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March 25, 2026
Starting sans Fox
Harper will start in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Analysis
Harper will fill in for the absent De'Aaron Fox (back), marking the rookie guard's second career start. Harper played 28 minutes and logged 24 points, four rebounds and three assists in his first start of the campaign.
March 24, 2026
Scoring punch off bench
Harper contributed 21 points (9-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six assists, four rebounds and two blocks over 25 minutes during Monday's 136-111 victory over Miami.
Analysis
Harper reverted to the bench after a 24-point performance as a starter Saturday but maintained his scoring output, eclipsing the 20-point mark for the second straight game. Not known as much of a shot blocker, Monday marked the guard's fourth time this season with multiple rejections. Outside shooting has been a weakness for Harper in his rookie year, though he entered the matchup with Miami shooting 53.8 percent from beyond the arc over his previous 10 contests and kept that surge going with three triples in a blowout victory.
March 23, 2026
Not starting vs. Miami
Harper won't start Monday's game against the Heat.
Analysis
The rookie first-rounder will slide to the second unit due to Stephon Castle returning from a two-game absence with a hip issue. Harper has averaged 12.2 points, 5.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds in 24.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
March 22, 2026
Career-high 24 points
Harper posted 24 points (9-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes during Saturday's 134-119 win over the Pacers.
Analysis
Harper matched his career high with 24 points, making the most of his temporary promotion. With Devin Vassell (hamstring) and Stephon Castle (hip) both sidelined, Harper was given the starting nod for the first time in his young career. While this was certainly an encouraging performance, managers shouldn't expect nights like this all too often. Assuming Castle and Vassell are back in the lineup sooner rather than later, Harper would go back to being nothing more than a streaming consideration.
March 21, 2026
Added to starting lineup
Harper will start Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis
Devin Vassell (hamstring) was scratched, opening up a spot for Harper in the first unit. It'll be the rookie's first career start. He's averaging 11.1 points, 3.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds across 22.2 minutes per game this season.