The Spurs‘ No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft, Dylan Harper, underwent surgery today, reports Shams Charania for ESPN (via Twitter). The procedure was meant to repair a partially torn ligament in his left thumb.
The hope is that the surgery will allow Harper to return in time for the season opener against the Mavericks. However, it will prevent the rookie point guard from participating in training camp, a crucial development step for any young player.
According to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, Harper sustained the injury during an offseason workout in the Spurs’ practice facility on Wednesday. McDonald notes that, according to team sources, Harper is considered unlikely to play during San Antonio’s preseason.
The highly-touted guard was expected to come off the bench behind De’Aaron Fox to start the season. If Harper is forced to miss regular-season time, the team will have to rely on its guard rotation of Jordan McLaughlin and reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle to handle backup point guard duties.
Wow already !!!!! get well player.
Harper can learn plenty from Fox for two yrs. Really the best way to bring along a lottery pick.
Obviously not following the Spurs too much, but Castlr and Fox will both start. They will share PG duties assuming both will play 32 to 36 minutes per game as is Spurs norm.