San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets - News - October 02, 2022 | FOX Sports

Joe Wieskamp - Plays in preseason opener Wieskamp (ankle) chipped in three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes during Sunday's preseason game against the Rockets.

Impact Wieskamp didn't participate in Summer League due to an ankle injury, but the fact that he participated in the Spurs' preseason opener suggests he's healthy ahead of the 2022-23 season. Wieskamp appeared in 29 games for San Antonio during his rookie season and agreed to remain with the team after signing a two-year deal in August.

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Tari Eason - Impresses in preseason debut Eason delivered 21 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block across 21 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 134-96 win over the Spurs.

Impact Eason turned heads with his play during the preseason opener, as he led the Rockets in both points and rebounds while contributing in each of the five major categories. The 17th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Eason has likely done enough in recent months to secure a rotation role on the rebuilding Rockets.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengun - Nearly perfect from field Sengun posted 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes in Sunday's 134-96 win over the Spurs.

Impact Sengun made waves as a rookie due to his well-rounded play, and all signs point toward continued improvement for him in his second year in the league. Expect Sengun to begin the season as the Rockets' starting center while operating as a bonafide two-way threat.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Christopher - Scores 15 in huge win Christopher posted 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and a steal across 21 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 134-96 win over the Spurs.

Impact Christopher was one of five Houston players that scored in double digits in this game, and the role he fulfilled against the Spurs should be the same he'll have during the regular season -- a steady scoring threat off the bench. The second-year guard, who seems to be fully healthy after battling a hip injury before training camp, averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.0 minutes per game as a rookie.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Malaki Branham - Scores 10 in preseason debut Branham had 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt) across 14 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 134-96 loss against the Rockets.

Impact The rookie out of Ohio State was given his first taste of real pro action and looked comfortable out there while also displaying high efficiency. Branham is not expected to be relevant in most fantasy formats, but he has a legitimate shot at earning a role off the bench before Opening Night if he can continue to produce at this rate in the upcoming preseason contests.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Vassell - Puts up team-high 13 points Vassell delivered 13 points (4-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and an assist across 19 minutes in Sunday's 134-96 loss against the Rockets.

Impact Vassell was one of three starters that registered at least 19 minutes in this lopsided defeat, but he simply needs to get into game shape before the season begins mid-October. The third-year pro projects as the Spurs' No. 2 option and building block behind Keldon Johnson (shoulder).

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE