San Antonio Spurs Sign Luke Kornet, Consider Adding Kevin Love

The San Antonio Spurs have made only one free agent signing this summer, adding veteran center Luke Kornet on a four-year deal to serve as the primary backup to star Victor Wembanyama. Kornet, previously with the Boston Celtics, averaged solid production last season and is expected to help stabilize the Spurs’ frontcourt, which faces potential losses of Charles Bassey and Bismack Biyombo. Despite Kornet's addition, the Spurs still lack a reliable third-string center, with free agents like Taj Gibson, DeAndre Jordan, and Tristan Thompson being potential fits, while younger players such as Nathan Mensah await opportunities. The Spurs have also been linked to unsigned veterans like five-time All-Star Kevin Love, though his signing is deemed unlikely given his age and injury history. On the backcourt, the Spurs have a crowded guard rotation and have been connected to Russell Westbrook, but his high-usage playing style may not fit well alongside the young core and existing guards. Overall, while the Spurs have a promising young roster led by Wembanyama and rising talents like Stephon Castle, they face key roster challenges that need addressing to make a serious playoff push in the competitive Western Conference.