Latest Tobias Harris injury update gives Spurs a small glimmer of hope

After missing the first month of the season, the San Antonio Spurs are still awaiting the debut of Tobias Harris. However, his calf injury may keep him out longer than expected.

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Harris is expected to start ramping up next week and may possibly be ready to play in early December. That update provides us with a better understanding of how serious his injury was and gives Spurs fans a glimmer of hope that he will soon play.

Harris has missed all of the preseason and the team's first 12 games. If he were to return in early December, Harris would have missed about two months because of a calf injury. Even so, San Antonio's cautious approach may prevent reinjury and help get back at 100% for when they actually need him.

Latest Tobias Harris injury update gives Spurs a small glimmer of hope

Having it happen early on in the season is better than having it happen in the middle of the year or even near the playoffs. On the other hand, his calf injury has set him back and makes integrating him into the rotation that much harder.

Despite winning 11 straight games, the Silver and Black could still use Harris. After all, he is both a reliable 3-point shooter and a mid-range threat.

The Spurs have struggled shooting this season, so adding Harris to the mix could help to solve those problems and make them that much tougher to beat. Equally as important, he could give the second unit a boost with San Antonio struggling mightily when Victor Wembanyama sits.

The Spurs still need Harris despite their success this season

Harris' offensive skill set will provide more scoring punch and give coach Mitch Johnson a unique option compared to his other forwards when he finally plays. It may take him some time, but he could become a key part of the bench and hopefully boost the Spurs' second unit.

That's not to say that he won't play with Wembanyama, however. Harris could give Antonio yet another lob threat, who could get Wemby easy baskets while also putting more shooting around him.

If Harris is indeed out until December, his injury is more serious than first thought. Fortunately, it didn't happen later in the season, and Harris will hopefully make a big impact when he finally plays.

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