Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has thumb surgery, may be ready for start of regular season

San Antonio rookie Dylan Harper had surgery to repair a partially torn collateral ligament in his left thumb, an injury suffered Wednesday in a preseason workout. The Spurs open their schedule against Dallas on Oct. 22. Harper, the No. 2 pick in this year's draft, averaged 16 points in two games at the Las Vegas Summer League for the Spurs in July.