Tarris Reed Jr. debuts for Spurs at California Classic; Karaban sidelined
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Tarris Reed Jr. made his Summer League debut for the San Antonio Spurs at the California Classic on July 4. The former UConn center scored 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds in an 88-87 loss to the Miami Heat. Reed had difficulty establishing a rhythm offensively with his new team but demonstrated strong defensive capabilities. Alex Karaban, the Sacramento Kings' No. 29 overall pick and former UConn captain, will miss the California Classic due to a right ankle sprain suffered in practice.
- •Reed scored 10 points on 3-for-10 shooting for the Spurs.
- •He collected seven rebounds, including three offensive boards.
- •Karaban is out with a right ankle sprain and will be reevaluated in a week.
- •The Spurs competed against the Miami Heat in the California Classic.
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"Former UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. made his NBA Summer League debut for the San Antonio Spurs at the California Classic on Friday night. Just over a week after he was introduced in San Antonio as its No. 26 overall draft pick, Reed showed what kind of force he can be on defense and on the glass in his first time playing in an NBA uniform. With the Spurs still figuring out the flow of their ...
"The UConn product struggled with his shot, but his gritty rebounding and elite screening proved he is ready to anchor San Antonio's physical new twin-tower era.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 4:23 PMWhat to Make of Tarris Reed Jr.'s Spurs Summer League Debut
The UConn product struggled with his shot, but his gritty rebounding and elite screening proved he is ready to anchor San Antonio's physical new twin-tower era.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 1:15 PMFormer UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. makes Spurs debut in California Classic; Alex Karaban injured
Former UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. made his NBA Summer League debut for the San Antonio Spurs at the California Classic on Friday night. Just over a week after he was introduced in San Antonio as its No. 26 overall draft pick, Reed showed what kind of force he can be on defense and on the glass in his first time playing in an NBA uniform. With the Spurs still figuring out the flow of their ...
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