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Tarris Reed Jr. wastes no time reminding the Spurs why they drafted him

San Antonio Spurs rookie center Tarris Reed Jr. has already impressed during the preseason, reminding the Silver and Black why they acquired him.

By Cal Durrett · Air Alamo

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Cal Durrett argues Tarris Reed Jr. is already proving why the Spurs traded for him on draft night.
Reed impressed in preseason games, grabbing 17 rebounds against Utah and 10 points against Phoenix.
San Antonio revamped its center rotation by acquiring rookies Reed and Jayden Quaintance.

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San Antonio Spurs rookie center Tarris Reed Jr. has impressed during the preseason with strong rebounding and physical play. Acquired in a draft-night trade from the Denver Nuggets, Reed recorded 17 rebounds against Utah and scored 10 points with six rebounds in nine minutes against the Phoenix Suns.

Air Alamo's Cal Durrett argues that Reed appears ready for an immediate role providing depth behind Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet. The Spurs revamped their frontcourt by replacing veteran centers with rookies Reed and Jayden Quaintance.

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