Dylan Harper aims for bigger role with Spurs this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:43 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Dylan Harper aims for bigger role with Spurs this season
Summary

Dylan Harper is preparing for a potentially expanded role with the San Antonio Spurs as training camp begins. Head coach Mitch Johnson indicated a desire to play Harper alongside fellow guards De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle more frequently. Last season, Harper was a bench player but made significant contributions in the playoffs, scoring 21 points in Game 4 and 25 in Game 5 against the New York Knicks. Harper expressed his commitment to staying positive and supportive of the team's goals, regardless of his personal playing time. The Spurs' media day highlighted the team's strategy moving forward with their young talent.

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  • •Dylan Harper attended Spurs media day on Sept. 28, 2026.
  • •Coach Mitch Johnson plans to use Harper more with Fox and Castle.
  • •Harper scored 21 points in Game 4 and 25 in Game 5 during playoffs.
  • •Fox supports playing all three guards together this season.
  • •Harper emphasizes positivity and team cohesion in comments.
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  • 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Dylan Harper plans to 'stay positive' no matter how Spurs use him
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Coach Mitch Johnson's plans for the up-and-coming 20-year-old guard ranks as one of the hot topics heading into training camp.

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