MARCH 4, 2023•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
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Devin Vassell - Won't play SaturdayVassell has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Houston due to left knee injury management, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ImpactVassell returned to the court Thursday against the Pacers and recorded 18 points, two rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes. However, the Spurs will manage his workload following his lengthy absence, and he'll be unavailable for the first half of a back-to-back set. Keldon Johnson (foot) is doubtful, and Doug McDermott (thumb) has been ruled out, so Keita Bates-Diop, Dominick Barlow and Malaki Branham (back) will likely see increased playing time on the wing.
MARCH 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Roby - Still out SaturdayRoby (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus Houston, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ImpactRoby is set to miss his sixth straight game Saturday with a right ankle sprain. Charles Bassey should continue to see extended minutes in his absence. Roby's next chance to suit up is Sunday's rematch with Houston.
MARCH 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Malaki Branham - Iffy for SaturdayBranham is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Rockets with a low-back contusion, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ImpactBranham was recently battling a hip issue but is now on the injury report with a back contusion. The rookie has started 11 straight games and is averaging 15.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists during that stretch, but he's struggled offensively over the Spurs' past two contests, totaling just 12 points (6-15 FG). Devin Vassell (rest) has already been ruled out, while Romeo Langford (thigh) is also questionable, so Blake Wesley could be in store for a major offensive role if Langford and Branham join Vassell on the sidelines.
MARCH 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Doug McDermott - Won't play against HoustonMcDermott (thumb) is out for Saturday's game versus the Rockets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ImpactMcDermott won't play Saturday due to a right thumb sprain he suffered against the Pacers. Keita Bates-Diop will likely receive extended minutes in his absence. McDermott's next chance to suit up is Sunday's rematch with Houston.
MARCH 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Keldon Johnson - Unlikely to play SaturdayJohnson (foot) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Houston, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ImpactJohnson missed Thursday's game against Indiana due to a left foot strain, and he'll likely be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup. Assuming he's sidelined, Keita Bates-Diop, Malaki Branham (back) and Dominick Barlow are candidates to see increased run on the shorthanded wing.
MARCH 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Romeo Langford - Chance to play SaturdayLangford (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's against the Rockets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ImpactLangford hasn't played since Jan. 23, but he's being listed as something other than out for the first time since early February, which can be considered a positive development. However, even if cleared, the fourth-year guard would presumably be limited following a lengthy layoff.
MARCH 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
