Keldon Johnson was cleared on San Antonio's injury report Friday at 5:44 PM ET, lifting the day-to-day status he had carried since Wednesday. He is available when the Spurs open their season against the Kings on Friday at 8:00 PM ET.
What happened
San Antonio's injury report cleared Keldon Johnson on Friday at 5:44 PM ET, removing the day-to-day tag he had carried. He first showed up on the report Wednesday, Oct. 14, listed day-to-day for rest, then remained day-to-day earlier Friday before the update to cleared. No further detail on the issue was given, and the report carried no comment. No expected return date applies, since he is already cleared to play.
What it means for the Spurs
San Antonio opens its 2026-27 season at home against the Kings on Friday at 8:00 PM ET, and Johnson's clearance puts him in position to be part of that opening-night lineup. Last season he averaged 13.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 23.3 minutes across all 82 games as a rotation forward-guard. Had he stayed sidelined, the Spurs would have leaned further on De'Aaron Fox, Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle, each logging at least 30 minutes without him last season. San Antonio has not played a game yet, so there is no record with or without him this season.
What to watch
San Antonio's next injury report will be filed ahead of its following game, and no further update on Johnson is expected since he already carries a cleared status. The report is also tracking Tobias Harris, day-to-day with a left calf issue, and Jayden Quaintance, out with a right knee issue, as the Spurs move into the start of their schedule.
Is Keldon Johnson playing vs Kings?
Yes. The Spurs' injury report cleared him Friday at 5:44 PM ET, and he is available for the season opener against the Kings at 8:00 PM ET.
When will Keldon Johnson be back?
He is already back. San Antonio cleared him from day-to-day status on Friday, and no further absence has been announced.