Pelicans vs. Spurs Preview: Stream, Lineups, Injury Reports, More

The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans will face off on Sunday in part of their 2022 preseason schedules.

The San Antonio Spurs (0-2) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (2-0) in their latest NBA preseason matchup on Sunday. 

The Spurs started their preseason schedule with two of their top players sidelined due to injury: Keldon Johnson and Josh Primo. Based on the latest information, they could return for the team's final two preseason matchups, but likely are out against the Pelicans.

Keita Bates-Diop has been a standout for the Spurs and is on the fast track to earning a larger role. With Johnson likely to play most of his minutes at the small forward position, Bates-Diop faces a great opportunity to fill a void at the four. 

The ongoing development of young Spurs players like Tre Jones and Devin Vassell remains intriguing in addition to a rookie class that includes Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, and Blake Wesley.

For the Pelicans, the long-awaited return of Zion Williamson has taken place. He missed the whole 2021-22 season after recovering from a foot injury. He averaged 27.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in his most recent campaign. 

Jose Alverado is another key Pelicans player to watch, as he just posted a 28-point outing off the bench. He attributes offseason workouts with Tony Parker for some of the progression he's seemingly made.

Pelicans vs. Spurs Broadcast Information

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 9
• Time: 6 p.m. Central
• TV Channel: AT&T SportsNet Southwest, NBA League Pass
• Radio: WOAI 1200AM
• Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Pelicans vs. Spurs Injury Report

New Orleans Pelicans

• Trey Murphy III: QUESTIONABLE (right foot soreness)
• Herbert Jones: QUESTIONABLE (ribs)
• Brandon Ingram: QUESTIONABLE (toe)
• C.J. McCollum: OUT (ankle)
• Jaxson Hayes: OUT (elbow)

San Antonio Spurs

• Keldon Johnson: OUT (dislocated right shoulder)
• Joshua Primo OUT (left knee MCL sprain)

Pelicans vs. Spurs Projected Starters

New Orleans Pelicans

• Guard: Devonte' Graham
• Guard: Naji Marshall
• Forward: Trey Murphy
• Forward: Zion Williamson
• Center: Jonas Valanciunas

San Antonio Spurs

• Guard: Tre Jones
• Guard: Devin Vassell
• Forward: Doug McDermott
• Forward: Keita Bates-Diop
• Center: Jakob Poeltl