Zach

Collins

Johnson and Collins are available after missing San Antonio’s last two games, strengthening the Spurs’ bench. While the former can provide deep-league value in his role, the latter should not be rostered as long as Victor Wembanyama is healthy. Collins’ return also means fewer minutes for fellow reserve Charles Bassey.

Collins injured his back in the first half of a December 8 game against the Pelicans. This will be his second straight missed game since then. Charles Bassey will serve as the Spurs backup center with Collins out.

Injured during the first half of a December 8 game against New Orleans, Collins did not play on Friday in Portland and appears unlikely to play against the Timberwolves. If he cannot play, Charles Bassey will continue to serve as Victor Wembanyama’s backup.

Collins exited early from their last game, which allowed Charles Bassey to log 18 minutes off the bench. He had 16 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks and should be a decent streaming option with Collins out for this game.

Minutes after Victor Wembanyama exited Sunday’s game with a potential back injury, Collins landed flat on his back after attempting to challenge a shot at the rim. After being evaluated by team doctors, he’s been ruled out for the rest of Sunday’s game. With Wembanyama’s status still to be determined, Charles Bassey has moved into the Spurs’ rotation.

Wembanyama is back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a back injury. His return pushes Zach Collins to the bench, eliminating most of his fantasy value. The other four starters are unchanged.

Wembanyama has missed San Antonio’s last two games, and a different player has replaced him in the starting lineup for each. Jeremy Sochan started on Thursday, and Zach Collins received the nod on Friday. Collins was ejected from Friday’s loss to the Kings during the first half, meaning fantasy managers missed out on any potential streaming value.

Already playing without the injured Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ post depth took another hit when Collins was ejected with 9:07 remaining in the second quarter. Unhappy with a foul call, Collins told the officials how he felt while exiting the game, including telling one that he was “number one.” That’s how you earn a quick trip to the showers. Jeremy Sochan and Charles Bassey will be asked to fill the void, and Sandro Mamukelashvili may enter the rotation. Given Collins’ reaction, it would be unsurprising if he were suspended for San Antonio’s next game.

The Spurs are again without Victor Wembanyama, who has been ruled out due to a back injury. However, they aren’t going small as they did in Thursday’s loss to the Bulls. Collins will start, with Jeremy Sochan heading to the bench. Despite the demotion, Sochan is worth rostering, while Collins has streaming value as a starter.

Wemby will sit out a second straight game after missing the first leg of San Antonio’s back-to-back on Thursday. Jeremy Sochan started in his place in that one, and he might get the nod again if the Spurs decide to play small ball against the Kings. Zach Collins and Keldon Johnson are in line for additional minutes with Wemby and Vassell out of action.