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The San Antonio Spurs have announced that forward Tobias Harris will be sidelined for the remainder of the preseason because of a left calf strain. The injury occurred during training camp, the team confirmed on Sunday.
Harris, a 34-year-old veteran, joined the Spurs in July via free agency on a two-year contract worth $31 million. His availability for the team's regular-season opener on Oct. 20 at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder is currently listed as questionable.
During the 2023-24 season with the Detroit Pistons, Harris appeared in 63 games, all as a starter, and averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per contest.
Over his NBA career, which began after being selected in the first round of the 2011 draft, Harris has suited up for the Milwaukee Bucks (2011-13), Orlando Magic (2013-16), Pistons (2016-18; 2024-26), Los Angeles Clippers (2018-19), and Philadelphia 76ers (2019-2024). In 1,033 career games (913 starts), he holds averages of 15.9 points and 6.1 rebounds.
Key Analysis
The calf strain leaves the Spurs without a key offseason acquisition for the preseason, delaying Harris's integration into the team's system. His status for the regular-season opener remains uncertain, and his absence could impact San Antonio's early-season rotation.
Originally reported by yardbarker.