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Spurs Return Fox, Harper for Game 4, Ease Wembanyama Pressure

5/24/2026

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Summary

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Spurs announced De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper will play in Game 4 on May 24 at Frost Bank Center.
Fox missed the first two games with a high-ankle sprain after Ayo Dosunmu landed on his leg.
Harper missed part of Game 2 and was limited in Game 3 after an MRI confirmed an adductor injury.
Coach Mitch Johnson said guards cleared staff and their return adds depth and eases pressure on Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, after a lockout reduced the NBA schedule to 50 games, the San Antonio Spurs, led by Tim Duncan and coached by Gregg Popovich, captured their first title by defeating the eighth-seeded New York Knicks 4-1. The championship’s reliance on roster depth set a template the Spurs cite today when returning players bolster their playoff push.

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Story summary

Spurs announced De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper will play in Game 4 on May 24 at Frost Bank Center.
Fox missed the first two games with a high-ankle sprain after Ayo Dosunmu landed on his leg.
Harper missed part of Game 2 and was limited in Game 3 after an MRI confirmed an adductor injury.
Coach Mitch Johnson said guards cleared staff and their return adds depth and eases pressure on Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.

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