For five members of the Spurs’ preseason roster, Friday night’s exhibition finale against Houston represents one last chance to impress before final cuts have to be made.
The final roster deadline is Monday, but teams typically waive players 48 hours in advance to give them time to clear waivers. As such, Saturday could be the big day in the race for the Spurs’ final roster spot.
Over five preseason games, Bryn Forbes and Joel Anthony have emerged as likely frontrunners for the job. The Spurs value Forbes, a rookie guard from Michigan State, for his shooting .