Overview
- Austin Reaves was ruled out with right groin soreness shortly after participating fully in shootaround, marking his second straight missed game.
- Luka Dončić is available and off the injury report after precautionary rest for a lower left leg contusion, returning to lead the backcourt.
- LeBron James remains out with sciatica as reporting indicates his next step is 5‑on‑5 work with a potential mid‑November debut target.
- Jaxson Hayes was upgraded to available, while Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber and Adou Thiero remain sidelined, prompting further guard and rotation adjustments.
- The matchup tips at 7 p.m. PT at Crypto.com Arena on ESPN, with the Spurs entering 5-1 led by Victor Wembanyama and listing multiple players out, including De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and Luke Kornet.