Marco Belinelli Injury: Updates on Spurs Guard's Groin and Return

Updates from Saturday, Nov. 22

Aaron Preine of Project Spurs has an update on Marco Belinelli's status:

Updates from Tuesday, Nov. 18

Dan McCarney of the San Antonio Express-News provides an update on Marco Balinelli's status:

Updates from Saturday, Nov. 14

The Spurs announced an update on Marco Belinelli's status for Saturday's game:

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Marco Belinelli (mild strain, right groin), Patty Mills (right shoulder surgery) and Tiago Splitter (tightness, right calf) are listed as out for tonight’s game at Sacramento.

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Updates from Thursday, Nov. 13

Marco Belinelli's status for Friday's game against the Lakers has been confirmed by the team's official Twitter account:

Updates from Thursday, Nov. 6

Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today reported on Marco Belinelli's status for Thursday's game vs. Houston:

Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News added more details on a potential timetable for his return:

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San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Marco Belinelli left the team's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks due to a groin injury.

The team's official Twitter account passed along the latest on the guard:

Asked to step up early in the year with Kawhi Leonard missing time, Belinelli was a key contributor during the first two games. Averaging 12.0 points and 2.5 assists per game, the Italian player has been more than just a key reserve.

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Luckily, the Spurs have plenty of other offensive weapons who can step up in his place. With the likes of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker still leading the team, the defending champions can likely continue to thrive without Belinelli.

In a tough Western Conference, having every piece on the floor is critical. Going on the road to take on an undefeated Houston Rockets team on Thursday night, not having Belinelli in the lineup would certainly hurt the team's depth against a strong team.

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