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Javonte Green - Back on injury report Green is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Kings due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact Green returned from a one-game absence due to a foot injury Monday and totaled seven points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes. However, the third-year forward is now dealing with an ankle sprain and is in jeopardy of missing the Bulls' final contest before the All-Star break. If he's unable to suit up, Derrick Jones, Troy Brown and Alfonzo McKinnie would all be candidates for increased roles.
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Tre Jones - Unlikely to play Wednesday Jones is doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Thunder due to knee soreness, independent NBA journalist Matthew Tynan reports.
Impact Jones was held scoreless across 12 minutes of action during Monday's loss to the Bulls, and he appears to have picked up a knee injury as well. He'll likely be sidelined for the Spurs' final game before the All-Star break, which should open the door for Lonnie Walker, Tomas Satoransky and Joshua Primo to garner increased roles off the bench.
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Keita Bates-Diop - Plays 13 minutes after absence Bates-Diop racked up eight points (4-7 FG), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 13 minutes during Monday's 120-109 loss to Chicago.
Impact Bates-Diop returned to action Monday following a one-game absence due to a facial laceration. He scored his most points (eight) since Jan. 14 and registered at least one steal for the third time over his last four appearances. Bates-Diop has seen his averages nearly double during his second season with San Antonio, but his production has still been minimal.
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Lonnie Walker IV - Scores team-high 21 points Walker finished with 21 points (9-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 120-109 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Walker came off the bench and scored a team-high 21 points, his seventh 20-plus point outing of the season. With Derrick White shipped to Boston, Walker figures to have an increased role moving forward. However, Devin Vassell, Joshua Primo, Romeo Langford and Josh Richardson will also compete for the top spot in the Spurs' backcourt next to Dejounte Murray, so fantasy managers should monitor how coach Gregg Popovich opts to distribute playing time moving forward.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doug McDermott - Efficient performance in loss McDermott recorded 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes during Monday's 120-109 loss to Chicago.
Impact McDermott was efficient from the field en route to his seventh double-digit scoring performance over his last eight appearances. During that stretch, the sharpshooter has averaged 14.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 24.5 minutes per game. Romeo Langford and Josh Richardson, who were both acquired via trade ahead of the deadline, were active for Monday's contest, but they didn't see the court. When they get acclimated to San Antonio, it's possible that they cut into McDermott's playing time after the All-Star break.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dejounte Murray - Double-double not enough Murray closed with 19 points (7-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 assists, six rebounds and two steals in 36 minutes during Monday's 120-109 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Murray notched his 10th double-double over his last 12 appearances. During that stretch, the fifth-year point guard has averaged 22.9 points, 11.3 assists, 8.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 34.6 minutes. Murray is the clear No. 1 option for the Spurs following the trade of Derrick White, which should boost his offensive responsibility moving forward. He'll look to continue his strong play Wednesday against the Thunder.
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