Injuries have taken a toll on the San Antonio Spurs in recent weeks.
Franchise star Victor Wembanyama remains sidelined with a calf strain, Stephon Castle is out with a hip flexor strain, and the Spurs have also been missing 2025 No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper, who is dealing with a calf strain of his own.
Harper, 19, has missed San Antonio's previous 10 games after suffering a calf strain in the Spurs' 130-118 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 2.
The top pick's injury resulted in him having to wear a walking boot. Before the team's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, they received positive news on the young star.
Dylan Harper (calf) cleared to play against Trail Blazers after missing 10 games
Spurs guard Dylan Harper will be returning to the lineup on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the past 10 games with a calf strain, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News announced.
San Antonio cleared him to play after the team's shootaround on Wednesday morning.
Before suffering the injury, the 19-year-old rookie was putting up impressive numbers. In 23.3 minutes per game, he's averaging 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists while shooting 50.0 percent from the field.
With Stephon Castle still being sidelined, Harper has a strong chance of making his first career start.
San Antonio will look to bounce back after losing their fifth game of the season in a 111-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
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