Overview
- An MRI in Los Angeles confirmed a left calf strain for the rookie guard with no tear or ligament damage, the team said.
- ESPN reported Harper is expected to be out multiple weeks, while a Spurs spokesperson was quoted locally as calling him day-to-day and out through this week.
- Harper was injured contesting a Nick Richards dunk in Phoenix and left the arena using crutches and wearing a walking boot.
- He has averaged 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in a key bench role for San Antonio’s 5-1 start.
- San Antonio’s backcourt remains thin with De’Aaron Fox still sidelined, and the team says it will provide further updates as evaluations continue.