KEITA BATES-DIOP NEWS

Tabbed as questionable Bates-Diop (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Bates-Diop was ruled out on the initial report for each of the last three games, so his upgrade to questionable has him trending in the right direction ahead of the opening tip. Look for the team to update Bates-Diop's status on game day, and he could see a healthy workload with Jakob Poeltl (knee) and Zach Collins (ankle) in line to sit.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday's contest Bates-Diop (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Cleveland, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Bates-Diop is slated to miss a third straight game due to a foot injury. Malaki Branham and Romeo Langford both will remain candidates for increased roles as long as Bates-Diop remains sidelined.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Bates-Diop (foot) won't take the court Saturday versus the Heat, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.

Impact Bates-Diop will skip his second consecutive game while tending to a foot injury, leaving the Spurs down some frontcourt depth again. The fifth-year forward will shift his focus to Monday for his next potential return date, while either Romeo Langford or Malaki Branham, or both, could line up for another start.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to foot injury Bates-Diop has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Houston due to a foot injury, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.

Impact Bates-Diop had drawn three straight starts, posting 11.0 points and 3.3 rebounds across 31.0 minutes during that stretch. However, he's picked up a foot injury that'll sideline him for at least one game. Jeremy Sochan (quad) also remains out, so Doug McDermott, who's probable with an ankle injury, is a likely candidate to join the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Western Conference-leading Suns hand Spurs 11th loss in row

Deandre Ayton had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns overwhelmed San Antonio 133-95, handing the Spurs their 11th straight loss

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Decent showing in return Bates-Diop amassed 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one block over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Bates-Diop missed his team's last matchup Saturday against the Lakers due to a sprained left ankle, but he didn't skip a beat in his return to action. He scored in double figures for the fifth time over his last eight contests and also did his usual work on the glass. The 26-year-old is averaging 7.6 points and 2.9 rebounds through his first 20 games of the 2022-23 campaign.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Bates-Diop is in the starting five for Wednesday's matchup with the Thunder, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact Bates-Diop and Zach Collins will join the starting lineup, with Jeremey Sochan (quadriceps) and Jakob Poeltl (knee) out. Bates-Diop is averaging 7.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 16.1 minutes across 19 games this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up Wednesday Bates-Diop (ankle) will play in Wednesday's game versus the Thunder, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact Bates-Diop's ankle sprain was clearly a minor one, as he will only miss one tilt. He should supply the Spurs with healthy minutes off the bench, and more frontcourt minutes should be available with Jakob Poeltl (knee) and Jeremy Sochan (quadriceps) both out.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable for Wednesday Bates-Diop (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.

Impact Bates-Diop was unavailable for Saturday's game versus the Thunder after leaving early Friday due to a left ankle sprain. The team should provide a clearer picture of his status on game day.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio takes on Oklahoma City on 8-game slide

San Antonio looks to stop its eight-game slide when the Spurs play Oklahoma City

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with sprained ankle Bates-Diop is out Saturday against the Lakers due to a sprained left ankle.

Impact Bates-Diop suffered the injury after playing just three minutes in Friday's loss to the Lakers. Saturday marks his third absence of the season. In his stead, more minutes are available for Doug McDermott, Romeo Langford, Isaiah Roby and others.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores well in starting role Bates-Diop produced 16 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 130-112 loss to Sacramento.

Impact Bates-Diop entered the starting unit with Keldon Johnson (ankle) unable to play, and the former finished second on the team with 16 points on an efficient 7-for-11 shooting mark. This was Bates-Diop's best scoring game since Nov. 2, when he put up 18 points against Toronto. He's done well when handed a starting role this season, averaging 15.8 points, 5.8 boards and 1.3 three-pointers over four contests.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fox scores 28 points, Kings beat Spurs for 5th win a row

De’Aaron Fox had 28 points and eight assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs 130-112 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Thursday Bates-Diop will start Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact Bates-Diop will take the place of Keldon Johnson (ankle), who was a game-time decision prior to being ruled active Thursday. It is unclear how much Johnson will play, but if he is limited, Bates-Diop could be looking at 20-plus minutes Thursday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Tuesday Bates-Diop isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Bates-Diop started his third game of the season Monday against the Warriors and posted 12 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two steals. However, with Tre Jones returning to the starting five, Bates-Diop will resume his role as a bench option in the frontcourt Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in start Bates-Diop amassed 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Monday's 132-95 loss to Golden State.

Impact Bates-Diop has benefited from previous absences from Jeremy Sochan and Keldon Johnson, but his excellent play in a starting role won him another spot in the starting five Monday. The Spurs tinkered with the lineup and switched Devin Vassell to the point to replace Tre Jones (illness), and shifted Johnson over to make room for Bates-Diop. It seems obvious that the team wants to increase the 2018 second-round pick's involvement, so he may be worth a look if he is sitting on your waiver wire.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Bates-Diop is starting Monday's contest against the Warriors.

Impact Bates-Diop will make his third start of the season Monday against Golden State. The Ohio State product has averaged 17.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game as a starter this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 18 points, six boards Bates-Diop contributed 18 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Sunday's 107-98 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Bates-Diop shifted into the opening five, scoring a season-high 18 points. While this was nice to see, he had struggled to see more than 15 minutes prior to this game. Jeremy Sochan appears to be locked in as a starter for the time being, so when he returns to action, Bates-Diop could shift back to a bench role.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Bates-Diop is starting Sunday's game against Minnesota, Dan Weiss of Bally Sports San Antonio reports.

Impact The Spurs will be playing without Jeremy Sochan (illness) against the Timberwolves, so Bates-Diop will draw his first start of the season. He's had an inconsistent role off the bench early in the year, as he's averaged 4.7 points in 8.0 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shows signs of life Bates-Diop closed with 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 134-122 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Bates-Diop has struggled to see much playing time in the early going of the 2022-23 season, but he gave prospective fantasy managers a glimmer of hope Wednesday evening. He had logged a combined 18 minutes through his teams first four games and failed to appear in Monday's clash, but he made the most of his opportunities by finishing in double figures in both minutes and points.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo, Cain lead Heat over Durant, Simmons and Nets

Bam Adebayo scored 17 points and undrafted rookie Jamal Cain added 15 points and 11 rebounds as the Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 109-80

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting vs. Warriors Bates-Diop will start Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Bates-Diop will get the nod with a handful of Spurs resting. In his 13 previous starts, he's averaged 7.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 24.4 minutes.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid numbers off bench Bates-Diop registered 14 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 127-121 loss to Minnesota.

Impact The 26-year-old forward has taken on a consistent role in the Spurs' rotation over the last four games, scoring in double digits twice during that stretch and averaging 9.3 points and 5.3 boards over 19.8 minutes a night. With Lonnie Walker battling back trouble and Doug McDermott (ankle) done for the season, Bates-Diop will likely retain his spot through the final two games of the regular season and into the play-in tournament.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench with 12 points Bates-Diop produced 12 points (6-8 FG), seven rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes off the bench Sunday in the Spurs' 113-92 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Bates-Diop missed time toward the end of March due to a back injury, but he's now received double-digit minutes in consecutive contests. Though San Antonio is expected to return Dejounte Murray (illness) and Jakob Poeltl (back) to action in its next game Tuesday in Denver, Jock Landale (foot) -- who exited early Sunday -- could miss that contest. If Landale is out, Zach Collins would likely slide back over to center to serve as Poeltl's backup, an arrangement that would continue to open up minutes at power forward for Bates-Diop.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Blazers Bates-Diop (back) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Bates-Diop has been a healthy scratch over the past two games. So, despite his availability, he may be glued to the bench.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE