Kornet (leg) has returned to Monday's game against the Pistons, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.
Kornet went to the locker room during the first half after picking up a leg contusion, but the team has since given him the green light to return. He should be available as needed down the stretch.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Picks up leg injury
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Kornet is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Pistons due to a right leg contusion, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Kornet picked up the injury in the first half and was spotted walking to the locker room with the team trainer. Kelly Olynyk could pick up a few extra minutes if Kornet is unable to return.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Officially available
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Kornet (ankle/adductor) is available for Saturday's game against Dallas, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Previous reports indicated Kornet would be able to return from a one-game absence to face the Mavericks, and his availability has now been confirmed. The 30-year-old center is averaging 5.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks across 19.9 minutes per game in his last 11 appearances -- all off the bench.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Looking good for Saturday
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Kornet (ankle/adductor) is "looking good" to return Saturday against the Mavericks, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Kornet was unable to play against the Mavericks on Thursday due to left ankle soreness and left adductor tightness, but head coach Mitch Johnson expressed optimism that the veteran big man would be available for Saturday's rematch. Kornet has served as the main backup to Victor Wembanyama this season, but the former's absence would likely lead to more minutes for Carter Bryant and Kelly Olynyk.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Questionable to face Dallas
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Kornet (ankle/adductor) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Kornet is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to left ankle soreness and left adductor tightness. If the big man isn't cleared to play, Victor Wembanyama and Carter Bryant would be candidates for a bump in minutes, while Kelly Olynyk could enter the rotation.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Ruled out Thursday
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Kornet has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to left ankle soreness and left adductor tightness, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.
After grabbing 15 boards in 15 minutes during Wednesday's win over the Thunder, Kornet will take a seat for the second half of San Antonio's back-to-back set. Carter Bryant should stick in the rotation Thursday, while Kornet is expected to be back in action Saturday during a rematch against Dallas.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Good to go Sunday
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Kornet (adductor) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
After missing Thursday's win over Utah due to left adductor tightness, Kornet will shed his questionable tag and suit up Sunday. The big man has averaged 8.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocks in 21.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Questionable to play Sunday
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Kornet (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Kornet did not play in the Spurs' win over the Jazz on Thursday due to left adductor tightness, but he has a chance to return for Sunday's home contest. Kelly Olynyk would be in line for more minutes off the bench behind Victor Wembanyama if Kornet is unable to play.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Questionable for Thursday
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Kornet is questionable for Thursday's game in Utah due to tightness in his left adductor, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
We'll have a better idea on Kornet's status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines, that would open up some minutes for Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo. Check back for another update on Kornet's status closer to Thursday's tipoff.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Settling back into backup role
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Kornet produced seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 22 minutes during Monday's 123-110 victory over the Jazz.
Even though Kornet's fantasy value is taking a hit with Victor Wembanyama back in the starting lineup, the former is hanging on to relevance in a reserve role. Over his last five contests, Kornet has averaged 7.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 20.9 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Coming off bench Sunday
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Kornet won't start against the Timberwolves on Sunday.
With Victor Wembanyama returning to the starting lineup, Kornet will slide back to the second unit. Over eight appearances off the bench this season, the 30-year-old center has averaged 9.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 blocks in 22.0 minutes per tilt.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Season-best performance
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Kornet ended with 23 points (10-12 FG, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and five blocks across 31 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Kornet erupted for a season-high 23 points while also matching his season high with five blocked shots. Victor Wembanyama missed his second straight game due to a knee injury, affording Kornet starter-level minutes. It appears as though Wembanyama could return as soon as Tuesday, meaning Kornet's run of production could come to an end sooner rather than later. With that said, he is worth holding, at least until Wembanyama is back to playing starter-level minutes himself.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Starting Friday
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Kornet is in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Pacers on Friday.
Kornet will return to the Spurs' starting lineup with Victor Wembanyama (knee) out. Kornet started 17 regular-season games while Wembanyama was sidelined due to a calf injury, and over that span the former averaged 7.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks over 25.9 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Grabs nine boards in win
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Kornet had seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 134-132 victory over New York.
Kornet grabbed nine rebounds for the second straight game, although the bigger talking point was the fact that Victor Wembanyama suffered a knee injury, limiting him to just 24 minutes. While the initial diagnosis is relatively positive, there is certainly a chance he could miss at least a couple of games, thrusting Kornet back into the standard league discussion.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Lends support under basket
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Kornet racked up 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Monday's 113-101 loss to the Cavaliers.
Although Kornet was a direct replacement for Victor Wembanyama during the game, the duo actually shared the floor for a few minutes in the first quarter. The team was quite effective in this setup, as they closed the gap with a 14-3 run to end the quarter. This could be a scheme that the Spurs could utilize more frequently in the future, as the scenario benefited both players.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Shifts to bench in loss
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Kornet accumulated seven points (2-3 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 19 minutes during Saturday's 127-114 loss to the Jazz.
Kornet resumed his spot on the bench, with Victor Wembanyama moving back into the starting lineup. The demotion likely signals the end of Kornet's standard league value, having now scored no more than eight points in three straight games. At best, he can still be utilized for streaming purposes, providing ample production in both rebounds and blocks.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Back to bench Saturday
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Kornet is not starting against the Jazz on Saturday, according to NBA reporter Matthew Tynan.
Kornet will return to his regular bench role with Victor Wembanyama back in the first unit. This will limit Kornet's fantasy upside considerably, as he's averaging just 9.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game when playing off the bench.
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Holding onto starting role
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Kornet contributed 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 119-94 win over the Wizards.
Kornet continues to start while the Spurs ease Victor Wembanyama (calf) back into the fray. Kornet has averaged 6.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 blocks in 26.6 minutes per contest over his last 13 games (all starts).
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Spurs' Luke Kornet: Grabs eight boards in win
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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.
