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Opinion Spurs' three-guard starting lineup faces growing scrutiny
The Athletic NBA Daily cites weak numbers for the Fox-Castle-Harper starting trio: 37% shooting and 7-of-29 from three. Numbers on the Board hosts expect the group to change. Wembanyama says the team is comfortable with it, and Locked On Spurs noted that a bigger fourth-quarter group sparked an 11-2 run.
Sources: The Athletic NBA Daily “Jalen Williams Suffers Devastating Injury + Miami” at 31:38, 32:25 · Numbers on the Board “20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The” at 1:26:38 · Locked On Spurs “‘We made them look really good sometimes’ Wembanya” at 24:27, 24:45 · Locked On Spurs “SPURS POSTCAST: Wembanyama, Dylan Harper & Co. Fin” at 3:50, 4:05 · Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective “Chaotic NBA Opening Week Reaction: Key Injuries &” at 18:32
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- Opinion Tobias Harris's Spurs debut may be close
Tobias Harris, new to San Antonio after last season in Detroit, is listed as out. Jeff McDonald reports there is still no official timetable but growing optimism his debut is "just around the corner." One host on The Athletic NBA Daily argued Harris should start once he returns.
Sources: Tobias Harris status (ESPN injury table) · Jeff McDonald (@jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social) on Bluesky · Roster: Tobias Harris · The Athletic NBA Daily “Jalen Williams Suffers Devastating Injury + Miami” at 31:48
- Opinion Keegan Murray's surgically repaired ankle is acting up again
James Ham reported stiffness in the ankle Murray had surgery on in May. Murray then missed Sunday's game, and the Locked On Kings host said he also had a setback in camp. Precious Achiuwa started at the four in his place and had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Sources: James Ham (@James_HamNBA) on X · Locked On Kings “Zack LaVine GOT ANGRY, but it still wasn't enough” at 14:02, 27:04
- Opinion Kings short-handed: Simmons out for season, backup centers sidelined
Ben Simmons is out after surgery on a torn right Achilles, and backup centers Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell are also out. Sabonis said the team has to move on quickly. The Locked On Kings host says Christie is going deep into his bench every night.
Sources: Ben Simmons status (ESPN injury table) · Locked On Kings “Zack LaVine GOT ANGRY, but it still wasn't enough” at 15:23, 16:42, 16:46 · Locked On Kings “Can the Kings create MORE OPPORTUNITIES for Domant” at 6:20 · Dylan Cardwell status (ESPN injury table) · Maxime Raynaud status (ESPN injury table)
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