What happened: Julian Champagnie will start for the San Antonio Spurs in tonight's preseason opener after De'Aaron Fox was ruled a late scratch. The training staff determined Fox reached his workload limit during pregame warmups due to general soreness from practice.

Why it matters: The scratch postpones the debut of San Antonio's anticipated three-point-guard lineup. Champagnie, who agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal to remain with the franchise during the offseason, slots into the exhibition starting five.

What to watch: The Spurs will evaluate practice availability as they navigate the remainder of their preseason schedule.