OCTOBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
JOSHUA PRIMO
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OCTOBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Spurs waive 2021 first-round pick Joshua Primo The San Antonio Spurs have waived guard Joshua Primo, the team announced on Friday. Primo, 19, was the No. 12 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He...
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Waived by Spurs Primo (glute) was waived by the Spurs on Friday, Bruno Passos of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Impact Primo was slated to miss a second consecutive game Friday against the Bulls due to a sore left glute, and it's a somewhat surprising move to see him let go by San Antonio after he was selected by the team with the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He averaged 6.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 21.3 minutes per game over 54 appearances with the Spurs and will now seek out other opportunities.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Friday Primo (glute) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Primo will miss a second straight game as he continues to deal with a sore left glute. Devin Vassell (knee) will also remain sidelined Friday, so Josh Richardson figures to draw another start while Romeo Langford could see increased run off the bench. Primo's next chance to return will be Sunday against the Timberwolves.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Wednesday Primo won't play in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.
Impact Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said that Primo's absence is due to the hard fall he took in Monday's win over the Timberwolves. According to Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com, Primo has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest due to "left glute spasms." With Devin Vassell (knee) also sidelined, Josh Richardson and Romeo Langford could see increased minutes in San Antonio's backcourt Wednesday.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Posts 23 points in preseason finale Primo played 24 minutes against Oklahoma City on Thursday, finishing with 23 points (8-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists, one rebound and one blocked shot.
Impact Despite playing in just his second game of the exhibition slate, Primo was in excellent form as he led the Spurs in scoring with an efficient shooting effort from both the field and the charity stripe. The second-year guard also ranked second on the team with four assists, though he also committed four turnovers. Primo is primed to back up Tre Jones at point guard when the regular season gets underway.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to make preseason debut Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Primo (knee) will be active for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Jazz, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact Primo is line to make his first appearance of the preseason Tuesday after sustaining an MCL sprain in late September. Primo will be competing for minutes in the guard rotation with Tre Jones and Devin Vassell, but he is currently expected to be a bench option. The second-year guard should be ready to go for the regular season, barring any setbacks.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spurs exercise team option Primo had his third-year team option for the 2023-24 season picked up by the Spurs on Monday, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact Primo missed the last several weeks with an MCL sprain that he sustained in late September, but he's expected to make his preseason debut Tuesday against the Jazz. He'll likely take on a depth role to begin the regular season but will now be under contract with the Spurs through the 2023-24 season.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Tuesday Primo (knee) is expected to make his preseason debut Tuesday against the Jazz, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Impact Primo has spent the last several weeks in recovery mode after sustaining an MCL sprain in late September, but he should have two chances to suit up during the preseason. Assuming he doesn't face any setbacks late in the preseason, he'll likely be available for the Spurs' regular-season opener against Charlotte on Oct. 19.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could return at end of preseason Primo (knee) may be available for the Spurs' final two preseason games against the Jazz and Thunder, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact Primo suffered an MCL sprain in late September but should have time to ramp up at game speed before the regular season. With the Spurs rebuilding, he should see an expanded role.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited practice participant Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Friday that Primo (knee) is doing everything in practice besides contact, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact Primo suffered an MCL sprain in camp and is expected to miss the beginning of the preseason. While the second-year guard is not doing contract drills yet, his participation in everything else is a good sign that he can return for the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers MCL sprain Primo sprained the MCL in his left knee in camp and will miss at least the beginning of preseason, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports. However, he's expected back for the...
Impact Primo appears to have avoided significant damage but will take a bit of a hiatus before returning to the floor. Per Tynan, the earliest Primo could return is the final game of the preseason, so his status should be monitored as the regular season approaches.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Didn't play Thursday Primo (health and safety protocols) didn't play in Thursday's Summer League contest against the Hawks.
Impact Primo missed his second consecutive Summer League tilt due to COVID protocols. The second-year guard has seen the second-most amount of minutes on the Spurs' Summer League team so far while averaging 15.0 points per game.
JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Enters health and safety protocols Primo (health and safety protocols) is out for Monday's contest against the Rockets, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Impact The second-year guard is averaging 15.0 points while playing the second-most amount of minutes for the Spurs' Summer League team thus far, but Primo will be forced to sit out Monday due to COVID protocols. San Antonio's next contest comes Thursday against the Hawks.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play vs. Portland Primo (hamstring) will play Sunday against Portland, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.
Impact A sore hamstring landed the rookie guard on the initial injury report, but after going through a pregame workout he's been cleared to take the floor. Primo should be in line for his eighth consecutive start at shooting guard, though he won't have backcourt mate Dejounte Murray (illness) alongside him.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Probable with hamstring tightness Primo is probable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to left hamstring tightness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Primo has started the past four games with mixed results. He's averaged 8.4 points on 39.3 percent shooting, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 28.1 minutes. He'll continue to be a developmental focus for the Spurs down the stretch.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Friday Primo is starting Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Primo will make his first start since Jan. 12 with Josh Richardson (calf) unavailable Friday. Across his last three appearances, Primo has averaged 3.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 22.3 minutes per game.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared vs. Pacers Primo (illness) is available for Saturday's matchup against the Pacers, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Impact Primo is back following a two-game absence. He figures to step into a bigger role than usual, as many of the Spurs' key pieces are out Saturday. In games where he's seen at least 24 minutes, he's averaged 10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 blocks.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Indiana takes on San Antonio, seeks to break 3-game slide
Indiana is looking to end its three-game slide with a victory against San AntonioMARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Friday Primo (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Jazz, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Impact As expected, Primo won't be available after initially being listed as doubtful. His next chance to suit up will be the second half of the Spurs' back-to-back set Saturday versus Indiana.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out Friday Primo (illness) is doubtful to play Friday against the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Primo missed Wednesday's loss to the Raptors due to a stomach illness, and he isn't expected to be available for Friday's contest. He could also be sidelined for the second half of the back-to-back set Saturday versus Indiana.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell, Jazz square off against the Spurs
The Spurs will take on conference foe UtahMARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out Wednesday Primo (illness) will not play Wednesday against the Raptors, Paul Garica of Project Spurs reports.
Impact Primo was not listed on the initial injury report, so it looks like he developed a non-COVID illness in the hours leading up to Wednesday's tip. At any rate, the rookie out of Alabama will not be available as the Spurs play their second of four games this week.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
