Champagnie is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, according to NBA reporter Matthew Tynan.
Champagnie will move to the second unit to make way for the return of De'Aaron Fox (hamstring). Champagnie should still see considerable minutes, though. He averaged 10.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game in his first eight games of the season, all of them as a starter.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Snatches four steals in victory
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Champagnie finished with 22 points (6-14 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and four steals in 31 minutes during Friday's 121-110 win over the Rockets.
Champagnie was all over the place in this one, creating havoc on the defensive end, and he had his shot falling on the other end of the floor as he tied his career-high in triples. He's been hit-or-miss this season, but Champagnie has been trending up over the past three, with averages of 15.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.3 triples, 2.7 steals and 2.3 turnovers per contest.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Tacks two steals in loss
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Champagnie totaled nine points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 130-118 loss to the Suns.
Champagnie has been an integral part of the Spurs' rotation, starting all six games to begin the season and playing at least 25 minutes. When De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) inevitably returns from injury, Champagnie will likely be relegated to the bench, but he has been productive for the Spurs, who are off to a remarkable 5-1 start.
Champagnie posted 13 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes during Sunday's 118-107 win over the Nets.
Champagnie scored in double digits for the first time this season after being held to 12 total points in his previous two appearances of the 2025-26 regular season. He did so by capitalizing on limited offensive opportunities, scorching the net for three triples on just four attempts. Champagnie continues to see opportunities with the first unit and should remain in this role until the Spurs get healthier.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Plays 25 minutes as starter
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Champagnie provided five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 125-92 win over the Mavericks.
Like he did during the preseason, Champagnie started alongside Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes and Victor Wembanyama. Champagnie tied Keldon Johnson with 25 minutes, and rookie Dylan Harper saw 23 minutes in his debut. Champagnie's playing time will likely tick down even more when De'Aaron Fox (hamstring), Jeremy Sochan (wrist) and Kelly Olynyk (heel) are cleared to suit up. However, it's unclear when that'll be, and Champagnie appears locked into a starting role until then.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Shoots well in preseason finale
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Champagnie tallied 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-6 3Pt), three rebounds and one block over 23 minutes during Friday's 133-104 preseason win over the Pacers.
Champagnie led both teams with five three-pointers, and he finished tied with Luke Kornet for third most points on the Spurs behind Victor Wembanyama (17) and Stephon Castle (16). Champagnie connected on 37.1 percent of his three-point attempts during the 2024-25 regular season, but the fourth-year wing has gone 15-for-23 on three-point attempts over the Spurs' last four preseason games. He started in each of San Antonio's five exhibition contests and could start in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks if De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) is unable to play.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Another strong showing
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Champagnie recorded 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block in 24 minutes of Wednesday's 112-107 preseason win over Miami.
After putting up 16 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 16 minutes of Monday's 119-88 preseason opener, Champagnie drew another start Wednesday and kept his foot on the gas. The Spurs are still without several regulars due to injuries, but Champagnie has likely made a strong impression on the coaching staff. He'll be looking to build some momentum after appearing in all 82 regular-season games for the Spurs in 2024-25.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Scores 16 points in win
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Champagnie produced 16 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 16 minutes of Monday's 119-88 preseason win over the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
The Spurs were missing numerous players to open the preseason, allowing Champagnie to draw the start. Champagnie is expected to be a key part of the second unit this season after appearing in 82 regular-season games for the Spurs in 2024-25 with averages of 9.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.2 three-pointers.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Plays well in 35 minutes
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Champagnie racked up 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 35 minutes during Sunday's 125-118 win over the Raptors.
Champagnie became a key role player for the Spurs down the stretch, particularly after the team started battling multiple injuries. Champagnie saw action in all 82 regular-season games, finishing just outside the top 150 in nine-category formats for per-game value with 9.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.4 blocks and 2.2 three-pointers on 41.5 percent from the field and 90.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Posts 23 points in starting role
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Champagnie produced 23 points (8-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Friday's 117-98 loss to the Suns.
Champagnie led the team with 23 points and joined the first unit with Devin Vassell (ankle) potentially done for the season. Keldon Johnson (ankle) is also banged up, which leaves the lane wide open for Champagnie to start in the team's final game against Toronto. He's closing out the season on a high note, averaging 13.6 points and 4.3 rebounds over the last eight contests.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Starting sans Vassell
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Champagnie is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Champagnie has scored in double digits in five of his previous seven outings, and the former St. John's stud will move to a starting role due to the absence of Devin Vassell (ankle). He's averaged 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals per game across 27 starts this season.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Slides into larger role in win
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Champagnie racked up 14 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 114-111 victory over Golden State.
Champagnie stepped up with a decent line, showing his range with three three-pointers. After acquiring him from Philadelphia, the Spurs made a big investment in Champagnie, but minutes have been harder to come by after starting 59 games in his first full season with the squad. The arrival of Stephon Castle and Harrison Barnes has curbed Champagnie's potential. However, he still figures to be a key part of the youthful core who will complement Victor Wembanyama next season.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Won't start vs. Cleveland
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Champagnie won't start in Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Devin Vassell (ankle) will return to game action after missing Wednesday's win over Denver, pushing Champagnie to the bench. The 23-year-old has averaged 12.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 26.2 minutes per game in his last five outings (one start).
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Starting Wednesday
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Champagnie is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Champagnie will make his first start since Dec. 15 due to the absences of Devin Vassell (ankle), Keldon Johnson (back) and Jeremy Sochan (back). In 26 starts this season, Champagnie has averaged 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 29.6 minutes.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Leads second unit in loss
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Champagnie closed with 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 116-105 loss to the Magic.
The 23-year-old forward led the second unit with 19 points against Orlando, finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind Harrison Barnes (24 points). Champagnie also racked up a team-high mark in three-pointers Tuesday, sinking at least five triples for the seventh time this season. The third-year pro has received fairly consistent playing time off the bench of late, recording double-digit points in five of his last 10 outings.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Strong two-way effort off bench
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Champagnie had 20 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 23 minutes during Sunday's 123-89 win over the Raptors.
Champagnie filled the box score Sunday, providing a spark on both ends of the floor off the bench. The St. John's product is shooting 46.9 percent from beyond the arc across his last six outings, during which he's averaged 10.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.5 three-pointers in 22.2 minutes as a solid source of swipes and triples for fantasy managers in category-based formats.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Quiet again Wednesday
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Champagnie recorded seven points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and two steals across 18 minutes during Wednesday's 126-116 win over Dallas.
Champagnie scored in single digits for the sixth straight game, continuing to play a limited role off the bench. While he has had some nice flashes this season, Champagnie has largely served as a depth piece, averaging 9.5 points and 2.0 three-pointers in 23.2 minutes per game thus far.
Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Ejected against Oklahoma City
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Champagnie was ejected from Sunday's game against the Thunder, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Champagnie appeared to get in an altercation with Kenrich Williams, which escalated into a scuffle resulting in Champagnie, Williams and Luguentz Dort being ejected. Champagnie concludes the contest with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and two assists in 10 minutes of play.
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