Spurs vs. Heat Injury Report Rules Out Several Key Players

The San Antonio Spurs aim to continue their flawless 4–0 start as they prepare to face the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Despite health setbacks, the Spurs remain one of the Western Conference leaders alongside the defending champions, Oklahoma City Thunder.

San Antonio's Strong Start

Even with several players sidelined, San Antonio has shown remarkable consistency. Their success is largely fueled by Victor Wembanyama’s MVP-level performances and the steady development of the team’s young core.

Spurs’ Injury List

According to the official NBA injury report, five Spurs players will miss the upcoming matchup against Miami:

De'Aaron Fox – right hamstring strain
Luke Kornet – left ankle sprain
Kelly Olynyk – recovering from left heel surgery
Jeremy Sochan – left wrist sprain
Lindy Waters III – bilateral eye procedure

The positive news for San Antonio fans is that the report remains unchanged since their previous game—an encouraging sign at this early stage of the season.

Miami's Situation

The Heat are also managing injury concerns as they travel to face the red-hot Spurs, making this matchup a test of depth and resilience for both squads.

“San Antonio has proven they can win even without several key rotation players.”

Wembanyama’s dominance and effective teamwork continue to make the Spurs one of the most intriguing stories of this NBA season.

Author’s summary: The Spurs, still unbeaten at 4–0, continue to impress despite multiple injuries, showing remarkable depth and leadership from Victor Wembanyama.

Sports Illustrated — 2025-10-31