What happened: Free agent guard Jordan McLaughlin has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs, agent Greg Lawrence of THE•TEAM told ESPN. McLaughlin appeared in 44 games for San Antonio last season and enters his ninth NBA campaign in 2026-27.

Why it matters: The agreement secures low-cost veteran backcourt depth as San Antonio builds out its 2026-27 rotation behind a young core anchored by franchise center Victor Wembanyama. McLaughlin's return follows another veteran retention earlier in the offseason when Harrison Barnes re-signed with the Spurs on a one-year, $8 million contract.

What to watch: San Antonio continues shaping its regular-season rotation ahead of training camp for the 2026-27 campaign.