Sandro

Mamukelashvili

With Harrison Barnes shut down at halftime, Mamukelashvili started the second half of Friday’s game. The 2021 second-round pick had a productive night, shooting over 50 percent from the field and finishing one block shy of a complete stat line. Since Barnes is looking to play all 82 games, he’ll likely start Sunday’s game against the Raptors. But there should still be plenty of playing time available to Mamukelashvili, who can provide value in those situations.

Tuesday’s game will be the fifth Sochan has missed with a lower back injury. Bismack Biyombo should remain in the starting lineup, with Sandro Mamukelashvili playing rotation minutes off the bench. While Biyombo can provide rebounds and blocks, he hasn’t been the most consistent option for fantasy managers since joining the Spurs.

Sochan and Bassey sat against the Magic and are set to miss out in a second-straight game. Bismack Biyombo and Sandro Mamukelashvili will have to hold down the fort at center.

The Spurs are without Jeremy Sochan, who will not play in Tuesday’s game due to back spasms. He’ll be replaced in the starting lineup by Biyombo, who’s worth streaming in extremely deep leagues. Also worth a look is Sandro Mamukelashvili, as he should play more minutes with Sochan and Charles Bassey inactive.

Sochan is dealing with back spasms, hence the Spurs’ decision to make him inactive for Tuesday’s game. His absence leaves the center responsibilities to Bismack Biyombo and Sandro Mamukelashvili. While the former offers a bit more from a rebounding standpoint, Mamukelashvili possesses a higher offensive ceiling.

Sunday will be Bassey’s first appearance in a game since February 23. The time off will likely mean his minutes will be restricted, but Bismack Biyombo and Sando Mamukelashvili may lose out on playing time with Bassey available. There’s no need to add Bassey for Sunday, but he’s worth watching during the early portion of San Antonio’s four-game Week 22.

Born in New York City and an alumnus of Seton Hall, Mamukelashvili had the best night of his NBA career on Wednesday. According to Justin Russo, he became the first player in NBA history to record at least 34 points and five rebounds in fewer than 20 minutes. While Mamukelashvili has rarely been a fantasy asset, he’s the kind of player who can emerge during the “silly season.” And with the Spurs playing two lottery-bound teams (Philadelphia and Toronto) to end Week 20, it would be unsurprising if Mamu could provide consistent value.

Sochan’s Wednesday night in Houston ended prematurely, as he was hit in the head during the second quarter and did not return. His exit resulted in more rotation minutes for Sandro Mamukelashvili, who finished with 12 points, four rebounds, three steals and two three-pointers in 20 minutes. Even if Sochan has to miss time, there isn’t much to gain from adding Mamukelashvili, whose production has been inconsistent since the Spurs lost Victor Wembanyama for the rest of the season.

Bassey will miss another game with a bone bruise in his left knee, leaving the Spurs light on options at the center position with Victor Wembanyama done for the season. Bismack Biyombo will remain in the starting lineup and is worth streaming for managers needing rebounds. Sandro Mamukelashvili will play rotation minutes off the bench, but there’s no need to consider adding him.

Biyombo recorded his second double-double in as many games on Tuesday, with the 12 rebounds being a season-high for the veteran center. While he’s been more productive than any of the Spurs’ other available options with Victor Wembanyama done for the season, Biyombo is on his second 10-day contract. Rostered in 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he offers superior streaming value to Sandro Mamukelashvili (two points, one rebound, one assist, one steal and one block in 12 minutes) or Charles Bassey, who did not play due to a knee injury. However, fantasy managers would be better served to look for Jeremy Sochan (12 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 19 minutes; 42 percent rostered) on their waiver wire before adding Biyombo.