Spurs vs Thunder Under New Cap Rules | San Antonio Spurs News

The Oklahoma City Thunder made brutal cuts this summer to stay under the NBA’s second apron, shedding key players like Lu Dort and Isaiah Joe to slash their tax bill from $200M to just $17M — but at the cost of roster depth. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama’s strategic contract decision gave the Spurs breathing room under the same rules, letting them stagger big contracts and stay under the cap for years. While OKC struggles with star-heavy payrolls, San Antonio’s smart financial maneuvering positions them to thrive — even if the league changes rules or an expansion draft comes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a33be6e5d7693d8