Spurs 2024-25 Schedule: Top Games, Championship Odds and Record Predictions

The San Antonio Spurs have not been to the playoffs since 2019. They are hoping to take the next step toward changing that as the rebuild continues in 2024-25.

The development of Victor Wembanyama, the addition of veteran guard Chris Paul and the arrival of former UConn standout Stephon Castle could put the team on track to improve on last season's 22-win campaign.

Here are the marquee matchups to watch for as the Spurs look to tip off the second season of the Wembanyama era.

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2024-25 Spurs Schedule Details

Season Opener: Thursday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. ET at Dallas Mavericks

Championship Odds: +15000 (bet $100 to win $15,000), per FanDuel

Full Schedule: The full schedule is available on NBA.com.

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Top Matchups

Houston Rockets

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The perennial rivalry between the Rockets and the Spurs should be hotter than ever this season with both teams projected to have improved this offseason.

The Rockets added No. 3 pick Reed Sheppard in the draft and former first-round pick A.J. Griffin in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, further bolstering a young core that boasts Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Cam Whitmore and Jabari Smith Jr.

Increased consistency among these players next season will make the Rockets a test for Wembanyama and the new-look Spurs—and will make this matchup one to watch every time it tips off.

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Atlanta Hawks

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This year's matchup between the Hawks and Spurs will see the No. 1 picks from the 2023 and 2024 drafts face off against one another for the first time.

Zaccharie Risacher climbed up to the top of the draft in part because of his ability to defend multiple positions, much like his compatriot in San Antonio.

If Risacher can even hold his own for brief stretches against Wembanyama, it will go a long way toward proving he can anchor the Hawks frontcourt like Wembanyama does for the Spurs.

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Season Forecast

Wembanyama averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.6 blocks per game in his rookie season. The Spurs are hoping all of those numbers will climb as the defending Rookie of the Year continues to develop in his second NBA season.

That could be helped by the acquisition of Paul, who ranks first among all active NBA players with more than 11,800 career assists. He can help boost the Spurs, and Wembanyama, by reliably getting the ball to his 7'4'' running mate in advantageous spots.

San Antonio also added veteran forward Harrison Barnes to the roster. He, alongside returning starters Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan, can hopefully offer the Spurs a more reliable starting five next season.

The additions of Castle and UNC forward Harrison Ingram will also help build out the team's depth and allow the Spurs to head into the 2024-25 campaign with a more competitive and complete roster.

After earning just 22 wins last season, this team looks poised to take the next step toward contending in 2025.

Record Prediction: 31-51