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Spurs' Tobias Harris Questionable For Opener Due To Calf Strain

Tobias Harris suffered a left calf strain in training camp and is questionable for San Antonio's October 20 opener against Oklahoma City. He is expected to miss all five preseason games and will be reevaluated afterward. The notes also discuss Ty Jerome's role in Memphis, Houston's two-way opening, and Dallas's preseason trip.

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"Harris strained his left calf during San Antonio's training camp. He is questionable for the Oct. 20 opener versus Oklahoma City, will miss all five preseason games, and will be reevaluated afterward. As the Spurs' only newcomer expected to earn a significant rotation role, his absence may delay coach Mitch Johnson's lineup experimentation and reduce Harris's short-term starting chances."

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Second paragraph: "Other Southwest notes: Ty Jerome is an early frontrunner to start at point guard for Memphis. Houston waived Rafael Castro, confident in its frontcourt depth, and is weighing several two-way candidates. Dallas's Macao trip is a fact-finding mission for coach Dusty May. New Orleans's G League team is relocating to Kenner as the Laketown Squadron amid renovation delays."

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