NBA:
Given Sochan's calf injury, how should fantasy managers adjust his opening-week projection for minutes and defensive stats?
Qwiket AI:
Sochan should be viewed as near-fully ready by training camp, but early-season minutes may be capped as a precaution. Expect 26-30 minutes in the first couple of games, with a ramp to 30-34 once conditioning checks out. His defensive stat potential remains elite, with rebounding and steals/upgraded instincts carrying the fantasy value even if volume scoring lags early.
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San Antonio Spurs: