Tarris Reed Jr. viewed as immediate frontcourt depth; Jayden Quaintance still recovering from knee surgery

Reed Jr. showed strong Summer League play as a physical 6-foot-10, 260-pound interior player; Quaintance’s knee recovery has no timetable, potentially increasing Reed’s early-season role.

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- Averaged 14.7 points, 9 rebounds, ~2 blocks in final college season per the write-up.
- Summer League tape showed Reed using his 6-foot-10, 260-pound frame to secure rebounds and set impactful screens.
- Projection: immediate depth behind Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet, with opportunity to earn minutes as a physical center.
- Article states Jayden Quaintance is recovering from knee surgery and currently has no return timetable.
- San Antonio Chronicle suggests the team could limit Quaintance’s availability or shut him down for the season depending on recovery.
- That uncertainty increases the chance Reed Jr. and other bigs see early regular-season minutes.

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