The Utah Jazz officially signed former Spurs forward Harrison Ingram on Saturday, picking up a Dallas native who San Antonio drafted in the second round back in 2024 as the 48th overall pick. It is a definite head-scratcher for anyone watching Ingram’s G League numbers the last couple of years, but hey, one team’s loss might just be another’s gain.
Spurs Let a Prospect Walk After Two Seasons
Ingram, a 6-foot-5, 23-year-old talent, spent the past two seasons on two-way contracts with the Spurs. He only appeared in 12 NBA games for them, which really makes you wonder what was happening down there. The Spurs pulled his qualifying offer on July 14, making him an unrestricted free agent and sending him out to find a new squad. The Jazz aren’t spilling the details on the contract type yet, so we don’t know if it is a standard NBA deal, another two-way, or just a training camp look. Either way, Utah saw something the Spurs apparently didn’t hang onto.
These G League Numbers Demand Attention
Here’s where it gets interesting: Ingram absolutely lit up the G League with the Austin Spurs, playing in 62 contests. He averaged a double-double with 14.8 points and 10.9 rebounds, plus dished out 4.4 assists and swiped 1.3 steals in 33.3 minutes per game. And get this: in February, he snagged a G League Player of the Week nod after averaging a ridiculous 22.2 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 7.4 assists over 37.1 minutes, leading Austin to a 4-1 record. Stanford and North Carolina fans know what he can do, but those G League stats are just insane.
So, while the Spurs decided to move on, the Jazz are clearly taking a shot on a guy who showed he could dominate at the G League level. This is a chance for Ingram to prove he belongs, and for the Jazz to find a hidden gem. Keep an eye on him when training camp opens; with those numbers, he is going to make some noise.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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