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MARCH 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Returns to bench Monday Branham will come off the bench with Devin Vassell re-entering the starting lineup for Monday's game against Golden State,

Impact Branham has scored at least 20 points in three straight games, with two performances coming off the bench. San Antonio will be at full strength with the exception of Cedi Osman (ankle), so Branham should reprise a 20-30 minute role Monday.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 20 points in spot start Branham totaled 20 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 126-113 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Branham moved into the starting lineup Saturday, replacing Devin Vassell who was a late scratch due to an apparent hip issue. That makes three games in a row of at least 20 points, putting Branham firmly on the standard league radar. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Spurs leaning more into their second and third units moving forward, meaning Branham could continue to be a solid source of points and threes.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Warriors Branham will start Saturday's game against the Warriors, ESPN's Andrew Lopez reports.

Impact Branham is likely to see significant minutes Saturday, as Devin Vassell (hip) was a late scratch and joins Victor Wembanyama (ankle) on the shelf. In addition to Branham, it's likely that Blake Wesley steps into a larger role in the offense.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers season-high 23 points Branham had 23 points (6-11 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals across 26 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 131-129 loss to the Kings.

Impact It was the second-year guard's best scoring performance of the season. Branham is on a roll from the Spurs' second unit, draining multiple three-pointers in seven of the last nine games while averaging 14.9 points, 2.6 threes, 2.2 boards and 2.2 assists while shooting 51.6 percent from the floor and a blistering 57.5 percent (23-for-40) from beyond the arc.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Pops for season-high 20 off bench Branham closed Tuesday's 114-101 loss to the Rockets with 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt), one rebound and two assists over 26 minutes off the bench.

Impact The second-year guard posted his best scoring total of the season while tying his season high in made three-pointers. Branham, a first-round pick in 2022, appears to be taking a step forward in his development -- over the last nine games, he's averaging 13.4 points, 2.1 boards, 2.1 assists and 2.1 threes in 22.6 minutes a contest.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Moves back to bench Branham isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Rockets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Branham will be replaced by Julian Champagnie in the starting five Tuesday. Branham is averaging 9.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 19.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces in starting role Sunday Branham registered 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-105 win over Indiana.

Impact Branham started for the first time since Jan. 2, and while the move was deserved considering his recent numbers off the bench, he lived up to the expectations and posted a solid stat line on both ends of the court. It remains to be seen if Branham will remain a starter on a long-term basis, but he made a solid case to keep his name in the first unit when the Spurs take on the Rockets on Tuesday. Branham is averaging 12.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game over his last eight appearances.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 4, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Set to start Sunday Branham will start Sunday's contest against Indiana while Julian Champagnie (ankle) is inactive, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact Branham starting over Cedi Osman and Keldon Johnson is a notable but unsurprising choice. Branham has logged 21 starts this season and is averaging 10.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 48.6 percent shooting across 20 healthy games with the first unit. Meanwhile, Johnson has returned to a 30-minute workload of late, but he will continue attempting to bring offensive punch off the bench.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nails three triples in loss Branham notched 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Friday's 123-118 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Branham has now scored double-digit points in three of his last four outings. Since the beginning of February, Branham has shot 38.7 percent on 3.4 three-point attempts per contest across nine games. Branham seems to have settled into his role as one of San Antonio's primary backups in the backcourt.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins the party Branham totaled 10 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three assists in 21 minutes during Monday's 122-99 win over the Raptors.

Impact Branham joined the scoring fun in a game where San Antonio led from start to finish. Monday marked his first game with at least 10 points since Jan. 24th, and he doesn't carry streaming credibility unless the Spurs are extremely shorthanded in the backcourt.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Branham (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Braham will return from a one-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. The 20-year-old, Ohio native will return in a bench role, however, with Tre Jones remaining in the starting lineup for the second consecutive contest. Branham has averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 18.5 minutes across 12 appearances off the bench this season

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return to action Sunday Branham (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact Branham missed San Antonio's previous contest with a right ankle sprain but is expected to play Sunday. Branham will likely reclaim his starting spot from Tre Jones if he's upgraded to available.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Branham (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Bucks, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact Branham has been downgraded from doubtful to out Thursday due to a right ankle sprain he suffered Tuesday. Tre Jones will start in his absence. Branham's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Thursday Branham (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Bucks, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact Branham will likely miss Thursday's contest after spraining his right ankle in Tuesday's game against Memphis. Tre Jones and Blake Wesley are candidates to receive extended minutes if Branham is ruled out.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Tuesday Branham is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a right ankle sprain, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Branham will finish Tuesday's contest with two points, one rebound and one assist in seven minutes before exiting early with an injury. Tre Jones will likely receive extended minutes in his absence. Branham's status for Thursday's matchup with Milwaukee is uncertain.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points Friday Branham supplied 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 134-128 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Branham had a scoreless outing against the Jazz on Dec. 26, but he has scored in double digits in his other 10 appearances as a starter since he assumed the starting point guard duties over Tre Jones and Jeremy Sochan. Despite the starting role, Branham is not doing enough to be a major asset in fantasy, and he profiles best as a matchup-based streaming option in most formats.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points in loss Branham closed with 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes during Saturday's 144-119 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Branham has been playing as a point guard in recent games and has seen his usage rate spike as a result, something that has translated to decent numbers across the board. He has scored in double digits in each of his last eight outings, a span in which he's averaging 12.8 points, 3.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet Monday Branham provided 13 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 93-82 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Branham needed 13 shots to score 13 points, and while that kind of efficiency will not cut it in most games, he still delivered a decent stat line thanks to his contributions in other categories. Branham has started in seven of San Antonio's last eight games, and while he seems to be trending up, the lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis hurts his upside, something that's also affected by his lack of an established role. Over that eight-game span, Branham is averaging 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. Those numbers are not enough to target him outside of very deep leagues -- and even in that scenario, he'd only be suitable as an streaming option to fill gaps in your daily lineup.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Branham won't start Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Devin Vassell appears to have moved past his minutes restriction, so he'll slide back into the starting lineup, sending Branham to the bench. As a reserve this season, Branham has averaged 7.7 points, 2.5 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 19.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points in loss to Denver Branham notched 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's 132-120 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Branham scored in double digits after two subpar outings as a starter, but he doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside. Outside from the fact that the Spurs are struggling massively this season, Branham's inconsistent role, as well as his own inconsistent performances, limit what he can bring to the table in most formats.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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