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

Out for Friday Waters (eye) is out for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Waters remains on the mend following an eye procedure. His next chance to make his season debut is against the Nets on Sunday. Waters' absence shouldn't cause a major change in the Spurs' rotation.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama leads San Antonio against New Orleans after 40-point game

San Antonio plays the New Orleans Pelicans after Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the Spurs' 125-92 win against the Dallas Mavericks

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Mavericks host the Spurs in season opener

The Dallas Mavericks begin the season at home against the San Antonio Spurs

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

To miss Opening Night Waters (eye) will not play on Opening Night against Dallas, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Waters is set to undergo a minor laser eye procedure that was caught during preseason physicals. Although he will miss Opening Night, he's expected to return shortly after. Waters was likely on the edge of the rotation prior to this news, so there aren't many fantasy implications here.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Waters is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason matchup with Miami.

Impact Waters drew a spot start his last time out, with the Spurs resting some key guys, but he'll head back to the bench for this one. He's not a guy worth targeting in most formats.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start in win Waters finished with nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 20 minutes of Monday's 119-88 preseason win over the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.

Impact With the Spurs missing several key players, both Waters and Justin Champagnie drew rare starts for this exhibition. Waters, who is on a one-year minimum deal, is expected to be on the outside looking in for the rotation on Opening Night, though that could change depending on player availability.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons Lose Veteran to San Antonio Spurs in NBA Free Agency After spending most of the month on the NBA free agency market, Lindy Waters III has found a new home with the San Antonio Spurs. His stint...

JULY 23, 2025 • SI.COM

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JULY 23, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Connects with San Antonio Waters agreed to a one-year contract with the Spurs on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact A 36.6 percent shooter from three-point range over parts of four seasons in the league, Waters will provide the Spurs with a perimeter threat on the wing. The 27-year-old is unlikely to be regularly featured in the rotation, however, with most of his opportunities to play extended minutes expected to come when the Spurs are without multiple key guards and forwards.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 23, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Drains six threes in season finale Waters closed Sunday's 140-133 overtime loss to Milwaukee with 18 points (6-16 FG, 6-16 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 35 minutes off the bench.

Impact There was nothing on the line for either team in the regular-season finale, so Waters saw his biggest workload yet in a Detroit jersey and had his best performance from beyond the arc since the 2022-23 campaign. The fourth-year forward had been a healthy scratch in each of the Pistons' prior four games, so he's unlikely to have a meaningful role when the team begins its playoff run Saturday against the Knicks.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Connaughton has career-high 43 points as Bucks beat Pistons 140-133 in OT to close regular season

Pat Connaughton had a career-high 43 points and a season-high 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons 140-133 in overtime to close the regular season on an...

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Fails to score Saturday Waters supplied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over four minutes during Saturday's 115-94 victory over the Nets.

Impact Waters barely touched the floor again Saturday, continuing to struggle when it comes to playing meaningful minutes for his new team. After being traded from the Warriors, Waters has appeared in just five games, all of which have been garbage time. At this stage, his path to minutes is littered with obstacles, making him a non-factor for a team with playoff aspirations.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for debut Waters (trade pending) is available to make his Pistons debut Sunday against the Hornets, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Waters landed in Detroit as part of the multi-team trade that sent Jimmy Butler to Golden State. Waters isn't guaranteed playing time with his new squad.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Waters (trade pending) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Waters was traded from the Warriors to the Pistons earlier this week. The deal is still being finalized, so he may not be able to make his debut Sunday. He is expected to compete for depth minutes in Detroit's forward rotation when available.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Waters (trade pending) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Waters was traded from the Warriors to the Pistons earlier this week but may not be able to make his debut Sunday as the deal is still being finalized. When available, Waters is expected to compete for depth minutes in Detroit's forward rotation.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make debut Friday Waters (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers.

Impact The 27-year-old swingman was acquired by the Pistons as part of the deal that sent Jimmy Butler (not injury related) to Golden State on Wednesday. Waters' next chance to make his Pistons debut will come Sunday against the Hornets.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lindy Waters III traded to Pistons as part of Jimmy Butler trade Golden State’s Lindy Waters III has been traded to Detroit as part of a multi-team trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Warriors.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • NORMANTRANSCRIPT.COM

Part of Butler trade The Warriors traded Waters to the Pistons on Wednesday as part of a trade that sent Jimmy Butler to Golden State and Andrew Wiggins to Miami, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Waters appeared in 38 games for Golden State this season and made nine starts, averaging 5.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists. However, he'll spend the closing months of the 2024-25 season with the Pistons, where he'll likely compete with KJ Martin (recently traded), Ron Holland and Simone Fontecchio for minutes off the bench.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Waters (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Waters was one of several players who were questionable for the Warriors ahead of this matchup, but in the end, he'll be available and should see steady minutes off the bench. Waters is averaging 7.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 10 outings this month.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Waters (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Waters, who is dealing with a left shoulder strain, could be trending toward missing his ninth game of the season for the Warriors. If Waters can't play against Chicago, Andrew Wiggins, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton might have to shoulder more of the load at small forward.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 19, 2025 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Slides to bench Monday Waters will come off the bench in Monday's game against Toronto, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Andrew Wiggins returning from a two-game absence due to a personal matter, Waters will retreat to the bench. Over his last five outings (one start), the 27-year-old has averaged 9.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 24.2 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Waters will start in Friday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old swingman will get the starting nod with Stephen Curry (knees), Andrew Wiggins (personal) and Draymond Green (back) sidelined. Over his last five outings, Waters has averaged 9.6 points and 2.2 rebounds across 20.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lindy Waters III has big finish as Warriors top Grizzlies Lindy Waters III saved eight of his 16 points for a tight finish and Andrew Wiggins put up a game-high 24 points as the Golden State Warrior...

JANUARY 5, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

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