Sochan (thumb) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Suns, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Sochan will return to action Tuesday after missing San Antonio's previous 13 contests while recovering from left thumb surgery. The 21-year-old forward will likely operate on a minutes restriction as he works his way back towards his typical workload, and Julian Champagnie will remain in the starting five against Phoenix.
Jones has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns due to a left shoulder sprain, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Jones exited Sunday's win over the Clippers during the fourth quarter due to the shoulder injury and was unable to return. During the 24-year-old's absence in Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup, Blake Wesley could see a slight uptick in playing time off the bench. Jones' next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Bulls.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Likely to suit up Tuesday
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Sochan (thumb) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Sochan has yet to suit up following surgery on a fracture in the proximal phalanx of his left thumb in early November, though he'll likely make his return in Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup. The 21-year-old has taken part in 5-on-5 work, and his probable tag suggests he has been cleared for a return to game action in the coming days. Before fracturing his thumb Nov. 4 and then undergoing surgery, Sochan averaged 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes per contest while shooting 51.2 percent from the field.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Scores 21 points in 24 minutes
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Vassell provided 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three assists and one block over 24 minutes during Sunday's 127-125 win over the Kings.
Making just his sixth appearance of the regular season, Vassell matched his season high of 21 points. The Spurs have been extremely cautious with Vassell thus far, limiting his minutes and holding him out for at least one game during back-to-back sets. It's fair to expect that to be the case for the foreseeable future.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Records double-double
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Paul notched 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 127-125 win over Sacramento.
Paul didn't have his best shooting performance Sunday, but Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie carried the team on that end of the floor. Paul, thus, did what he does best at this stage of his career, finishing with 10 assists and only two turnovers. He's posted 37 assists and only four turnovers over his last five appearances while also averaging 10.8 points per game in that stretch.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Comes close to double-double
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Champagnie chipped in 19 points (5-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 127-125 victory over Sacramento.
Champagnie has been one of the standout performers for the Spurs this season, having a breakthrough year while settling well in a starting role. The eight boards tied a season-high mark for him, and he's also scored in double digits in all but one of his last 10 appearances. The third-year forward out of St. John's is averaging 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game in that stretch.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Triple-doubles vs. Sacramento
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Wembanyama registered 34 points (11-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, three blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 127-125 victory over the Kings.
Wembanyama played a huge role in this tight win, showing an efficient touch from the field and looking absolutely dominant on both ends of the court. The star big man has racked up four double-doubles and one triple-double over his last eight contests while posting multiple blocks each time. That translates to a loaded stat line of 31.1 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 3.4 blocks and 1.1 steals per game in that stretch.
Jones checked out of Sunday's 127-125 win over the Kings with 8:23 remaining and didn't return due to an apparent left shoulder injury, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Jones seemed to injure the shoulder after getting hit during a screen early in the fourth quarter. He concluded the contest with seven points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two steals, two blocks, one rebound and one assist in 13 minutes. He should be viewed as day-to-day heading into Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Cissoko was recalled by the Spurs on Saturday, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Cissoko is fresh off a 20-point performance across 29 minutes in Austin's 114-104 win over the Texas Legends on Friday night. He has averaged just 2.9 minutes across eight NBA appearances this season, so he is not expected to have much of an impact on the Spurs' wing. Nonetheless, the 20-year-old Frenchman will be available for Sunday's game in Sacramento.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Progressing toward return
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Sochan was able to participate in 5-on-5 work during Friday's practice following surgery on a fracture in the proximal phalanx of his left thumb in early November, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Sochan's return to 5-on-5 work suggests he is nearing a return to game action. While the Spurs have yet to provide a clear timetable for his comeback, an update is expected sooner rather than later. The 21-year-old appeared in seven regular-season outings before his long-term absence streak, during which he averaged 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 51.2 percent from the field across 29.3 minutes per game.
The Spurs assigned Cissoko to the Austin Spurs of the G League on Friday.
Cissoko is averaging 2.9 minutes in eight NBA appearances this season. The 20-year-old guard should receive increased playing time in the G League.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Goes for 18 points in loss
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Champagnie finished Wednesday's 119-101 loss to the Lakers with 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 31 minutes.
Champagnie has settled in well in a starting role this season, and he's been surprisingly productive despite not having a substantial role in the Spurs' offensive scheme. The former St. John's star has scored in double digits in all but one of his last nine outings, averaging 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game while shooting 34.3 percent from deep in that span.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Extends solid stretch of play
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Barnes supplied 19 points (6-10 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 119-101 loss to the Lakers.
Barnes didn't do much outside of the scoring column, but fantasy managers won't have a problem with that if he continues to score at the same rate he's done in recent weeks. The veteran forward has scored at least 19 points in four of his last five appearances, a span in which he's averaging 18.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 58 percent from the floor.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Fills stat sheet in loss to Lakers
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Wembanyama chipped in 20 points (9-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 119-101 loss to the Lakers.
Wembanyama found a way to fill the stat sheet and record at least two tallies in each of the five major categories despite this 18-point defeat at home against the Lakers. The star big man is having a strong campaign in his sophomore year, averaging 25.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.7 blocks per game since the beginning of November. He's been dealing with knee issues in recent weeks, but if he stays healthy, Wembanyama should remain an elite fantasy option across all formats.
