Joshua Primo SG FA Wed 10/27/21 12:09 PM
Joshua Primo
SG FA
Primo was assigned to the Austin Spurs on Wednesday, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Primo had a minimal role with San Antonio to begin the year, as he averaged just 2.5 points in 3.0 minutes per game across two appearances. He'll presumably be in line for additional work in the G League.
Joshua Primo SG FA Sat 10/16/21 2:14 PM
Joshua Primo
SG FA
Primo finished the preseason appearing in five games and averaging 5.8 points on 63.2 percent shooting from the field, including 50.0 percent from three, 1.2 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 9.7 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
The 18-year-old didn't get a ton of run in the preseason, but it seems like he's more of a developmental project for the Spurs, who garnered some critique for taking Primo at No. 12 overall in this year's draft. He was much more active in Summer League, where he averaged 14.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 blocks. However, he shot just 36.2 percent from the field and had more turnovers than assists. Primo can be ignored in redraft leagues, but he has some value as a flier in deep keeper/dynasty leagues.
Joshua Primo SG FA Mon 10/4/21 3:48 PM
Joshua Primo
SG FA
Primo (groin) is not listed on the Spurs' injury report heading into Monday's preseason opener against the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
Last week, coach Gregg Popovich revealed the rookie was battling a minor groin issue, but it looks like he's since moved past it. Primo could be set for extended minutes over the Spurs' five-game preseason schedule as the team attempts to get a look at the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. During the regular season, playing time could be more difficult to come by, so for the time being Primo is best left alone in most season-long fantasy leagues.
Joshua Primo SG FA Mon 9/27/21 4:48 PM
Joshua Primo
SG FA
Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said Monday that Primo is nursing a minor groin injury at the onset of training camp, Dan Weiss of Bally Sports San Antonio reports.
EDGE Analysis
One of the youngest players eligible for selection in July's draft, Primo won't turn 19 years old until Christmas Eve and isn't expected to be a member of the Spurs' regular rotation to begin his professional career. With that in mind, Primo's groin issue shouldn't be anything that affects how the Spurs divvy up the minutes among their guards to begin the 2021-22 campaign, though the rangy wing could still miss out on some meaningful developmental time in the preseason.
Joshua Primo SG FA Thu 8/12/21 2:58 PM
Joshua Primo
SG FA
Primo (coach's decision), who was expected to be available Thursday against the Hornets, is out due to right knee soreness, freelance basketball reporter Matthew Tynan reports.
EDGE Analysis
It seemed like Primo would be available. However, he'll sit out his second straight Summer League contest. His next chance to play is Sunday.
Joshua Primo SG FA Thu 8/12/21 2:51 PM
Joshua Primo
SG FA
Primo (coach's decision) is expected to be available for Thursday's Summer League contest against the Hornets, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Primo sat out Tuesday's game, but he should be back in action for his fourth Summer League appearance. So far, he's averaged 12.0 points, 2.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds.
Joshua Primo SG FA Tue 8/10/21 6:41 PM
Joshua Primo
SG FA
Primo (coach's decision) will not play in Tuesday's Summer League game against the Bulls, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Spurs played Monday night, so it looks like they're simply playing it safe and giving their first-round pick the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back. Primo will likely be back in action for Thursday's matchup against Charlotte.