Overview
- An MRI confirmed a left calf strain sustained Friday against the Warriors; he sat out Sunday’s win over the Kings and was present at Tuesday’s shootaround without taking part in team drills.
- ESPN and other outlets report he is expected to miss a few weeks, with San Antonio planning a 2–3 week re-evaluation while offering no official timetable.
- Head coach Mitch Johnson emphasized not pushing a calf issue, noting recent league examples that have reinforced a careful approach.
- Luke Kornet has moved into the starting center role (13 points and 11 rebounds vs. Sacramento) with Kelly Olynyk set for more minutes, as De’Aaron Fox carries a larger offensive load.
- A multi-week absence could approach 10 games during a road-heavy stretch and narrows his margin for the NBA’s 65-game awards requirement, as the Spurs also deal with Stephon Castle’s hip flexor strain (2–3 weeks) and rookie Dylan Harper’s calf strain.