After superstar center Victor Wembanyama went down with a season-ending injury, the San Antonio Spurs looked in an unexpected direction to fill their void. The Spurs turned to veteran center Bismack Biyombo, signing him to back-to-back 10-day contracts to become their new starting big man.

The San Antonio Spurs are signing big man Bismack Biyombo for the remainder of the season, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Friday. Biyombo, whose second 10-day contract is about to expire, has posted two double-doubles this week as the Spurs finish out the season without injured All-Star center Victor Wembanyama.

Bismack Biyombo said he was "beyond grateful" after the Spurs signed him to a second 10-day deal: "The game bring me so much joy...There's so many people that come to watch us. I'm extremely blessed to be here.

The Spurs plan to sign Bismack Biyombo for the remainder of the season once his second 10-day contract expires, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes. The 32-year-old center has appeared in six games since signing the first deal with San Antonio on February 9.

After remaining unsigned throughout the first two-thirds of the NBA season, Bismack Biyombo has impressed the San Antonio Spurs enough to earn a standard contract.

The Spurs are set to sign veteran big man Bismack Biyombo to their roster for the remainder of the regular season.