De'Aaron Fox missed the start of the season due to injury, but he’s now healthy and thriving. The veteran is playing a key part for the San Antonio Spurs, averaging 21.7 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per night.

• After missing the last two games, Wembanyama was scheduled to fly with the Spurs on Monday to Memphis. His status for Tuesday's game is uncertain. The Spurs are 2-0 against Memphis this season, playing both games without Wembanyama.

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Coach Mitch Johnson gave an injury update before the game against the New York Knicks, and said the wing shooter will be out for more than just this game.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs greets Dylan Harper #2 in the first half of a pre-season game against the the Utah Jazzt Frost Bank Center on October 10, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

At this stage, the focus is on avoiding escalation rather than rushing him back into game action. In 21 games this season, Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.8 steals, and 2.9 blocks per game on 52.5% shooting (36.5% from three), and the Spurs have held their own in games he has missed.