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With his homeland facing a humanitarian crisis due to a decades-long conflict that has been made worse by the Trump administration's dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its many assistance programs that help the Congo, Bismack Biyombo has concerns that go way beyond basketball. "I think right now there is a little over two million refugees," Biyombo, 32, said of the crisis in the eastern part of the DRC. "I have visited them and have seen the conditions they are living in. It's very critical. And that's with the very little aid they were receiving. Now imagine without that little aid what that is going to do."
Biyombo is puzzled as to why the U.S. would abandon policies that helped millions of Congolese, including placing about 200,000 people on lifesaving antiretroviral treatment through the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) established by George W. Bush in 2003. "I don't like to get into politics, but I like to get into the human aspect of life," Biyombo said. "Where is humanity? How can we not overlook this?"
Biyombo's teammates applaud his commitment to the Congo. "Bizzy is unbelievably selfless," said Chris Paul, who also played two seasons with Biyombo in Phoenix from 2021-2023. "He is always looking out for others." Said Harrison Barnes, "Biz has always been intentional about giving back to his home. It's commendable what he's doing on the continent in terms of bringing awareness and donating resources. They need it now. He's been phenomenal in that regard."
Paul Garcia: Per RealGM, Bismack Biyombo’s second 10-day contract has expired. The Spurs were reportedly going to sign him for the rest of the season.
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Tom Orsborn: 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. I thank God and the organization for this opportunity.
Tom Orsborn: Bismack Biyombo said he loves being on a team with so many "young, talented but humble kids": "They ask a lot of questions. They want to listen. They want to learn. When you talk to them, they really pay attention."
Spurs sign Bismack Biyombo to second 10-day deal
Marc Stein: The Spurs have signed Bismack Biyombo to a second 10-day contract. San Antonio will have to sign him for the rest of the season if it it wants Biyombo on the roster beyond these 10 days.
Paul Garcia: Charles Bassey is out Monday @ Washington along with the two-way players. New Spur Bismack Biyombo should be available to play in the game.
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Jeff McDonald: Spurs make Bismack Biyombo 10-day contract official. Sounds like he will be available Monday in Washington.
Jeff McDonald: Bismack Biyombo tells me he has wanted to be a Spur for a long time. “Since my rookie year, I’ve had a desire at some point to be with this organization," the 13-year vet said. "The past two free agencies, we’ve been going back and forth. It’s great to be here. I just want to help win games.”
Bismack Biyombo to San Antonio
Chris Haynes: Free agent center Bismack Biyombo and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a 10-day contract, league sources inform me.
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