the biggest areas the organization looked to address during the offseason.
“I wrote that the Silver and Black needed to add reliable shooters back in May 2025, when it became clear Cleveland was letting him walk, and now I can’t stop thinking about it. During the playoffs, the Spurs only shot over 40% from three in the first round. The subsequent series went (in order) 35.8%, 34.1%, and then 33.9% in the NBA Finals, and we all know how that went,” Air Alamo’s Jahlil Williams wrote.
San Antonio certainly made an effort to improve its shooting by signing veteran sharpshooter Tobias Harris to a deal.
“Free agent forward Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $31 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Harris, 33, is leaving the Detroit Pistons after helping lead a franchise turnaround over the past two seasons. Now the productive veteran known for shotmaking and floor spacing in the frontcourt joins a young Western Conference contender after the Spurs and agent Torrel Harris of Unique Sports Management worked through a deal,” ESPN wrote.
However, the signing has come with a setback, as Harris has yet to appear in a game this season due to injury. The good news is that he is reportedly preparing to ramp up his basketball activities.
“Had been eyeing the three-game home-stand as a chance for Tobias Harris to make some progress toward returning. Looks like that will be the case. Chris Haynes reports that the Spurs did not expect this injury to linger as long as it has, but Harris is making progress,” Sports Illustrated’s Matt Guzman posted.
Getting Harris back on the court will be huge for San Antonio, as he is expected to play an important role in the team’s success. The Spurs will need him to knock down shots and help spread the floor, creating more opportunities for Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle to attack the rim.
Harris brings exactly what a young team like San Antonio needs: veteran experience and leadership. He has already been a valuable voice for the organization, and his impending return gives the Spurs another reason to be optimistic. Once he gets back on the court, San Antonio could take another significant step forward.
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