The Austin Spurs are a professional basketball team that competes in the NBA G League, which is the official minor league of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States. The team is based in Austin, Texas, and is affiliated with the NBA's San Antonio Spurs.
The Austin Spurs were founded in 2005 as the Columbus Riverdragons and were based in Columbus, Georgia. In 2008, the team moved to Austin and was rebranded as the Austin Toros. The team changed its name to the Austin Spurs in 2014 to reflect its affiliation with the San Antonio Spurs.
The team plays their home games at the HEB Center at Cedar Park, which has a seating capacity of approximately 8,000 spectators. The Austin Spurs have had several notable players throughout their history, including Cory Joseph, Jonathon Simmons, and Dejounte Murray.
The primary purpose of the NBA G League is to provide a developmental platform for young players who are aspiring to play in the NBA. The Austin Spurs, like the other teams in the league, serve as a stepping stone for players who are trying to earn a spot on an NBA roster.