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Spurs Enter Preseason Balancing Lineup Versatility With Youth and Health Questions

ESPN reports a wrist issue could sideline rookie Dylan Harper for much of the preseason, limiting early tests of three‑guard looks.

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Overview

  • Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox headline a deeper Spurs roster under new coach Mitch Johnson with multiple lineup paths to explore.
  • Brian Windhorst cautioned that leaning on a three‑guard rotation featuring two very young guards could undercut short‑term competitiveness.
  • Harper’s wrist injury may delay evaluation of guard‑heavy units before opening night, according to Windhorst’s comments on NBA Today.
  • Analysis highlights options that include a double‑big look with Luke Kornet next to Wembanyama and an all‑shooters group featuring Kelly Olynyk, Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes.
  • San Antonio’s depth creates a minutes squeeze across guard, wing and power forward spots, setting up difficult rotation choices as the preseason unfolds.