Victor Wembanyama expressed optimism about the Spurs' competitiveness in the Western Conference, contrasting their current position with last season's struggles. He highlighted his pain-free performance and emphasized that the team's recent shooting issues do not reflect their potential. Wembanyama remains focused on improvement and believes the Spurs are on the right track despite injuries and a tough loss.

Tre Jones is currently working on returning to the Spurs' lineup, contributing to the team's ongoing challenges with injuries. His absence, along with that of other key players, has left the Spurs incomplete, but the team remains optimistic about their potential once they regain full strength.

Keldon Johnson is currently sidelined with an injury, contributing to the Spurs' incomplete rotation. His absence is felt as the team seeks to improve its performance, and the players recognize the need to adapt and compensate for missing key contributors like him.

Zach Collins is still working on returning from injury, contributing to the Spurs' incomplete rotation. His absence, along with that of Keldon Johnson and Tre Jones, has left the team in a position where they must adapt and find ways to compensate for the missing key players.

Adding back Stephon Castle was a positive development for the Spurs as they navigate through injuries and seek to improve their performance. His return is seen as a step towards achieving a more complete rotation, which the team needs to enhance their competitiveness in the Western Conference.