Spurs forward Keldon Johnson is day-to-day with a mouth laceration and is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets. San Antonio is already without Tobias Harris and Jayden Quaintance, and De'Aaron Fox is also day-to-day.
What happened
Keldon Johnson is day-to-day, according to the official injury report filed Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:25 p.m. ET. The injury is a mouth laceration, listed under mouth and head. The report lists him as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets. He had no status on the report before this entry. It is his second time on the report this month. He was listed day-to-day for rest on Oct. 14 and was cleared on Oct. 16. The report lists Friday, Oct. 23 as his expected return date.
What it means for the Spurs
The Spurs host the Rockets on Friday, Oct. 23 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video. San Antonio is 0-1 and lost its only game, which Johnson played. He had 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 19.6 minutes. Last season he averaged 13.2 points and 5.4 rebounds in 23.3 minutes over 82 games. If he sits, his wing minutes would likely go to Julian Champagnie, who averages 30.0 minutes, and Harrison Barnes, who plays 9.3. Depth is thin. Tobias Harris (left calf) and Jayden Quaintance (right knee) are out. De'Aaron Fox is day-to-day with a right wrist issue.
What to watch
The next injury report before Friday's tip will show whether Johnson moves off questionable. The report lists Oct. 23 as his expected return, which is the night of the Rockets game. Watch Fox's wrist as well. If both players are limited, Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell will have to carry more of the load. The Spurs are still looking for their first win of the season.
Is Keldon Johnson playing against the Rockets on Friday?
He is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets because of a mouth laceration. A final decision has not been announced.
When will Keldon Johnson be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Friday, Oct. 23. He is day-to-day, and his status for that game is still questionable.