San Antonio Spurs

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul (hand) is making "good progress," the team announced on Wednesday. The 12-time All-Star has missed 16 games with a fractured left hand, but it looks like his comeback isn't far away anymore. Golden State added that Paul is expected to intensify his on-court activities after the All-Star break, and he will be re-evaluated again in 10 days. Paul's eventual return will be a blow to Brandin Podziemski's playing time.

Golden State Warriors guards Chris Paul (hand) and Gary Payton II (hamstring) both remain out for Wednesday's tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers, but they are progressing from their respective injuries. While Payton returned to practice on Tuesday and is viewed as day-to-day with a strained left hamstring, Paul did some shooting and running following the session and is a bit further away from returning from a fractured left hand. CP3 is due to be re-evaluated in about a week, so he will remain off the floor until after the All-Star break in all likelihood. GPII, on the other hand, could return as soon as Saturday when Golden State hosts the Phoenix Suns. Rookie first-rounder Brandin Podziemski is locked into significant minutes in the Dubs backcourt, averaging 12.3 points on 51.1% shooting from the field, 6.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 32.4 minutes through his last nine games.

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (elbow) is available ahead of Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Johnson will make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games. The 24-year-old will play on Saturday and shouldn't be limited at all during this contest. Johnson is expected to continue coming off the bench, but he should still have decent fantasy value in that role.

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) will suit up for Friday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 26-year-old has averaged a career-high 12.2 points with 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists. However, he's missed plenty of time this season because of various ailments, with an ankle injury keeping him off the floor the last three games. But Collins is good to go against the Pels, and with Keldon Johnson (elbow) sidelined, he could be more productive than usual.

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 24-year-old will now miss his second consecutive contest because of a left elbow laceration, so his next chance to play will come on Saturday night versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, the second of back-to-back outings for San Antonio. Zach Collins (ankle) will return from a three-game hiatus, which will help lessen the blow caused by Johnson's absence. But it should also leave room for Malaki Branham to get more action. However, Branham had just four points in 15 minutes against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, meaning he's not worth considering for fantasy lineups.