BREAKING: San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has exited the game against the Phoenix Suns due to a calf injury sustained during the second quarter. The injury occurred while defending a dunk by Nick Richards, leaving the Spurs with further depth issues at guard.
The Spurs confirmed at halftime that Harper would not return to the game, which is a significant blow for the team already missing veteran point guard De’Aaron Fox, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury from the summer.
The incident happened with 5:02 left in the first half, when Harper landed awkwardly after attempting to block Richards’ dunk. He immediately showed signs of distress as he walked towards the bench, before being escorted to the locker room by medical staff.
In his brief appearance, Harper played only 11 minutes but managed to score 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting, highlighting his potential as a key player. Prior to the injury, he was averaging 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals in five games.
This injury raises concerns for the Spurs as they struggle to maintain a competitive roster early in the season. Fans and analysts are now left wondering how this will affect the team’s performance moving forward.
Stay tuned for further updates on Harper’s condition and the implications for the Spurs as they navigate this challenging start to the season.
