Harper will start in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Harper will fill in for the absent De'Aaron Fox (back), marking the rookie guard's second career start. Harper played 28 minutes and logged 24 points, four rebounds and three assists in his first start of the campaign.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Scoring punch off bench
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Harper contributed 21 points (9-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six assists, four rebounds and two blocks over 25 minutes during Monday's 136-111 victory over Miami.
Harper reverted to the bench after a 24-point performance as a starter Saturday but maintained his scoring output, eclipsing the 20-point mark for the second straight game. Not known as much of a shot blocker, Monday marked the guard's fourth time this season with multiple rejections. Outside shooting has been a weakness for Harper in his rookie year, though he entered the matchup with Miami shooting 53.8 percent from beyond the arc over his previous 10 contests and kept that surge going with three triples in a blowout victory.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Career-high 24 points
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Harper posted 24 points (9-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes during Saturday's 134-119 win over the Pacers.
Harper matched his career high with 24 points, making the most of his temporary promotion. With Devin Vassell (hamstring) and Stephon Castle (hip) both sidelined, Harper was given the starting nod for the first time in his young career. While this was certainly an encouraging performance, managers shouldn't expect nights like this all too often. Assuming Castle and Vassell are back in the lineup sooner rather than later, Harper would go back to being nothing more than a streaming consideration.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Added to starting lineup
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Harper will start Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Devin Vassell (hamstring) was scratched, opening up a spot for Harper in the first unit. It'll be the rookie's first career start. He's averaging 11.1 points, 3.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds across 22.2 minutes per game this season.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Good to go Tuesday
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Harper (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Harper will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a right calf contusion. With the rookie first-rounder back in action, Jordan McLaughlin will likely fall out of the rotation. Harper has averaged 12.3 points, 3.9 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 triples in 22.9 minutes per contest over seven March appearances.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Listed as questionable
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Harper (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said Monday that he's optimistic Harper will be available for Tuesday's game, but it sounds like he could be a game-time call. With Devin Vassell (ankle) out, Harper could see a large role if he's able to suit up.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Won't play Monday
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Harper (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Clippers.
Harper is slated to miss his second straight game Monday, and for now, he should be considered questionable at best for Tuesday's game in Sacramento. Carter Bryant will have the chance for some extended minutes with Harper out.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Not playing Saturday
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Harper (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
The rookie first-rounder will miss his first game since Feb. 4 while recovering from a right calf contusion, and his next chance to play is Monday against the Clippers. In Harper's absence, Jordan McLaughlin and Keldon Johnson are both candidates to see more minutes off the bench in Saturday's home tilt.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Hot shooting continues
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Harper ended with 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two rebounds and six assists across 26 minutes during Sunday's 145-120 win over the Rockets.
The rookie first-rounder is settling in nicely as the Spurs' sixth man, but Harper's fantasy upside is capped while De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle are healthy. Over his last eight appearances, Harper has averaged 13.0 points, 4.4 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 24.1 minutes per game while shooting 60.0 percent from the floor.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Logs 29 minutes in win
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Harper accumulated 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 110-107 win over the Raptors.
Harper scored in double digits for the sixth time in his past seven games, continuing to push his case for more playing time. While there is certainly a case to be made for Harper playing a more significant role, at this point it appears he is more of a schedule play than a must-roster player.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Will play Thursday
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Harper (ankle) is good to go for Thursday's game in Dallas, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Harper skipped Wednesday's win over the Thunder, but he'll return for Thursday's game without restrictions. With Harper back in the mix, Jordan McLaughlin could drop from the rotation entirely.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Added to injury report
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Harper is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to right ankle soreness.
Harper was a late addition to the injury report for the front end of this back-to-back set. Stephon Castle is also questionable with adductor tightness, so the Spurs may be shorthanded in the backcourt against the Thunder. If one or both of Harper and Castle are ruled out, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson would be candidates for increased minutes, while Jordan McLaughlin could enter the rotation.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Productive against Magic
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Harper posted 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 112-103 victory over Orlando.
The 28 minutes of court time represented Harper's largest workload since Jan. 2, and the teenage rookie delivered strong overall numbers. The extra opportunity came while Stephon Castle (adductor) was sidelined, but Harper has been showing signs of growth even in his usual role. He's scored at least 15 points in three straight games and in four of the last seven, averaging 11.9 points, 3.7 boards, 3.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 21.6 minutes over that latter stretch while shooting 59.0 percent from the floor.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Team-high 20 points off bench
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Harper posted 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two assists, one rebound, one steal and one block over 23 minutes during the Spurs' 111-106 loss to the Hornets on Saturday.
Harper had an efficient performance from the field during Saturday's loss and was the only Spurs player to crack the 20-point threshold. The rookie first-rounder has been inconsistent with his scoring this season, as his scoring output Saturday was his most in a game since Jan. 2 against the Pacers (22 points). Harper will end the month of January having averaged 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists over 21.3 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Heats up with 16 points off bench
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Harper contributed 16 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one block across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 111-99 victory over the Rockets.
The rookie first-rounder provided a spark off the bench, turning in his highest-scoring output since the Jan. 2 win in Indiana. Harper has been a solid source of offense as a reserve for the Spurs, averaging 10.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 21.5 minutes per game over his last eight appearances.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Sees 26 minutes in loss
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Harper posted 12 points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 119-98 loss to the Thunder.
This was a step in the right direction for Harper, but he has a lot of work to do to win the trust of fantasy managers. Over his last eight games, he's hitting 30.8 percent from the field for averages of 6.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.5 blocks and 0.8 three-pointers in 20.7 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Posts dud in win
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Harper posted two points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 107-91 victory over the Lakers.
This was a tough showing for the rookie, and even with Devin Vassell (thigh) out of the lineup, the competition for touches remains very high. Over his last eight outings, Harper ranks outside the top-200 players in nine-category fantasy formats with 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 three-pointers.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Logs 11 points from bench
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Harper supplied 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 17 minutes during Monday's 113-101 loss to Cleveland.
Harper's minutes have slightly decreased, but he's still making his presence known with solid backcourt support when called upon. He's logged two double-digit assist performances off the bench over the past four games, and his usage has hovered around the 30-minute mark for most of the month.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Drops team-high 21 points in loss
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Harper registered 21 points (7-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and seven rebounds in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 124-113 loss to New York.
Harper led the Spurs with 21 points, although his peripheral numbers were underwhelming, to say the least. While the offensive output was certainly encouraging, the playing time was perhaps a bigger takeaway. The 28 minutes were the most he has played since returning from injury and a promising sign that his role could indeed be significant, despite the healthy roster. He is worth grabbing in standard leagues where available, just in case he can maintain standard league production.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Woeful shooting in loss
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Harper amassed three points (1-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds and six assists over 23 minutes during Friday's 130-117 loss to the Cavaliers.
Harper was terrible from the field, going 1-for-11 on his way to three points. However, the fact that he played 23 was encouraging, continuing his recent upward trend. He is worth taking a chance on in standard leagues despite this performance, just in case he can carve out a consistent 26-minute role for himself.
