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Spurs waive 2021 first-round pick Josh Primo

Michael Scotto: The San Antonio Spurs have waived Joshua Primo, team says. Primo was selected by the Spurs with the 12th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. RC Buford: “It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both …

Michael Scotto: The San Antonio Spurs have waived Joshua Primo, team says. Primo was selected by the Spurs with the 12th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. RC Buford: “It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua.”

Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
It was just 2 weeks ago that San Antonio exercised the 3rd year (2023-24) team option for Josh Primo.
He is under contract for $4.1M and $4.3M.
He is eligible to be claimed with room or an exception but a team will have to do its diligence on why the 19-year old was waived. – 7:31 PM
RJ Marquez @KSATRJ
Stunning Spurs news: The team has waived Josh Primo who was selected with the No. 12 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. #KSATsports pic.twitter.com/5szcSwov2r – 7:29 PM

Mike Ganter @Mike_Ganter
Josh Primo just got waived by the Spurs. Makes no sense. He was out Wednesday with a glute injury. But this is very strange to waive a first round pick with obvious upside. Clearly more to it. – 7:28 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Wow. I’m very curious to hear why the Spurs waived Josh Primo. Here is RC Buford’s statement: pic.twitter.com/zP8ukiVXmD – 7:28 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Breaking: Spurs have released Josh Primo. “It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua,” said Spurs Sports & Entertainment CEO RC Buford. – 7:28 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
RC Buford on the shocking release of Josh Primo: “It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua.”
Strange. Primo is only 19 and in his second year. I’m sure we’ll learn more about this in the coming days. – 7:28 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Spurs have waived Josh Primo. Primo was the 12th pick in the 2021 NBA draft. – 7:26 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
The Spurs have made a shocking announcement that they’ve waived Josh Primo.
No idea what this is about. pic.twitter.com/qSP7RvwJBh – 7:26 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Spurs say they have waived Josh Primo: pic.twitter.com/qIPpW5InKr – 7:25 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Spurs have waived guard Josh Primo. – 7:24 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
The NBA’s official injury report is listing Devin Vassell and Josh Primo as OUT again tonight.
Teams submit those reports daily, but Spurs haven’t yet made it official today. So, potentially subject to change. Did not see either on the court following shootaround today, though. – 12:53 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Josh Primo (left glute), Devin Vassell (left knee), Barlow (G-League), and Bassey (G-League) are OUT Friday vs the Bulls per latest injury report turned into NBA – 9:39 PM

More on this storyline

Matthew Tynan: The Spurs have recalled Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley ahead of their game against Chicago in San Antonio tomorrow. A little insurance policy after both Devin Vassell and Josh Primo sat out last night with various injuries. -via Twitter @Matthew_Tynan / October 27, 2022
Tom Orsborn: Primo is out, Pop said, after that hard fall he took Monday night on his backside. Pop also said he’s not sure how long Vassell (sore left knee) will be out. -via Twitter @tom_orsborn / October 26, 2022
Tom Orsborn: Vassell (sore left knee) is doubtful for tomorrow, per Spurs. Primo had a huge ice pack on his lower back in the locker room last night after a hard spill, but he’s not on the injury report. -via Twitter @tom_orsborn / October 25, 2022

Spurs to play home games in Mexico?

The Spurs are looking to double the number of “home” games they can play away from the arena. That will require changes to the Spurs’ nonrelocation agreement with the county. Bexar County commissioners are scheduled to discuss the matter in a closed executive session Tuesday. Although specific locations haven’t been nailed down, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff said the latest iteration of proposed changes for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons would allow the Spurs to host two international “home” games, possibly in Mexico City and Monterrey, and two others within 100 miles — Austin or perhaps San Marcos. There are 41 home games per season.

In a statement, Spurs Sports & …

In a statement, Spurs Sports & Entertainment CEO R.C. Buford said the team is committed to San Antonio and South Texas. “We are committed to finding new, creative ways to purposefully engage and celebrate our fans from Mexico to Austin, continuing to expand our regional fan base,” Buford said. “We believe San Antonio is uniquely positioned from a cultural, geographic and economic standpoint to serve as the anchor for this region. San Antonio has been home for five decades, and the organization will continue to innovate, positioning the Spurs to thrive in San Antonio for the next 50 years,” he added.

The annual NBA draft combine, which was …

The annual NBA draft combine, which was supposed to be held this month in Chicago, has been postponed. For the Spurs, it has created a dearth of data heading into what could be the team’s most consequential draft in 23 years. “There’s quite a bit that is (normally) going on at this time of the year,” Buford said. “We’re working through places where we need to fill gaps.”

For now, the Spurs have been relying on …