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Harrison Barnes • SF • Spurs

Harrison Barnes to Remain Out Sunday

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (ankle) won't be in the lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Houston Rockets, missing a fourth consecutive game. Incredibly, Barnes had made 364 straight appearances before an ankle problem sidelined him earlier this week. Barnes' absence has opened up around 20 minutes in the second unit. Carter Bryant has benefited the most in this situation, though the rookie can't yet be trusted in fantasy basketball.

3 days ago

Harrison Barnes • SF • Spurs

Harrison Barnes is Ruled Out for Friday

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The usually reliable Barnes is set to miss his third straight game due to a lingering ankle issue. His next chance to play will come on Sunday, so fantasy managers should check back later this weekend. In the meantime, Carter Bryant and Julian Champagnie (knee) should see increased roles in the rotation. Champagnie is currently considered questionable with a knee injury, so Bryant could be looking at a bigger role, assuming he sits out as well.

4 days ago

Harrison Barnes • SF • Spurs

Harrison Barnes Out Against 76ers

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (ankle) was added late to the injury report and won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday due to soreness in his left ankle. Tonight's contest will be the first the 33-year-old has missed all season. His next opportunity to return will come on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons. Barnes is averaging 10.2 points and 2.9 rebounds across 26.9 minutes per contest in 60 appearances this campaign. With Barnes sidelined, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson are expected to absorb additional minutes and could see increased offensive involvement against Philadelphia.

7 days ago

Mason Plumlee • C • Spurs

Mason Plumlee Staying with Spurs For Remainder Of Season

San Antonio Spurs center Mason Plumlee is signing a deal to remain with the team for the remainder of the season. The veteran big man finished a recent 10-day agreement without appearing in a game and now profiles strictly as frontcourt insurance. With Victor Wembanyama logging 32 minutes and Luke Kornet handling backup duties, Plumlee is unlikely to enter the rotation barring injury. He can be ignored in standard formats, while Wembanyama and Kornet retain stable roles.

Feb 28

Keldon Johnson • SF • Spurs

Keldon Johnson is Active on Thursday

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (shoulder) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Johnson was a late addition to the injury report, but he does shed the questionable tag. He figures to have his normal workload after only playing 14 minutes during Wednesday's contest. Johnson has been struggling lately; he has only scored over 10 points in two of his last seven games. The hope is that he is able to bounce out of this rough patch soon. Fantasy managers should continue to ride with him and should get him active ahead of tip-off on Thursday.

Feb 26

Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Cleared to Play Thursday vs. Nets

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (hip) is available for Thursday's game against Brooklyn after being listed as questionable with left hip tightness. The second-year guard has averaged 15.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.0 three-pointers across 25.0 minutes over his last five outings and logged 28 minutes in Wednesday's win, signaling no workload restriction. Castle's 27.7 percent usage keeps him rostered in standard formats, especially with Keldon Johnson (shoulder) questionable. He offers points and assists with manageable risk, while De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama continue to command primary touches.

Feb 26

Mason Plumlee • C • Spurs

Mason Plumlee Signs 10-Day Contract With Spurs

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, free-agent center Mason Plumlee is signing a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs, his agent, Mark Bartelstein, said. The 35-year-old underwent right groin surgery in late December and was waived earlier this month after a trade from Charlotte to Oklahoma City. Plumlee appeared in 14 games with Charlotte this season, averaging 1.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 8.9 minutes. With Victor Wembanyama anchoring the frontcourt and Luke Kornet and Bismack Biyombo in reserve roles, Plumlee profiles as emergency depth. He can remain on waiver wires in standard formats.

Feb 17

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Shines Despite Team World Loss

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama delivered 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting with two rebounds in 10 minutes during Team World's 48-45 loss to Team Stripes, finishing the event with 33 total points, eight rebounds, three blocks, and four triples. Managers heading into the fantasy playoffs get a reminder of the ceiling. Wembanyama is averaging 26.6 points and 2.2 blocks over his last five outings, giving him top-tier impact in points, boards, and defensive categories. San Antonio's offense continues to flow through him, limiting high-end scoring upside for De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle.

Feb 16

Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Cleared to Play Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (pelvis) will be in action on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. San Antonio's rising star suffered a pelvic contusion in Tuesday's win over the Lakers and was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Castle entered Tuesday's game coming off a huge 40-point triple-double. He's been shooting nearly 64 percent from the field this month and could be tough to handle for the Warriors.

Feb 11

Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Suffers Pelvic Contusion in Tuesday's Win

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (pelvis) was limited to 11:58 of action in Tuesday's blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers. He suffered a pelvic contusion after a hard fall while attempting to block a dunk attempt. This was the first game of a back-to-back for San Antonio, and due to his early exit on Tuesday, Castle should be considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Dylan Harper, who notched 15 points, three rebounds, and six assists in 27 minutes on Tuesday, is set to play a larger role in the rotation if Castle can't play.

Feb 11

Kelly Olynyk • PF • Spurs |

Luke Kornet • C • Spurs

Luke Kornet Out, Kelly Olynyk In Thursday

San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (adductor, ankle) won't suit up on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks, while forward/center Kelly Olynyk (foot) has been cleared to play. Kornet has been banged up lately and will get some rest after his big 15-rebound performance in Wednesday's win over Oklahoma City. Olynyk will take over Kornet's duties as a reserve big behind Victor Wembanyama. He was initially listed as questionable for Thursday's game. Even when healthy, Olynyk hasn't played for the Spurs lately, so this will be an opportunity for the veteran to impress. However, he is unlikely to make a fantasy impact.

Feb 5

Dylan Harper • PG • Spurs

Dylan Harper Cleared to Play Thursday

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (ankle) has been cleared to play on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports. He is rejoining the lineup after missing one game with a right ankle sprain. Harper was initially listed as questionable for Thursday's tilt. While Harper has had an up-and-down rookie campaign, he was riding positive momentum before his injury. Over his last three appearances, Harper has averaged 17.0 points per game. Keeping the hot spell going could prove tricky, given that Dallas has a top-10 defensive rating.

Feb 5

Dylan Harper • PG • Spurs

Dylan Harper Ruled Out Versus OKC

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against OKC. The 19-year-old has a sore right ankle, so he'll miss his first contest in over two months. With Stephon Castle (adductor) a game-time decision, Keldon Johnson may see even more work after producing a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double in Sunday's 112-103 win over the Orlando Magic.

Feb 4

Jeremy Sochan • PF • Spurs

Jeremy Sochan Out Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (quadriceps) won't play on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 22-year-old is battling a left quadriceps strain. Even when healthy, the Spurs haven't used Sochan much since the start of December, and he doesn't appear to have a future in San Antonio. In previous seasons, Sochan has shown good all-around ability, so his career could get a restart elsewhere. Sochan has been linked to the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks since his camp reportedly received the green light to speak with teams about finding him a new home.

Feb 4

Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Considered Questionable for Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (adductor) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Castle may miss his second game in a row due to left adductor tightness. Across 39 games this season, the 21-year-old is averaging 16.6 points, 7.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 31.1 minutes per contest. If Castle is on the shelf, Dylan Harper could be assigned extra playing time against OKC. Harper has collected 51 points in his last three appearances.

Feb 3

Harrison Barnes • SF • Spurs

Harrison Barnes Rejoins Starting Lineup Against Magic

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes will be back in the first unit on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. After starting all 47 games this season, Barnes dropped to the bench on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets, giving up his spot to Devin Vassell. On Sunday, the Spurs will be without Stephon Castle (adductor), allowing both Barnes and Vassell to start. Barnes had 11 points in Saturday's loss to the Hornets, but he struggled throughout January and isn't a great fantasy option at the moment.

Feb 1

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Good to Go Sunday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (calf) will play on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports. Despite dealing with a sore left calf, Wembanyama has shaken off a questionable tag. The French star will look to produce a bounce-back performance following a quiet outing in Saturday's loss to Charlotte. Across 31 minutes, Wembanyama managed only 16 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal. After swatting away nine shots over his previous two outings, Wembanyama didn't register a single block against the Hornets.

Feb 1

Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Out Sunday Against Magic

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (adductor) won't take the court for the second game of a back-to-back on Sunday night against the Orlando Magic, ESPN's Michael C. Wright reports. This was expected after the team initially listed Castle as questionable for the game. With Castle out, Dylan Harper could receive a nice chunk of extra playing time against the Magic, who have had trouble containing guards this season. After a quiet spell, Harper has tallied 36 points across the last two games and was his team's top scorer in Saturday's loss to Charlotte.

Feb 1

Jeremy Sochan • PF • Spurs

Jeremy Sochan Still Sidelined as Spurs Visit Charlotte

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Jeremy Sochan (quad) will miss Saturday's game in Charlotte, extending his absence to three straight contests with left quad soreness, with Sunday against Orlando up next. The development carries minimal fantasy relevance, as Sochan has struggled to secure a steady role in a deep rotation. He has often logged single-digit minutes or been a healthy scratch, limiting his category impact. Harrison Barnes and Julian Champagnie remain locked into forward minutes, while Keldon Johnson continues to anchor the second unit. Sochan can be left on waiver wires outside of very deep formats.

Jan 31

Devin Vassell • SG • Spurs

Devin Vassell Cleared to Return Sunday vs. Pelicans

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (adductor) is available for Sunday's game against New Orleans, officially ending a 13-game absence tied to a strained left adductor. His minutes are expected to be monitored in his first action since late December, adding some short-term risk. Vassell has averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 31.9 minutes this season when healthy. His return reshapes the wing rotation and likely trims Julian Champagnie's role after the hot-shooting forward averaged 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 4.0 three-pointers over his last five games.

Jan 25

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