Spurs' projected starters vs. Utah Jazz with De'Aaron Fox out

San Antonio Spurs v Washington Wizards | Stephen Gosling/GettyImagesDe'Aaron Fox has been ruled out for tonight's matchup with Utah with left adductor tightness, according to the Spurs. The lightning-quick Fox missed the first eight games of the season but has been in the lineup for 22 straight since his 2025-26 debut in early November. The Silver and Black have been on a major roll lately, and they'll attempt to keep it going without one of their most explosive weapons.

With De'Aaron out, I expect Mitch Johnson to start with Stephon Castle, Julian Champagnie, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes, and Luke Kornet. We still don't know when the team will lift Victor Wembanyama's minute restrictions,…