It will mark the first game the 28-year-old Fox has missed since Nov. 7. In Fox's absence, Julian Champagnie is likely to return to the starting lineup for a spot start against the Jazz. This article originally published at Spurs to face Jazz with key starter sidelined.

The Utah Jazz travel to take on the San Antonio Spurs Saturday. Tip-off from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, is set for 8 p.m. ET.

Even as Victor Wembanyama finds his way back into the Spurs' system, San Antonio has made a compelling case for top dog in the NBA.

But even if the Thunder win those two games, the Spurs have already won the season series. And considering OKC will likely flirt with 65-plus wins, three of your losses coming from the hands of the same squad will stick with you for the rest of the year until proven otherwise.

San Antonio and OKC are on track to become the most compelling rivalry in the league, and Wemby and the Spurs are ahead of schedule in challenging the Thunder.

Most of the players who signed contracts last summer are now trade eligible. But do the Spurs need to make a big move?

Victor Wembanyama said the Spurs aren't looking too far into future after the team gained its third win over the defending champs in two weeks.