According to NBA source Chris Haynes on Twitter/X, the San Antonio Spurs are acquiring former Phoenix Suns centre Bismack Biyombo on a long-term contract to end the season. “A league source informs me that centre Bismack Biyombo will be signed by the San Antonio Spurs for the rest of the season once his second 10-day contract expires. This week, Bis recorded two double-doubles.
San Antonio is missing star Victor Wembanyama for the rest of the year following the team finding a blood clot in his shoulder, so Biyombo could get plenty of run down the stretch.
In the five games he’s played for the Spurs (one against Phoenix), he’s played no less than 12 minutes each night and is averaging 5.7 points and five rebounds per contest. San Antonio is just 1-4 during that stretch.
Biyombo joined the Suns in 2022 and spent two years in Phoenix, averaging 4.9 points and 4.4 rebounds with Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee ahead of him.
Though his offensive production was never flashy, his defense, toughness around the paint and rim protection was invaluable to Phoenix in Biyombo’s limited role.
His play on top of his character helped make him a fan favorite during his stint in Phoenix. His entire 2021-22 salary went towards the construction of a hospital in Congo to honor his father.
This is Biyombo’s 14th year in the league. He’s also had stops with the Charlotte Hornets, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder.
