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Tobias Harris Injury Update: Spurs Forward Questionable for Season Opener

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Oct 5, 2026, 10:54 IST

San Antonio Spurs forward Tobias Harris is set to miss the entire preseason after sustaining a left calf strain during training camp, leaving his status for the regular-season opener against Oklahoma City uncertain.

Tobias Harris Injury Update: Spurs Forward Questionable for Season Opener

The San Antonio Spurs are facing an early setback in their preparations for the upcoming campaign, with new acquisition Tobias Harris currently sidelined due to injury. The veteran forward sustained a strained left calf during the team's training camp, a development that has cast doubt on his availability for the start of the regular season.

Harris, who joined the franchise as a free agent on July 6, was notably absent from the team's annual Silver & Black intrasquad scrimmage held this past Sunday. The injury has effectively ruled him out of the Spurs' entire five-game preseason schedule as he undergoes treatment and recovery.

Status for Regular-Season Opener Remains Uncertain

According to official team statements, Harris will be reevaluated once the preseason concludes. His participation in the highly anticipated regular-season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 20 remains questionable. The matchup, which serves as a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals, is a significant early test for the Spurs, and the team will be hoping for a positive prognosis for their new forward.

The 6-foot-8 power forward signed a two-year deal with San Antonio this summer, bringing valuable experience to the roster. Harris spent the previous two seasons with the Detroit Pistons, where he played a key role in helping the team secure the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. During his final season in Detroit, he maintained solid production, averaging 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists across 27.7 minutes per game.