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.

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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)

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Josh Primo Released by Spurs; Guard Says He's Stepping Away to ... (Bleacher Report)

The San Antonio Spurs have announced that they have waived guard Josh Primo, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. "It is our hope that, ...

The small market Spurs don’t just drop a player like that unless something detrimental happened off the court. ESPN's Tim MacMahon relayed the reason. 12 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Bobby Marks, Marc J. Spears of Andscape and Alex Kennedy of BasketballNews.com provided commentary on the situation. No members of the Spurs organization (including players) will be speaking further on the move at this time, per the team's remarks.

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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.

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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/)

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