The Spurs signed free-agent forward Linton Johnson.  Johnson, 6-feet-8, played for the Chicago Bulls last season, averaging 4.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in 41 games. He started 20 games and shot .355 from the floor.

Upon his release by the Bulls in January, Johnson played 21 games for the CBA's Rockford Lightning, averaging 15.6 points and 8.5 rebounds.

Chicago re-signed Johnson in February, and he spent the remainder of the 2003-2004 season with the Bulls.