Luke Kornet was listed day-to-day with a rest issue ahead of Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns. He will not play, and the Spurs' frontcourt minutes shift toward Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie in his absence.
What happened
The Spurs listed Luke Kornet as day-to-day on the Wednesday, Oct. 14 injury report, with the issue marked rest and other. His previous designation was not announced. Matt Guzman of SI.com reported that Kornet, dealing with rest, will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns. The report was filed at 7:25 p.m. ET, and the center's expected return is listed as Oct. 16.
What it means for the Spurs
San Antonio hosts the Suns at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday. Kornet, 31, was a steady frontcourt piece last season, averaging 21.0 minutes, 6.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 68 games in 2025-26. Without him, the frontcourt minutes lean on Victor Wembanyama, who has logged 29.2 minutes and 25.0 points per game, and Julian Champagnie, at 27.6 minutes and 11.1 points. The Spurs have not played a regular-season game yet in 2026-27, so there is no record to compare with or without Kornet.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Kornet's rest designation changes before his listed expected return of Oct. 16. San Antonio continues its preseason schedule against the Suns before the 2026-27 regular season opens. Any change in his status will come through the team's next injury report.
Is Luke Kornet playing vs Suns?
No. Kornet is day-to-day with a rest issue and will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns, according to the injury report.
When will Luke Kornet be back?
His expected return is listed as Oct. 16, 2026, per the injury report.