The Chicago Bulls have signed guard Joshua Primo to an Exhibit 10 contract on Thursday. The 21-year-old is a former 12th overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs from 2021. Primo lasted two seasons with the Spurs before joining the Los Angeles Clippers briefly last season. The young guard certainly has the potential to be a contributor in the NBA, but hasn't be given much of a chance outside of his rookie season. Primo will get a chance to earn himself a role on the Bulls during training camp, but he's likely going to spend most of his time in the G-League. The addition of Primo doesn't mean much for fantasy managers, but it'll be interesting to see if the Bulls are able to jumpstart his career.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Joshua Primo was originally brought in on an unguaranteed deal, but they've now signed him to a two-year deal worth $3.96 million, which is fully guaranteed for the rest of this season and includes $1 million for next season. Primo last played in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs last year and he appeared in the first four games while averaging 7.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists across 23.3 minutes per game. He was released by the Spurs because he exposed himself to women, so he will have to sit out for a four-game suspension before he's able to play.
The Spurs waived guard Joshua Primo on Friday night. The 19-year-old was selected with the No. 12 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft and averaged 5.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 54 games. He also shot just 37.2% from the field and an even worse 30.2% from deep. The Spurs recently picked up his third-year team option, so the timing is somewhat surprising. However, Primo should find work soon, assuming there's nothing else behind the recent update.
San Antonio Spurs guards Devin Vassell (knee) and Joshua Primo (glute) are listed as out Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Both Vassell and Primo will miss their second consecutive games with their respective ailments and should be considered questionable moving forward. Josh Richardson will likely see another start and is worth a look in both DFS and season long leagues. In his last start, Richardson posted a full lines of 11 points, 10 assists, three rebounds, two steals, two threes and a block in 33 minutes.
San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo had 10 points during the loss to Golden State on Sunday. He struggled shooting the ball by going 2-for-15 from the field and 1-for-5 from behind the arc. He did add five boards, four assists, and a block, but overall, it wasn't his best effort. The 19-year-old played relatively well throughout his rookie campaign in 2021-22. However, Primo needs to step things up and be a consistent producer, especially since he is anticipated to receive plenty of minutes moving ahead due to the team dealing superstar Dejounte Murray to the Hawks.
San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo tied for a game-high 20 points against Cleveland during Summer League play on Friday. The 19-year-old had a spectacular shooting night, going 7-for-12 from the field and 5-for-7 from downtown. He also added five assists and a block, although his efforts weren't good enough to lead the rebuilding Spurs to a win. Primo, who averaged 8.6 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.2 boards throughout 16 starts last season, is in line to start in 2022-23. He probably won't be an everyday fantasy producer. But with Dejounte Murray now in Atlanta, anyone has the potential to step up on the offensive end. Additionally, if he continues to improve from deep, category managers may feel a bit more confident adding him to the roster.
Joshua Primo, Keita Bates-Diop Unlikely To Play Friday
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Joshua Primo (illness) and power forward Keita Bates-Diop (back) have been listed as doubtful to play in Friday's game vs. Utah. Primo has already been sidelined for one outing due to the illness, with Tre Jones and Josh Richardson absorbing his minutes. Bates-Diop is on track to miss a third straight contest, with Zach Collins and Joe Wieskamp moving up the depth chart in his place. Primo, the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, has shown flashes of being an exciting fantasy asset in the years to come despite averaging just 5.0 PPG. The next best shot that either he or Bates-Diop will have at returning to action comes Saturday against the Pacers.
San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Joshua Primo (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors due to a non-COVID illness. Primo has been playing about 20 minutes per game off the bench lately while the Spurs have been missing some other guards. Unfortunately, he hasn't been producing much from a statistical standpoint. He's reached double-digits in scoring just once over his last eight outings. The Spurs are welcoming guards Devin Vassell (groin) and Lonnie Walker IV (illness) back to the rotation on Wednesday. Both players are ahead of Primo on the depth chart and Josh Richardson is firmly ahead of Primo as well, making the rookie not worthy of rostering in any fantasy leagues.
San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo (wrist) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. Primo is one of the many young guards on this roster that should have increased opportunities in the second half. However, his absence would mean more playing time for Lonnie Walker IV and Josh Richardson. Neither of them are trustworthy streaming options as Devin Vassell is the much better fantasy player. Fantasy managers should check and see if Vassell is available on the waiver wire. He should play a bigger role on the Spurs in the second half.
