Dylan Harper had Visit with Spurs in San Antonio this past week

[scottspurs]

With NBA Draft Nearing, Spurs Zero In on Dylan Harper; Jazz Monitoring Ace Bailey



Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson (https://scoopb.com/author/scoopb/)






https://scoopb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image-19-1024x576.pngWith the 2025 NBA Draft 12 days away, teams around the league are beginning to tip their hands — and two lottery teams appear to have narrowed their sights on standout freshmen from Rutgers.
The San Antonio Spurs, owners of the No. 2 overall pick, have made their intentions clear: Dylan Harper is their guy. According to multiple league sources, Harper is the only player the Spurs have brought in for a pre-draft workout, and team officials have told Harper directly that he is the player they plan to take next Thursday night.
The 6-foot-6 guard is considered one of the most NBA-ready prospects in this year’s class, blending size, creativity and defensive toughness. He was a consistent presence at Rutgers all season long, showcasing a high IQ and polished two-way game. For the Spurs, Harper’s skill set complements franchise centerpiece Victor Wembanyama — a big reason why the team has focus its attention solely on him throughout the draft process.
Meanwhile, further up the board, the Utah Jazz are keeping close tabs on another Rutgers product: forward Ace Bailey.
Utah holds the No. 5 pick and has shown strong interest in Bailey, a 6-foot-10 athletic marvel with the potential to be one of the highest-ceiling players in the draft. Sources say the Jazz have inquired about Bailey in recent days and are seriously evaluating his fit with their young core.
Bailey turned heads all year with his blend of length, fluidity and scoring instincts. His ability to create shots and defend multiple positions has made him a popular name in top-five conversations, and Utah is among the teams doing due diligence.
It’s unclear whether the Jazz would need to trade up to secure Bailey — or if they believe he might fall to them at No. 5 — but the interest is real, and the front office has been actively exploring its options.
With draft boards solidifying and franchises locking in on their targets, both San Antonio and Utah appear to have zeroed in on their preferred players. And if things hold, Rutgers may hear two of its stars called within the first five picks on draft night.
The Spurs’ laser‑focused approach stands in stark contrast to a league-wide trend of casting wide nets during draft season. By locking in on a single player, San Antonio signals supreme confidence in its scouting and a willingness to fast‑track roster cohesion rather than hedge across multiple contingencies.
Brooklyn’s pursuit of Harper underscores the belief by some of the scarcity of true primary playmakers in this year’s class. Many have noted that the Nets have dangled future first‑rounders and veteran contracts in exploratory talks, banking on the belief that Harper’s upside is worth paying a premium to leapfrog the field. Whether any package moves the Spurs off their spot remains doubtful, but the calls illustrate how coveted Harper has become.
For Utah, the Bailey conversations reflect a broader organizational pivot toward length and switchability on the wings. After multiple seasons tinkering with three‑guard lineups, the Jazz appear intent on balancing the roster with a high‑ceiling forward capable of alleviating defensive pressure on the backcourt while adding a secondary scoring option.
Rutgers, once an afterthought in NBA circles, now finds itself on the cusp of a historic night. Should both Harper and Bailey land within the top five, it would mark the program’s first pair of lottery selections in the same draft and provide a recruiting jolt that could reverberate through the Big Ten for years.
Ultimately, the dominoes will fall quickly once the draft clock starts next Thursday. If San Antonio stays put and takes Harper, subsequent picks—particularly Nos. 3 through 6—could turn into a scramble as teams adjust on the fly. Until then, the chatter will only intensify, but for now the betting money is on Harper in silver and black, Bailey drawing serious looks in Salt Lake City, and the Nets lying in wait for any sign of movement.

[scottspurs]

“Hearing the Spurs have only brought in one player for a workout — Dylan Harper.


He visited their facility earlier this week and returned to NJ yesterday.


I'm told San Antonio wants him at No. 2. The Nets are interested too.


Also hearing the Jazz (No. 5) have eyes on Rutgers' Ace Bailey.”

- Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson

[scottspurs]

The Brooklyn Nets have dangled future first‑rounders and veteran contracts in their pursuit of Dylan Harper Jr, per @ScoopB


“Whether any package moves the Spurs off their (2) spot remains doubtful”

[south side spur]

#2 for Cam Johnson, 26’ unprotected, 28’ unprotected and 30’ unprotected. Is that enough of a haul for the Spurs and is this a trade Brooklyn would even consider? Or would they want #14 and/or a player? KJ, Vassell or Sochan? By the way I’m not saying I want this I’m good with PG Fox, SG Harper and SF Castle.

[exstatic]

#2 for Cam Johnson, 26’ unprotected, 28’ unprotected and 30’ unprotected. Is that enough of a haul for the Spurs and is this a trade Brooklyn would even consider? Or would they want #14 and/or a player? KJ, Vassell or Sochan? By the way I’m not saying I want this I’m good with PG Fox, SG Harper and SF Castle.

Trading a franchise level creator/scorer to BKN devalues those picks immediately.

[SpursFan86]

Love it. Welcome to SA, Dylan! Nets can fuck off and keep their future FRPs :lol

[DPG21920]

Scoop B is a clown FYI

[LeBowen]

Trading a franchise level creator/scorer to BKN devalues those picks immediately.

I honestly can't comprehend the "let's trade a winning lottery ticket for more lottery tickets" logic.
Not just in this case, but in general.

[scottspurs]

Sounds like the Spurs gave Harper a promise so a trade is extremely unlikely.

San Antonio Spurs, owners of the No. 2 overall pick, have made their intentions clear: Dylan Harper is their guy. According to multiple league sources, Harper is the only player the Spurs have brought in for a pre-draft workout, and team officials have told Harper directly that he is the player they plan to take next Thursday night.

[scottspurs]

Scoop B is a clown FYI

He might be but looks like he is well connected in the New Jersey area especially at Rutgers.

[TXstbobcat]

He might be but looks like he is well connected in the New Jersey area especially at Rutgers.

he should probably correct when the draft starts in his article. He thinks it’s next Thursday. It’s actually Wednesday the 25th.

[John B]

#2 for Cam Johnson, 26’ unprotected, 28’ unprotected and 30’ unprotected. Is that enough of a haul for the Spurs and is this a trade Brooklyn would even consider? Or would they want #14 and/or a player? KJ, Vassell or Sochan? By the way I’m not saying I want this I’m good with PG Fox, SG Harper and SF Castle.

The article just said, “Dylan Harper is their guy,” no Cam Johnson, no future picks.

The discussion would be trading up from #14, staying pat. Who is the target. I seriously think it’s trading up #14 plus Vassell or Barnes for Maluach if that’s who their target. In the process moving Vassell while hot, and freeing minutes for Harper.

For those who want Cam Johnson or Trey Murphy III. I seriously think you’ll find two or three of those in this draft, but only 1 Dylan Harper. This kid will be multiple All-Star, you don’t one to trade for a borderline All-Star.

[John B]

#2 for Cam Johnson, 26’ unprotected, 28’ unprotected and 30’ unprotected. Is that enough of a haul for the Spurs and is this a trade Brooklyn would even consider? Or would they want #14 and/or a player? KJ, Vassell or Sochan? By the way I’m not saying I want this I’m good with PG Fox, SG Harper and SF Castle.The article just said, “Dylan Harper is their guy,” no Cam Johnson, no future picks. The discussion would be trading up from #14, staying pat. Who is the target. I seriously think it’s trading up #14 plus Vassell or Barnes for Maluach if that’s who their target. In the process moving Vassell while hot, and freeing minutes for Harper. For those who want Cam Johnson or Trey Murphy III. I seriously think you’ll find two or three of those in this draft, but only 1 Dylan Harper. This kid will be multiple All-Star, you don’t one to trade for a borderline All-Star.

[John B]

Best scenario, #2 Harper, trade Vassell plus #14 and draft Malauch. John Collins opts out and ring chase with the Spurs. #38 project big or shooter. Capela or Adams signs as backup C. I’ll even throw in CP3 if he wants to ring chase only on a much reduced minutes, as playing coach to help both Castle and Harper.

Fox, CP3, Wesley,
Harper, Champ, Branham
Castle, Barnes, Keldon
Collins, Sochan, Mamu
Wemby, Malauch, Capela, #38 (2way)

[LeBowen]

trade Vassell plus #14 and draft Malauch

Trade him where?
My assumption is that Malauch isn't making it past the Raptors at #9.

Sixers, Hornets, Jazz, Wizards, Pelicans, Nets. Which of those teams would trade down because they see Vassell as a valuable piece?
Sixers have Maxey and will probably get VJ.
The last thing Hornets need is another score first player with negative defense.
Jazz, Nets and Wizards have nothing, they want to take swings on BPA.
Pelicans need a point guard, maybe a big. They're not trading down for another shooting guard.

[south side spur]

The article just said, “Dylan Harper is their guy,” no Cam Johnson, no future picks. The discussion would be trading up from #14, staying pat. Who is the target. I seriously think it’s trading up #14 plus Vassell or Barnes for Maluach if that’s who their target. In the process moving Vassell while hot, and freeing minutes for Harper. For those who want Cam Johnson or Trey Murphy III. I seriously think you’ll find two or three of those in this draft, but only 1 Dylan Harper. This kid will be multiple All-Star, you don’t one to trade for a borderline All-Star.

I was just hypothesizing what Brooklyn offered the Spurs for #2.

[RC_Drunkford]

#2 for Cam Johnson, 26’ unprotected, 28’ unprotected and 30’ unprotected. Is that enough of a haul for the Spurs and is this a trade Brooklyn would even consider? Or would they want #14 and/or a player? KJ, Vassell or Sochan? By the way I’m not saying I want this I’m good with PG Fox, SG Harper and SF Castle.

I wouldn't trade Harper for Cam fuckin Johnson. Again the only time they should actually entertain this if they get some borderline All-Stars back, 3 future firsts and have a guy who they see becoming a future All-Star in the lower top 10 as a target. And that's more of a move that you would make after you indeed get KD.

Other than that just get Harper.


Trade him where?
My assumption is that Malauch isn't making it past the Raptors at #9.

Sixers, Hornets, Jazz, Wizards, Pelicans, Nets. Which of those teams would trade down because they see Vassell as a valuable piece?
Sixers have Maxey and will probably get VJ.
The last thing Hornets need is another score first player with negative defense.
Jazz, Nets and Wizards have nothing, they want to take swings on BPA.
Pelicans need a point guard, maybe a big. They're not trading down for another shooting guard.

some people say he might fall. I just can't see him get past Atlanta. If he's there at #13 we would have some leverage with the ATL pick and swap, although I'd hate to trade those with Trae's future in jeopardy.

[lefty20]

team officials have told Harper directly that he is the player they plan to take next Thursday night.

Da fuq?

Draft is just under two weeks from now... on a Wednesday.

Journalism is dead. Welcome to our AI overlords.

[John B]

I have a good feeling our starting lineup will be: Fox, Harper, Castle, John Collins, Wemby. I’m hoping John Collins opts out and signs with Spurs. I don’t see why he opts in just for Ainge to trade him to move up the draft. He’s a perfect fit in the Spurs and helps his future team. Or am I missing something?

Whether they get Maluach with Vassell plus #14, or Sorber at #14. The Spurs are not desperate. It’s a matter of moving Vassell and his salary, and free-up minutes for Harper.

Either Adams or Capela will be the backup Center.

The Spurs don’t need to be too cute about getting KD, etc.

[Leetonidas]

They're still trying to claim Ace Bailey is 6'10"? :lol

[RC_Drunkford]

I have a good feeling our starting lineup will be: Fox, Harper, Castle, John Collins, Wemby. I’m hoping John Collins opts out and signs with Spurs. I don’t see why he opts in just for Ainge to trade him to move up the draft. He’s a perfect fit in the Spurs and helps his future team. Or am I missing something?

Whether they get Maluach with Vassell plus #14, or Sorber at #14. The Spurs are not desperate. It’s a matter of moving Vassell and his salary, and free-up minutes for Harper.

Either Adams or Capela will be the backup Center.

The Spurs don’t need to be too cute about getting KD, etc.

If we don't get KD I'd rather keep Devin. He's coming off a down season and would look much better. I'm all for John Collins. We could just package Barnes and Branham for him.

[DPG21920]

He might be but looks like he is well connected in the New Jersey area especially at Rutgers.

He literally said in his article Spurs are thinking of drafting Sarr or Risacher or Harper :lol

[Uriel]

Wasn’t it mentioned in the 2025 NBA Draft thread that Maluach was brought in for a workout, which directly contradicts this information?

[scottspurs]

He literally said in his article Spurs are thinking of drafting Sarr or Risacher or Harper :lol
Lmao hahahaha

[Ice009]

He literally said in his article Spurs are thinking of drafting Sarr or Risacher or Harper :lol

Seriously? Is he joking, or did he really not know who's in the draft?

[scottspurs]

Seriously? Is he joking, or did he really not know who's in the draft?
He might be a little slow bless his heart

[scott]

I honestly can't comprehend the "let's trade a winning lottery ticket for more lottery tickets" logic.
Not just in this case, but in general.

Pure degenerate behavior. These people should be never allowed near a casino or even a gas station, tbh :lol

[scott]

Da fuq?

Draft is just under two weeks from now... on a Wednesday.

Journalism is dead. Welcome to our AI overlords.

Brian Wright informed Harper he plans on taking him in his SpursTalk.com unofficial Mock Draft, which he will post next Thursday. Wright going for those ST bragging rights.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Seriously? Is he joking, or did he really not know who's in the draft?

It’s because it is AI created.

[SpursGenius]

Glad it will be Harper. As said before SGA, Halliburton, Cunningham type player. That’s the type of playmaker you build your team around. Having Wemby added bonus.

[scottspurs]

Apparently the Spurs also spent friday in New Jersey meeting Dylan Harper’s family

[rankingtear]

To tell them trade him to BKN. He could have just called.

[RC_Drunkford]

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[ducks]

Did he bow to king pop?

[Mr. Body]

How is Harper the only lottery pick they brought in for a workout? They have two lottery picks.

[dbestpro]

How is Harper the only lottery pick they brought in for a workout? They have two lottery picks.

The pick will be traded. You got the inside.

[LeBowen]

How is Harper the only lottery pick they brought in for a workout? They have two lottery picks.

Maybe it referred to projected top5 players.
Weren't there posts that Sorber had a workout with the Spurs?
And one of the guards, can't remember if it was Richardson or Fears.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Spurs brought up a planeload of big wimmen to make sure Dylan was still interested in SA

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs worked out Maluach as well, so Harper is not the only lottery pick that came in.

[jmard5]

I honestly can't comprehend the "let's trade a winning lottery ticket for more lottery tickets" logic.
Not just in this case, but in general.

True.

[CGD]

Did he bow to king pop?

No Kings in America, est. 1776

Fuck your Orange overload

[cutewizard]

Hope his family is happy

[cutewizard]

I think our site is better today....easier to post

[Biggems]

I take Harper and don't look back.the only way I even consider a trade is if the Nets give us all 5 of their picks in this draft. Even then, I 99% say no.

[cutewizard]

Pathetic Nets

[scottspurs]

Spurs worked out Maluach as well, so Harper is not the only lottery pick that came in.
Some teams don’t consider Maluach a lottery pick. I have him 16th on my board

[scottspurs]

Also Maluach didn’t work out for the Spurs in San Antonio so he didn’t actually visit.

[RC_Drunkford]

If he falls to that range, (can’t see him falling past ATL at 13) we gotta get him

[Ice009]

Scottspurs, what's the story with this article? You've listed other players that have been brought in for workouts. Is this just that the Spurs have brought in one lottery player for a workout (that being Dylan)? Can you clarify? Is this a fake article?

[mo7888]

Some teams don’t consider Maluach a lottery pick. I have him 16th on my board

We're pretty close there...14 on mine..

[ambchang]

There are very few cases where trading quality for quantity works out, not just in the draft but in general. The one that worked out, from the top of my head, was Webber for penny, and Paul George for SGA plus a bunch of picks. The other cases were all cases where players were mostly trading for big names that were on the downhill of their careers (Pierce and Garnett, those cp3, Westbrook and harden trades that I’ve lost count). In this case where it’s youth for youth, the higher draft pick is generally better, and in the case of Harper, he is such a highly touted player that it wouldn’t make much sense to trade down. Again, back to the 93 draft, was basically the only exception but even then Webber had the better career, even hardaway came out of the gates blazing but injuries derailed his career. Of course if the magic actually kept their picks and got fuller, vince Carter and Mike miller they would’ve won without a doubt.

[scottspurs]

Scottspurs, what's the story with this article? You've listed other players that have been brought in for workouts. Is this just that the Spurs have brought in one lottery player for a workout (that being Dylan)? Can you clarify? Is this a fake article?

The Spurs have only brought in one lottery level player for a visit in San Antonio. The other guys were either not lottery level or didn’t workout in San Antonio. All the other guys they only met with at the combine or did private workouts somewhere else

[Mr. Body]

The Spurs have only brought in one lottery level player for a visit in San Antonio. The other guys were either not lottery level or didn’t workout in San Antonio. All the other guys they only met with at the combine or did private workouts somewhere else

I don't know if I really believe that report. I believe he's the only top-of-lottery guy they brought in, sure. The Spurs are also extremely good at keeping under wraps who they have come in. We usually never know until after the fact.

[scottspurs]

To break it down:

worked out and met with the Spurs in San Antonio:
Dylan Harper

met with spurs at combine:
Jeremiah Fears
Thomas Sorber

Worked out/met with spurs but somewhere else (possibly in coordination with their pro days):
Egor Demin
Khaman Maluach

All the other prospects that have worked out or met with the spurs are not really close to being lottery guys amongst the consensus.

some might consider Maxime Raynaud and Danny Wolf on that level though. They both worked out against each other in San Antonio.

So yeah Dylan Harper is the only consensus top talent that has really come to San Antonio.

[scottspurs]

I don't know if I really believe that report. I believe he's the only top-of-lottery guy they brought in, sure. The Spurs are also extremely good at keeping under wraps who they have come in. We usually never know until after the fact.

I agree. This is not really reliable sources since it’s not coming from the Spurs. It’s possible other guys have been in under the radar which is smart. No info is coming from the Spurs at all. This is all deep twitter and internet searching. I’m just relaying what I find. Not the end all be all.