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🏀 Welcome to the Spurs

Recapping the 2024 NBA Draft results for the San Antonio Spurs
SATXtoday: Spurs Draft Night at The Rock at La Cantera
The Rock at La Cantera saw Spurs fans packing the grounds and eagerly awaiting to see who the Silver and Black would pick to join the team. | Photo by SATXtoday team
Did you catch the 2024 NBA Draft? What a whirlwind.

Although all the hype is usually associated with the top 10 picks, the Spurs had four picks this year: Two first round (No. 4 and No. 8) and two second round picks (No. 35 and No. 48).

Draft day can be quite chaotic, so we’re breaking down both rounds.

What is the NBA Draft?

After the NBA Finals in June, all 30 teams come together at a predetermined location — this year was at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY — to draft players who are eligible and want to join the league.

For the first time ever, the NBA Draft was split between two days — Wednesday, June 26 + Thursday, June 27.

Who did we pick?

Stephon Castle
Castle was pick No. 4 during the first round of the draft. This 6'6", 19 year-old guard is coming off a National Championship season with the University of Connecticut. Castle will wear No. 5 for the Silver and Black.

Rob Dillingham
The 6'1" freshmen guard from Kentucky landed at the No. 8 spot. Dillingham was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for swapping first-round picks in the 2030 NBA Draft and a 2031 first-round pick — what a deal.

Juan Núñez
The Spurs acquired the draft rights to this player from the Indiana Pacers during round two. However, the trade is not finalized.

Harrison Ingram
Dallas native (hey there DALtoday) and 6' 5" forward from North Carolina was the No. 48 pick. During his time as a Tar Heel, he helped the team earn a number one seed in the NCAA Tournament. The rookie will wear No. 55 this season.

Next year, the Spurs potentially have seven picks in the 2025 draft as the result of trades during the previous seasons and during the draft.
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Events
Monday, July 1
  • SummerFest Guitar Festival and Competition | Monday, July 1-Wednesday, July 3 | Times vary | University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway, San Antonio | $50-$75 | This three-day festival is centered around the artistry of guitars through classes, competitions, recitals, and concerts.
  • Tentsallation | Monday, July 1-Thursday, July 25 | 7-8 p.m. | Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell St., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate Kara Salinas’ art installation of tent-like sails and witness how they interact with the natural ecology and structure of the BHP Pavilion.
Tuesday, July 2
  • “The Bad Guys” | Tuesday, July 2-Wednesday, July 3 | 10 a.m. | Santikos Theaters, San Antonio | Free | Get to the theater early to claim the best seat in the house and beat the heat with a free movie.
  • Paletas y Popsicles | Tuesday, July 2 | 12-4 p.m. | Downtown Houston Street, Houston St., San Antonio | Free | Take a cool break at one of six pop-up kiosks with a complimentary paleta or popsicle.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • Jacque Callanen, the Bexar County Election Administrator, is stepping down after 19 years. The county plans to embark on a nation-wide search to find her successor. Callanen will remain in the position through the November election. (KENS 5)
Announced
  • Carson Smith was named Methodist Hospital’s newest Chief Operating Officer (COO). While serving as COO for Methodist Hospital I Stone Oak, he expanded the Cardiovascular program and led more than $35 million in capital projects. Smith begins his role on Monday, Aug. 5.
Open
  • Curry Boys BBQ’s newest location is now open at 19903 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101. Stop by from 11a.m. to 10 p.m. daily to enjoy Texas barbecue and Asian curry dishes like Pulled Pork Nachos and the Curry Queso Hot Dog.
Show
  • Broadway in San Antonio announced tickets for “Mean Girls” are officially on sale. The 2004 comedy classic turned Broadway play will run for three days only at the Majestic Theatre. Grab your tickets today for show times beginning Nov. 8 through Nov. 10. Pro tip: Check out the future lineup.
Plan Ahead
  • Grammy-nominated comedian George Lopez announced Robert Rodriguez’s Chingon band will open his show at the Frost Bank Center. The “Alllriiiighhttt San Antonio!” comedy tour happening Saturday, Aug. 10 will include a blend of heritage, music, and comedy. Tickets start at $25.
San Antonians
  • Congrats to VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Jesse Rodriguez and Moises Garcia for placing at the Community Transportation Association of America’s National Community Transportation Roade in West Palm Beach, Florida. Rodriguez claimed the top spot and Garcia placed sixth.
Sports
  • What will the return of the Lone Star Showdown look like for UT and Texas A&M? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
     
    Holiday

    🎇 Baby you’re a firework

    Where to watch fireworks in San Antonio on the Fourth of July
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    Check out these nine locations to watch fireworks in and around San Antonio this Fourth of July. | Photo by DESIGNECOLOGIST on Unsplash
    This year, the Fourth of July lands on a Thursday and there will be firework shows around San Antonio. If you want to get out and celebrate, we’ve rounded up a few local parties you can join and watch the sky light up.

    Festivals

    The Official City Fourth of July Celebration | Woodlawn Lake Park | Thursday, July 4 | 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | The H-E-B Fireworks Extravaganza kicks off at 9 p.m. and will last 12 minutes.

    Fourth of July Festival | Raymond Rimkus Park | Thursday, July 4 | 7 a.m.-11 p.m. | Enjoy food vendors, a 5k, an annual parade, and a fireworks show.

    Inside the 210

    San Antonio Missions | Nelson Wolff Stadium | Thursday, July 3 | 7:05 p.m. | Come for the game against the Corpus Christi Hooks and stay for post-game fireworks + concert from William Beckmann.
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    The Wrap
     
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    Happy July, y’all.

    We’ve already experienced the fourth hottest start to summer in San Antonio. It can’t get much worse, right? My tips for staying cool this season include checking out a new museum exhibit or relaxing poolside at a local resort.
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