The San Antonio Spurs have been dealt an untimely setback just weeks before the 2025–26 season tips off. No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper underwent surgery to repair a partially torn ligament in his left thumb, according to reports from ESPN. The injury occurred during a team workout on Wednesday, raising questions about how this could impact his integration into the roster before the season opener on October 22 against the Dallas Mavericks.

Harper, a highly touted rookie expected to make an immediate impact, is now in a race against time to be fully ready for the start of the campaign. The Spurs, who view him as a key piece in their rebuilding efforts alongside emerging star Victor Wembanyama, had been tailoring their preseason plans around his playmaking and two-way versatility. While th

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