Austin Spurs Acquire Ochai Agbaji
The G League team added the former NBA first-round pick, waiving Elijah Pemberton to clear a roster spot.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
The Austin Spurs acquired Ochai Agbaji, a former NCAA National Champion and 2022 first-round NBA Draft pick. To make room, the team waived Elijah Pemberton.
Why it matters
Agbaji brings NBA experience to the Spurs, having appeared in over 250 NBA games. The move gives Austin a veteran addition as the G League season opens.
Agbaji has appeared in over 250 NBA games and started 108 for Utah, Toronto and Brooklyn, averaging 10.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 2024-25 with Toronto. His role and minutes with Austin have not been detailed.
The players
Ochai Agbaji
A former NCAA National Champion and first-round pick who has played for Utah, Toronto and Brooklyn in the NBA.
Austin Spurs
The G League affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs, based in Austin, Texas.
The details
Austin waived Elijah Pemberton to clear a roster spot for Agbaji, who did not make the opening-day roster due to timing. Agbaji is expected to debut at the Spurs' home opener at H-E-B Center on Sunday.
Timeline
2022: Cleveland selected Agbaji 14th overall in the NBA Draft.
September 2025: The New York Knicks signed Agbaji to an Exhibit 9 contract.
Friday, Nov. 6: G League Tip-Off Tournament play begins.
Sunday: Agbaji is expected to debut at the Spurs' home opener.
Season Trajectory
The G League's 31 teams begin 14-game Tip-Off Tournament play on Friday, Nov. 6, and Agbaji's addition positions Austin to compete with a veteran NBA-experienced wing. Players with NBA experience like Agbaji often serve as bridges between the G League and NBA rosters.
Fantasy and league watchers can track whether Agbaji earns a rotation spot after his debut with Austin. Austin's roster change means Pemberton's departure opens a spot in the lineup.
The takeaway
Agbaji's NBA experience gives Austin a veteran option as the G League season opens. Watch his minutes after the Sunday home opener to gauge his role.
What happens next
Agbaji is expected to debut at the Spurs' home opener at H-E-B Center on Sunday.
Further reading
For more on the local squad, see Basketball coverage of Austin.
