Spurs' Jayden Quaintance says he will require another knee procedure
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San Antonio Spurs draftee Jayden Quaintance said Tuesday that he will require another procedure to address a lingering knee injury, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic.
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Quaintance was limited to just four games last season at Kentucky after dealing with the effects of a torn ACL and meniscus suffered in February 2025 at Arizona State. He said after the Spurs selected him with the 20th pick that he is still managing some pain in his knee.
Spurs general manager Brian Wright said the team and his representatives conferred during the predraft process, which left them comfortable about where he is in his rehabilitation. The two sides will determine the best plan for him moving forward once he arrives in San Antonio.
Jayden Quaintance says he still has a little pain in his knee and will need another procedure to clean up his meniscus, which has not been scheduled yet.
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) June 24, 2026
Before his setback during his freshman year, Quaintance averaged 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 1.5 assists in 24 games with the Sun Devils. He set freshman program records for blocked shots (63) and rebounds per game.
The 6-foot-10 forward was highly touted entering the draft because of his defensive skill set and size at 255 pounds. He also showcased a growing offensive game, but it was his rim protection, physicality and upside that stood out to the Spurs perhaps the most.
Quaintance and the Spurs will now use the coming days to project out a rehab plan to ensure the 18-year-old can put the injury behind him and return to full health. He is highly thought of by the team and has the potential to be an impact player.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Spurs news: Jayden Quaintance reveals concerning knee injury update