Keita Bates-Diop News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Timberwolves

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

Questionable Friday Bates-Diop (back) is questionable Friday against the Trail Blazers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Bates-Diop has been a healthy scratch over the past two games. Even if he's available Friday, he may not play.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Bates-Diop (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact Bates-Diop has missed four consecutive games due to back soreness. It's unclear how big of a role he will play now that he's back, but he could have more upside than before since Doug McDermott (ankle) is out for the year. Across his last eight appearances, Bates-Diop has averaged 5.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available Wednesday Bates-Diop (back) is probable for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Impact Bates-Diop has missed four consecutive games due to back soreness, but he's expected to return to action Wednesday. However, it's unclear how big of a role he will play. Across his last eight appearances, Bates-Diop has averaged just 5.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland plays conference foe San Antonio

Portland takes on San Antonio in a matchup of Western Conference teams

MARCH 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Sunday Bates-Diop (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Warriors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact Bates-Diop is slated to miss his fourth straight game due to back soreness. The Spurs' wing depth will be tested with Lonnie Walker (back), Romeo Langford (hamstring), Doug McDermott (ankle) and Bates-Diop all unavailable.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Golden State Bates-Diop (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Bates-Diop has missed the past three games due to back soreness but could return Sunday. He could eventually walk into an expanded role since Doug McDermott (ankle) is out for the remainder of the regular season.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Bates-Diop (back) is out Friday against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact With Bates-Diop, Doug McDermott (ankle) and Romeo Langford (hamstring) all shelved, there are plenty of open minutes on the wing. Those will likely go to Josh Richardson, Lonnie Walker and Joshua Primo.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murray and the Spurs host conference foe New Orleans

San Antonio and New Orleans will face off in a matchup of Western Conference foes

MARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out Wednesday Bates-Diop (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Thunder, Tom Petrini of KENS 5 News reports.

Impact Bates-Diop is slated to miss a second straight contest and his fifth over the Spurs' last six due to a back issue. His next chance to suit up comes Friday against the Pelicans.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City faces San Antonio on 6-game losing streak

Oklahoma City aims to end its six-game slide when the Thunder take on San Antonio

MARCH 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Monday Bates-Diop (back) will not play Monday against the Timberwolves.

Impact Bates-Diop was able to play eight minutes off the bench in Saturday's game against the Pacers, but it looks like he may have tweaked his back in the loss. Bates-Diop's absence shouldn't have a major bearing on the Spurs' rotation Monday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Saturday Bates-Diop (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact Bates-Diop has missed the past three games but figures to step right into an increased role Saturday, as many of the Spurs' key contributors have been ruled out. In the 13 games that Bates-Diop has seen at least 20 minutes this season, he's averaged 11.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana takes on San Antonio, seeks to break 3-game slide

Indiana is looking to end its three-game slide with a victory against San Antonio

MARCH 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Friday Bates-Diop (back) is out Friday against the Jazz.

Impact As expected, Bates-Diop will be out for a third straight game. His next chance to play is Saturday against the Pacers.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Friday Bates-Diop (back) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Jazz, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact Bates-Diop is expected to miss a third straight game due to back soreness. Assuming that's the case, his next chance to play will arrive Saturday against the Pacers.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell, Jazz square off against the Spurs

The Spurs will take on conference foe Utah

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

VanVleet, Raptors delay Popovich's record in win over Spurs

Fred VanVleet had 26 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-104 on Wednesday night, delaying Gregg Popovich’s coronation as the winningest coach in NBA histo...

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Wednesday Bates-Diop (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Raptors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact Bates-Diop is slated to miss a second straight game due to low back soreness. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Jazz.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Wednesday Bates-Diop (back) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Bates-Diop figures to miss a second straight game due to low back soreness. Assuming that's the case, his next chance to play arrives Friday against the Jazz.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto takes on San Antonio, seeks to break 3-game skid

Toronto will try to end its three-game slide when the Raptors take on San Antonio

MARCH 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Lakers' James will sit out against Spurs with sore left knee

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will not play against the San Antonio Spurs after experiencing soreness in his left knee following a 56-point effort against the Golden Stat...

MARCH 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Bates-Diop (back) will not play Monday against the Lakers, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact No surprise here after the Spurs listed Bates-Diop as doubtful earlier in the day. Bates-Diop played only five minutes off the bench Saturday against Charlotte, so his absence likely won't have any significant fantasy ramifications.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful Bates-Diop (back) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Lakers, Ty Jager of SBNation.com reports.

Impact The reserve forward is trending in the wrong direction after he was initially listed as questionable on the injury report Sunday night. Bates-Diop has occasionally popped for impressive fantasy lines when given the opportunity, but on the whole his projected absence likely won't have much of an effect on the rotation.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Bates-Diop is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers due to lower-back soreness, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.

Impact The Ohio State product's minutes have dwindled of late, and he saw just five minutes of action in Saturday's loss to the Hornets. If he's held out Monday, it won't have a significant effect on the rotation.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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