San Antonio Spurs re-sign veteran Harrison Barnes ahead of 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs have re-signed forward Harrison Barnes for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. Barnes, who joined the Spurs via a trade in 2024, offers over a decade of NBA experience and a championship background to San Antonio's roster. Despite a reduced role in the playoffs, his leadership is expected to benefit rising stars like Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper. As the Spurs shift focus toward postseason success, retaining Barnes aligns with their strategic goals for the evolving team.
- •Harrison Barnes returns to Spurs for 2026-27 season.
- •Barnes has over 1,000 NBA games experience.
- •He averaged 9.9 points per game last season.
- •Barnes transitioned to a bench role during the playoffs.
- •Spurs acquired De'Aaron Fox before the trade deadline.
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — San Antonio Spurs Re-Sign NBA Veteran Harrison Barnes
"The veteran forward brings championship pedigree and elite floor spacing back to San Antonio, providing essential leadership for Victor Wembanyama and a blossoming championship-caliber roster.
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