San Antonio Spurs DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes set a season-high on Thursday against his former team, the Golden State Warriors, scoring 39 points in the team's 134-133 road win. Barnes drained seven threes en route to his third 30-point game of the season, tying the second-most he's ever made in a game. The veteran forward has experienced significant performance swings, having back-to-back 30-point games, but he only scored more than 10 points once in the six games before that. The 31-year-old is averaging 12 points per game in 29 minutes this year, and he'll look to continue his hot streak on Saturday against the Mavericks.

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (hand) underwent surgery on his left hand on Monday, and he will be re-evaluated in three weeks. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Sunday that Paul is likely to miss four-to-six weeks, so fantasy managers can expect him to be shut down for at least the next three until another update presents itself. Injured during Friday's win over the Detroit Pistons, CP3 holds a career-low 8.9 points and 7.2 assists with 1.3 triples and 1.1 steals in 27.6 minutes per game covering 32 contests (11 starts) but should be stashed in the majority of leagues, considering dimes are difficult to find on waiver wires. Despite his recent struggles, rookie first-rounder Brandin Podziemski should be rostered at least until Draymond Green (suspension) returns to game action.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (hand) will miss four-to-six weeks, with the timeline starting after he undergoes surgery next week. The veteran, averaging 8.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 1.1 steals this season, suffered a fractured left hand in Friday's win over the Detroit Pistons. Fortunately, Draymond Green was recently reinstated by the league after missing 12 games due to suspension, so that will help lessen the blow. Head coach Steve Kerr also indicated Moses Moody would get more minutes and is worth monitoring for those looking for a deep-league extended streaming option.

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (hand) was injured in Friday's win over Detroit and was ruled out after logging 24 minutes and finishing with eight points, six boards, and one block. Unfortunately, the team revealed that the 12-time All-Star suffered a fractured left hand and will undergo surgery next week. This isn't an ideal situation for Golden State, considering the team has also been without Draymond Green (suspension). At any rate, Paul has had his share of struggles in his first season with the Warriors, averaging a career-low 9.0 points. But his absence will at least open up minutes for others, with head coach Steve Kerr indicating Moses Moody would see more time at the one, meaning he's worth monitoring in all fantasy setups moving ahead. Regarding Paul, he can be dumped in re-draft formats, especially since it may be a while before he's back on the court.

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Malaki Branham (ankle) is unlikely to play Thursday versus Milwaukee. The team has listed him as doubtful for the game after Branham sprained his right ankle in Tuesday's clash with the Grizzlies. Branham played just seven minutes on Tuesday, and the injury ended a nice run of double-digit scoring he had enjoyed. The 20-year-old has done well this season, even getting regular looks as a starter. He's recorded 10.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in the role. Tre Jones and Blake Wesley figure to be more involved without Branham, although San Antonio's rotation can be very unpredictable, and you never really know what Gregg Popovich is planning.