Josh Primo

2022 - 10 - 29

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Spurs waive Josh Primo, No. 12 pick in 2021 NBA draft | NBA.com (NBA.com)

Josh Primo averaged 5.8 ppg, 2.3 rpg and 1.6 apg in his rookie season with the Spurs after playing one season at Alabama.

Primo was the youngest player in the NBA last season, and doesn’t turn 20 until Christmas Eve. 12 overall, despite the former Alabama standout playing only one year of college basketball. Overall, they roster 14 players younger than age 26, a squad squarely in rebuilding mode after running off a streak of 22 consecutive postseason appearances from 1998-2019. Primo played in each of San Antonio’s first four games, averaging 7.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists before sitting out of the team’s 12 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, Primo, 19, started 16 games as a rookie last season and averaged 5.9 points over 54 career outings. [Friday’s matchup](https://www.nba.com/game/chi-vs-sas-0022200077/) against the Chicago Bulls.

The Spurs have waived Josh Primo (Pounding The Rock)

San Antonio parts ways with their second-year swingman less than two seasons into their partnership.

Primo appeared to be on track to assume a significant role on and off the court as a core piece for the franchise, so this breaking news is shocking. “It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua.” The Spurs have waived Josh Primo, per an official team release:— Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro)

Spurs waive recent lottery pick Joshua Primo for unclear reasons (CBSSports.com)

Primo, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, said in a statement he will 'take this time to focus' on his mental health treatment.

It was always going to take him time to find his footing in the [NBA](/nba/). Now, he's off of the roster entirely. "I hope to be able to discuss these issues in the future so I can help others who have suffered in a similar way. [NBA Draft](/nba/draft/). I've been seeking help to deal with previous trauma I suffered and will now take this time to focus on my mental health treatment more fully," Primo said in a statement. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich declined to offer an explanation for the team's decision, nor does the team's official statement offer any clarity.

Why the Spurs just waived second-year guard Josh Primo (San Antonio Express-News)

It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua,” Spurs Sports & Entertainment CEO RC ...

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Spurs suddenly waive 2021 first-round pick Josh Primo (Eurohoops)

“It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best decision of both the Spurs organization and Joshua,” said Spurs CEO RJ Bufford, per the ...

the [Chicago Bulls](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/chicago-bulls/?lang=en&lang=en). He was on the team’s injury list due to left glute soreness after his appearance in the first four matches of 2022-23. [Spurs](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/san-antonio-spurs/?lang=en&lang=en) organization and Joshua,” said Spurs CEO RJ Bufford, per the club’s announcement that was released to an hour before the tipoff of the team’s game vs.

Josh Primo jerseys removed from NBA, Spurs' shops after ... (KSAT San Antonio)

Josh Primo has been released from the San Antonio Spurs, the team announced ahead of Friday's match against the Chicago Bulls.

However, he was expected to return for the start of the regular season. We’ll bring more information as it becomes available. I’ve been seeking help to deal with previous trauma I suffered and will now take this time to focus on my mental health treatment more fully. I hope to be able to discuss these issues in the future so I can help others who have suffered in similar way. [a](https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/09/29/spurs-primo-to-miss-start-of-preseason-with-mcl-sprain/) [ previous KSAT report.](https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/09/29/spurs-primo-to-miss-start-of-preseason-with-mcl-sprain/) [RELATED: Josh Primo waived by Spurs for unknown reasons](https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/10/28/josh-primo-waived-by-san-antonio-spurs-team-confirms/)