Luke Kornet News, Rumors, Updates - San Antonio Spurs

Available to play Sunday Kornet (shoulder) is not listed on the Spurs' injury report ahead of Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Impact Kornet was dealing with right shoulder soreness toward the tail end of the regular season, which prompted the Spurs to rest the veteran big man against the Nuggets on April 12. Kornet has been cleared to play Sunday and will be the top big man off San Antonio's bench behind Victor Wembanyama.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out vs. Denver Kornet (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Denver.

Impact Kornet is dealing with right shoulder soreness and will miss San Antonio's regular-season finale. He'll finish the regular season with averages of 6.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks across 21.0 minutes per game in 68 regular-season appearances (25 starts).

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Dallas Kornet won't start Friday's game against Dallas.

Impact Victor Wembanyama (ribs) will return from a one-game absence, pushing Kornet to the second unit. The big man has averaged 5.4 points and 4.4 rebounds across 18.8 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 10 • FANSIDED.COM

Starting Wednesday Kornet is in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

Impact Kornet will make his 25th start of the season Wednesday due to the absence of Victor Wembanyama (ribs). Kornet's last start took place this past Thursday against the Clippers, when he played 25 minutes and finished with eight points, six rebounds and five assists in a 118-99 win.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Reverting back to bench Kornet is not part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Victor Wembanyama is back from a one-game absence for maintenance purposes, forcing Kornet to the bench. Over his last 10 games as a reserve, Kornet has averaged 5.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.5 minutes per contest while shooting 56.4 percent from the field.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Entering starting five Kornet will start Thursday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Kornet will enter the starting lineup in place of Victor Wembanyama (ankle). Kornet's last start dates back to March 12, when he was held scoreless but recorded three rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 25 minutes.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Kornet (knee) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Clippers, per Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com.

Impact Kornet is available after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, and it's plausible he'll draw a spot start in the absence of Victor Wembanyama (ankle) on Thursday. For the year, Kornet has averaged 7.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 blocks in 25.8 minutes per contest through 23 games as a starter.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Warriors Kornet (knee) is listed as out ahead of Wednesday's game against Golden State, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Impact Kornet had 10 points, five rebounds and one assist in Monday's 129-114 win over Chicago. However, the veteran won't suit up for the first of a back-to-back for San Antonio, likely returning for Thursday's meeting with the Clippers. Without Kornet in the equation, Mason Plumlee and Bismack Biyombo are the favorites to see minutes from off the bench behind Victor Wembanyama.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama's 41-point game

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MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Absent from injury report Kornet (knee) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Milwaukee, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Impact After sitting out Wednesday's win in Memphis for right knee injury management, Kornet is ready to return to the court for the Spurs on Saturday to handle his usual duties as the No. 2 center behind Victor Wembanyama. Over his last five games, Kornet has averaged 5.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 19.0 minutes per game while shooting 55.6 percent from the floor during this period.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out for Wednesday Kornet (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Memphis.

Impact Kornet will sit out Wednesday's contest due to right knee injury management, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Milwaukee. Kelly Olynyk and Mason Plumlee are candidates to see increased playing time behind Victor Wembanyama in Kornet's absence.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 24 • Associated Press

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MARCH 18 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Good to go Tuesday Kornet (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Sacramento.

Impact Kornet was able to test out his knee during warmups and evidently felt strong enough to give it a go Tuesday evening after missing Monday's matchup against the Clippers. He's averaging 4.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists through eight March outings.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Tuesday Kornet (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings, per Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com.

Impact It's worth noting that head coach Mitch Johnson said Monday he's optimistic that Kornet would play Tuesday. If Kornet is unable to suit up, Carter Bryant would have an opportunity to seize a more prominent role in the frontcourt.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 17 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Looks poised to play Tuesday Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said Monday that he's optimistic Kornet (knee) will be available for Tuesday's game in Sacramento, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News report...

Impact Along with Kornet, Johnson also expressed confidence that guard Dylan Harper (calf) would be available Tuesday, which would bring the San Antonio rotation back to full strength. While Kornet was sidelined for Monday's 119-115 win over the Clippers due to a sore right knee, Carter Bryant (21 minutes) saw a slightly heightened role, and Mason Plumlee (six minutes) was added to the rotation as a backup option behind Victor Wembanyama.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Out for Monday Kornet is out for Monday's game against the Clippers due to right knee soreness.

Impact Knee soreness seems to be a new issue for Kornet, presumably stemming from Saturday's game against the Hornets. Kelly Olynyk figures to serve as backup center to Victor Wembanyama while Kornet is sidelined.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Saturday Kornet is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Victor Wembanyama is back in the first unit after missing Thursday's loss to Denver with right ankle soreness. Kornet has averaged 4.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 15.1 minutes per tilt across his last eight games off the bench, and he'll be battling for the backup center minutes with Mason Plumlee on Saturday.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Kornet will start Thursday versus the Nuggets.

Impact Kornet is getting the start with Victor Wembanyama (ankle) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie. As a starter this season, Kornet has posted averages of 8.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks per contest.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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