Tobias Harris helped a young Detroit Pistons core climb the Eastern Conference standings and earn 60 wins for just the third time in franchise history. The San Antonio Spurs have already enjoyed their own ascension in the West, reaching the NBA Finals in Victor Wembanyama's third NBA campaign and Mitch Johnson's first full year as head coach. But they could use more veteran tutelage. Well, this powerhouse will have to wait a bit before Harris can offer his on-court services.
The longtime forward will miss Tuesday's season-opening showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder, per Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Harris continues to recover from a calf strain that he suffered earlier in the month, forcing the Spurs to lean on their roster continuity and ample star power.
Article Continues Below“He’s ramping up,” Johnson said, according to Weiss. “He’s progressing. He still needs some more progressing on the court.”