Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Leads bench with 15 points
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Champagnie recorded 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-10 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 29 minutes during Monday's 111-106 loss to the 76ers.
Champagnie led San Antonio's bench in scoring Monday and connected on five three-pointers for the fourth time this season. He finished tied with Jeremy Sochan and Devin Vassell as the Spurs' second-leading scorer behind Victor Wembanyama (26). Champagnie started in the first 26 games of the regular season, but he's come off the bench in the Spurs' last three games as Vassell has been inserted into the starting lineup. Since and including Dec. 1, Champagnie has averaged 14.2 points and 5.2 rebounds over 29.3 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Coming off bench Thursday
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Champagnie will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Hawks.
The 23-year-old will slide to the bench in favor of Devin Vassell on Thursday. Champagnie has started in all 26 of his regular-season appearances thus far, and in his last five outings, he has averaged 16.8 points and 4.6 rebounds across 31.0 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Drops 19 in Friday's win
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Champagnie accumulated 19 points (7-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 31 minutes during Friday's 118-116 victory over Portland.
The third-year wing continues to hold down a starting role for the Spurs, even with the rest of the roster getting healthier again. Champagnie has played over 30 minutes in eight of the last 10 games, averaging 15.7 points, 4.7 boards, 3.0 threes, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch in 31.9 minutes a contest.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Comes close to double-double
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Champagnie chipped in 19 points (5-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 127-125 victory over Sacramento.
Champagnie has been one of the standout performers for the Spurs this season, having a breakthrough year while settling well in a starting role. The eight boards tied a season-high mark for him, and he's also scored in double digits in all but one of his last 10 appearances. The third-year forward out of St. John's is averaging 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game in that stretch.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Goes for 18 points in loss
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Champagnie finished Wednesday's 119-101 loss to the Lakers with 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 31 minutes.
Champagnie has settled in well in a starting role this season, and he's been surprisingly productive despite not having a substantial role in the Spurs' offensive scheme. The former St. John's star has scored in double digits in all but one of his last nine outings, averaging 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game while shooting 34.3 percent from deep in that span.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Keeps production up in win
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Champagnie ended with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 win over the Thunder.
Champagnie's floor is a little shaky, but his rebound totals have been very consistent. He depends on shot volume to complete a fantasy-viable stat line, but he's shown the ability to pop on occasion. His highest scoring total for the year is 21 points, and he's recorded double-digit totals in eight of his last nine games.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Logs 13 points during victory
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Champagnie ended with 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Monday's 116-96 win over the Kings.
Champagnie has successfully held off Devin Vassell for the first-unit role for now, but he could fade into the woodwork once Vassell's minutes ramp back up. Champagnie could conceivably take Harrison Barnes' current spot, and the situation should crystallize more in the coming weeks.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Racks up three steals Thursday
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Champagnie supplied six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, three steals and two assists across 25 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 win over the Jazz.
Champagnie was fairly quiet from the field Thursday, though he was able to stuff the stat sheet and grab a season-high three steals in the win. The 23-year-old was impressive in the Spurs' first two regular-season games, but across the last three, he has averaged only 4.7 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 31.6 percent across 24.3 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Starting in season opener Thursday
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Champagnie is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Champagnie has impressed head coach Gregg Popovich enough to get a start in the season opener. He'll run with the first unit alongside Chris Paul, Harrison Barnes, Jeremy Sochan and Victor Wembanyama. Champagnie beat Malaki Branham and Stephon Castle for the starting nod.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Draws start vs. OKC
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Champagnie is starting Monday's preseason game against the Thunder.
Devin Vassell (foot) is set to be re-evaluated Nov. 1, so even though Monday is the preseason opener, this will be a golden opportunity for Champagnie to show that he belongs with the first unit. He should see plenty of minutes with Vassell ruled out and Chris Paul (rest) getting the night off.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Season-high numbers in 2OT loss
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Champagnie closed Sunday's 133-126 double-overtime loss to the 76ers with 17 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 40 minutes.
The 17 points tied his season high, while Champagnie's eight boards represented his best effort on the glass since he closed the 2022-23 campaign with a double-double. The second-year forward is putting together a solid finish to the season, and he's scored in double digits in five of the last six games, averaging 13.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.3 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Heads to locker room
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Champagnie went to the locker room in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the 76ers due to an apparent laceration on his head, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Champagnie was inadvertently head-butted by Keldon Johnson in the second quarter, and Champagnie had to go to the locker room to address an apparent laceration. It's unclear whether the 22-year-old will be able to return down the stretch, but he'll presumably also be tested for a concussion before being cleared to return.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Fills stat sheet Friday
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Champagnie chipped in 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's 111-109 victory over the Pelicans.
Champagnie has established himself as a regular starter for the rebuilding Spurs. While he regularly operates as a secondary alternative in the offensive scheme, it seems he's ending the season on a solid note. Champagnie has scored in double digits in four of his last five outings, averaging 12.8 points per game and shooting 47.1 percent from the field in that span.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Set to play against Houston
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Champagnie (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Rockets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Champagnie has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing the Spurs' previous contest with a right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old forward will reclaim his starting spot from Malaki Branham against Houston.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Looking good from beyond arc
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Champagnie supplied 12 points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes during Monday's 133-123 loss to Philadelphia.
The 22-year-old forward is beginning to get comfortable in a secondary role for the Spurs. Champagnie has drained at least one three-pointer in seven straight games, tying his career-long streak, and during that time, he's averaged 10.1 points, 3.4 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.4 assists while shooting 48.5 percent (16-for-33) from beyond the arc.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Failing to capitalize
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Champagnie closed Saturday's 122-116 loss to Chicago with six points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 17 minutes.
Champagnie has been remarkably quiet over his last five games, averaging just 3.8 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 18.2 percent from the field in 19.2 minutes per game. A silver lining for the 22-year-old was a season-high four assists Saturday, but he's failing to impress in a starting role at the moment.
Champagnie supplied 12 points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 106-98 loss to the Grizzlies.
Champagnie has started six consecutive games but hasn't been very consistent, scoring seven or fewer points in three of those outings while reaching the 15-point mark just once. Given the uncertainty of the Spurs' rotation and the fact that Champagnie hasn't been able to stand out with extended minutes, his fantasy appeal is minimal at the moment, and he shouldn't be targeted outside of deep formats.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Slides to second unit
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Champagnie won't start Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
After making four straight starts, Champagnie will be replaced in the first unit by Malaki Branham. Over the starting stretch, Champagnie averaged 8.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.6 steals-plus-blocks. However, with the Spurs at full heath, expect Champagnie's workload to diminish.
Champagnie is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Oklahoma City, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Champagnie will get a chance with the first unit Monday evening with Keldon Johnson sitting due to general soreness. Champagnie put together a strong campaign during Summer League and should be in line for steady bench minutes in the frontcourt during the 2023-24 campaign given his versatility.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Continues Summer League dominance
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Champagnie recorded 28 points (8-17 FG, 5-10 3PT, 7-7 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 27 minutes of Wednesday's 109-99 Summer League win over the Lakers.
After dropping 30 points in the Spurs' Summer League opener, Champagnie poured in 28 more points Wednesday. Though Victor Wembenyama is expected to join the team in Las Vegas for their upcoming games, Champagnie should remain one of San Antonio's top options.
