Dylan Harper is listed as day-to-day on Monday's injury report with a rest issue, ahead of San Antonio's preseason game at Utah. His status leaves the Spurs uncertain about his availability for tonight's tip-off, with an expected return date of Oct. 14 if he does not play.
What happened
Harper is listed as day-to-day on the Monday, Oct. 12 injury report, tagged with a rest issue under the report's "other" designation. He had no previous status on the report. The injury report notes that Harper scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including 1 of 1 from three-point range, with three rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block in 24 minutes during Saturday's 102-98 preseason loss to the Suns. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 14.
What it means for the Spurs
San Antonio plays at Utah Monday night, a preseason game, with the Spurs still at 0-0 since the 2026-27 regular season has not started. Last season, in 2025-26, Harper averaged 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 22.6 minutes across 69 games. Without him on the floor in recent box scores, Victor Wembanyama has logged 29.2 minutes and 25.0 points, De'Aaron Fox 31.0 minutes and 18.6 points, and Devin Vassell 30.5 minutes and 13.9 points, with Fox and Vassell positioned to absorb extra backcourt minutes. There is no regular-season record with or without Harper yet.
What to watch
The team's next injury report will show whether Harper's rest issue clears before tipoff at Utah. The current report lists an expected return date of Oct. 14, which would be the Spurs' first look at him back on the floor if he sits Monday. San Antonio continues its preseason schedule with the game at Utah as the next game on the slate.
Is Dylan Harper playing at Jazz on Mon, Oct 12 9:00 PM ET?
He is listed as day-to-day with a rest issue on Monday's injury report, so his status for the game at Utah is not confirmed as available or out.
When will Dylan Harper be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 14.