Julian Champagnie News, Rumors, Updates - San Antonio Spurs

Fills box score in loss Champagnie notched eight points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Although it was Devin Vassell who drew the Opening Night start, Champagnie also appears to be a direct fantasy beneficiary of Tobias Harris (calf) absence. Champagnie should be worth streaming in most leagues until Harris is cleared to make his season debut.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Champagnie (rest) will suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Kings, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Impact After taking a day off Wednesday against the Suns, Champagnie is one of several Spurs set to return. This has the look of a potential dress rehearsal for the team.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Resting Wednesday Champagnie (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against Phoenix, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Impact Champagnie started San Antonio's first three preseason games but will get Wednesday off for rest purposes. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Sacramento.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Battling for starting role Champagnie supplied 14 points (5-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one steal and one block over 26 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason loss to Utah.

Impact The sharpshooter appears to be competing with Dylan Harper for the Spurs' final starting spot to begin the season. That said, Tobias Harris (calf) should pose another threat to playing time for Champagnie once he's healthy.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Spurs' new Dylan Harper starting lineup is worth the wait after De'Aaron Fox scratch De’Aaron Fox is out tonight with soreness, and Julian Champagnie starts instead. The Harper-Castle-Wembanyama lineup is still coming.

OCTOBER 8 • AIRALAMO.COM

Late addition to first unit Champagnie will start Thursday's preseason game against Atlanta, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact The Spurs initially released a starting lineup that didn't include Champagnie, but the team has since reported that De'Aaron Fox has been downgraded to out due to soreness. This opens up a slot in the starting five for Champagnie, who is expected to play a key role this season for San Antonio after averaging 11.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 82 regular-season appearances a year ago.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Thursday Champagnie is not starting Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Impact Dylan Harper is getting the nod over Champagnie in the first unit. The two are battling for San Antonio's final starting position while Tobias Harris (calf) is sidelined.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Champagnie's shot chart says Devin Vassell loses his job in a three-guard lineup Julian Champagnie's shot profile makes him the better fit alongside the Spurs' three guards, potentially pushing Devin Vassell to the bench.

OCTOBER 7 • AIRALAMO.COM

Julian Champagnie gets brutally honest about his current role for the Spurs | Sporting News Julian Champagnie has no problem with his role with the Spurs.

OCTOBER 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not worried about starting role Champagnie said Monday that he's not really "paying attention" to whether he starts or not, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Impact Champagnie is instead focused on helping the Spurs win a title following their NBA Finals loss to the Knicks. The 25-year-old swingman is coming off a career year in which he started 68 of his 82 regular-season appearances, averaging 11.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 triples, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 38.1 percent from deep in 27.6 minutes per contest. However, Tobias Harris is now in the mix, making it uncertain whether Champagnie will begin the regular season in the starting five. Still, he's fresh off signing a three-year, $45 million contract and figures to remain an important piece for San Antonio for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Spurs should lock Julian Champagnie in as starter despite Tobias Harris' history Julian Champagnie should be locked in as a starter—no matter how good Tobias Harris could be for the San Antonio Spurs.

SEPTEMBER 25 • AIRALAMO.COM

Julian Champagnie's starting spot with the Spurs isn't as safe as it once was After signing a three-year extension this summer, San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie's starting spot might be at risk.

SEPTEMBER 23 • AIRALAMO.COM

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SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Julian Champagnie could make the jump from useful to an indispensable Spurs piece Julian Champagnie already fits the Spurs perfectly, but the right improvements to his game could turn him into an indispensable piece of San...

AUGUST 25 • AIRALAMO.COM

Carter Bryant could force the Spurs into an uncomfortable decision If Carter Bryant can grow into the type of player San Antonio drafted him to be, Julian Champagnie's role next season could look a lot diffe...

AUGUST 24 • AIRALAMO.COM

Julian Champagnie's next offensive leap will take the Spurs to the next level Julian Champagnie was sensational for the Spurs last season, but there are still ways for him to make an even bigger impact.

AUGUST 14 • AIRALAMO.COM

Spurs need Julian Champagnie growth to help them with Carter Bryant If Julian Champagnie keeps improving, the San Antonio Spurs won't have to rush into leaning on Carter Bryant.

JULY 30 • AIRALAMO.COM

Julian Champagnie reveals his ultimate goal after securing Spurs extension | Sporting News Julian Champagnie reveals his desire to spend the rest of his NBA career with Spurs after signing a $45 million extension.

JULY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Julian Champagnie's extension reminds the Spurs an even bigger bill is coming The San Antonio Spurs made arguably their biggest move of the summer by re-signing Julian Champagnie, but his contract may be an ominous sig...

JULY 11 • AIRALAMO.COM

Spurs had a bigger plan all along for Julian Champagnie and it's interesting | Sporting News The Spurs' decision to decline Julian Champagnie's team option was to reward the forward with a lucrative three-year, $45 million contract.

JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Spurs' savvy signings send unmistakable message about their offseason plans The Spurs rewarded Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes while preserving flexibility, revealing Brian Wright's clear offseason strategy.

JUNE 30 • AIRALAMO.COM

Spurs sign starting forward Julian Champagnie to a 3-year, $45 million contract after Finals run

The San Antonio Spurs have signed starting forward Julian Champagnie to a three-year, $45 million contract that secures a key piece of the core that led the club to the NBA Finals...

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

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