Kornet totaled two points (1-3 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 111-109 victory over the Thunder.
Kornet remained in the starting lineup despite the return of Victor Wembanyama, although the former's time in the opening five could very soon come to an end. While he has been an adequate replacement during Wembanyama's absence, it's only a matter of time before Kornet moves to a backup role, meaning his fantasy value will likely evaporate. He could be worth holding for one or two more games, assuming the Spurs take a cautious approach with Wembanyama. Beyond that, Kornet should be viewed as nothing more than a streaming candidate.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Remains in starting lineup Saturday
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Kornet will start against the Thunder on Saturday.
Although Victor Wembanyama is available to play following a 12-game absence due to a strained left calf, Kornet will get the starting nod at center. The big man has started in each of his last 11 appearances, averaging 6.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 blocks in 27.2 minutes per contest during that span. Still, it wouldn't be surprising if he saw a dip in playing time with Wembanyama available.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Flirts with double-double in win
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Kornet notched 10 points (1-3 FG, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 132-119 victory over the Lakers.
Kornet saw the court for over 30 minutes for just the second time this season and took nine trips to the free-throw line, cashing in on eight of them. With the return of Victor Wembanyama (calf) imminent, Kornet will likely be relegated to the bench as a result but should still maintain a sizable role within San Antonio's rotation.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Good to go Monday
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Kornet (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Kornet will shed his questionable tag after missing Friday's loss to Cleveland due to a left ankle issue. With the 30-year-old center back in action, Bismack Biyombo is expected to slide back to the second unit. Over his last five outings, Kornet has averaged 6.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.8 blocks in 27.2 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Iffy for Monday
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Kornet (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against New Orleans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Kornet was held out of Friday's loss to Cleveland due to a left ankle issue and is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest. If the big man joins Victor Wembanyama (calf) on the sidelines again, Jeremy Sochan, Bismack Biyombo and Kelly Olynyk are candidates for increased playing time.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Won't play Friday
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Kornet (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Kornet has been on a tear defensively, racking up 14 blocks and three steals over his last six games. He's drawn nine straight starts in Victor Wembanyama's (calf) absence, but with both big men sidelined, Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo are likely going to play bigger roles. Jeremy Sochan could also play some small-ball five. Kornet's injury is labeled as soreness, so it appears minor, and his next chance to suit up will come Monday in New Orleans.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Questionable for Friday
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Kornet is questionable to play Friday in Cleveland due to left ankle soreness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
The Spurs have had a rather intensive travel schedule over the past week, playing four games in six nights, and all the miles are beginning to take a toll on the 30-year-old veteran. If Kornet does need to take a maintenance day Friday, that would open up some more minutes for Jeremy Sochan and Kelly Olynyk.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Five rejections Tuesday
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Kornet ended with four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists, five blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 126-119 victory over the Grizzlies.
The five rejections were a season high for Kornet, and just one off his regular-season career high. The veteran center has started eight straight games in place of Victor Wembanyama (calf), and while he's scored in double digits only twice, he's been a fairly consistent contributor on the glass and at the rim, averaging 6.8 points, 6.1 boards, 2.5 assists and 2.0 blocks in 26.5 minutes a contest.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Muted output in win
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Kornet accumulated five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes during Thursday's 135-126 victory over Atlanta.
Despite the absence of Victor Wembanyama (calf), Kornet hasn't been able to capitalize on his newfound opportunity after a great start to the campaign. Over his last two starts, Kornet produced just 2.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.5 steals in 24.0 minutes per contest. His opportunity in the short term is massive, so it's not a bad idea for fantasy managers to keep rolling the dice on him.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Double-double in spot start
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Kornet contributed 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 28 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 win over the Kings.
Victor Wembanyama (calf) was held out of the lineup, so Kornet made his first start of the season and produced his second double-double of 2025-26 in only his sixth game. The veteran center could have some fantasy intrigue in the short term if Wembanyama misses any further time, but Kornet is making a good case for an increased role in the frontcourt regardless.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Starting against Kings
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Kornet will start Sunday's game against the Kings, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
Victor Wembanyama (calf) will miss his first game of the campaign Sunday, but he's considered day-to-day. Kornet has been productive through five games this season, posting averages of 9.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 blocks in 22.0 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Drops 16 points in return
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Kornet (ankle) racked up 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 20 minutes during Monday's 121-117 victory over the Bulls.
Kornet returned from a seven-game absence due to an ankle sprain and shined while operating as the top backup to Victor Wembanyama in addition to occasionally sharing the court with the standout Frenchman. Matchups could dictate whether Kornet overlaps with Wembanyama on a more frequent basis moving forward, but if Kornet can seize control of a regular 20-plus-minute role, he'll likely be worthy of rostering in most fantasy leagues.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Available Monday
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Kornet (ankle) is available for Monday's game against Chicago, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Kornet is set to make his return from an extended absence due to an ankle sprain. The veteran big man is likely to handle backup center minutes behind Victor Wembanyama. Monday's appearance is lined up to be Kornet's third of the season.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Game-time call Monday
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Kornet (ankle), who's officially listed as questionable, will be a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Bulls, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
This report comes after the morning shootaround, and McDonald adds that Kornet is getting "awfully close" to a return. Presumably, Kornet will warm up before a final decision is made on his status. Kornet hasn't played since Oct. 24, when he put up 14 points and 12 rebounds in 35 minutes during a 120-116 overtime win in New Orleans.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Iffy for Monday
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Kornet (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Kornet has missed the last seven games due to a left ankle sprain, which has his status in question for Monday. If the big man is unable to suit up Monday, Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo are likely to share time behind Victor Wembanyama.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Iffy for Saturday
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Kornet (ankle) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Stephen Michael of Lone Star Sports Journal reports.
Kornet is dealing with an ankle injury, which could keep him sidelined for a seventh straight game. If he's unable to play, the next chance for him to suit up will be Monday against the Bulls.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Another absence coming
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Kornet (ankle) won't be available for Friday's game against Houston, per NBA reporter Matthew Tynan.
Friday will mark a sixth straight absence with an ankle sprain for Kornet. The veteran big man has no timetable for a return prior to Saturday's matchup with the Pelicans. With Kelly Olynyk (heel) questionable, it's possible Bismack Biyombo will need to play the backup center role behind Victor Wembanyama.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Absence streak to continue
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Kornet (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Kornet will miss a fifth consecutive game with a sprained left ankle. The veteran big man has no timetable for a return ahead of Friday's clash with the Rockets. Until Kelly Olynyk (heel) and/or Kornet are cleared for their season debuts, Bismack Biyombo should continue to handle the backup center role behind Victor Wembanyama.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Out for Sunday
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Kornet (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
The big man will miss his fourth consecutive game due to a sprained left ankle. With Kornet, Kelly Olynyk (heel) and Jeremy Sochan (wrist) sidelined, Bismack Biyombo will likely continue to see a bump in minutes behind Victor Wembanyama. Kornet's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Lakers.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Out again Monday
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Kornet (ankle) will not play Monday against the Raptors.
Kornet will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set after failing to suit up Sunday against the Nets. Bismack Biyombo logged just 12 minutes against the Nets with the Spurs opting to utilize smaller lineups with guys like Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper benefitting.
