With the Spurs clinging to a 113-111 lead with 1:30 remaining, Johnson won a battle for the rebound of Castle’s missed 3-pointer. Johnson passed it to Vassell, who drained a 3 from 26 feet to extend San Antonio’s lead to 116-111 with 1:03 remaining.

One bright spot for New Orleans has been Zion Williamson's return from injury in January. The two-time all-star is averaging career-highs in rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks

The Spurs lost their Friday night matchup to the Charlotte Hornets 145-134, in a game where the Hornets set a franchise record, knocking down 26 3-pointers. The team shot 56.5 percent on their 46 3-point shots.

On Friday night, the Hornets did something that they've never done before in franchise history. Their previous franchise high for three-pointers made was 24, but the Hornets surpassed that number and finished with 26 triples in Friday night's win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Fox was traded alongside Jordan McLaughlin to the Spurs in a three-team trade involving the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls sent Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first-round picks, and two second-round picks to the Kings. Zach Collins, Tre Jones, and a 2025 first-round pick were also sent to the Bulls, who also received Kevin Huerter from the Kings.

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox will undergo season-ending surgery on his left pinkie, the team announced. The surgery, to repair tendon damage, will be performed Tuesday.

San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox will undergo season-ending surgery on Tuesday for tendon damage in his left pinkie, sources tell ESPN.