Impact Bassey will reprise a bench role while Zach Collins rejoins the starting unit. Bassey has averaged 6.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in 19.6 minutes per game across two preseason appearances.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
CHARLES BASSEY #28 - CENTER - SAN ANTONIO SPURS
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3.3 RPG •
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3.4 PPG
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Returns to bench Bassey is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason contest against Houston.
Pounds glass in loss Bassey supplied six points (3-5 FG), 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 16 minutes during Monday's 122-121 preseason loss to the Thunder.
Impact Bassey has an argument to be San Antonio's most physical rebounder, which could carve out a platoon roll when Zach Collins isn't on the court. Bassey was sharp in the G League last season, averaging 22.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 blocks per game across 10 starts.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely done for season Bassey is likely out for the rest of the 2022-23 campaign after the Spurs confirmed Wednesday that the big man suffered a non-displaced fracture of his left patella during Tuesday'...
Impact Bassey was set to undergo further testing Wednesday after an initial diagnosis Tuesday presumed the fracture, and the second-year center didn't get positive news from those scans. Before the injury, Bassey had carved out a nice backup role in San Antonio, posting 8.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals in 17.2 minutes over his past 10 appearances (one start). However, he'll now have to turn his sights on preparing for the 2023-24 campaign. Bassey signed a four-year, $10.2 million deal with San Antonio in February, so the Spurs have faith they can develop the 23-year-old into a solid rotational piece over the next few years. In his absence, more minutes could be in store for Sandro Mamukelashvili and Gorgui Dieng.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers knee fracture Bassey will undergo additional tests Wednesday after an initial diagnosis revealed a non-displaced fracture in his left patella, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News repor...
Impact Bassey left Tuesday's game early due to his left knee injury. The second-year big man is averaging 8.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 17.2 minutes across his last 10 appearances. Bassey seems unlikely to suit up in Wednesday's matchup with Dallas.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return with knee issue Bassey will not return to Tuesday's game against Orlando due to a left knee injury, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact This is a tough blow for the Spurs, as Bassey has been solid off the bench in recent weeks. He'll finish the game with two points, two assists, one steal and one block in eight minutes. If Bassey misses additional time, the Spurs could turn to Sandro Mamukelashvili.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Bassey isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus Denver.
Impact Zach Collins will replace Bassey in the starting lineup Friday. Bassey is averaging 8.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks in 16.7 minutes across his previous seven outings coming off the bench this season.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient from field in loss Bassey closed with 14 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 25 minutes during Sunday's 142-110 loss to the Rockets.
Impact Bassey missed only three of his 10 shots and was one of the team's top scorers in a game where the entire offense sputtered, as San Antonio ended up suffering a massive 32-point loss. With Zach Collins (undisclosed) and Jeremy Sochan (knee) sidelined Sunday, Bassey started for the first time since Dec. 14, and he's now scored in double digits in three of his last six contests.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charles Bassey Postgame at Rockets | San Antonio Spurs | 3.5.23
MARCH 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Starting Sunday Bassey will start Sunday against the Rockets, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact Bassey will earn the second start of his career with Zach Collins out with an undisclosed injury, and he looks like an attractive streamer with a favorable matchup against the Rockets. In his only previous start this season (Dec. 14 vs. POR), Bassey put up six points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 20 minutes.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charles Bassey Postgame vs Houston Rockets | San Antonio Spurs | 3.4.23
MARCH 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores season-high 16 points Bassey finished with 16 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 19 minutes during Thursday's 142-116 loss to the Mavericks.
Impact Bassey missed just one shot en route to a season-high 16 points. The second-year backup center has appeared in three straight games and has averaged 8.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 15.3 minutes during that stretch. With Jakob Poeltl now in Toronto and Khem Birch (knee) still not available, Bassey has a chance to carve out a solid backup role in San Antonio's frontcourt, though the impending return of Jeremy Sochan (quadriceps) may limit his opportunities moving forward.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs 11 boards Bassey amassed four points (2-10 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 120-110 loss to Charlotte.
Impact Bassey has now played in two straight games after missing most of January and a good chunk of February tending to a leg injury. He's been unable to provide much on the offensive end, but he's secured eight and 11 rebounds in his two appearances this week. Bassey should continue to serve as the backup center to Zach Collins after the break.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Former Sixers Draft Pick Charles Bassey Lands Contract Extension Former Sixers big man Charles Bassey lands a contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mac McClung Will Team Up With Former Sixers at NBA's Next Up Game Mac McClung will team up with Charles Bassey and other former Sixers this weekend in Utah.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mac McClung Will Team Up With Former Sixers at NBA's Next Up Game Mac McClung will team up with Charles Bassey and other former Sixers this weekend in Utah.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Report: Spurs ink C Charles Bassey to new 4-year deal The San Antonio Spurs are signing center Charles Bassey to a new four-year deal worth $10.2 million, The Athletic reported Tuesday.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Inks four-year deal The Spurs signed Bassey to a four-year, $10.2 million deal Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bassey has appeared in 25 games (one start) for the Spurs this season and is averaging 4.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.3 steals-plus-blocks across 13.6 minutes. He spent most of January at the G League level, but he reclaimed the backup center role behind Zach Collins on Monday, posting six points and eight rebounds in 13 minutes. Given his new deal, it appears San Antonio may envision the second-year big man out of Western Kentucky as the future starting center after the departure of stalwart Jakob Poeltl at the trade deadline.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reclaims backup center role Bassey (lower leg) finished Monday's 117-109 loss to the Cavaliers with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one steal.
Impact Bassey has spent much of the past month in the G League, but he hadn't played for the Austin Spurs since Jan. 28 due to a sore left lower leg. The second-year big man was cleared to rejoin the NBA team over the weekend, however, and he evidently demonstrated that he was healthy enough to play Monday. Head coach Gregg Popovich deployed Bassey as the top backup to starting center Zach Collins, moving veteran Gorgui Dieng out of the rotation in the process while Isaiah Roby shifted over to the backup power forward role. Bassey turned in quality per-minute numbers, and though his overall upside will remain capped so long as Collins is healthy, the former should still be an asset in deeper leagues if he consistently sticks in the backup center role on a game-by-game basis.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Bassey (leg) will be available to play Monday versus the Cavs, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Impact This will be Bassey's first game since Jan. 7, so he'll likely have his minutes monitored Monday night, but he's returning to a much different situation in San Antonio with Jakob Poeltl now in Toronto. He'll likely be operating as Zach Collins' backup, but he's shown this season that he's capable of putting up fantasy-relevant stat lines if he's able to clear the 20-minute mark, so keep an eye on him.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Monday's contest Bassey (foot) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Bassey was awarded with a standard NBA contract Sunday, but he continues to nurse a sore left foot. When available, the second-year big man will compete for a bench role in San Antonio's frontcourt.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets standard NBA deal The Spurs informed Bassey (foot) on Sunday that he'll have his two-way contract converted into a standard NBA deal, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact Bassey was nearing his 50-day limit for time that two-way players are allotted to spend at the NBA level for the season, and since the 22-year-old center is still viewed as a high-priority developmental option for the rebuilding Spurs, the team was keen on clearing a spot for him on the 15-man roster. San Antonio facilitated the open roster spot by waiving veteran forward Stanley Johnson. Bassey had seen his most recent action in the G League, but he hadn't played with the Austin Spurs due to a sore left foot. The issue isn't viewed as a long-term concern, however, and Bassey looks as though he could be available as a bench option for San Antonio's next game Monday in Cleveland.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Saturday Bassey (foot) won't be available for the Spurs in Saturday's game against the Hawks, as he remains on assignment with the G League's Austin Spurs, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com r...
Impact Bassey hasn't suited up for Austin since Jan. 28 on account of a sore left foot, missing five consecutive G League games in the process. Even though he'll remain with the G League affiliate, it's unclear if he'll be able to play through the injury in Austin's matchup Saturday with the Birmingham Squadron.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to G League The Spurs assigned Bassey to the Austin Spurs of the G League on Wednesday.
Impact Bassey is one of the Spurs' two-way players but has played most of this season in the NBA. However, he will return to Austin after not receiving any playing time in Wednesday's contest.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available Saturday Bassey will be in uniform for the Spurs against the Celtics on Saturday, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Impact Bassey has been down with the team's G League affiliate recently but will return Saturday to provide additional depth in the frontcourt. He should see the floor with Jakob Poeltl (Achilles) out.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will make first career start Bassey will start Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact With Jakob Poeltl (knee) and Zach Collins (ankle) both out, Bassey will make his first career NBA start. The second-year big man is averaging 6.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 16.1 minutes per game, but he'll presumably see a slightly larger role against Portland on Wednesday.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
