Coach and player quotes on roles, minutes, health and gameplans. Every quote checked against the transcript or post.
Fox is out vs. ATL with soreness and Champagnie starts in his place.
“Update: De’Aaron Fox arrived to the arena feeling sore, and has been downgraded to OUT vs. ATL. Julian Champagnie will start in his place. #PorVida”
Fox is a late scratch with general soreness and Julian Champagnie starts the opener.
“De’Aaron Fox is a late scratch for tonight’s Spurs preseason opener due to general soreness from practice, so the three point guard lineup will have to wait. Julian Champagnie will start. The training staff determined after his pregame warmup that he reached his work load limit and they decided to rest him tonight.”
Spurs report Harris Brown and Quaintance unavailable for preseason opener vs Atlanta.
“While there are no official injury reports in the preseason, #Spurs say other than Tobias Harris (calf strain), Maliq Brown (back tightness) and Jayden Quaintance (knee surgery rehab), everyone is good to go for tonight’s exhibition opener against Atlanta.”
Harris will miss the preseason and is questionable for the opener with a calf strain.
“Quick thoughts on news dropping Sunday that Tobias Harris will miss the preseason and is questionable for the season opener with a calf strain:”
Harris has a left calf strain and is questionable for the opener against OKC on Oct. 20.
“Per the #Spurs, Tobias Harris has suffered a left calf strain and will be evaluated after the preseason. He is officially QUESTIONABLE for the season opener vs. OKC on Oct. 20. Team says the injury happened during training camp. Harris won’t play today. #PorVida”
