The San Antonio Spurs bid farewell to Director of Grassroots Scouting Charlie Stevens, who has left the team to become the general manager of the University of Connecticut Huskies men's basketball program. Stevens has spent five seasons climbing the ranks within the Spurs organization, coinciding with the team's rebuilding seasons, including drafting generational star Victor Wembanyama in 2023.
What happened?
Stevens joined the Spurs in 2021 as a Basketball Operations Strategy and Scouting Assistant, around the time the team started building a competitive roster through the NBA draft. He was then promoted to Player Engagement and Grassroots Scouting Coordinator in 2023, the same year they picked Wembanyama out of France in the draft. Last year, Stevens was elevated to the executive role of Director of Grassroots Scouting with the Spurs. San Antonio then reached the NBA Finals after dethroning the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals before losing to the eventual NBA champions New York Knicks in five games.
Why it matters for San Antonio Spurs
Stevens' departure is a significant loss for the Spurs, who will need to find a replacement for his expertise in grassroots scouting and player relationships. The team's rebuild and development will continue, but it will be interesting to see how they adapt to the loss of Stevens' leadership. With Victor Wembanyama leading the team, the Spurs are expected to remain one of the top contenders for the NBA championship next season.
What comes next?
At UConn, Stevens will center on early high school recruitment, international scouting, and navigating the transfer portal, on top of other responsibilities. His experience in managing player relationships and identifying talent will be valuable assets to the Huskies program. The University of Connecticut Huskies men's basketball program has announced Stevens as their new general manager, and he is expected to bring his expertise to the team.
Last result: San Antonio Spurs 90-94 New York Knicks (2026-06-14). Recent form (last 5): 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first); lost the last 4. With the loss of Stevens, the Spurs will need to regroup and find a way to continue their rebuild and development. The team's future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: the San Antonio Spurs will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the NBA.
