Spurs part ways with 2024 draft pick in free agent change of mind originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The San Antonio Spurs originally had plans to keep Harrison Ingram on their roster going forward.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 23-year old forward entered this offseason as a restricted free agent, but the Spurs extended a qualifying offer his way. That would give them the right to match any offer made to him, as well as create the cost that they could pay him if no other team made Ingram an offer.But on Tuesday, Ingram’s qualifying offer was withdrawn, according to Spotrac’s Keith Smith.That means that Ingram is now an unrestricted free agent.MORE: This NBA rookie is jumping on his foul shotsIt’s not inherently a massive loss for the Spurs, but it does mean one player who is somewhat familiar with how they do things is now gone.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIngram was originally a second-round pick (48th overall) in the 2024 NBA Draft after a college career split between Stanford and North Carolina.He played in five NBA games in his first season with the Spurs, averaging 7.0 minutes in those appearances.Ingram then got in seven more games, at just 3.7 minutes per game, in the 2025-26 season.He did most of his work at the G League level, and Ingram has yet to prove he can be a consistent NBA contributor. To be fair, he hasn’t gotten much of a chance yet.It made a lot of sense for the Spurs to originally give a qualifying offer to Ingram while they saw how the rest of their offseason played out.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNow, San Antonio knows it doesn’t need Ingram going forward, and so he’s going to have to seek out a new home.Why the Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to the TimberwolvesHow Heat can unite Giannis with his brothersCavaliers would form GOAT ending for LeBron JamesGiannis legacy with the Bucks remains intactBronny James’ best future doesn’t involve a trade from Lakers
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