Bates-Diop will start Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Bates-Diop will get the nod with a handful of Spurs resting. In his 13 previous starts, he's averaged 7.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 24.4 minutes.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Solid numbers off bench
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Bates-Diop registered 14 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 127-121 loss to Minnesota.
The 26-year-old forward has taken on a consistent role in the Spurs' rotation over the last four games, scoring in double digits twice during that stretch and averaging 9.3 points and 5.3 boards over 19.8 minutes a night. With Lonnie Walker battling back trouble and Doug McDermott (ankle) done for the season, Bates-Diop will likely retain his spot through the final two games of the regular season and into the play-in tournament.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Leads bench with 12 points
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Bates-Diop produced 12 points (6-8 FG), seven rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes off the bench Sunday in the Spurs' 113-92 win over the Trail Blazers.
Bates-Diop missed time toward the end of March due to a back injury, but he's now received double-digit minutes in consecutive contests. Though San Antonio is expected to return Dejounte Murray (illness) and Jakob Poeltl (back) to action in its next game Tuesday in Denver, Jock Landale (foot) -- who exited early Sunday -- could miss that contest. If Landale is out, Zach Collins would likely slide back over to center to serve as Poeltl's backup, an arrangement that would continue to open up minutes at power forward for Bates-Diop.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Available vs. Blazers
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Bates-Diop (back) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bates-Diop has been a healthy scratch over the past two games. So, despite his availability, he may be glued to the bench.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Questionable Friday
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Bates-Diop (back) is questionable Friday against the Trail Blazers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bates-Diop has been a healthy scratch over the past two games. Even if he's available Friday, he may not play.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Available Wednesday
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Bates-Diop (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Bates-Diop has missed four consecutive games due to back soreness. It's unclear how big of a role he will play now that he's back, but he could have more upside than before since Doug McDermott (ankle) is out for the year. Across his last eight appearances, Bates-Diop has averaged 5.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.9 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Likely available Wednesday
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Bates-Diop (back) is probable for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Bates-Diop has missed four consecutive games due to back soreness, but he's expected to return to action Wednesday. However, it's unclear how big of a role he will play. Across his last eight appearances, Bates-Diop has averaged just 5.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.9 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Ruled out Sunday
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Bates-Diop (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Warriors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Bates-Diop is slated to miss his fourth straight game due to back soreness. The Spurs' wing depth will be tested with Lonnie Walker (back), Romeo Langford (hamstring), Doug McDermott (ankle) and Bates-Diop all unavailable.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Questionable at Golden State
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Bates-Diop (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Bates-Diop has missed the past three games due to back soreness but could return Sunday. He could eventually walk into an expanded role since Doug McDermott (ankle) is out for the remainder of the regular season.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Out Friday
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Bates-Diop (back) is out Friday against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
With Bates-Diop, Doug McDermott (ankle) and Romeo Langford (hamstring) all shelved, there are plenty of open minutes on the wing. Those will likely go to Josh Richardson, Lonnie Walker and Joshua Primo.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Remains out Wednesday
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Bates-Diop (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Thunder, Tom Petrini of KENS 5 News reports.
Bates-Diop is slated to miss a second straight contest and his fifth over the Spurs' last six due to a back issue. His next chance to suit up comes Friday against the Pelicans.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Ruled out Monday
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Bates-Diop (back) will not play Monday against the Timberwolves.
Bates-Diop was able to play eight minutes off the bench in Saturday's game against the Pacers, but it looks like he may have tweaked his back in the loss. Bates-Diop's absence shouldn't have a major bearing on the Spurs' rotation Monday.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Cleared to play Saturday
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Bates-Diop (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Bates-Diop has missed the past three games but figures to step right into an increased role Saturday, as many of the Spurs' key contributors have been ruled out. In the 13 games that Bates-Diop has seen at least 20 minutes this season, he's averaged 11.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Out Friday
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Bates-Diop (back) is out Friday against the Jazz.
As expected, Bates-Diop will be out for a third straight game. His next chance to play is Saturday against the Pacers.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Unlikely to play Friday
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Bates-Diop (back) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Jazz, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Bates-Diop is expected to miss a third straight game due to back soreness. Assuming that's the case, his next chance to play will arrive Saturday against the Pacers.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Ruled out Wednesday
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Bates-Diop (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Raptors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Bates-Diop is slated to miss a second straight game due to low back soreness. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Jazz.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Doubtful Wednesday
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Bates-Diop (back) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Bates-Diop figures to miss a second straight game due to low back soreness. Assuming that's the case, his next chance to play arrives Friday against the Jazz.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Ruled out
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Bates-Diop (back) will not play Monday against the Lakers, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
No surprise here after the Spurs listed Bates-Diop as doubtful earlier in the day. Bates-Diop played only five minutes off the bench Saturday against Charlotte, so his absence likely won't have any significant fantasy ramifications.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Downgraded to doubtful
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Bates-Diop (back) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Lakers, Ty Jager of SBNation.com reports.
The reserve forward is trending in the wrong direction after he was initially listed as questionable on the injury report Sunday night. Bates-Diop has occasionally popped for impressive fantasy lines when given the opportunity, but on the whole his projected absence likely won't have much of an effect on the rotation.
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Spurs' Keita Bates-Diop: Questionable Monday
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Bates-Diop is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers due to lower-back soreness, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.
The Ohio State product's minutes have dwindled of late, and he saw just five minutes of action in Saturday's loss to the Hornets. If he's held out Monday, it won't have a significant effect on the rotation.
