NBA Player News

Looney isn't starting Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Looney started his team's last three matchups at center, but the Warriors will roll out a smaller lineup Sunday evening. Draymond Green will draw the start at center in Looney's place.

Filipowski (lower leg) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Filipowski is in line for his first NBA action since Nov. 21 after missing time with a left lower-leg injury. He's expected to come off the bench and will compete for minutes going forward with John Collins as the rookie aims to reclaim his spot in the rotation.

Wembanyama (back) has returned to Sunday's game against the Pelicans, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Wembanyama went to the locker room in the first quarter after taking a hard fall, but he's evidently been cleared to continue. Expect the Spurs to be careful with the big man the rest of the way, especially considering he missed his team's previous two games due to a back issue.

Collins has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Pelicans with a back injury, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports. He'll finish the game with two points (1-2 FG) and three rebounds across three minutes.

The big man replaced Victor Wembanyama (back) after the latter left for the locker room early in the first quarter, though Collins contested a shot and fell hard on his back just three minutes into his appearance. With Wembanyama questionable to return and Collins already ruled out, Charles Bassey is the next man up at center for San Antonio.

Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rockets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Bamba will miss Sunday's matchup due to left knee injury management. The big man was held out of the club's first 13 games of the season, though before Sunday he had missed only one outing since. With Bamba sidelined, Kai Jones will likely see an uptick in playing time.

Collins checked out of Sunday's game against the Pelicans in the first quarter after an apparent back injury following a hard fall, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

The big man entered the game for Victor Wembanyama (back) after he went back to the locker room. Shortly after, Collins contested a shot and fell hard on his back with 5:56 remaining in the first quarter. With Collins and Wembanyama both in the locker room, Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson and Charles Bassey will be expected to pick up the slack.

Wembanyama went back to the locker room with an apparent back injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Wembanyama was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to bilateral lower-back soreness that kept him out of the club's last two outings. The big man was eventually upgraded to available, though he checked out of the game early and pointed at his back while walking to the locker room. He can be considered questionable to return until the team says otherwise.

Filipowski (lower leg) is now listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

This is positive news for Filipowski, who was initially added to the injury report as questionable due to a lower-leg injury. Expect final word from the club closer to tipoff.

Collins will come off the bench Sunday against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Collins will revert to his usual bench role following the clearance of Victor Wembanyama, who missed the team's last two matchups due to back soreness. Collins is averaging 2.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 12.0 minutes over his last six appearances as a reserve.

Wembanyama (back) is starting Sunday's game against New Orleans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Wembanyama was listed on the team's injury report as probable, so this news was expected. This marks the big man's first game since Tuesday against the Suns after he sat out the Spurs' last two matchups due to bilateral low back soreness.