What happened: Jayden Quaintance is turning his attention to his first NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs. The young big man, taken in the first round of this year's draft, is preparing to begin his pro career in San Antonio.

Why it matters: Quaintance joins a Spurs front line San Antonio is rebuilding around Victor Wembanyama, adding another high-upside frontcourt piece to one of the league's youngest cores. His development is part of San Antonio's longer-term push back toward postseason contention.

What to watch: Watch how Quaintance fits into San Antonio's rotation and frontcourt depth when the 2026-27 season opens.