Spurs' Carter Bryant: Team option picked up Saturday
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The Spurs exercised the team option on Bryant for the 2027-28 season, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Bryant, the 2025 No. 14 overall pick, appeared in 71 regular-season games as a rookie in 2025-26. He got off to a slow start, but demonstrated signs of growth by ending the year averaging 7.0 points and 1.9 assists in seven regular-season appearances in April. Bryant should be more productive in 2026-27, though the verdict is still out regarding just how high his ceiling can be at the professional level. The Spurs are willing to be patient and find out, so the team picked up his option for the 2027-28 season.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Drains four three-pointers
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Bryant tallied 16 points (4-7 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 123-103 preseason win over the Suns.
Bryant appeared to have the green light to fire away from deep, connecting on a team-high four triples. The second-year forward is an option for a larger role off the bench while Tobias Harris (calf) is on the shelf.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Carter (ankle) is available for Wednesday's preseason game against Phoenix, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bryant didn't play in Monday's preseason meeting with the Jazz. However, he is cleared to return Wednesday versus the Suns.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Sitting out Monday
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Bryant (ankle) won't play in Monday's preseason game against Utah, per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News.
Bryant exited Saturday's preseason loss to Phoenix after rolling his right ankle in the first half and did not return, so the Spurs are giving him a day to recover Monday. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Suns.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Dealing with minor ankle issue
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Bryant exited Saturday's 102-98 preseason loss to Phoenix after rolling his right ankle in the first half and did not return, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Bryant suffered the injury after stepping on teammate Devin Vassell's foot and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the contest. However, McDonald suggested the decision was precautionary rather than indicative of a serious injury, while coach Mitch Johnson also characterized the early exit as precautionary. The second-year forward's status for Monday's preseason matchup against Utah remains uncertain, though there is currently no indication of a prolonged absence.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Makes strong impression
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Bryant finished with 11 points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Thursday's 123-116 preseason loss to Atlanta.
Bryant showed encouraging offensive development, knocking down two three-pointers while contributing on the glass and defensively. The second-year forward committed four turnovers but appeared more comfortable making decisions with the ball compared to his rookie campaign. Bryant will look to build on the performance as he competes for a larger role in San Antonio's forward rotation.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Won't play Sunday
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Bryant (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Bucks, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Bryant will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set, and it's possible the Spurs have seen enough from him this summer after he appeared in the team's first two Las Vegas Summer League games. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Jazz.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Struggles with shot
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Bryant totaled 12 points (4-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 25 minutes during Thursday's 93-66 Summer League loss to the Hawks.
The 2025 lottery pick shook off a scoreless first half to reach double figures, though he'll look to improve his efficiency after committing four turnovers. The Spurs used him at shooting guard Thursday, which put him out of his comfort zone, so that's something to watch going forward.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Suiting up Thursday
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Bryant (rest) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against Atlanta.
The Spurs kept the 2025 first-rounder out of the California Classic portion of Summer League to manage his reps. Bryant should play a featured role for the Spurs this summer as he looks to take a step forward in his second season.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Will play in Vegas
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Bryant will only play during the Las Vegas Summer League, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.
The Spurs will play a few games at the California Classic prior to their Vegas trip, and Bryant will be held out of those games. Bryant, who is entering his second campaign, averaged 4.2 points and 2.5 rebounds across 71 regular-season games as a rookie.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Grabs two boards in Game 5 defeat
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Bryant chipped in two rebounds in six minutes during Saturday's 94-90 loss to the Knicks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Bryant logged single-digit minutes for a ninth consecutive contest, going scoreless for the third time during that span. The rookie first-rounder took on an increased role in the latter half of the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 6.1 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 37.3 percent from downtown in 15.3 minutes per game across the final 34 games of the regular season. He finished the regular season with averages of 4.2 points and 2.5 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per contest over 71 outings.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Available to play
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Bryant (foot) is available for Game 2 versus the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bryant will be available to play limited minutes off the bench Wednesday. In San Antonio's first-round series with Portland, Bryant averaged 3.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 9.3 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Iffy for Game 2
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Bryant (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves.
Bryant missed Monday's Game 1 loss due to a right foot sprain he sustained in a recent practice, though head coach Mitch Johnson said he's optimistic it won't be a long-term issue. The rookie first-rounder averaged 3.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 9.2 minutes per game in five first-round outings. If he remains out, Keldon Johnson could continue seeing a slight bump in minutes.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Ruled out for Game 1
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Bryant (foot) is out for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against Minnesota on Monday, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.
Head coach Mitch Johnson said Bryant sustained the injury in a recent practice, though Johnson added that he's optimistic it won't be a long-term issue, according to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News. Bryant didn't make much of an impact in the previous round against Portland, averaging 3.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 9.2 minutes (five games). Keldon Johnson and Harrison Barnes could pick up a few extra minutes in Bryant's place Monday night.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Iffy for Monday
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Bryant (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves.
Bryant is dealing with a sprained right foot and could miss Monday's contest. If the rookie first-rounder is ruled out, Keldon Johnson could see a slight uptick in playing time.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Drops career-high 16 on Lakers
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Bryant had 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 136-108 victory over the Lakers.
The 14th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft set new career highs in minutes and points in the rout as he led the Spurs' second unit in scoring. Bryant has seen his role increase in February, and through the first five games this month, he's averaging 9.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 threes, 1.2 assists, and 1.2 combined steals and blocks in 18.2 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Bryant (illness) is available for Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal contest against the Lakers, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.
Bryant has been cleared to play Wednesday after being added to the injury report due to an illness. The rookie first rounder has averaged just 8.6 minutes per game over his last 11 outings, but his presence gives the Spurs added depth on the wing.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Downgraded to questionable
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Bryant (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Josh Paredes of FanSided Sports reports.
Bryant did not initially carry an injury/illness designation but now is in danger of missing Wednesday's NBA Cup contest. Since he is buried on the depth chart, his absence would not impact much, but more minutes would likely be given to Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Records 13 minutes in win
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Bryant chipped in three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one block in 13 minutes during Wednesday's 114-112 win over the Magic.
Bryant has now played in at least 11 minutes in three consecutive games, which may be primarily due to injuries. He also hasn't taken advantage of his opportunity, averaging just 3.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.3 assists in that span, and should not be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
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Spurs' Carter Bryant: Back in rotation Saturday
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Bryant racked up zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound in five minutes during Saturday's 126-119 win over the Pelicans.
Bryant played for just the second time in the past five games, continuing what has been a quiet start for the rookie. As the Spurs get healthy bodies back on the floor, Bryant's role will likely continue to shrink. At this point, there is no reason to be rostering him outside of dynasty formats.
