BISMACK BIYOMBO NEWS

Mitch Johnson has come to a Bismack Biyombo decision that's long overdue As San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson continues to refine his rotation, he has come to a big decision regarding center Bismack Biyombo.

NOVEMBER 15 • AIRALAMO.COM

Led by Wembanyama, youthful Spurs on verge of setting best start in franchise history

The San Antonio Spurs can open the season 5-0 for the first time in franchise history

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Muted in backup role Biyombo supplied two points (1-1 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 14 minutes during Monday's 121-103 victory over the Raptors.

Impact Biyombo played as the primary backup behind Victor Wembanyama, filling the role left vacant by the injured Luke Kornet (ankle). Biyombo is nothing more than a placeholder at this point in his career, offering very little in terms of tangible production. Once Kornet is cleared to return, expect to see Biyombo spending a lot of his time on the bench.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Opening Night roster Biyombo was included on San Antonio's Opening Night roster Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Barring any further roster changes, Biyombo is all set to act as center depth for the Spurs this season. The veteran big man spent time as the team's backup center last year, though he's expected to cede those responsibilities to Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk (heel) in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lands deal with San Antonio Biyombo and the Spurs agreed to a one-year deal on Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Impact Biyombo made 28 regular-season appearances for the Spurs in 2024-25, averaging 5.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 18.8 minutes. Consistent minutes will not a guarantee this time, however. Victor Wembanyama is 100 percent healthy, and the Spurs bolstered their frontcourt depth with Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 14 minutes in win Biyombo totaled two points (1-3 FG) and seven rebounds in 14 minutes during Sunday's 125-118 victory over the Raptors.

Impact Biyombo ended up making 26 starts during his 28 regular-season appearances with the Spurs, though his fantasy appeal was always limited to deeper formats. He produced averages of 5.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.6 steals on 58.8 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from the line in 18.8 minutes. The 32-year-old center will be a free agent during the offseason.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Sunday Biyombo provided 10 points (5-10 FG), four rebounds and one block across 19 minutes during Sunday's 120-109 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Biyombo continues to start for the Spurs, albeit as more of a fill-in level player. Although he is listed as the starter on a consistent basis, the same cannot be said for his playing time. Over his past 15 games, Biyombo is averaging just 5.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 20.1 minutes per game.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Sochan Biyombo is starting in Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Jeremy Sochan (back) is a late scratch Tuesday, opening the door for Biyombo to start at center. The veteran big man has averaged 5.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.7 steals in 19.2 minutes over 18 games as a starter this season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Biyombo didn't play in Saturday's 121-111 loss to the Celtics.

Impact For the second time in five games, Biyombo didn't see any playing time despite being healthy. Jeremy Sochan started at center in Biyombo's place Saturday. Biyombo could be back in the rotation during Sunday's game against the Magic, as he hasn't missed two consecutive contests since moving into the Spurs' rotation in late February. Over the last 21 games, Biyombo has recorded 18 starts, averaging 5.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks in 18.6 minutes per contest.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from starting lineup Biyombo is not in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Celtics on Saturday.

Impact Biyombo has started in 18 of 19 games for the Spurs this season, but he'll come off the bench Saturday while Jeremy Sochan draws the start at center. Biyombo has averaged 4.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 18.5 minutes per game since the beginning of March.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Receives starting nod Sunday Biyombo will start in Sunday's game against Toronto, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The veteran center will return to the starting five after receiving a DNP due to a coach's decision in Friday's win over the 76ers. He'll push Jeremy Sochan to the second unit. Over his last five outings (four starts), Biyombo has averaged 2.8 points and 3.6 rebounds across 16.0 minutes per contest.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Wednesday Biyombo is not in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Knicks on Wednesday.

Impact Biyombo has started in all 15 games since the All-Star break, and over that span he has averaged 5.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 blocks over 18.7 minutes. He'll serve in a reserve role Wednesday while Jeremy Sochan enters the Spurs' starting five.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss Biyombo provided four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes during Monday's 125-109 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Despite holding down the fort as the starting center in San Antonio, Biyombo's upside has left a lot to be desired. Across 15 starts, Biyombo holds averages of 5.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 blocks.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Vassell scores 22 points and Spurs hold off Pelicans, who were without Williamson

Devin Vassell scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-115

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Fails to find traction in loss Biyombo accumulated five points (2-4 FG, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 19 minutes during Friday's 127-109 loss to the Kings.

Impact Biyombo was unable to take advantage of Domantas Sabonis' (hamstring), as Jonas Valanciunas did a capable job of holding down the interior. Biyombo has been the best alternative at center despite some volatile results since the All-Star break. He's posted three double-doubles since joining the first unit but has fallen woefully short of the milestone in most of his appearances.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in victory Biyombo notched 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 127-113 win over the Nets.

Impact Biyombo tallied a game-high mark in rebounds en route to his third double-double in nine regular-season outings with the Spurs. The 32-year-old has made an immediate impact due to Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) and Charles Bassey (knee) being sidelined. Biyombo has started in each of the club's last eight outings since the All-Star break, during which he has averaged 8.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 19.7 minutes per contest.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Vassell's career-high 37 points lead Spurs past struggling Nets 127-113

Devin Vassell had a career-high 37 points along with 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 127-113 victory over the Brooklyn Nets

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Report: Spurs signing C Bismack Biyombo for rest of season The San Antonio Spurs are signing big man Bismack Biyombo for the remainder of the season, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Friday.Biyombo,...

FEBRUARY 28 • SACBEE.COM

Signs pact with San Antonio The Spurs will sign Biyombo to a contract for the remainder of the season following the expiration of his second 10-day pact, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Impact The veteran center impressed the Spurs enough to earn a rest-of-season contract, and he should continue to see significant playing time with Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) out for the season. Biyombo has started in all five of his appearances with San Antonio, averaging 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks while shooting 66.7 percent from the field in 19.0 minutes per game. He logged back-to-back outings with a double-double in that five-game span.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in loss Biyombo closed with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 114-96 loss to New Orleans.

Impact After two lackluster efforts as the Spurs' new starting center in which he didn't play more than 16 minutes, Biyombo got a full workload Sunday and responded with his first double-double since Nov. 12, 2023, and his highest combined block and steal total since Dec. 23, 2022. With Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) lost for the season, the 32-year-old Biyombo appears to be San Antonio's best option in the middle, and he's still capable of making an impact at the rim -- he averaged 1.1 blocks in 23.9 minutes over 30 contests last season for the Grizzlies.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lands second 10-day pact Friday The Spurs signed Biyombo to a 10-day contract Friday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact The Spurs signed Biyombo to a new 10-day pact after the expiration of his first 10-day contract. The veteran big man's only appearance was a spot start in Thursday's win over Phoenix, during which he recorded eight points (4-4 FG), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 16 minutes. With Victor Wembanyama (blood clot) on the shelf for the rest of the season, Biyombo is a candidate to earn a contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ten-day deal expires Biyombo became a free agent Friday after his 10-day contract expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Biyombo will at least temporarily become a free agent one day after he made his season debut for the Spurs in a 120-109 win over the Suns. With Victor Wembanyama (bloot clot) ruled out for the season prior to Thursday's contest, Biyombo went from being out of the rotation to stepping in as the Spurs' starting center. Despite getting the starting assignment, he played just 16 minutes and finished with eight points (4-4 FG), three rebounds, two assists and one steal while interim head coach Mitch Johnson made ample use of Jeremy Sochan as a small-ball option at center. The Spurs could still look to re-sign Biyombo to a second 10-day deal ahead of Friday's game against the Pistons, but even if that happens, it's unclear if the 32-year-old would continue to start. Charles Bassey (knee) may be ready to return from a six-game absence Friday, and he may be prioritized ahead of Biyombo at center. The Spurs could also open up more playing time at center for Sandro Mamukelashvili, who didn't play Thursday in a coach's decision.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulder

De’Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanya...

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press