Dante

Cunningham

He hasn’t been a major part of the rotation as of late, so his playing status is more or less irrelevant in fantasy hoops.

Bertans didn’t have any defensive stats tonight, but that’s not why you own him anyway. The Spurs’ bench took 21 triples tonight, representing 75% of their total shot attempts, and if you need a 3-point gunner it makes sense to grab Bertans. He’s also helped relegate Dante Cunningham and Quincy Pondexter to the DNP-CD dustbin.

Cunningham provides welcome depth for the Spurs but he’s a non-factor in fantasy leagues, as few players do less statistically with the minutes they’re given.

Cunningham was originally listed as available, but later scratched prior to tip-off. His absence will give more time to Rudy Gay, Marco Belinelli, Quincy Pondexter, and Davis Bertans.

Cunningham was questionable, which coach Gregg Popovich was apparently unaware of. He’s not a fantasy option.

He’s played single-digit minutes in the last three, so Cunningham is off the fantasy radar.

Cunningham saw some added time with DeMar DeRozan (knee) and Davis Bertans (personal) out. He’s not a fantasy option.

Bertans also sat out Wednesday, so Saturday’s game will be his second straight game on the shelf. Dante Cunningham logged 11 minutes off the bench on Wednesday, and would likely see an uptick on Saturday as well.

Bertans is averaging 7.7 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for the Spurs this season, while logging 20.1 minutes a night. With Bertans sidelined, Dante Cunningham will soak up extra minutes off the bench. Quincy Pondexter might also re-enter the rotation.

Both Gay and Belinelli looked good at shootaround, and with these guys back in the lineup, we’d expect fewer minutes for Jakob Poeltl, Dante Cunningham, Quincy Pondexter and Davis Bertans. Gay has missed the past five games, but there’s been no word on a minutes limit, so owners should feel confident deploying him.