Dylan

Harper

Fox will be sidelined for just the second time this season. Dylan Harper, who made his first career start on Saturday, should return to the starting unit for this game. He has been on fire over San Antonio’s last two games and should continue to shine in a larger role.

While Castle has missed the Spurs’ last two games, Vassell was a late scratch for Saturday’s win over the Pacers. Their absences on Saturday led to Dylan Harper joining Harrison Barnes as the replacements in the starting five. They would likely get another opportunity to start if Castle and Vassell remain out.

With Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle out due to injury, Harper made his first career start on Saturday. The rookie was excellent in that role, shooting efficiently and adding a few rebounds and assists for good measure. Getting to start raises Harper’s fantasy ceiling, but whether that continues depends on Vassell and Castle.

Vassell is a late scratch for Saturday’s game, opening a spot in the Spurs’ starting lineup. He’ll be replaced by Barnes, who can provide a few three-pointers in that role. De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama complete the starting lineup.

Following a two-game absence with a calf injury, Harper was back in the lineup for San Antonio. In the blowout win, he ended up having a strong performance off the bench and was one of seven players to score in double figures for the Spurs. Harper has flashed plenty of upside this year, but that hasn’t led to much fantasy production. His role has been too limited, but it’s clear that he will be a fantasy star sooner rather than later.

Harper will be back following a two-game absence. Carter Bryant took on extra minutes in his place, but he will take on a smaller role with Harper back in the mix.

Harper and Kornet were ruled out for Monday’s game against the Clippers, with the former missing a second straight contest. However, both could be back as soon as Tuesday night. While Johnson did not guarantee that Harper and Kornet would play, he did say they’ll be back “very, very soon,” if not on Tuesday. Carter Bryant has picked up additional minutes on the wing, while Mason Plumlee and Kelly Olynyk may see a few minutes on Monday after not playing in Saturday’s win over the Hornets.

Monday’s game will be the second that Harper has missed since suffering a right calf contusion during Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets. As a result, fellow rookie Carter Bryant picked up additional playing time in Harper’s absence on Saturday.

Harper was initially listed as questionable with a calf contusion, but has since been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Hornets. The 20-year-old point guard suffered the injury during Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, though he returned to finish the game with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists in 24 minutes. Carter Bryant should see more minutes with Harper sidelined, but isn’t worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.

Harper suffered a right calf contusion during Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, but he was able to return after a brief period on the bench. If he’s unable to play against the Hornets, that may free up a few minutes for Carter Bryant, whose playing time decreased on Thursday due to Harrison Barnes’ return from an ankle injury.