Spurs sign 6-foot-10 rebounder to bolster frontcourt with Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs are chasing the playoffs and looking to win in the margins. 

The team signed Mason Plumlee to a 10-day contract on Tuesday. He most recently averaged 1.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 14 games with the Hornets.

Plumlee had his best season in 2022-23 with Charlotte when he averaged 12.2 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. 

Plumlee is in his 13th season and can serve as a veteran presence on a young Spurs team. He's been in 71 postseason games and has played for the Hornets, Clippers, Nuggets, Trail Blazers, and Suns. 

Spurs center depth chart after signing Mason Plumlee

• Victor Wembanyama
• Luke Kornet
• Kelly Olynyk
• Bismack Biyombo
• Mason Plumlee

Wembanyama is listed as the starting center but could just as easily slide into the power forward spot if the Spurs want to play big. Still, Plumlee has a long list of capable big men standing in the way of playing time. 

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San Antonio signed him to a 10-day so there's no telling if the veteran will be there for the long haul. But he could definitely contribute his experience and physicality to a young team that is playoff bound. 

Only time will tell if he becomes a permanent fixture on this year's team.

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