Collins isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Heat.
Victor Wembanyama will reclaim his starting spot from Collins against Miami. However, Wembanyama is expected to play just 15 minutes, so Collins could still see extended playing time Tuesday.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Under minutes restriction Tuesday
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Wembanyama will play around 15 minutes during Tuesday's preseason game versus the Heat, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Wembanyama isn't suffering from any injury, but the Spurs are managing his playing time during the preseason. Once the regular season rolls around, Wembanyama should start logging around the 29.7 minutes per contest he averaged as a rookie.
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Spurs' David Duke: Won't play Tuesday
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Duke (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Heat, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Duke's final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Thursday in Houston. He is under a two-way contract with San Antonio for a second season and will likely spend most of the campaign in the G League.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Bassey (knee) will suit up for Tuesday's preseason game against the Heat, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bassey is cleared to make his first appearance since tearing his ACL in December of 2023. He's competing for backup center minutes with Zach Collins and Sandro Mamukelashvili.
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Spurs' Malaki Branham: Good to go Tuesday
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Branham (undisclosed) will suit up for Tuesday's preseason game against Miami, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Branham didn't play in Saturday's preseason win over Utah due to undisclosed reasons but will return to action Tuesday. The 2022 first-round pick averaged 9.2 points and 2.1 assists in 21.3 minutes across 75 regular-season appearances (29 starts) last season.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Will suit up Tuesday
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Wembanyama (rest) will suit up for Tuesday's preseason game against the Heat, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
As expected, Wembanyama will return to action after resting during Saturday's preseason win over Utah. In his preseason debut against the Magic last Wednesday, Wembanyama posted 11 points (4-15 FG), nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 23 minutes.
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Spurs' Jalen McDaniels: Traded to San Antonio
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McDaniels was traded to the Spurs on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The Spurs also secured a second-round pick with this transaction. McDaniels is a versatile defender, but the Spurs have a lot of depth at both forward spots, so it will be tough for him to crack the rotation. In fact, the Spurs are planning to waive him in the near future, Charania adds in his report. In 248 career regular-season games, McDaniels holds averages of 6.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Excellent in preseason win
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Johnson had 20 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block across 23 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 126-120 preseason win over the Jazz.
Johnson was the best player for the Spurs in this game, and the forward continues to turn heads with his play as a reliable option off the bench. Johnson should operate as San Antonio's primary scoring option in the second unit once the regular season begins, and he should see enough minutes and have enough usage to be a valuable fantasy contributor across most formats.
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Spurs' Zach Collins: Struggles in spot start Saturday
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Collins recorded 11 points (4-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, an assist and a steal across 20 minutes in Saturday's 126-120 preseason win over the Jazz.
Collins got the start at center without Victor Wembanyama (rest), and while the veteran posted solid numbers, he struggled with his shot a bit. Collins is expected to operate as Wembanyama's backup once the regular season begins, but in that role, his upside should be very low.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Comes close to double-double
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Sochan delivered 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds, an assist and three steals across 25 minutes in Saturday's 126-120 preseason win over the Jazz.
The Spurs had four players who scored at least 15 points in this game, and Sochan also led the team in rebounding with eight boards. His scoring and rebounding numbers should decrease if Victor Wembanyama (rest) plays at center, but either way, Sochan should be in line for another season as a starter.
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Spurs' Malaki Branham: Held out of Saturday's game
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Branham (undisclosed) was unavailable and in street clothes in Saturday's preseason win over the Jazz, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Though it wasn't announced before the game, Branham was among the players held out from Saturday's contest. His next chance to play will come against the Heat on Tuesday.
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Spurs' Zach Collins: Starting Saturday
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Collins is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Collins will make his preseason debut in this contest with Victor Wembanyama (rest) out. Collins is expected to operate as the backup center once the Spurs open their 2024-25 regular season on Oct. 24 against the Mavericks.
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Spurs' Zach Collins: Set to make preseason debut
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Collins (shoulder) is available for Saturday's preseason game versus the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Collins will make his preseason debut Saturday after working his way back from shoulder surgery he underwent in April. With Victor Wembanyama (rest) out, Collins will likely enter the starting lineup against Utah.
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Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Good to go Saturday
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Johnson (rest) is available for Saturday's preseason game versus the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Johnson will return to action Saturday after sitting out San Antonio's previous preseason contest for rest purposes. The addition of Harrison Barnes will likely result in Johnson serving as a primary bench option in the Spurs' forward rotation this season.
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Spurs' Tre Jones: Set to play against Utah
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Jones (rest) is available for Saturday's preseason game versus the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Jones will return to action Saturday after sitting out San Antonio's previous preseason contest for rest purposes. Jones is expected to operate as the Spurs' backup point guard behind Chris Paul this season.
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Spurs' Nathan Mensah: Out for Saturday
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Mensah (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's preseason game versus the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Mensah will miss his second straight preseason contest Saturday due to an undisclosed issue. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's preseason matchup with Miami.
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Spurs' David Duke: Still out Saturday
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Duke (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's preseason game versus the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Duke will miss his third consecutive preseason contest Saturday due to an undisclosed issue. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Heat.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Another absence coming
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Bassey (knee) won't play in Saturday's preseason game versus the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bassey will miss his third straight preseason contest as he works his way back from a torn ACL he suffered in December of 2023. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's preseason matchup with Miami.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Won't play Saturday
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Wembanyama is out for Saturday's preseason game versus the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
It doesn't appear that Wembanyama has suffered any injury, so the Spurs are likely holding him out of Saturday's contest for rest purposes. Wembanyama's next chance to suit up will be Tuesday's preseason matchup with Miami.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Limited to 23 minutes Wednesday
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Paul recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 107-97 preseason win over the Magic.
Paul co-led the Spurs in minutes alongside Victor Wembanyama and Blake Wesley, and while the veteran floor general didn't deliver an eye-popping stat line, he showed some rapport with Wembanyama, something that will be crucial for the Spurs' chances of improving their record from last season. Paul is simply getting enough reps to be ready for the regular-season opener against the Mavericks on Oct. 24, as he's already penciled in as the Spurs' starting floor general.
