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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Keeps production up in win
Julian Champagnie ended with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 win over the Thunder.Champagnie's floor is a little shaky, but his rebound totals have been very consistent. He depends on shot volume to complete a fantasy-viable stat line, but he's shown the ability to pop on occasion. His highest scoring total for the year is 21 points, and he's recorded double-digit totals in eight of his last nine games.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Logs 13 points during victory
Julian Champagnie ended with 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Monday's 116-96 win over the Kings.Champagnie has successfully held off Devin Vassell for the first-unit role for now, but he could fade into the woodwork once Vassell's minutes ramp back up. Champagnie could conceivably take Harrison Barnes' current spot, and the situation should crystallize more in the coming weeks.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Goes for 21 points Monday
Julian Champagnie accumulated 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 38 minutes during Monday's 113-104 loss to the Clippers.Champagnie posted his best scoring output of the season Monday. It was his first double-digit scoring effort since Oct. 26. Champagnie should remain in the starting lineup until Devin Vassell (foot) is cleared to return, but the former's upside will be reduced considerably once he returns to a bench role.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Racks up three steals Thursday
Julian Champagnie supplied six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, three steals and two assists across 25 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 win over the Jazz.Champagnie was fairly quiet from the field Thursday, though he was able to stuff the stat sheet and grab a season-high three steals in the win. The 23-year-old was impressive in the San Antonio Spurs' first two regular-season games, but across the last three, he has averaged only 4.7 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 31.6 percent across 24.3 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Stuffs stat sheet Thursday
Julian Champagnie produced 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 loss to the Mavericks.With Devin Vassell (foot) sidelined, Champagnie got the start at shooting guard, and he was among the San Antonio Spurs' top contributors in this season-opening loss, showing an accurate touch from beyond the arc but also making his presence felt in other categories. Vassell should reclaim his starting spot once he's healthy, but Champagnie might have done enough to keep his place in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future with this solid outing.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Starting in season opener Thursday
Julian Champagnie is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.Champagnie has impressed head coach Gregg Popovich enough to get a start in the season opener. He'll run with the first unit alongside Chris Paul, Harrison Barnes, Jeremy Sochan and Victor Wembanyama. Champagnie beat Malaki Branham and Stephon Castle for the starting nod.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Catches fire from three
Julian Champagnie finished Monday's 112-107 preseason loss against the Thunder with 22 points (7-16 FG, 6-13 3PT, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes.Champagnie drew the start in Monday's preseason opener and made the most of the opportunity by producing a game-high 22 points. It was also a positive sign to see him shoot well from beyond the arc after making 36.5 percent of his threes a season ago, down from 40.2 percent in his rookie season. The 23-year-old will continue to be in the thick of a battle for a spot in the starting lineup as the preseason rolls on.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Draws start vs. OKC
Julian Champagnie is starting Monday's preseason game against the Thunder.Devin Vassell (foot) is set to be re-evaluated Nov. 1, so even though Monday is the preseason opener, this will be a golden opportunity for Champagnie to show that he belongs with the first unit. He should see plenty of minutes with Vassell ruled out and Chris Paul (rest) getting the night off.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Salary becomes fully guaranteed
Julian Champagnie's $3 million salary for the 2024-25 season has been fully guaranteed, according to Michael Scotto of USA Today.This move does nothing but solidify Champagnie's roster status for the 2024-25 campaign with the San Antonio Spurs, though he's likely to play a role off the bench instead of being a starter based on the influx of talent the franchise added during the offseason. Champagnie started 59 of 74 games played for the Spurs and shot 36.5 percent from three-point range during the 2023-24 season.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Scores 17 in win
Julian Champagnie ended Tuesday's 102-87 win over the Grizzlies with 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 30 minutes.This was the seventh game of Champagnie's career with at least 17 points. With the San Antonio Spurs missing so many key players as the regular season winds down, Champagnie is getting more opportunities and certainly made the most of it Tuesday. In four April appearances, Champagnie is averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks, 1.5 steals and 2.3 three-pointers.