Spurs Rookie Dylan Harper Injured in Game Against Suns

URGENT UPDATE: San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has exited the game against the Phoenix Suns due to a calf injury sustained while defending a dunk by Nick Richards. The injury occurred during the second quarter, and the Spurs confirmed Harper will not return for the remainder of the game.

In a critical moment with just 5:02 left in the first half, Harper landed awkwardly while attempting to block Richards’ dunk, which elevated the Suns to a 48-37 lead. The 19-year-old rookie visibly winced as he walked off the court, heading directly to the locker room accompanied by a member of San Antonio’s medical staff.

This injury comes at a challenging time for the Spurs, who were already missing veteran point guard De’Aaron Fox. Fox has yet to play this season due to a hamstring injury sustained before training camp. Harper’s absence adds significant strain to the Spurs’ depth at the guard position.

In his brief appearance against the Suns, Harper logged 11 minutes and scored 12 points on an impressive 5-of-8 shooting. Before this game, he ranked fourth on the team in scoring with an average of 14.4 points per game, alongside averages of 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals over five games.

Fans and analysts will be watching closely for updates on Harper’s condition as the Spurs navigate an already challenging start to the season. The immediate focus will be on how the team adapts without two key players as they continue their campaign.

Stay tuned as we monitor this developing story for further updates on Harper’s injury status and its implications for the Spurs moving forward.