San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors: preview and player stats (Feb 1, 2027)

Injury/Illness - Left Adductor Tightness (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Vassell is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to left adductor tightness. Vassell is trying to avoid a third consecutive absence with the issue. Julian Champagnie would likely draw a third straight start at power forward for the Spurs on Friday if Vassell is unable to play.

Injury/Illness - Left Hip Soreness (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Fox is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to left hip soreness. Fox is in danger of missing his first game of the 2026-27 season after picking up a hip injury. He'll presumably be re-evaluated again at some point before tipoff to determine his availability for Friday. Jordan McLaughlin and Julian Champagnie could see more minutes if Fox is unable to suit up.

Injury/Illness - Left Calf Strain (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Harris (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against Chicago, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports. With Harris still sidelined, San Antonio will rely more on Julian Champagnie. Harris has yet to make his Spurs debut this season, so his absence continues to leave minutes available on the wing until he is cleared to return.

Injury/Illness - Right Knee Surgery (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-10-05): Quaintance has been around the team but has not yet been cleared for basketball activities, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports. The Spurs are expected to exercise extreme caution with the big man, as Quaintance suffered a torn ACL and meniscus with Arizona State in February 2025 before appearing in only four games with Kentucky last season due to severe complications and persistent swelling. The 19-year-old underwent a cleanup procedure on his meniscus in mid-July, and the Spurs will likely want him at 100 percent before ramping him up to basketball activities.

Injury/Illness - Right ACL Repair / Surgery (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-10-16): Butler (knee) could return sometime between January and February as he continues recovering from a torn right ACL, Anthony Slater of ESPN reports. Butler, who underwent surgery after suffering the injury Jan. 19, has progressed to individual court work but still has several rehabilitation milestones to clear. His next step involves landing comfortably after a game-speed jump. Coach Steve Kerr is hopeful Butler can rejoin Golden State for the latter portion of the season, though no official return date has been announced. The 37-year-old forward remains a significant part of the Warriors' plans and could provide a substantial boost during the second half of the campaign.

Injury/Illness - Right Oblique Tear (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Curry has been diagnosed with an oblique abdominal tear and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Curry suffered the injury early during Wednesday's loss to the Rockets, with head coach Steve Kerr saying after the game that the superstar point guard "tweaked" something in his abdominal area. Curry has never dealt with an injury of this nature, so the Warriors, who are off to a hot start spearheaded by Rookie of the Year candidate Yaxel Lendeborg, will likely proceed with caution. Brandin Podziemski, Brandon Williams (hamstring), De'Anthony Melton, Will Richard and Gary Payton (knee) are all candidates for increased roles until Curry is cleared to play again.

Injury/Illness - Left Patellar Tendon Repair / Surgery (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-10-16): Moody (knee) is progressing toward a potential return between December and January after rupturing his left patellar tendon in March, Anthony Slater of ESPN reports. Moody has been limited to individual court work, but team sources indicate he's ahead of Jimmy Butler (knee) in the rehabilitation process and is expected to return before the veteran forward. The 24-year-old still has several recovery checkpoints to complete, and Golden State has not established an official timetable. His eventual return would help replenish a Warriors wing rotation that will open the season without both Moody and Butler.

Not With Team (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-06): Porzingis announced on his social media that he's stepping away from basketball. Porzingis said he was looking forward to joining the Warriors, but his body didn't respond the way he wanted it too during his ramp-up process before the season. Additionally, he said he will work with the Warriors on a solution that "makes sense." Porzingis is making this decision to prioritize his health and will hopefully turn a corner soon on that front.

Injury/Illness - Left Hamstring Strain (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Williams (hamstring) will miss at least one week, per Anthony Slater of ESPN.com. Williams has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain in the aftermath of Monday's game against the Pelicans, and his status for Golden State's upcoming five-game road trip is in serious doubt. With Williams facing an extended absence, the Warriors are likely to lean more on De'Anthony Melton in the backourt.

Injury/Illness - Left Toe Soreness (2026-11-13, GSW@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Bassey is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to left toe soreness. It's not clear as to when this injury popped up for Bassey, who missed the first two games of the season with a knee issue but has been otherwise healthy. Expect the team to confirm his availability for Friday as tipoff nears.