The Spurs exercised the team option on Harper for the 2027-28 season, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Harper had a quality 2025-26 campaign, averaging 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists over 22.6 minutes per contest in 69 regular-season games, including four starts. The 2025 No. 2 overall pick has All-Star upside, though it may take him another year or two before he gets to that point. Harper will presumably continue to come off the bench behind De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle in 2026-27, but he should consistently see more minutes than some of the starters around the NBA.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Posts team-high 19 points
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Harper logged 19 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four assists and a steal over 21 minutes during Friday's 126-97 preseason win over the Kings.
Harper led San Antonio in scoring in the rout, bouncing back nicely after managing just nine points against Phoenix on Wednesday. The No. 2 overall pick in 2025 started Friday's finale and looks ready for a bigger role in his sophomore campaign.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Slated to start Wednesday
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Harper (rest) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Phoenix, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Harper is back in the starting lineup after missing Monday's game for rest purposes. The young guard should see a fair amount of playing time but may have his workload limited in the exhibition.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Won't play Monday
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Harper (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against Utah, per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News.
Harper is joining the rest of the Spurs' regular starters on the sidelines Monday. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Suns.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Goes for 15 points in loss Saturday
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Harper posted 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 24 minutes in Saturday's 102-98 preseason loss to the Suns.
Harper led the Spurs in scoring despite playing slightly over 20 minutes, and he got the start in the backcourt due to the absence of De'Aaron Fox (undisclosed). If Fox is healthy for Opening Night against the Thunder on Oct. 20, however, Harper will move to a bench role, although that shouldn't stop him from seeing plenty of minutes on a regular basis.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Scores team-high 16 points
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Harper scored 16 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT) while adding four rebounds, four assists and a steal across 19 minutes in Thursday's 123-116 preseason loss to the Hawks.
Harper was one of six players to score in double digits for the Spurs, and he led all San Antonio players in scoring. No player outside of Carter Bryant logged more than 20 minutes for the Spurs, and Harper doesn't need to log heavy minutes in preseason since he's locked into a prominent role ahead of the 2026-27 season -- even if he's not listed as a starter in the backcourt.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Starting Thursday
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Harper is starting Thursday's game against the Hawks, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.
The Spurs are getting a look at a three-guard lineup with De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle. It looks like Harper has a chance to start Opening Night with Tobias Harris (calf) injured.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Aiming for expanded role
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Jared Weiss of the New York Times believes coach Mitch Johnson needs to find ways to increase Harper's minutes this year.
Weiss thinks the optimal way to boost Harper's playing time would be to close games with all three of Harper, De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle on the floor. It remains to be seen how willing the Spurs will be to deploy more frequent small-ball looks, as they would then have to squeeze either Devin Vassell or Tobias Harris from the lineup more often. Harper remains one of the favorites for the Sixth Man of the Year award heading into the new campaign.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Shines bright in season-ending loss
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Harper finished with 25 points (10-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block over 31 minutes during Saturday's 94-90 loss to New York in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Harper turned in another dynamic performance, leading the Spurs with 25 points off the bench. It was his second straight performance with at least 21 points, bringing to an end what was an impressive rookie campaign. After a solid regular season, Harper was able to increase his role during the postseason, averaging 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 26.8 minutes per game through 23 appearances. Looking ahead to next season, it wouldn't be surprising to see Harper carve out a 30-minute per-night role, either off the bench or as a starter.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Goes for 21 points in Game 4 loss
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Harper logged 21 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 107-106 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Harper continues to make a name for himself on the biggest stage, providing the Spurs with much-needed offensive production. Wednesday's outing was his highest-scoring performance of the Finals. It continues what has been a stellar postseason for the rookie, a fact that will certainly not be lost on fantasy managers heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Now trailing 3-1 in the series, the Spurs will head home for what is obviously a must-win game Saturday.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Shines bright in Game 6 win
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Harper amassed 18 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 22 minutes during Thursday's 118-91 win over Oklahoma City in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.
Harper scored in double figures for the first time in the past four games, providing the Spurs with a much-needed impact off the bench. His 18-point output matched what he was able to do in the previous three games combined, highlighting his recent struggles. With Game 7 taking place in Oklahoma City on Saturday, Harper will look to build on this performance, as San Antonio looks to advance to the NBA Finals against the Knicks.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Not listed on injury report
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Harper (adductor) is not on the injury report for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Thunder on Sunday.
Harper played through the adductor issue during Friday's Game 3 loss, and Saturday, head coach Mitch Johnson said that Harper was expected to play Sunday. With Harper not even listed on the injury report, it's safe to assume he'll be available for Game 4.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Expected to play Sunday
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Head coach Mitch Johnson said Saturday that he expects Harper (adductor) to play in Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com.
Johnson stated Saturday that he expects both Harper and De'Aaron Fox (ankle) to be available for Sunday's crucial matchup. Harper battled through right adductor soreness to log 17 minutes off the bench in Friday's Game 3 loss, finishing with six points, three rebounds and two assists. While he'll likely continue coming off the bench behind Fox, Harper should see a sizable role as a reserve playmaker while the Spurs look to even the series.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Logs 17 minutes in loss
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Harper finished with six points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 17 minutes during Friday's 123-108 loss to the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Harper shed a questionable tag due to right adductor soreness to suit up Friday, though he moved to the bench in De'Aaron Fox's return. Harper struggled with efficiency and scored in single digits for the first time since Game 3 of the second round against Minnesota. Fox is clearly still bothered by his ankle injury, and if he's unable to play in Game 4, Harper would likely rejoin the first unit.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Not starting Game 3
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Harper (hip) won't start Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Thunder.
Harper started the first two games of this series in place of De'Aaron Fox (ankle). However, Fox has been cleared to suit up for Game 3 and will reclaim his place in the starting lineup. Still, Harper is expected to lead the bench in minutes, assuming he's healthy enough to do so after exiting and not returning to Game 2 on Wednesday.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Cleared to play Friday
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Harper (hip) is available to play in Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals versus Oklahoma City.
The rookie guard started the first two games of the series in place of De'Aaron Fox (ankle). Harper had 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and seven steals in Game 1. While the rookie played well in Game 2, he didn't finish the contest due to injury. With Fox available Friday, Harper will presumably head back to the bench, although he should still see plenty of minutes, assuming he is healthy enough for a full workload.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Game-time call Friday
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Harper (hip) is a game-time call for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Harper suffered the injury during Wednesday's Game 2 and is officially questionable to play, but the Spurs will re-evaluate his status following warmups. De'Aaron Fox (ankle) is also questionable for the Spurs, so the team could be shorthanded in the backcourt.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Earns All-Rookie Team honors
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Harper was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Harper, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 11.8 points, 3.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 0.9 three-pointers, 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks in 22.6 minutes per game while shooting 50.5 percent from the field over 69 regular-season games during his inaugural campaign. With De'Aaron Fox (ankle) and Stephon Castle serving as the Spurs' top options in the backcourt throughout the season, Harper was limited to just four starts, but the 20-year-old provided a glimpse of what kind of upside he might offer in a more featured role while he filled in for an injured Fox on the top unit during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. In the Spurs' 122-115 double-overtime win over the Thunder on Monday, Harper finished with 24 points, 11 rebounds, seven steals and six assists in 47 minutes.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Shines in spot start
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Harper totaled 24 points (8-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and seven steals in 47 minutes during Monday's 122-115 double-overtime victory over Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Harper moved into the starting lineup, replacing De'Aaron Fox, who was ruled out with an ankle injury. It was Harper's first start of the postseason, and the fifth of his career. He repaid the coaches, delivering an elite two-way performance, scoring 24 points for the second time in the past four games and adding a career-high seven steals. In 12 playoff appearances, the rookie has averaged 14.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 steals in 27.0 minutes per contest. If Fox is forced to miss Game 2, expect to see Harper retain his spot in the opening five.
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Spurs' Dylan Harper: Double-doubles in Game 5 win
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Harper recorded 12 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 126-97 victory over Minnesota in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Harper was cleared to play ahead of tipoff after being a late addition to the injury report Tuesday afternoon due to left knee soreness. The rookie first-rounder provided a well-rounded line off the bench in the pivotal win, finishing as one of six Spurs players to score in double figures while ranking second on the team in rebounds. He'll look to continue providing a spark off the bench in Friday's Game 6 as the Spurs aim to close out the series in Minnesota.
