Spurs playoff standings: Updated scenarios, schedule for San Antonio in 2026 NBA bracket
San Antonio will be one of the top contenders to come out of the Western Conference this year.
Spurs playoff standings: Updated scenarios, schedule for San Antonio in 2026 NBA bracket originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Postseason basketball will soon be returning to San Antonio.
The Spurs are heading back to the playoffs for the first time since 2019 — and they didn't merely sneak into the 2026 bracket. Victor Wembayama has guided San Antonio to one of the league's best records, with the Spurs set to be a top contender to come out of the Western Conference. While the Spurs know they'll be in the playoffs, seeding remains crucial down the stretch of the regular season.
They've been lurking behind the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder all season. Here's an updated look at the Spurs' spot in the Western Conference standings, their potential playoff matchups and more. SN's NBA HQ: Live NBA scores | Updated NBA standings | Full NBA schedule Spurs playoff scenarios 2026 The Spurs have already clinched a playoff spot, tracking for their first 60-win season since 2016-17.
Seeding-wise there remains just two possibilities for San Antonio: the first or second seed. The more likely outcome will be the No. 2 spot in the conference, as the Spurs trail the Thunder for the top seed by multiple games with the regular season ticking away.