Overview

• Harper was cleared to face the Jazz for his first preseason action since his early-September thumb surgery.
• In 18 minutes he posted nine points on 4-of-6 shooting, three assists and no turnovers, including 1-of-3 from three.
• He tossed a first-quarter lob to Victor Wembanyama for a two-handed alley‑oop, highlighting early on-court chemistry.
• San Antonio limited his minutes and kept a protective wrap on his shooting-hand thumb, with no reported setbacks.
• The team signals Harper is tracking for opening night as De’Aaron Fox recovers from a hamstring injury that could delay his start.