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about 6 hours ago
Harper was initially listed as questionable with a calf contusion, but has since been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Hornets. The 20-year-old point guard suffered the injury during Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, though he returned to finish the game with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists in 24 minutes. Carter Bryant should see more minutes with Harper sidelined, but isn’t worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
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1 day ago
Harper suffered a right calf contusion during Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, but he was able to return after a brief period on the bench. If he’s unable to play against the Hornets, that may free up a few minutes for Carter Bryant, whose playing time decreased on Thursday due to Harrison Barnes’ return from an ankle injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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6 days ago
Rostered in 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Harper’s place within the Spurs’ rotation makes him a challenging player to trust in 12-team leagues. However, the rookie has been productive enough to merit rostering in deeper redraft leagues, and his dynasty league value remains high. Harper and the Spurs begin a three-game Week 20 on Tuesday against the Celtics.
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11 days ago
Fresh off winning Western Conference Rookie of the Month, Harper was able to have his first 20-point outing since January and his sixth of the season. Harper hasn’t done much for fantasy managers throughout his rookie year, but he still holds plenty of upside for dynasty managers. He just turned 20 years old and will look to remain an effective option off the bench for the remainder of the season.
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about 1 month ago
Harper has reached double figures in five of his last six appearances, scoring at least nine in all six. Stephon Castle (pelvis) exited Tuesday’s victory during the first half, and it’s difficult to envision him playing on Wednesday against the Warriors. While Harrison Barnes (11/3/2/3 with two three-pointers) is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup, there should also be a few more minutes for Harper in the Spurs’ final game before the All-Star break.
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about 1 month ago
Harper is available after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Thunder. Jordan McLaughlin picked up a few minutes off the bench, but his fall out of the rotation will not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Jared Weiss
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about 1 month ago
Harper missed Thursday’s game against Dallas and could miss a second straight game. Jordan McLaughlin filled out 13 minutes off the bench in that game and could fill a similar role if Harper remains out, though he isn’t a player to consider streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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about 1 month ago
Harper popped up on the injury report Wednesday morning with an ankle injury and has since been ruled out for the game against the Thunder. Jordan McLaughlin should backfill the extra backup point guard minutes vacated by Harper on Wednesday.
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about 1 month ago
Harper didn’t make the initial injury report, but there is now a chance he misses this game. Harper has played well recently, averaging 17.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists over the Spurs’ last three games. Jordan McLaughlin would fill out a few extra minutes as the backup point guard if Harper is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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about 1 month ago
After contributing 16 points off the bench in Wednesday’s win over the Rockets, Harper recorded his fifth 20-point game of the season in Charlotte. While the role does limit the rookie guard’s ceiling, he’s been close to a top-100 player over the past two weeks. If Devin Vassell sits out Sunday’s game against the Magic because it’s San Antonio’s second game in as many days, Harper may receive a slight boost despite coming off the bench.
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about 2 months ago
Harper has shown plenty of flashes throughout his rookie season, but he hasn’t had many games where he’s been impactful for fantasy managers, especially as of late. However, the combination of shooting efficiency and counting stats changed that for at least this game. He hasn’t been a reliable option in standard leagues, and the Spurs are too good for him to see a late-season bump, but this game is a good reminder that he is an elite asset in dynasty leagues.
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2 months ago
Harper played a more prominent role for the Spurs in their first action without franchise cornerstone Victor Wembanyama after he suffered a hyperextended left knee earlier this week. The 19-year-old rookie connected on 8-of-12 shots from inside the arc and shot 60 percent overall on the night, finishing just two points shy of matching his previous career-high mark set back on December 18. The second-overall pick from last summer’s NBA Draft has shown flashes of elite scoring potential but he hasn’t quite arrived as a consistent and reliable fantasy option at this stage of his development.
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3 months ago
Harper came off the bench and led the Spurs with 24 points in 23 minutes against the Wizards Thursday. The 19-year-old point guard continues to impress after being made the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Harper isn’t quite a standard league option yet with all the options ahead of him on the Spurs, but that could change by the end of the year.
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3 months ago
Two of the three 2025 lottery picks playing in Monday’s contest came up big for their respective teams. While New Orleans’ Derik Queen recorded the more impressive stat line, Harper got the last laugh, as his shot with 9.1 seconds remaining gave San Antonio the lead for good. With Stephon Castle (hip) back in the lineup, the rookie guard still played 26 minutes, which bodes well for his opportunities moving forward. Harper remains a deep-league option at best, but he has the tools required to change that in time.
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3 months ago
Since returning to action on November 26, Harper has reached double figures in four of five games, including each of the last four. With Stephon Castle (hip) out, the Spurs’ perimeter rotation is less crowded, which has benefitted the rookie. Harper has been most beneficial in the points, assists and steals categories, so he’s been relegated to deep-league status in redraft formats. But there is a lot to like about his skill set, and Harper has not reached his ceiling.
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3 months ago
There aren’t as many minutes for Harper as there are for other lottery picks, but he was able to make the most of his time in this game. Since returning from a 10-game absence, Harper has averaged 12.5 points, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals in just 18 minutes per game. He’ll continue to have his minutes managed for now, and when he returns to a full workload, he’ll still have De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle ahead of him in the rotation. Harper is valuable asset in dynasty leagues, but his role may not be large enough for him to truly pop this season.
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4 months ago
Following a 10-game absence, Harper’s return to the lineup was uneventful. The rookie guard played only 17 minutes off the bench and shot the ball inefficiently during his time on the floor. He was averaging 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 25.8 minutes per game over the first five games of the season before getting hurt against the Suns on November 2. With De’Aaron Fox back in the lineup and Stephon Castle’s return likely not too far away, it’s hard to predict how much of an impact Harper will make from a fantasy basketball standpoint moving forward. However, his ceiling remains high.
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4 months ago
Harper will return following a 10-day absence, though it’s unclear if he’ll face any restrictions in his first game back. De’Aaron Fox should continue to lead the backcourt, but Harper could see big minutes until Steph Castle (hip) returns. Harper could steal some offensive usage from Harrison Barnes.
Source: Jeff McDonald
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4 months ago
Harper has not appeared in a game since November 2. With Stephon Castle (hip) out, the rookie returning to action would give the Spurs a welcome boost on the perimeter. However, there’s likely to be a minutes restriction attached if Harper plays on Wednesday, so don’t expect too much immediately in terms of production.
Source: Matthew Tynan
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4 months ago
The initial report indicated Harper would miss “multiple weeks”, but a more concrete timeline wasn’t given. Clearly, he’s still not close to returning. De’Aaron Fox is making his season debut on Saturday, so Fox and Stephon Castle will occupy all the point guard minutes until Castle returns.
Source: Jared Weiss
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4 months ago
The No. 2 overall pick exited early from the Spurs’ last game and was seen leaving on crutches. Now, he’s expected to be sidelined for an extended period of time. Jordan McLaughlin ended up playing a season-high 19 minutes off the bench after Harper’s departure and will likely play a reserve role until Harper or De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) is available to return.
Source: Shams Charania
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4 months ago
Harper injured his left calf during the second quarter of Sunday’s game and headed to the locker room almost immediately. While the rookie guard did rejoin his teammates on the bench during the second half, he did so while wearing a walking boot on his left foot. Following the game, Harper was seen leaving the arena on crutches while wearing the boot and not putting any weight on his left leg. San Antonio doesn’t play again until Wednesday against the Lakers; hopefully, Harper’s injury will not keep him out for too long.
Source: Mike Finger
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4 months ago
Harper suffered a left calf injury during the first half and was ruled out for the rest of the night at halftime. The rookie finished with 12 points (5-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) and one rebound. If Harper misses time, additional minutes may be available for Jordan McLaughlin, especially with De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) still out. McLaughlin is only worth a look in extremely deep leagues.
Source: Michael Wright
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5 months ago
After shooting 3-of-12 from the field in Friday’s loss to the Pelicans, Harper rebounded fantastically on Sunday. The rookie was highly efficient as a scorer and playmaker, shooting over 50 percent from the field and not committing a turnover. Harper’s ability to run the show efficiently came in handy against the Nets, as starter Stephon Castle (13/6/3) committed five turnovers. While Castle will continue to run the show until De’Aaron Fox returns from a hamstring injury, Harper has added value off the bench. And he’ll be worth holding onto even after the Spurs return to full strength.