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De'Aaron Fox • PG • Spurs

De'Aaron Fox Falters in Season-Ending Defeat

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox endured a brutal shooting night in Saturday's 94-90 Game 5 loss to the New York Knicks, scoring seven points on 3-for-15 from the field. He added five assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer, but he and fellow starter Stephon Castle combined to shoot 4-for-25 as the Spurs fell 4-1 in the Finals. Rookie Dylan Harper outplayed both off the bench with a team-high 25 points, fueling calls to rework San Antonio's backcourt. That is the fantasy concern for next season: Fox remains an elite scorer and playmaker with steals upside, but his cold Finals and the fast-rising Harper and Castle cloud his usage and even his hold on a starting role, all with his four-year max extension set to begin in 2026-27. His talent keeps the floor high, yet the situation is suddenly worth monitoring.

6 days ago

Dylan Harper • PG • Spurs

Dylan Harper Closes Finals with Another Strong Line

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper finished Saturday's 94-90 Game 5 loss to the New York Knicks with a team-high 25 points, five rebounds, four assists, one block, and two three-pointers. The rookie shot 10-for-19 from the field and 3-for-5 at the line, giving San Antonio a much-needed offensive lift as its season ended in the NBA Finals. Harper also scored 21 points in Game 4, so he closed the series with back-to-back strong scoring efforts. After averaging 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists during the regular season, his postseason growth should put him on fantasy radars entering his second year.

6 days ago

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Rules the Paint in Series-Ending Loss

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama swatted five shots and pulled down 14 rebounds in Saturday's series-ending 94-90 Game 5 loss to the New York Knicks, anchoring the defense even as his offense sputtered. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year scored 19 points on 7-for-19 shooting, adding 4-for-5 at the line, two assists, and one 3-pointer, but the Spurs fell 4-1 in the Finals. The off shooting night was a footnote to a historic first postseason in which the 22-year-old set the single-game playoff blocks record with 12 and rewrote San Antonio's defensive ledger. Wembanyama remains the dynasty crown jewel regardless of the result: a generational source of blocks, rebounds, scoring, and threes whose ceiling is unmatched, and at 22 in his first Finals, his arrow only points up.

6 days ago

Luke Kornet • C • Spurs

Luke Kornet Tagged as Questionable for Game 5

San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. Kornet only played four minutes during Wednesday's loss. It's unclear if that was the plan or if Kornet was limited in that contest because of this illness. If he remains out on Saturday, Carter Bryant would likely be in line for extra playing time. Victor Wembanyama figures to play over 40 minutes in what is an elimination game for the Spurs. Kornet probably wouldn't see much action on the court even if he's cleared to play. The Spurs will lean heavily on Wembanyama as they attempt to battle back from a 3-1 deficit.

Jun 12

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama One Flagrant Foul Point From Suspension

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama is one flagrant foul point away from an automatic suspension after receiving a Flagrant 1 in Wednesday's 107-106 Game 4 NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks, according to ESPN's Michael C. Wright. The 22-year-old now has three flagrant points this postseason, putting his Game 5 discipline risk under the spotlight with San Antonio trailing 3-1. Wembanyama still delivered 24 points, 13 rebounds, one assist, and three blocks in 43 minutes, but he shot 9-for-25 from the field and 4-for-7 at the line. Fantasy managers should still expect a massive workload in the elimination game, although one more dangerous-play ruling could abruptly end his postseason availability.

Jun 11

Devin Vassell • SG • Spurs

Devin Vassell Bounces Back Wednesday With 18 Points

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell scored 18 points in Wednesday's 107-106 loss in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. After being limited to 11 points in Game 3, Vassell quickly found his offensive stride again, making three three-pointers in the first quarter. He finished 5-for-8 from outside, going 6-for-9 overall from the field. In 40 minutes of action, Vassell also recorded five rebounds, four assists, and one steal. This was Vassell's highest-scoring outing since Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City. He's made 48% of his triples in the Finals, and getting Vassell good looks from deep could be a key factor in surviving Saturday's elimination game.

Jun 11

Dylan Harper • PG • Spurs

Dylan Harper Continues to Shine for Spurs in Finals

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper had another fantastic performance off the bench in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, finishing a 107-106 loss with 21 points, four rebounds, and three assists. He missed only four of 12 field-goal attempts and went 3-for-6 from deep. Harper turned only 20 in March, but he's playing like an experienced veteran in his first Finals appearance. Through four games, the second-generation NBA player has averaged 16.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 31.0 minutes per game. It will be interesting to see how Harper copes with the pressure of an elimination game on Saturday night, with San Antonio down 3-1 in the series.

Jun 11

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Records Second Finals Double-Double

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama recorded his second double-double in the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday, finishing with 24 points and 13 rebounds in a heartbreaking 107-106 loss to the New York Knicks. The Spurs, including Wembanyama, were on fire early and built a 29-point lead. However, their offense collapsed in the second half, allowing the Knicks to mount the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. Wembanyama tallied three blocks but was limited to one assist. He finished 9-for-25 from the field, including 2-for-8 from beyond the arc, and was 4-for-7 at the free-throw line. San Antonio's leader missed a pair of free throws late in the game. To cap off a disappointing night, Wembanyama was assessed a flagrant foul 1, bringing his playoff total to three flagrant points and putting him one away from an automatic suspension.

Jun 11

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Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Jose Alvarado Warns Victor Wembanyama After Game 3 Shove

Knicks reserve guard Jose Alvarado issued a warning to Victor Wembanyama after the Spurs center shoved Jalen Brunson in the back of the head during Monday's Game 3, telling reporters "that'll be the last one," the New York Post reports. Officials missed the first-quarter play, and the NBA is reviewing it for a retroactive flagrant foul after its head of officiating acknowledged a foul was there. That review is the fantasy story. Wembanyama, who poured in 32 points with eight rebounds, six assists, and three blocks in the 115-111 win, already drew a Flagrant-2 ejection earlier this postseason. An upgrade here would leave him one flagrant foul away from an automatic one-game suspension, a live availability risk for DFS managers with the Spurs trailing 2-1 entering Game 4.

Jun 9

De'Aaron Fox • PG • Spurs

De'Aaron Fox Comes Up Clutch in Game 3 Against Knicks

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox had another frustrating evening on Monday in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, but he made key plays late in the game to help the team earn a 115-111 road win. With 12.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Fox hit a jumper to give San Antonio a five-point lead. A couple of minutes earlier, he had an impressive block on Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns. Fox recorded two blocks in total and snagged one steal. Offensively, he finished the night with 12 points and a game-high eight assists. After his 20-point outburst in Game 2, Fox's scoring contribution was modest due to a 4-for-14 record from the field. He missed all five attempts from three-point range. The two-time All-Star remains a volatile fantasy option in these playoffs.

Jun 9

Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Sparks Into Life in Monday's Win

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle contributed 23 points as the team beat the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday. The 21-year-old sophomore also had five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block, going 8-for-15 from the field with a 2-for-5 effort from deep. After being quiet in the first two games of the Finals, Castle made a big impact on both ends. San Antonio's postseason success has often been linked to Castle's performance. His scoring efficiency has been more consistent, averaging 19.8 points in San Antonio's wins versus 17.3 points in losses. Through the first three games of the Finals, Castle has posted averages of 18.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.

Jun 9

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs to Game 3 Victory Over Knicks

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama had one of his best performances of the 2026 playoffs on Monday night, tallying 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and three blocks in a 115-111 road win over the New York Knicks. He went 11-for-18 from the field, including 2-for-4 from downtown, and missed only one of his nine free-throw attempts. This was a perfect response by Wembanyama after his costly mistake late in Game 2. Impressively, the French superstar had only one turnover in Monday's win after giving away the ball 10 times in the first two games. Wembanyama is averaging 29.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.3 blocks, and 1.7 steals in the Finals.

Jun 9

Dylan Harper • PG • Spurs

Dylan Harper Remains a Bright Spot for San Antonio

San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper supplied a spark off the bench in Friday's 105-104 Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks, finishing with 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal. The No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft scored efficiently inside, going 6-for-12 from the field and 3-for-4 at the line while missing all three of his triples. He was one of the few bright spots in the defeat, posting a team-high plus-12 despite the 2-0 series hole. Harper's bench role behind De'Aaron Fox caps his ceiling, but the efficient scoring and rotation minutes keep him a usable DFS option for Monday's Game 3.

Jun 6

De'Aaron Fox • PG • Spurs

De'Aaron Fox Shoots Well in a Loss to the Knicks

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox recorded 20 points, five assists, three rebounds, one steal, and one block in Friday's 105-104 Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks. The former Kentucky Wildcat shot a highly efficient 8-for-12 from the field, including 2-for-2 from three-point range. Despite his scoring touch, Fox struggled with ball security, committing four turnovers. His performance wasn't enough to prevent San Antonio from falling into a 2-0 hole in the NBA Finals. The veteran point guard remains a crucial offensive engine next to Victor Wembanyama and will need to maintain his aggression as the series shifts to Madison Square Garden.

Jun 6

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Scores 29 Points in Game 2 Loss

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama bounced back from a rough Game 1 showing in Friday's 105-104 loss to the New York Knicks, finishing with 29 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals, four blocks, and two three-pointers. The 22-year-old went 11-for-21 from the field and 5-for-8 at the line, giving fantasy managers the across-the-board production they have come to expect. The late-game sequence hurt, as Wembanyama committed a costly turnover and missed the potential winner, but his workload and defensive stats remain elite. San Antonio now trails 2-0, so he should stay heavily featured as the series shifts to New York.

Jun 6

De'Aaron Fox • PG • Spurs

De'Aaron Fox Struggles Again Wednesday Night

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox managed only seven points as the team was defeated by the New York Knicks 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. He was the Spurs' lowest-scoring starter, going 3-for-13 from the field and 0-for-4 from three-point range. Across 38 minutes of action, Fox also tallied four rebounds, five assists, and one steal. The two-time All-Star has now finished three of the last four games with single-digit points. He's been hampered by an ankle injury in the playoffs and hasn't shown the sharpness we usually expect from the explosive guard.

Jun 4

Dylan Harper • PG • Spurs

Dylan Harper Turns Heads in Finals Opener

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper molded a hot start into a 16-point, eight-rebound effort in his NBA Finals debut on Wednesday against the New York Knicks. With Harper on fire, the Spurs dominated early, but they struggled in the second half and lost the series opener 105-95. Harper, who finished 6-for-10 from the floor, also had one assist and one steal. The 20-year-old rookie impressed with his maturity and wasn't fazed by the occasion. You could say he was San Antonio's best player, as many of Harper's teammates failed to meet their usual standards. After a slump midway through the Western Conference Finals, Harper has come back strong. He's gone 62.9% from the field over the last three games, averaging 15.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.

Jun 4

Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Close to Double-Double in Game 1 Loss to Knicks

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle finished a 105-95 loss to the New York Knicks in Wednesday's Finals opener with 17 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. This was his first outing in eight games without any defensive stats. San Antonio struggled to score consistently in Game 1, and it also impacted Castle, who was 7-for-16 from the field and 1-for-5 from behind the arc. With the team desperate to avoid a 2-0 series deficit on home court Friday night, Castle should be determined to make a bigger impact. The 2025 Rookie of the Year has averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.5 assists during his first postseason campaign.

Jun 4

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Notches 26 Points in Finals Debut

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama scored a team-high 26 points in Wednesday's 105-95 Game 1 loss in the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. He also led the Spurs with 12 rebounds and amassed two assists, one steal, and three blocks. The 22-year-old superstar cooked up a decent line in his Finals debut, though things were far from perfect. Wembanyama committed a game-high six turnovers and finished 6-for-21 from the field, going 2-for-9 from downtown. Nearly half of his points came via a 12-for-13 effort at the charity stripe. After the game, Wembanyama openly admitted he was bad on Wednesday night. He'll aim to rebound in Game 2 on Friday.

Jun 4

Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Continues Postseason Run with 16 Points

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle recorded 16 points, six rebounds, six assists, and one steal in Saturday's Game 7 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 21-year-old was instrumental in securing the team's first Finals appearance since 2014, going 7-for-15 from the field and 2-for-3 at the charity stripe. Castle's offense sparked a crucial fourth-quarter run, giving San Antonio a needed lift after Victor Wembanyama went to the bench with foul trouble. He has been a consistent contributor during this postseason, averaging 19.4 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game. The second-year guard will remain an appealing fantasy asset when the Spurs tip off against the New York Knicks in the championship series beginning Wednesday.

May 31

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