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Spurs Acquire UConn Star Tarris Reed Jr.
24 Jun
Summary
- Spurs traded for Tarris Reed Jr.'s draft rights.
- Reed brings scoring ability and frontcourt depth.
- He averaged 14.7 points and nine rebounds for UConn.
The San Antonio Spurs have bolstered their 2026 rookie class by acquiring the draft rights to UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. in a trade with the Denver Nuggets. This acquisition addresses the Spurs' need for frontcourt depth, especially behind star Victor Wembanyama. Reed, standing 6-foot-10 and weighing over 250 pounds, joins fellow rookie Jayden Quaintance in adding significant size to the team's frontcourt.
Reed brings a notable scoring touch, having been a key player for UConn's NCAA tournament championship team. During his final season with the Huskies, he averaged 14.7 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks, shooting 60 percent from the field. A standout performance in the NCAA tournament saw him achieve over 30 points and 25 rebounds in a single game.
The Spurs sent pick No. 35, along with two future second-round selections, to the Nuggets in exchange for Reed's rights. Having completed his college career at two different institutions, Reed expressed excitement about the NBA pre-draft process. He is poised to make an immediate contribution off the bench and in upcoming Summer League sessions, aiming to carry his college momentum into the professional league.
