San Antonio Spurs predicted starting lineup and depth chart after Dylan Harper pick becomes official

The San Antonio Spurs went into the 2025 NBA draft owning the No. 2 and No. 14 picks. Spurs president of basketball operations Gregg Popovich used them to get Dylan Harper from Rutgers and Carter Bryant out of Arizona. With 10 players signed for the 2025-26 season, the Spurs added two young talents to the roster.

The Spurs continued to retool the lineup around prized center Victor Wembanyama. Despite persistent trade rumors, Pop kept the No. 2 pick to draft the 19-year-old Harper, a 6-foot-6 guard, predicted by draft experts to become an All-Star.

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The icing on the cake was also 19-year-old Bryant, a 3-and-D prototype the Spurs and every NBA team covet. Wembanyama's supporting cast has gotten even younger but undeniably more talented after the draft.

Here is the Spurs’ depth chart after the first round of the 2025 NBA draft.

The Spurs traded this year's No. 38 pick to the Indiana Pacers for second-round talent in 2026 and cash considerations. Unless Popovich trades back for a Thursday pick, the Spurs could look to free agency to bolster the roster.

The core of Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson is an exciting and young group. Adding Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant could help return the Spurs to their glory days.

Gregg Popovich will continue to restructure the 12-man roster in the offseason. The San Antonio Spurs are heavy on the perimeter but sorely lack size and depth in the frontcourt. Pop could address those needs in free agency if he is done with the draft.

Fans react to San Antonio Spurs' first-round draft haul

The San Antonio Spurs look to compete next season but also keep their eye on the future. Following the addition of Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, the team has more talent to challenge the elite teams and potentially remain relevant in the coming years.

Fans react to the Spurs' drafting of Harper and Bryant on Wednesday.

Jake Weinbach

@JWeinbachNBA

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The Spurs struck GOLD in this draft with Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant.

San Antonio easily has one of the best young cores in the league with Wemby (21), Harper (19), Bryant (19), Stephon Castle (20), Devin Vassell (24), and Jeremy Sochan (22).

One fan said:

Ty Jager

@TheTyJager

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A+ Draft for the Spurs

Dylan Harper & Carter Bryant are the best case draft for San Antonio with the players in their range. Should expect San Antonio to address backup center in free agency post draft.

Another fan added:

Matt

@sixringsofsteel

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Dylan Harper & Carter Bryant in the same class is crazy

A+ draft from San Antonio

One more fan continued:

Joel Moran

@joelvmoran

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San Antonio Spurs having a A+ draft

Dylan Harper - point guard of the future

Carter Bryant - 3&D wing

My goodness. Spurs are going to be something else.

Another fan reacted:

Tyler Rucker

@tyler_rucker

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Spurs fans should be stoked out of their minds

Harper and Castle together is serious combination of size and versatility upside.

Adding Carter Bryant along that. Some SCARY two-way upside and tools. If you can unlock all of that youth + potential alongside Wemby...my goodness

Dylan Harper knocked down 33.3% of his 3-pointers, well below the NBA's 36.0% last season. Still, the San Antonio Spurs turned down reported trade offers to get the former Rutgers stars. How Harper will fit into a lineup with other inconsistent shooters will be interesting.

As an off-the-bench player with potential two-way impact, Carter Bryant is considered a steal for the Spurs.

Spurs fans are excited and hail the team's drafting. They can't wait to see how the two youngsters can help the team end a six-year playoff drought.

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Michael Macasero

Michael Macasero brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his coverage of basketball at Sportskeeda with over 18 years of diverse work experience. This includes stints at Convergys, Interpace and RunRepeat.

Michael's background in English and Journalism has provided him with the analytical skills and precision necessary for creating content, and he is a lifelong fan of the Boston Celtics. His favorite players include legends like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, modern stars like Tim Duncan, and Nikola Jokic, as well as emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.

Michael respects Gregg Popovich, despite his contentious demeanor in interviews, and recognizes Popovich's genius in adapting his coaching style to maximize the talent on his roster over the years. Michael eagerly anticipates seeing how Popovich will structure the offense around emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.

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