Barnes (shoulder) will be available for Friday's Game 3 against Portland, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Barnes exited Tuesday's 106-103 Game 2 loss to the Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter and did not return due to an apparent left wrist injury, but coach Mitch Johnson clarified that it's Barnes' shoulder that is the issue. The forward practiced Thursday, however, and he intends to play through the issue.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Exits early Tuesday
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Barnes exited Tuesday's 106-103 Game 2 loss to the Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter and did not return due to an apparent left wrist injury, finishing with four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in 15 minutes.
Barnes headed back to the locker room in the fourth quarter after Deni Avdija collided with his left wrist. Barnes eventually returned to the bench, though it's unclear if he was available to check back in. The veteran forward's next chance to play will come in Game 3 in Portland on Friday.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Exits to locker room
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Barnes exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Trail Blazers due to an apparent left wrist injury, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Deni Avdija ran into Barnes' wrist, and the latter immediately grabbed at it before exiting to the locker room. If the veteran forward is unable to return, Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie will likely pick up the slack.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Scores nine points off bench
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Barnes contributed nine points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 112-101 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Barnes has been very quiet in recent weeks, with the Spurs relying more on their young wings. Over his last 11 games, Barnes is averaging 21.2 minutes per contest with 7.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers on 49.1 percent shooting.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Heading back to bench
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Barnes is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Heat.
With Devin Vassell (hamstring) back in the fold Monday, Barnes is reverting to his typical spot on the bench. Barnes has averaged 6.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 steals in 19.4 minutes per contest across his last seven games off the bench.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Starting sans Vassell
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Barnes will start Tuesday's game against the Kings, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
With Devin Vassell (ankle) sidelined, Barnes will get the starting nod for the first time since Feb. 5. As a starter this season (49 games), the veteran forward has averaged 10.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28.2 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Rough night Saturday
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Barnes produced two points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 22 minutes during Saturday's 115-102 win over the Hornets.
Fresh off a 20-point performance, Barnes regressed heavily, scoring fewer than five points for the fifth time in his past seven appearances. Following a serviceable start to the season, Barnes has offered very little over the past two months. In 22 games during that time, he has been outside the top 270 in standard leagues, averaging just 8.3 points and 1.7 three-pointers in 22.9 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Erupts off bench
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Barnes finished Thursday's 136-131 loss to the Nuggets with 20 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes.
After missing five straight games due to a left ankle impingement, Barnes appeared rejuvenated in his return to the lineup. There is a lot of competition for touches in San Antonio, but Barnes picked up some shots due to Victor Wembanyama (ankle) sitting this one out.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Cleared to play
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Barnes (ankle) will play Thursday night against the Nuggets, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Barnes is ready to make his return after missing five straight games due to a left ankle impingement. He was averaging 6.2 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in his previous five matchups before going down with the injury.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Iffy for Thursday
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Barnes is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to a left ankle impingement, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Barnes is hoping to end a five-game absence caused by the injury. Another absence for Barnes on Thursday would leave the door open for both Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper to play an expanded role off the bench.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Won't play Sunday
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Barnes (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Barnes will be sidelined for a fourth straight game and remains without a timetable to return. In Barnes' absence, rookie Carter Bryant may continue to see an expanded role with the second unit.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Out again Friday
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Barnes (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Barnes will be sidelined for a third straight contest Friday. Julian Champagnie (knee) is questionable, so the Spurs could turn to rookie Carter Bryant in the frontcourt.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Won't play Tuesday
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Barnes (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Barnes was a late addition to the injury report due to left ankle soreness and will miss his first game of the season. With the veteran forward sidelined, Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson and Carter Bryant are candidates for increased minutes. Barnes' next chance to play will come Thursday against Detroit.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Late add to injury report
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Barnes is now questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to left ankle soreness.
Barnes didn't have an injury designation heading into Tuesday, but the team added him to the injury report approximately two hours before tipoff. He'll likely need to test his ankle during pregame warmups before another update is provided.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Muted role continues
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Barnes produced eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 110-107 win over the Raptors.
Barnes continues to play limited minutes off the bench, having now scored single-digit points in 10 of his past 15 games. After starting for much of the season, Barnes was relegated to the bench earlier in the month. In 12 games over the past month, he has averaged 9.8 points and 2.1 three-pointers in 24.4 minutes per contest. Outside of streaming, Barnes has minimal fantasy value.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Held in check
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Barnes produced three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes during Monday's 114-103 victory over the Pistons.
Barnes continues to trend in the wrong direction. Over his last eight outings, he's seen 23.1 minutes per contest with 10.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.3 three-pointers on 49.1 percent shooting from the field. Julian Champagnie has taken Barnes' spot in the starting lineup.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Moving back to bench
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Barnes isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Dallas.
Barnes has bounced in and out of the starting lineup recently, but the Spurs will opt for Stephon Castle in the first unit Saturday. Barnes has played 25 and 30 minutes, respectively, in his last two appearances off the bench.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Starting Thursday
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Barnes will start Thursday against the Mavericks.
Joining Barnes in the first unit for Thursday's game will be De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama. As a starter this season, Barnes is averaging 10.5 points, 2.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 triples per contest.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Rejoining reserves
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Barnes will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against OKC.
Barnes, after starting in each of his first 47 appearances, will come off the bench for the second time in three games. The Spurs will opt for a first unit of De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama.
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Spurs' Harrison Barnes: Starting Sunday
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Barnes will start Sunday's game against the Magic.
Barnes will return to the starting lineup due to Stephon Castle (thigh) being out of the lineup. Over his last five starts, Barnes holds averages of 6.4 points, 2.0 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per contest.
