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San Antonio Spurs land Jayden Quaintance, Tarris Reed Jr. in draft
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Adam Poupko , as published by San Antonio Current
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They selected a center from the University of Kentucky with the 20th pick.
The San Antonio Spurs made moves to address their frontcourt needs in the recent NBA Draft. They selected a center from the University of Kentucky with the 20th pick. The team chose Jayden Quaintance, a big man from Kentucky, to join their roster.
In addition to this pick, the Spurs also acquired the 26th pick through a trade. Further details about the Spurs' draft picks, including the trade with the Denver Nuggets, are available from the San Antonio Current.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
Reading time: 1 min
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