NBA Player News

Wembanyama went back to the locker room with an apparent back injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Wembanyama was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to bilateral lower-back soreness that kept him out of the club's last two outings. The big man was eventually upgraded to available, though he checked out of the game early and pointed at his back while walking to the locker room. He can be considered questionable to return until the team says otherwise.

Filipowski (lower leg) is now listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

This is positive news for Filipowski, who was initially added to the injury report as questionable due to a lower-leg injury. Expect final word from the club closer to tipoff.

Collins will come off the bench Sunday against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Collins will revert to his usual bench role following the clearance of Victor Wembanyama, who missed the team's last two matchups due to back soreness. Collins is averaging 2.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 12.0 minutes over his last six appearances as a reserve.

Wembanyama (back) is starting Sunday's game against New Orleans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Wembanyama was listed on the team's injury report as probable, so this news was expected. This marks the big man's first game since Tuesday against the Suns after he sat out the Spurs' last two matchups due to bilateral low back soreness.

Holmes (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Memphis.

Holmes was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID illness. However, the big man's absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he has averaged 6.7 minutes per contest across only three regular-season appearances.

Gibson won't start Sunday's game against the Pacers.

With Nick Richards (ankle) and Moussa Diabate (illness) sidelined, Gibson drew a spot start Saturday against the Cavaliers and posted one rebound and three assists in 17 minutes. With Richards back in action, Gibson will shift to his usual bench role and should see minutes, as Mark Williams (rest/foot) is out after serving as Gibson's backup versus Cleveland.

Richards (ankle) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Richards was held out of the first leg of the club's back-to-back set during Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers due to a right ankle sprain. However, the big man will return to the starting lineup Sunday, while Mark Williams (foot) and Moussa Diabate (illness) both sidelined. Over his last three outings, Richards has averaged 13.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks across 26.3 minutes per game.

Wembanyama (back) is probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

After missing two straight games due to bilateral low back soreness, Wembanyama was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game. However, now the superstar sophomore is expected to return to game action. Over his last five appearances, Wembanyama has averaged 25.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 2.6 blocks and 1.2 steals in 35.0 minutes per game.

Theis (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Theis is set to miss his third consecutive matchup due to neck spasms. With the big man sidelined, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Trey Jemison are candidates for an uptick in playing time. Theis' next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Kings.

Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers due to left foot injury management.

Williams will take a seat for the second half of a back-to-back set after posting 12 points, five rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers. In his absence, Taj Gibson is a candidate for more playing time, especially if Nick Richards (ankle) joins Moussa Diabate (illness) and Williams on the sideline.