Lindy Waters III News, Rumors, Updates - San Antonio Spurs

Limited role in 2025-26 Waters averaged 2.4 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists across 7.1 minutes per tilt in 40 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign.

Impact Waters didn't play in any of San Antonio's last six postseason games or log more than eight minutes in any of his nine playoff appearances. The 28-year-old swingman logged double-digit minutes in just 10 of his regular-season outings and averaged a career-low mark in minutes. He's slated to be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 12 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Wembanyama scores 18 points to lead Spurs over Kings 132-104

Victor Wembanyama had 18 points and eight rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 132-104 on Tuesday night

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Available to play Waters (illness) is available for Thursday's game versus the Nuggets, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact Waters is back after a one-game absence, so he should see his usual limited minutes off the bench Thursday evening. Waters is averaging 2.1 points per game on 37.9 percent shooting this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs play the Nuggets on 5-game win streak

San Antonio is looking to continue its five-game win streak with a victory over Denver

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Questionable for Thursday Waters (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Denver, Raul Dominguez Jr. of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Waters missed the Spurs' most recent game due to illness, and he's back on the injury report ahead of Thursday's tilt. The 28-year-old is averaging just 6.5 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with illness Waters is out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics with an illness.

Impact Waters' next chance to play comes Thursday versus the Nuggets. He's seen double-digit minutes just one time over his last six appearances, so Waters' absence shouldn't have a major impact on the rotation Tuesday.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Waters (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Waters is mostly an emergency depth option for the Spurs, so his status won't make a big impact in fantasy hoops.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gets garbage-time run Waters closed Thursday's 126-110 win over the Nets with six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt) over eight minutes.

Impact Waters was available for Monday's game against the Pistons after overcoming a knee injury, but he didn't appear in game action until Thursday. He's totaled just 11 minutes over three games for the Spurs since Jan. 28, so Waters appears to be a negligible part of the rotation.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Waters (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Waters has the green light to return after seven games in a row on the shelf. He's just an emergency depth option, to be clear.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Waters (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Waters could return to the lineup Monday after missing the last seven games due to a left knee injury. Even if he is cleared to play, he doesn't figure to see a significant role.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit plays San Antonio, aims for 6th straight win

Detroit takes on San Antonio aiming to continue its five-game win streak

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Not playing Saturday Waters (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kings.

Impact Waters will miss a seventh consecutive game while recovering from a left knee injury. His next chance to play is Monday against the Pistons, though his return wouldn't impact the Spurs' rotation all that much, seeing as he's averaging just 6.8 minutes per game off the bench this season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Waters (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Sacramento.

Impact This is the first time that Waters has received the questionable tag since going down with the knee injury, which indicates progress. Check back closer to Saturday's tip for official word on Waters' status.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs play the Kings on 6-game win streak

San Antonio faces Sacramento looking to extend its six-game win streak

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Not playing Thursday Waters (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Suns, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Waters continues to work through a left knee injury that will cause him to miss a sixth consecutive game. His next chance to play is Saturday against the Kings, though the Spurs have not provided a clear timeline for Waters' return.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio faces Phoenix, seeks 7th straight victory

San Antonio plays Phoenix looking to continue its six-game win streak

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Out again Wednesday Waters (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Waters will be sidelined for a fifth straight game and remains without a timetable to return.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. LAL Waters (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact Waters is in line for his fourth consecutive absence while tending to a left knee issue. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Wednesday against Golden State.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Waters (knee) won't play in Saturday's game against Houston, per Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio.

Impact Waters' next opportunity to suit up now comes Tuesday in Los Angeles against the Lakers. His absence has a minimal impact on the San Antonio rotation, though.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio plays Dallas, looks for 4th straight victory

San Antonio hosts Dallas looking to prolong its three-game win streak

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Out again Thursday Waters (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Waters is typically an emergency depth option for San Antonio, so his absence is unlikely to make any waves in fantasy hoops.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas faces San Antonio on 4-game home skid

Dallas heads into a matchup with San Antonio after losing four home games in a row

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visit conference foe San Antonio

San Antonio faces Oklahoma City in a matchup of Western Conference teams

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Wednesday Waters is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder with a left knee hypertension.

Impact Waters faces a short turnaround if he wants to be available for Thursday's tilt in Dallas. However, the forward has totaled a mere 14 minutes across his last four appearances, so Waters' absence doesn't appear to shake up the San Antonio frontcourt mix.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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