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Spurs draft Jayden Quaintance despite injury concerns following slide

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:03 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Spurs draft Jayden Quaintance despite injury concerns following slide
Summary

The San Antonio Spurs selected Jayden Quaintance with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, emphasizing a long-term strategy despite health questions surrounding the player. Quaintance, projected to be a lottery pick, fell due to serious knee issues that affected his college seasons. Spurs GM Brian Wright confirmed the team's commitment to evaluating Quaintance’s health while highlighting his significant talent. The Spurs, needing depth behind Victor Wembanyama, see a fully healthy Quaintance as a potential key player. The team will adopt a patient approach in his recovery and development.

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  • •The Spurs selected Jayden Quaintance at No. 20 in the NBA Draft.
  • •Quaintance's draft slide was attributed to ongoing health concerns.
  • •He suffered a torn ACL and meniscus during his freshman year.
  • •Spurs GM Brian Wright discussed a long-term recovery plan for Quaintance.
  • •A healthy Quaintance may complement Victor Wembanyama in the frontcourt.
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  • 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs front office explains risky Jayden Quaintance decision after draft slide
What they're saying
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Spurs GM addressed the team’s long-term plan for Jayden Quaintance as questions about his health continue to follow him.

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