Impact Osman will draw his first start of the season, as the Spurs have opted to shake up their starting up. Osman played a season-high 27 minutes during Friday's loss to New Orleans, posting 11 points and five assists.
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Cedi Osman - Moves into starting lineup Osman will start Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Julian Champagnie - Moves back to bench Champagnie isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Champagnie, Malaki Branham and Jeremy Sochan will move to the bench Wednesday with Devin Vassell, Cedi Osman and Victor Wembanyama entering the starting lineup. Champagnie is averaging 6.8 points and 1.2 rebounds in 12.8 minutes across his previous five appearances coming off the bench this season.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Malaki Branham - Back to bench Branham won't start Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Devin Vassell appears to have moved past his minutes restriction, so he'll slide back into the starting lineup, sending Branham to the bench. As a reserve this season, Branham has averaged 7.7 points, 2.5 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 19.2 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Vassell - Returns to starting unit Vassell is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Vassell will replace Jeremey Sochan as the Spurs' starting point guard Wednesday after coming off the bench in his last five appearances. Vassell is averaging 19.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.1 minutes across his previous eight starting appearances this season.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Sochan - Won't start Wednesday Sochan won't start Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The Spurs have been experimenting with Sochan at point guard this season, and for the most part, it hasn't worked. However, he posted 33 points, eight rebounds and six assists in 36 minutes during a two-point loss to Atlanta last week, marking his best all-around game this season. Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Cedi Osman, Victor Wembanyama and Zach Collins will start Wednesday, but Sochan figures to see plenty of playing time off the bench.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Collins - Will play Wednesday Collins (thumb) is available for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact As expected, Collins has been upgraded from probable to available despite a minor thumb sprain. The veteran center has yet to miss a game this season, averaging 13.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steal-plus-blocks in 29.1 minutes per night across 19 appearances.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Vassell - Available Wednesday Vassell (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Vassell was probable for Wednesday's matchup and was officially given the green light to suit up after participating in the team's morning shootaround. The 23-year-old has averaged 20.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 26.8 minutes per game over his last five appearances, which have all come off the bench.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Vassell - Likely to play against Minnesota Vassell is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves due to left knee management, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Vassell continues to deal with a nagging knee injury but has suited up in each of the Spurs' last five contests. However, he has come off the bench and is averaging 20.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.8 minutes over that span.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doug McDermott - Not listed on injury report McDermott (illness) isn't listed on the Spurs' injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact McDermott missed back-to-back games last week due to an illness but will return to action Wednesday. The Spurs should be close to full strength, so McDermott will presumably handle his usual role as a floor spacer off the bench.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Wembanyama - Officially cleared Wembanyama is not on the injury report in advance of Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact Wembanyama being cleared for action is unsurprising after he expressed Monday that he was good to go. He boomed for 29 points and nine rebounds in a matchup against the Timberwolves last month.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Collins - Expected to play Wednesday Collins is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves due to a left thumb sprain, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Collins has yet to miss a game this season and isn't expected to do so Wednesday despite dealing with a thumb injury. The 26-year-old big man will likely start alongside Victor Wembanyama in the frontcourt for the 19th time this season.
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Victor Wembanyama - Confirms he will play Wembanyama (hip) confirmed that he will play Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact Wembanyama missed Friday's matchup with the Pelicans due to his hip issue, though it was mostly considered to be a precaution. The rookie is likely to see his normal workload Wednesday, so we can expect Julian Champagnie to head back to the bench.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Wembanyama - On track for Wednesday Wembanyama (hip) was at practice Sunday and is expected to play Wednesday against New Orleans, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact Wembanyama missed his first game of the season Friday due to right hip soreness. San Antonio referred to the absence as precautionary, so Wembanyama is trending in the right direction to return Wednesday after four days of rest.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blake Wesley - Heading back to G League The Spurs assigned Wesley to the Austin Spurs of the G League on Saturday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Wesley is averaging 1.4 points in 4.8 minutes across his five NBA appearances this season. The 20-year-old guard should receive increased opportunities in the G League.
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Cedi Osman - Logs season-high 27 minutes in loss Osman finished Friday's 121-106 loss to New Orleans with 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one block across 27 minutes.
Impact Victor Wembanyama (hip) was held out of the contest, giving Osman some extra run in the frontcourt. Osman did well with the opportunity, leading San Antonio with five dimes and avoiding any turnovers, though the Spurs were outscored by 17 points while he was on the court. Osman's inconsistent playing time throughout the campaign has resulted in meager per-game averages of 8.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 triples over 19.4 minutes, making him an afterthought in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charles Bassey - Grabs 11 boards sans Wembanyama Bassey contributed eight points (4-4 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 19 minutes during Friday's 121-106 loss to New Orleans.
Impact Spurs standout rookie Victor Wembanyama (hip) didn't play Friday, opening more of an opportunity for Bassey to get on the court. His 19 minutes were a season high, and Bassey responded with a strong performance that included a team-high 11 rebounds and three blocked shots. Bassey came into the contest averaging just 10.3 minutes per game, and despite Friday's strong effort, he'll likely return to that level of playing time when Wembanyama is able to return.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Vassell - Leads team with 14 points Vassell notched 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one assist and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 121-106 loss to New Orleans.
Impact Vassell didn't have a particularly eye-opening performance Friday, but his 14 points were enough to pace the Spurs in a game the team played without standout rookie Victor Wembanyama (hip). However, Vassell didn't do much else to make an impact in the box score aside from notching two steals. That's been a theme for the fourth-year guard throughout the campaign -- he's averaging a healthy 18.3 points and 2.7 triples per contest, but his peripheral stats (3.2 boards, 2.7 dimes and 1.0 thefts) are below his averages last season.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
