San Antonio Spurs Starting Lineup
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According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (shoulder) will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Collins is no stranger to surgical procedures. However, it's a tough blow, considering the 26-year-old has appeared in at least 63 games in each of the last two seasons. Fortunately, he's expected to be ready to go for the 2024-25 campaign. Collins remained productive last season despite the arrival of Victor Wembanyama, averaging 11.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. He should continue to hold a spot in the rotation and get some starts when the new season begins in October, so he should have value for those in deeper fantasy formats.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Detroit Pistons due to right ankle injury management. As the Spurs sit near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, they will let their young superstar rest. The prized rookie will end his season on a high note after collecting 34 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists in a thrilling victory over the defending champion Denver Nuggets on Friday. Wembanyama is the heavy favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award after a sensational first NBA season. Zach Collins (thumb) is questionable to play, and if he ends up sitting out, too, Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely see as many minutes as he can handle in the season finale.
San Antonio Spurs forward Cedi Osman (ankle) will not be available to play on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. This will be his fifth straight game on the sidelines because of a right ankle sprain. With only two games left in the regular season, the Spurs are in no rush to have Osman return to the court, as they are eliminated from the playoff race. While he is out, expect Julian Champagnie, Sidy Cissoko, and Blake Wesley to see more minutes down the stretch. Osman's last chance to return will come on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons.
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (foot) will not play in Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. This will be the third straight game he has missed because of a sprained left foot. The 24-year-old has only played in one of the last six games for the Spurs as San Antonio sits at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Johnson will only have one more chance to return to the court, which will be on Sunday versus the Detroit Pistons. In his absence, Julian Champagnie, Sidy Cissoko, and Blake Wesley are players who could see bigger roles as the regular season winds down.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach Gregg Popovich mentioned following Tuesday's road win over the Memphis Grizzlies that the team would be smart with Wembanyama on the second night of the back-to-back. The Spurs have two games left at home against the Denver Nuggets on Friday and the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, and the 2023 No. 1 overall pick would figure to be good to go for both meetings. In eight games without Wemby season, Zach Collins has stepped up to average 16.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 three-pointers, and 1.8 combined steals plus blocks. Collins is the most likely candidate to start at center for San Antonio on Wednesday, and he's a great DFS value option on the eight-game slate.