Spurs' Harper expected to return vs. Trail Blazers

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper is slated to return Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers following a 10-game absence due to a left calf strain.

Harper, the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has been cleared to resume play, according to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News. He added that while he didn't want to miss time, the team was focused on the "long run."

He sustained the injury on Nov. 2 while trying to defend a shot from the Phoenix Suns' Nick Richards.

Harper was averaging 14 points and 3.8 assists per game prior to the injury.

The Spurs are off to an 11-5 start.