Spurs Sign Veteran Center Mason Plumlee to 10-Day Contract

The San Antonio Spurs have added veteran center Mason Plumlee on a 10-day contract, the team announced Tuesday. The signing provides additional depth to the Spurs’ frontcourt as they navigate the remainder of the season.

Plumlee’s Recent Transactions and Career Overview

Plumlee, in his 13th NBA season, was recently traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-team deal before being waived by Oklahoma City according to ESPN. He appeared in 14 games for the Hornets this season, averaging just under nine minutes per game.

Prior to his time with the Hornets, Plumlee had a more substantial role with the Phoenix Suns last season, playing in 74 games and averaging 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds as reported by ESPN. Drafted in 2013 by the Brooklyn Nets, Plumlee has likewise played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and the Charlotte Hornets via Yahoo Sports.

Spurs’ Center Rotation

The addition of Plumlee gives the Spurs a fifth center on their roster, joining Victor Wembanyama, Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk, and Bismack Biyombo as noted by ESPN. Plumlee brings 874 regular-season and 71 postseason games of experience to San Antonio according to Yahoo Sports.

What Plumlee Brings to the Spurs

Despite averaging just 1.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per game with the Hornets this season, Plumlee is known for his passing and basketball IQ from the center position, averaging 2.4 assists over his career as reported by Pounding the Rock. He is considered a solid pick-and-roll player due to his strength and intelligence.

The Spurs recently opened a roster spot by waiving Jeremy Sochan last week according to Pounding the Rock.