Without Vassell, the offense has severely missed a player who can stretch the defense, shoot off screens, and give the defense a knockdown shooter to think about in half-court settings. Sure, the Spurs need some more shooting, but getting one of their best back in the lineup may be more effective than any trade they could make.

The Spurs and the Thunder will tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 13, from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game will be brought to you live on NBC, and will stream simultaneously on Peacock, so you can catch the action straight from your devices, wherever you might be.

Rashad McCants on why the San Antonio Spurs are the favorites in the Western Conference and his 2026 NBA Finals series pick.

Oklahoma City takes on San Antonio looking to continue its three-game win streak. Tuesday's game is the fourth meeting this season between the two teams.

The Spurs lost 113-101 to the Cavaliers; Wembanyama's 26 points and 14 rebounds couldn't outpace Allen's 27 points.

Stephon Castle and the Spurs roared past the Thunder in the second half en route to a 130-110 win, handing OKC its biggest loss of the season.

San Antonio Spurs' star Victor Wembanyama is questionable for their January 11, 2026, clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left knee soreness. The team awaits updates, with his potential absence impacting a crucial Western Conference matchup.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the San Antonio Spurs matchup should be fun, despite the defending champions’ 0-3 record in their head-to-head, regular-season series. After beating the Miami Heat, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed the sobering truth about the Spurs ahead of Tuesday’s game.