UPDATE: San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper exited the game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday after suffering a calf injury during the second quarter. This injury marks another setback for the Spurs, who are already missing veteran point guard De’Aaron Fox due to a hamstring issue.
The incident occurred with 5:02 left in the first half when Harper attempted to defend a dunk by Nick Richards. After landing awkwardly, he was seen wincing and immediately walked toward the bench before heading to the locker room with a member of the medical staff. The Spurs announced at halftime that Harper would be out for the remainder of the game.
Harper, just 19 years old, had been performing well prior to the injury, contributing 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in just 11 minutes of play. He ranked fourth on the team in scoring with an average of 14.4 points, along with 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals over five games this season.
This injury is particularly concerning for the Spurs as they navigate the early part of the season without key players. The team entered the matchup at Footprint Center already dealing with the absence of Fox, who has yet to play this season due to his hamstring injury sustained over the summer.
Spurs fans are left wondering how this injury will impact the team moving forward, especially as they aim to regain momentum in the competitive NBA landscape. The Spurs will need to adapt quickly as they continue their season without both Harper and Fox. Stay tuned for further updates on Harper’s condition and the Spurs’ next matchups.
