Huge number for Wemby, who averages 22.7 points on the road this season and is about at that number via our model tonight in Miami. The Heat have two good bigs to help slow Wembanyama in Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware. In three of his past four, Wemby hasn't come close to at least 28 points. Also, Stephon Castle is back from a two-game injury absence and Castle certainly may siphon off a few shot attempts. Wembanyama scored 27 in 40 minutes in the first meeting. If he plays around 40 again, yeah, this probably loses.
This looks like a good spot to back DeтАЩAaron Fox in a game with a 240 point total that projects to be competitive. Fox has been playing well recently and is looking more and more comfortable in his role as the teams closer and primary scorer in crunch time. I also like that both Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell are Questionable which could lead to a bump in usage if both players sit.
Johnson appears to have lost weight ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com noting that he looks "quicker with a little more bounce than last season."
Quaintance has been around the team but has not yet been cleared for basketball activities, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.
Hardaway finished with 14 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) in 11 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over Toronto.
Mitchell recorded three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four assists, one rebound and one steal in 13 minutes during Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Raptors.
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said the team will not rush Harris (calf) back to the court, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said they will not rush Harris (calf) back to the court, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Harris will not play in the preseason due to a left calf strain, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Larsson supplied 13 points (3-3 FG, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 11 minutes in Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Raptors.
Mbeng logged 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 18 minutes in Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Raptors.
Thompson recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds across 13 minutes in Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Raptors.
