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Sunday, January 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
 |  | San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott (back) will sit Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. McDermott was questionable with a back injury, but was downgraded to out before tip-off. Malaki Branham, Josh Richardson and Stanley Johnson should all see increased minutes off the bench. Starters Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan should also see a small bump in their respective roles. |
Monday, January 09
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (hamstring) was forced to miss Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics and now he's listed as questionable for their next contest on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. With Jakob Poeltl (achilles) probable to return and Devin Vassell on the sidelines, Keita Bates-Diop would most likely get the start again if Johnson can't suit up. Josh Richardson could also be a streaming option but would be a little riskier than Bates-Diop. |
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He sat out Saturday's contest and it appears he's still not ready to play due to left hamstring tightness. The Spurs could be very shorthanded with Devin Vassell (hamstring) out and Josh Richardson listed as questionable. Malaki Branham, Romeo Langford and Keita Bates-Diop could all be asked to play significant roles on Monday. Langford has been starting lately, but Branham might have the highest ceiling between the three of them. Fantasy managers should check back to see which of them slides into the starting five on Monday. |
|  | San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (Achilles) is available for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The big man returns after his one-game absence due to an Achilles issue. His return means Zach Collins heads to the bench, so he won't have much streaming appeal with the second unit. It doesn't sound like the team plans to limit Poeltl despite him dealing with an Achilles injury. He could see increased usage with Keldon Johnson (hamstring) sidelined on Monday. |
|  | San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Richardson (personal) is available for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran guard was considered questionable earlier in the day due to an undisclosed reason. He should play a significant role in the rotation with Devin Vassell (knee) and Keldon Johnson (hamstring) ruled out for this game. Richardson has been playing well lately with the Spurs being shorthanded. He should be a strong streaming option for Monday's slate. The 29-year-old should be able to hold decent value until Vassell is able to get back on the court. |
Saturday, January 07
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Josh Richardson (quad) is available for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He was listed as questionable coming into this game due to a quad contusion. It sounds like Richardson is good to go and should see an increased role going forward with Devin Vassell (knee) out indefinitely. Both Richardson and Keita Bates-Diop (illness) are worth streaming in deep leagues for Friday. The Spurs are starting Romeo Langford in the place of Vassell. He'll probably play close to 30 minutes, so he could be a viable streaming option. |
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson sustained a left hamstring injury in Friday's win over Detroit, coming out after playing only 13 minutes in the first half. He finished with eight points. The Spurs are already without Devin Vassell (knee), so things could get rather interesting on the team, with two of its top scorers missing. Tre Jones had a great game Friday with 25 points and should get more scoring opportunities now, while Josh Richardson, Romeo Langford and Malaki Branham will have a chance to pick up a lot more minutes. Isaiah Roby replaced Johnson in the starting unit for the second half on Friday, but he logged just seven minutes in the game and it doesn't look like the injury will affect his situation on the team. |
| | San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (Achilles) won't play on Saturday night against the Celtics. The 27-year-old is battling left Achilles bursitis, so Zach Collins will replace him in the starting lineup. Collins has averaged 9.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in six appearances with the first five this season, so he'll draw some interest in deep fantasy setups and DFS contests. However, with Al Horford and Robert Williams III hanging underneath the basket, it may be tough for Collins to get anything going. |
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (hamstring) won't play against the Celtics. He's battling hamstring tightness, so he'll join Jakob Poeltl (Achilles) and Devin Vassell (knee) on the shelf. As a result, Keita Bates-Diop, who's averaged 12.7 points and 4.8 rebounds in 10 starts this season, should see an uptick in fantasy production. Josh Richardson could also serve as a risky flex play for those in deep fantasy setups. |
Friday, January 06
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (knee) is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on January 11th. The organization has no timetable for his return, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him back soon. Honestly, the Spurs aren't playing for anything, so they will likely take it extremely slow with Vassell. Romeo Langford has been making starts recently in place of Vassell. However, Josh Richardson has been the one benefiting the most in terms of fantasy value. Fantasy managers should consider Richardson a must-add player in most formats right now. He's likely to have a consistent role in the rotation while Vassell is sidelined. |
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Josh Richardson (quad) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Normally, Richardson's status doesn't have a huge impact on the rotation. However, Devin Vassell (knee) is set to undergo surgery and is likely to miss significant time. Richardson has been playing more minutes lately and should have a consistent role going forward. That being said, Richardson should be rostered in most fantasy formats right now. His absence would mean more minutes for Malaki Branham and Romeo Langford. Between the two, Langford is the better streaming choice, but he'd only be worth looking at if Richardson is out. |
Thursday, January 05
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | San Antonio Spurs guard Romeo Langford will move into the starting five for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. He's back in the starting five with Devin Vassell (hamstring) on the sideline. Langford torched the Knicks for a career-high 23 points back in late December. Possibly, he'll be able to post similar results on Wednesday. Langford is looking like a favorable streaming option for Wednesday's slate. |
Wednesday, January 04
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (knee) may sit Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. Vassell is listed as questionable with knee soreness, an injury he missed two games with before returning Monday. Vassell was able to play 26 minutes on Monday in his return, but may be dealing with some residual soreness from that game. If Vassell does sit, Romeo Langford and Josh Richardson should see a boost in playing time. |
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (knee) has been ruled out against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Vassell is still dealing with knee soreness after returning from a two-game absence and will now miss another game due to the injury. Romeo Langford and Josh Richardson should absorb Vassell's minutes on Wednesday. |
Monday, January 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (knee) has been upgraded to available for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The young forward has been dealing with left knee soreness, but will suit up for this contest. His return will push Romeo Langford back to the second unit. Langford will see less minutes off the bench, which means he won't have as great of streaming appeal anymore. There is no word on whether Vassell will be limited, but regardless Langford probably won't be worth streaming on Monday. |
Saturday, December 31
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (knee) won't play on Saturday against Dallas. Vassell has been battling a sore left knee for the entire season, so he'll now miss his second consecutive contest. As a result, Romeo Langford, who has averaged 9.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in eight starts this year, will likely move into the starting unit. |
Thursday, December 29
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. He was also questionable for Tuesday's contest, but ended up playing 31 minutes in that game. His absence would open up playing time for Romeo Langford, Josh Richardson, and Keita Bates-Diop. None of them are great fantasy options, but Langford has the most upside out of the three players. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Thursday for another update on Johnson. |
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. The young forward was able to play in both games of the recent back-to-back set. However, Vassell continues to deal lingering left knee soreness, so the Spurs want to remain cautious. Romeo Langford and Josh Richardson stand to gain the most fantasy value, assuming Vassell is forced to miss Thursday's game. Between the two, Langford is the better streaming option without Vassell available. |
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (back) will play Thursday versus the Knicks, but guard/forward Devin Vassell (knee) is forced to sit out the contest. Both players were initially regarded as questionable for the game and Johnson has shaken off lower back stiffness to be available, but Vassell has a sore left knee and will miss his seventh game of the season. Johnson now looks set for a great outing, with him having averaged 25.6 points per game without Vassell in the lineup, a big boost from his usual 20.9-point production. Malaki Branham, Romeo Langford and Josh Richardson should also benefit from Vassell's absence. |
Tuesday, December 27
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (back) received the questionable tag on Tuesday night due to lower back tightness. He's in danger of missing the team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and his fifth game of the season. This seems like one of those game time decision injuries where they'll see if his back loosens up before tipoff. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for any updates before making a lineup decision. |
Friday, December 23
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs small forward Keldon Johnson (hamstring) has been given the green light to get back on the floor for Friday's game against the Magic. Johnson was previously sidelined the past two contests due to a right hamstring ailment. Prior to going down, the 23-year-old enjoyed a six-game stretch that saw him drop at least 20 points in each contest, while shooting 49.1 percent overall. Even with the Spurs back to relative full health, Johnson figures to still see his usual high usage, averaging better than 18 field-goal attempts per game this season. |
Thursday, December 22
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (hamstring) will be out again on Thursday night due to right hamstring tightness. The young power forward will be forced to miss his fourth game of the season as the team is likely just being cautious with him. While they're still in the tanking sweepstakes, fantasy managers can expect the Spurs to be more cautious with any little injury to any of their important pieces. While Johnson sits this one out, Romeo Langford and Keita Bates-Diop will see some more opportunities and can serve as solid streaming options. |
| | San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) will be available to start for the team's Thursday night contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 27-year-old returned a couple of games ago from a knee injury and he's still been gracing the injury report in case he needs another rest day. He's been playing some limited minutes in those games and he'll likely be limited again as they take a cautious approach. Poeltl probably isn't the best play in DFS lineups, but can provide some lower-level stats in other fantasy formats. |
Monday, December 19
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs small forward Keldon Johnson (back) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Monday's game against the Rockets. Johnson has enjoyed a recent hot stretch, averaging 24.7 PPG over his last six contests, having emerged as the team's top scoring option in 2022-23. An absence from Johnson would open up the Spurs' depth chart for numerous contributors, likely led by Devin Vassell and Tre Jones, who would stand to see more shot opportunities. The 2.7 triples that Johnson has averaged on a nightly basis this year rank him in the Top 30 of the league, while he has added 5.2 boards and 2.9 assists to round out his production. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off as a Johnson absence would open San Antonio up for numerous upside DFS plays. |
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. His absence should mean Keita Bates-Diop or Romeo Langford move into the starting five. Whichever player starts would be worth looking at as a streaming option for Monday. Fantasy managers should check back closer to tip-off to see which player gets the starting nod. |
Saturday, December 17
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Romeo Langford (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with Miami. He has suffered a left ankle sprain and the injury already forced Langford to sit out Wednesday's matchup against Portland. Langford was able to get through Friday's practice, which is an encouraging sign, but it's still unclear if he's game-ready as well. The 23-year-old has recently made good use of multiple lineup issues, earning extended minutes and putting together solid lines. Langford could have a significant role to play on Saturday again, with Josh Richardson (personal) missing the game. |
Friday, December 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Josh Richardson (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Miami due to personal reasons. Richardson reclaimed a starting gig in his last outing, nabbing a season-high four steals. The veteran has averaged 10.7 PPG primarily off the bench this year, knocking down just shy of two triples per outing. His absence -- along with that of Blake Wesley's (G League) -- paves the way for Tre Jones to see a significant workload as the team's primary ballhandler. As absences mount for the Spurs, Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell continue to see their offensive upsides rise as well. Richardson's next chance to suit up comes Monday against the Rockets. |
Wednesday, December 14
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Romeo Langford (ankle) have been deemed unavailable for Wednesday's contest vs. Portland. Collins had started each of San Antonio's past six games with Jakob Poeltl (knee) sidelined, with Charles Bassey now in line to see a sizable minutes increase. Langford has also worked his way back among the starting five, although his production has fluctuated this year to the tune of 6.6 PPG across fewer than 20 minutes on a nightly basis. Langford's absence on the wing will likely funnel more offensive focus toward Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell. The next chance for the injured duo to return comes Saturday against the Heat. |
Monday, December 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (quad) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie forward has missed each of the last five games due to a right quad contusion. His absence has freed up additional playing time for Romeo Langford, who started and played nearly 30 minutes on Saturday. The Spurs could very well keep Langford in the starting unit and have Sochan come off the bench on Monday. Regardless, Langford would likely lose streaming value if Sochan is available for this contest. |
| | San Antonio Spurs small forward Keldon Johnson (illness) has been deemed questionable to play in Monday's contest vs. Cleveland as he deals with a stomach illness. Johnson has emerged as San Antonio's primary offensive threat in 2022-23, leading the team with 20.9 PPG. While his overall shooting percentage has dipped (40.8%), he has knocked down 2.8 triples per contest, ranking him inside the Top 25 in the league. An absence from Johnson would allow San Antonio's other 20-PPG scorer -- Devin Vassell -- to take on an even larger workload, while Romeo Langford and Doug McDermott would likely earn more playing time on the wing. Fantasy managers will want to check back closer to tip-off for the final word on Johnson. |
Saturday, December 10
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (quadriceps) remains out for Saturday's clash against the Miami Heat, marking his fifth consecutive absence. The rookie has averaged 8.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals this season, so hopefully he'll be back sooner rather than later. With Keita Bates-Diop (foot) also unavailable, players like Romeo Langford, Doug McDermott and Charles Bassey may see additional chances to produce. However, none of them are consistent fantasy performers. |
Friday, December 09
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) remains out for Saturday's matchup versus Miami, his fifth consecutive absence because of a bone bruise in his right knee. Zach Collins has taken Poeltl's place in the lineup in the last four games, averaging 7.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. However, Collins has received only 23 minutes per game in that span while also shooting a miserable 8.3% from behind the arc, classifying him as a desperation add for fantasy managers outside of category formats. |
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's meeting with Miami. The 22-year-old missed Thursday's game against the Rockets, allowing Malaki Branham to enter the starting lineup. However, the rookie did little with his enhanced role, finishing with five points while shooting 2-for-7 from the field and 1-for-4 from downtown. Vassell has played exceptionally well this season, averaging a career-high 20.5 points and shooting 41.8% from deep, so replacing him won't be easy. While Branham may could get another start if Vassell doesn't suit up, he's not a recommended fantasy option. |
|  | San Antonio Spurs forward Keita Bates-Diop (foot) is sidelined on Saturday versus Miami. Bates-Diop has averaged 13.1 points and shooting an impressive 47.6% from deep in eight starts this season, getting some additional work with Jeremy Sochan (quadriceps) out of the lineup. However, with both men unavailable, the door is open Doug McDermott, who had 12 points versus the Rockets on Thursday, to continue to benefit, keeping him classified as a viable streaming option in deeper formats. |
Thursday, December 08
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Romeo Langford (back) is considered probable for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. The 23-year-old appeared to have sprained his ankle on Sunday, but is listed on the injury report with back issues. The fact Langford is tagged as probable means he should suit up for this contest. The Spurs could certainly use him with Devin Vassell (knee) listed as doubtful for Thursday. Langford could have some deep league streaming appeal if Vassell does sit out. |
| | San Antonio Spurs power forward Keita Bates-Diop (foot) will miss Thursday's contest against the Rockets. He is listed out with a left mid-foot sprain and is forced to take a breather in the middle of a really good spell. Bates-Diop was promoted to the starting lineup last week and he went on to have three consecutive games with double-figure scoring before getting hurt. He's been averaging 7.9 points a night for the whole season with 2.9 rebounds in 18.1 minutes. Both Doug McDermott (ankle) and Josh Richardson (ankle) appear on track to return Thursday and should pick up most of Diop's minutes. |
Wednesday, December 07
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Devin Vassell (knee) has been deemed doubtful to play in Thursday's contest against Houston as he battles a sore left knee. The Spurs -- in the midst of an 11-game losing streak -- have seen Vassell emerge during the early part of the season, averaging 20.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists across his first 19 contests. An absence would funnel larger offensive duties to Keldon Johnson, Tre Jones and the likely-to-return Josh Richardson (ankle) and Doug McDermott (ankle). Fantasy managers will want to stay abreast of all San Antonio injury updates throughout the day, but Vassell's next best chance at seeing the floor will be Saturday vs. the Heat. |
| | San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Josh Richardson (ankle) and small/power forward Doug McDermott (ankle) have both been deemed probable to suit up for Thursday's game against Houston, marking their returns from respective right ankle sprains. Richardson has missed the previous six contests, while McDermott has been down for a pair. Both players have averaged in double figures of scoring thus far in 2022-23, giving the team some added offensive thump, particularly if Devin Vassell (knee) is unable to give it a go. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off to confirm the status of all relevant Spurs. |
Sunday, December 04
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) won't suit up against the Suns on Sunday because of a bone bruise in his right knee. The 27-year-old has been banged up recently and is now in line to miss his third consecutive contest. Fortunately, the Spurs won't play again until Thursday versus Houston, so there's a chance he could be back. In the meantime, Zach Collins, who had seven points, six rebounds, and three assists in the meeting with the Pelicans on Friday, should remain in the starting lineup. At the same time, Charles Bassey was more productive from off the bench in that one, falling one rebound shy of a double-double while adding two blocks and a steal. Considering Collins has no problem racking up fouls, Bassey may continue to be a better fantasy option. |
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (quadriceps) remains out for Sunday's meeting with Phoenix. Doug McDermott (ankle) hasn't been in the lineup either, opening the door for Keita Bates-Diop to get some additional work. Bates-Diop has averaged 13.3 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 42.1% from behind the arc in his seven starts this season, so he should remain an attractive fantasy option. Isaiah Roby, who had seven points, five rebounds, and a steal on Friday against the Pelicans, could also provide value as a flex choice in deep fantasy setups. |
| | San Antonio Spurs forwards Doug McDermott (ankle) and Josh Richardson (ankle) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. McDermott will miss his second straight game after suffering an ankle injury on November 30th. Richardson has missed the last six games and the rebuilding Spurs are in no rush to bring him back to the court. Their absence should open up playing time for Romeo Langford (back) and Isaiah Roby for Sunday's contest. Both players are more of deep league streamers, but can still offer some value. |
Friday, December 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) and power forward Jeremy Sochan (quad) have been ruled out for Friday's contest against New Orleans. Poeltl is battling a right knee bruise that will keep him out for the second straight game, while Sochan is down again with a right quad contusion. With Doug McDermott (ankle) also sidelined, Zach Collins, Charles Bassey and Isaiah Roby figure to see extensive frontcourt minutes and could factor into DFS lineups, albeit with some risk. Poeltl began the season on a hot stretch and is nearly averaging a double-double for the year (12.9 points, 9.9 boards). His and Sochan's next chance to suit up is Sunday vs. the Suns. |
| | San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Josh Richardson (ankle) and small/power forward Doug McDermott (ankle) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans with respective ankle ailments. Richardson's absence will mark his fifth in a row, while McDermott has been unable to recover from the injury he sustained Wednesday. The Spurs figure to be significantly short-handed without the duo, paving the way for Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson and Tre Jones to all carry significantly elevated workloads, along with Isaiah Roby and Keita Bates-Diop getting added frontcourt minutes. The next chance for Richardson and McDermott to return comes Sunday vs. Phoenix. |
Thursday, December 01
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) won't suit up for the team's game on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He suffered a bone bruise in their last game which will cause him to miss his second game of the season. The 27-year-old big man has been enjoying a solid season so far as one of the more consistent and reliable later-round fantasy draft picks. In his absence, Gorgui Dieng and Charles Bassey will likely see an uptick in minutes. Dieng would be the safer streaming option if needed. |
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott couldn't complete Wednesday's game against the Thunder after spraining his right ankle. He logged 16 minutes off the bench and grabbed five points and four assists with one rebound before exiting. McDermott missed one game with a left ankle sprain last week, so he's had some awful luck with injuries as of late. His status for Friday's clash with the Pelicans is currently unknown. McDermott's absence would open up around 20 minutes of action for others on the team, with Romeo Langford and Keita Bates-Diop set for bigger roles off the bench. |
Sunday, November 20
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) is carrying a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's action versus the Clippers. The Austrian double-double machine could be forced to sit out for the first time this season if he can't overcome right knee soreness prior to tip-off. Poeltl is averaging a solid 13.2 points and 9.9 rebounds for the campaign with 3.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals, so he will be a big miss in more ways than one. Charles Bassey looks set to benefit the most if Poeltl can't go Saturday. The 22-year-old has done a good job as a reserve for the Spurs, averaging 6.1 points and 6.6 rebounds with 1.6 blocks in 16.3 minutes of action, and could really fill up the box score with more minutes. |
Saturday, November 19
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's matchup versus the Clippers. He is bothered by some left ankle soreness and is forced to come out of the lineup right after having a nice 29-point night against Sacramento. The 22-year-old is having a breakthrough campaign, averaging 20.4 points for the season with 3.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists. With him unavailable, Keldon Johnson should be able to get some extra shots, while Josh Richardson might be able to see 30 minutes for the first time this month. The latter logged his only two starts of the campaign during Vassell's four-game absence a few weeks ago, averaging 11.5 points with 4.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.5 steals. |
Friday, November 18
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He was tagged as questionable coming into this game, but Johnson will take the court on Thursday. The expectation is that Johnson is going to have his regular workload during this contest. Keita Bates-Diop could see his value drop with Johnson actually suiting up here. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Johnson back in their lineups. |
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (ankle) was a late scratch for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. This is brutal as Johnson was cleared to play, but the Spurs decided last second to have him sit out. Keita Bates-Diop will move into the starting five with Johnson remaining on the sideline. There is some streaming appeal here, but the last moment change is going to hurt DFS players who started Johnson. |
Thursday, November 17
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (ankle) has picked up a late questionable tag for Thursday's meeting with the Kings. There haven't previously been any reports of him carrying an injury, but Johnson is now on the injury report with left ankle soreness. Being without Johnson would obviously be a massive blow for the team, as he is San Antonio's leading scorer and has been able to add 4.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists to 22.7 points this season. Doug McDermott would benefit from Johnson's absence, but he finds himself with a late questionable tag as well due to tightness in his left thigh. In the end, it might be Josh Richardson who picks up the slack if neither Johnson nor McDermott is healthy enough to play. He can play multiple positions and has a habit of picking up a little bit of everything when being on the court. |
Wednesday, November 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (illness) will play Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jones was questionable heading into the contest after missing Monday's game with a stomach illness. The added rest must have been enough for Jones to get over the illness as he regains his starting role. Keita Bates-Diop will likely head back to the bench while he and Josh Richardson take a hit in fantasy value. |
Tuesday, November 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (illness) is questionable to play Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jones missed Monday's contest as he deals with a stomach illness and may sit again on Tuesday. Keita Bates-Diop entered the starting lineup with Jones out while Devin Vassell operated as the team's primary ball-handler. If Jones is out, this would likely continue on Tuesday while Josh Richardson gets added run off the bench. |
Monday, November 14
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. It sounds like the young guard is dealing with a non-COVID illness, so hopefully he won't miss more time than just this game. Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell should see a boost in playing time and usage with Jones out. Also, Josh Richardson is likely to see increased playing time and be worth streaming for Monday's slate. |
Thursday, November 10
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (fibula) is without a timetable to return to the court. The 24-year-old has suffered a left fibula non-displaced fracture, which is going to cost him significant time. The oft-injured big man just can't seem to catch a break as his young career continues to be derailed by injuries. Head coach Gregg Popovich mentioned that Charles Bassey would likely see more playing time with Collins sidelined. Bassey could be someone worth looking at in deep leagues, assuming he does actually see increased minutes. |
Wednesday, November 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (calf) will not suit up for the team on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors. Since Devin Vassell is also listed as out for this game, there will be plenty of minutes for both Doug McDermott and Josh Richardson. Both of them have put up some good games when given the extra minutes and could be solid streaming options if needed. Since the injury is listed as calf tightness, managers will want to check back to see if only a one-game absence is needed. |
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (knee) will miss his fourth game in a row on Wednesday night, but has begun reconditioning. He should be back soon and fantasy managers should stay tuned to see when a more firm timeline will come out. For now, with Keldon Johnson also out, Doug McDermott and Josh Richardson are the best two to get as streaming options. Once Vassell comes back, along with Johnson, those two will go back to being a limited fantasy asset. |
Tuesday, November 01
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs forwards Keldon Johnson (calf) and Jeremy Sochan (illness) are both listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. The Spurs have caught the injury as Johnson deals with calf tightness and Sochan is dealing with flu-like symptoms. With Devin Vassell (knee) already ruled out, the Spurs will likely use a combined of Keita Bates-Diop, Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott to fill out the remaining starters. Zach Collins and Malaki Branham could also see a boost off the bench. |
| | San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Richardson (back) will play Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Richardson missed one game with a sore back, but seems to have recovered in time for Wednesday. The Spurs are decimated right now as Devin Vassell (knee) continues to sit with knee soreness. Richardson will likely reclaim his starting spot and could be worth a look as a DFS piece or a streamer for season-long leagues. Keep in mind Wednesday is a high-volume day and you might not have a starting spot open for streaming. |
Sunday, October 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (illness) won't play against the Timberwolves. The rookie is under the weather, currently dealing with flu-like symptoms, so he'll look to make it back for Wednesday's meeting with Toronto. Devin Vassell (knee) and Josh Richardson (back) are also out, so Keita Bates-Diop, Doug McDermott, and Zach Collins could be more involved. All three men are risky fantasy options but could exceed their DFS values. |
Friday, October 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs guards Devin Vassell (knee) and Joshua Primo (glute) are listed as out Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Both Vassell and Primo will miss their second consecutive games with their respective ailments and should be considered questionable moving forward. Josh Richardson will likely see another start and is worth a look in both DFS and season long leagues. In his last start, Richardson posted a full lines of 11 points, 10 assists, three rebounds, two steals, two threes and a block in 33 minutes. |
Wednesday, October 26
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota. He was already considered doubtful for the game with left knee soreness and San Antonio has now made his absence official. The Spurs have to figure out how to continue their impressive start-of-the-season run without a player who has led them in scoring in back-to-back games. Josh Richardson and Joshua Primo are set to log more minutes with Vassell out, while Keldon Johnson should get even more looks. |
Tuesday, October 25
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (knee) is listed as doubtful to play Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is disappointing to hear as the Spurs are on a three-game winning streak and Vassell has been on fire over that span. Knowing the Spurs tendencies to rest their players, this could end up being a rest day for Vassell, but it is something worth monitoring. If Vassell ends up sitting, expect Josh Richardson and Joshua Primo to pick up the leftover minutes. |
Sunday, September 25
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (shoulder) is expected to miss the beginning of training camp. The 22-year-old dislocated his right shoulder during an open gym session. However, he's forecasted to be ready for the 2022-23 campaign. Johnson averaged 17.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and shot 39.8% from deep last season. With Dejounte Murray now in Atlanta, Johnson is predicted to be the primary offensive focus for the Spurs this season. While the injury is concerning, fantasy managers shouldn't let it discourage them from drafting him unless things take a turn for the worse moving ahead. |
