De'Aaron Fox Rumors Suggest a Possible Trade to The Spurs

[Dejounte]

https://x.com/TheTyJager/status/1886231800751767824

[thiste]

WE TURNED ROB DILLINGHAM INTO DE'AARON FOX

[Russ]

Not gonna lie losing Sidy hurts
It actually may help avoid a touchy situation with Wemby -- if Sidy gets cut, it won't be by the Spurs.

[Dejounte]

https://x.com/TheTyJager/status/1886231800751767824
scott you were the loudest about this one. Pay up my friend lmao

[vy65]

https://x.com/TheTyJager/status/1886231800751767824

I mean, it turned into 1/7th or whatever of De’Aaron Fox. Still thought it was a dumb trade, but does look better now for sure.

[cd98]

Spurs knew how to fleece Sacramento based on what happened with Kawhi trade to Toronto. They know Sacramento had no leverage and they played hardball.

[Dverde]

https://x.com/TheTyJager/status/1886231800751767824

The Nephew trade long legs continues its path…Poeltl to 8th pick to 2031 Minnesota pick to Fox.

[CGD]

By my count this traces all the way back to the Hill/Kawhi trade, right?

Hill --> Kawhi --> Jak --> 2024FRP --> 2031FRP --> part of this trade.

[Ice009]

I already mentioned it earlier in the thread, but that pick alone didn't turn into De'Aaron Fox. Not fully correct in what he's saying. It contributed to the package.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Props B Wright

[Russ]

https://x.com/TheTyJager/status/1886231800751767824

Also, to those who thought Collins had no value (and was a liability).

Hard to explain this trade from the Bulls' POV unless they placed some value on him.

[cd98]

Sacramento ESPN guys are complaining that they couldn't at least Champagnie.

[vy65]

38 games left. 2 games out of 10th. 5.5 out of 6th. Gonna be a tough end to the year, but doable, especially if there’s regression from DAL and LAL.

[scott]

scott (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=150) you were the loudest about this one. Pay up my friend lmao

I didn't like the return we got for that trade, still don't, but I'm happy as shit that Brian Wright put that '31 pick to good use. Having it definitely preserved a pick in the more near term.

Can't believe we escaped with ALL of the ATL draft picks. Holy shit. Masterclass from Brian.

[Davidicus]

Kings Reddit is surprisingly satisfied. Not ecstatic, but also not mad at all. I think CHI dumping Lavines contract for tanking is the key to all three parties being happy here.

[Mugen]

Also, to those who thought Collins had no value (and was a liability).

Hard to explain this trade from the Bulls' POV unless they placed some value on him.

They've been trying to move of Lavine's contract for a while. Tre expires after this season and Zollins expires after next (a year before Lavine). They also get control of their pick back.

[Manu20]

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[DPG21920]

scott you were the loudest about this one. Pay up my friend lmao

Hi Dejounte.

[DPG21920]

Brian Wright started off rocky as hell but hes been A+ last few years man. Just incredible regardless of how it turns out now.

[CGD]

I already mentioned it earlier in the thread, but that pick alone didn't turn into De'Aaron Fox. Not fully correct in what he's saying. It contributed to the package.

Fair enough, but the Demar trade, also part of the Kawhi tree, also contributed to this one. Arguably the two best assets in the Fox deal going out from the Spurs come from that tree (hell even the 25CHI SRP has value).

[thiste]

I already mentioned it earlier in the thread, but that pick alone didn't turn into De'Aaron Fox. Not fully correct in what he's saying. It contributed to the package.
Basically we lose Tre Jones & got McLaughlin who could fit into the same role in basketball terms (aka not playing very much, behind Castle & Paul) we're not losing much here.

We lose Zach Collins who was only playing garbage time anymore and we also dump his salary.

We lose Sidy who basically only played G-League for us.

We lose Charlotte's 2025 pick which wouldn't have conveyed anyway.

We give Bulls their 2025 pick back which already has a low chance of conveying right now and even less at the end of the season since they're tanking.

We give a few 2nd round picks which we got thousands of and no one cares about.

The real value is our own 2027 pick which is projected to be pretty low & outside the lottery ; and MIN 2031.

[CGD]

Brian Wright started off rocky as hell but hes been A+ last few years man. Just incredible regardless of how it turns out now.

But but but he's a DEI hire...

[KobesAchilles]

Wow. Just wow. I take back everything I said about GM Wrong. The man may suck at drafting but he is the art of the deal when it comes to trades. And unlike Mr. Body kept saying, we didn’t trade away all our FRPs. Crazy.

That being said, let’s trade away all FRPs and get more help :lol

[tonight...you]

Basically we lose Tre Jones & got McLaughlin who could fit into the same role in basketball terms (aka not playing very much, behind Castle & Paul) we're not losing much here.

We lose Zach Collins who was only playing garbage time anymore and we also dump his salary.

We lose Sidy who basically only played G-League for us.

We lose Charlotte's 2025 pick which wouldn't have conveyed anyway.

We give Bulls their 2025 pick back which already has a low chance of conveying right now and even less at the end of the season since they're tanking.

We give a few 2nd round picks which we got thousands of and no one cares about.

The real value is our own 2027 pick which is projected to be pretty low & outside the lottery ; and MIN 2031.
McLaughlin isn't replacing Tre.
Fox is replacing Tre and is inserted into the starting lineup.
Gigantic upgrade.

[DPG21920]

But but but he's a DEI hire...

Fans aren’t often known for nuance or patience.

[tonight...you]

Wow. Just wow. I take back everything I said about GM Wrong. The man may suck at drafting but he is the art of the deal when it comes to trades. And unlike Mr. Body kept saying, we didn’t trade away all our FRPs. Crazy.

That being said, let’s trade away all FRPs and get more help :lol
If Wright makes some follow-up moves with what he has to the team's benefit...
He's already gone far beyond my expectations.
Let's see what happens. Our team still has powder in it's cannons.

[dn0774]

No Sacto pick swap cancelled? Surprised that wasn't part of it if not.

[Ice009]

Come on, all you guys talking shit back to people that talked shit about Brian Wright had no idea he'd pull these moves. Most have been wrong about him. Having said that, looks like having Victor has also helped him out. It makes his job a little easier.

[TekXX]

The league has eyes, they don't want nothing to do with our G-league chuckers but some of these pics we've collected finally worked out so kudos, he finally did something good.

[tim_duncan_fan]

With the 8th pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs select...DeAaron Fox?!

[DPG21920]

But but but he's a DEI hire...

Fans aren’t often known for nuance or patience.

[Ni-G]

Wow! Fleeced. And they are even happy ��. Great job BW. All this keeping core and best picks♥️

[Mugen]

Nice to have Barnes around as well to ease the transition.

[thiste]

McLaughlin isn't replacing Tre.
Fox is replacing Tre and is inserted into the starting lineup.
Gigantic upgrade.
Yep, brain fart on my part. Absolutely!

[Uriel]

Kings Reddit is surprisingly satisfied. Not ecstatic, but also not mad at all. I think CHI dumping Lavines contract for tanking is the key to all three parties being happy here.
Some people are saying the Kings got a better return for Fox than the Mavs did for Luka.

[GAustex]

Over Spursland on weather radar you can see the semen cloud

[Dverde]

Interesting to see what number Fox uses. 0 and 5 are taken.

[DPG21920]

Dejounte - want to call a truce?

[DPG21920]

I don’t want anything more than 2-3 firsts max. 4 is too much, even if it’s Keldon/Collins going out. If it’s 4 firsts, we need to unload ALL salaries we dont want past this season including Branham + Blake as well at a minimum.

Even better than I hoped.

[ambchang]

The spurs clearly won this trade. Kept all atl picks, lost 27 pick, Minnesota. Tre is a good backup but has no role now we have fox and Paul, with castle being the 3rd point. The very little time left, or injury reserve time, can fall onto Wesley. Sidy isn’t getting any time.

No one cares about the 2nd round picks. Chicago got their tank ticket. Charlotte is another two SRPs. Zollins require picks to get rid of. This is incredible. Essentially the only value that really went out were the 27 pick, 31 minny, that’s it (arguable Tre).

The spurs even kept Vassell, castle, champaigne, sochan, KJ or any of the young players who may have value.

[NASpurs]

Interesting to see what number Fox uses. 0 and 5 are taken.I'll laugh my ass off if Keldon has to switch numbers again. Know your place on the totem pole.

[itzsoweezee]

Where is Dejounte calling me delusional and saying he cant wait for Spurs to get fleeced and pay more so he can “quote my stupidity and understanding of leverage”? :lol

It’s par for the course for that guy. He’s somewhat unhinged

[skin27]

Cant wait to see castle stans hating on fox in the future

[baseline bum]

Can't believe we're adding this guy OMG


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czWEz7EK9gU

[baseline bum]

Where is Dejounte calling me delusional and saying he cant wait for Spurs to get fleeced and pay more so he can “quote my stupidity and understanding of leverage”? :lol

I gotta eat crow too man, no way in hell I expected this trade to be more Kawhi to Toronto than Davis to LA.

[vy65]

Can't believe we're adding this guy OMG


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czWEz7EK9gU

Diet SGA. And I mean that in the best possible way.

[Mugen]

I'll laugh my ass off if Keldon has to switch numbers again. Know your place on the totem pole.

:lol 33 is open with Tre gone tbh

[Mugen]

Cant wait to see castle stans hating on fox in the future

We used to argue about DWhite vs Bryn Fobes. It's beautiful tbh.

[DPG21920]

I gotta eat crow too man, no way in hell I expected this trade to be more Kawhi to Toronto than Davis to LA.

Ya but you’re at least rational about things and a normal person

[CGD]

We used to argue about DWhite vs Bryn Fobes. It's beautiful tbh.

Funny, the SRP we got Bryn from DEN made it into this package. lol

[DPG21920]

Spurs have a legit closer now too. So sick. With Wemby off/out we now have a guy that knows how to score for himself if need be.

[Rosewood]

I can’t believe we got such a good deal. I thought Vassell + at least one of the ATL picks + the SAC swap would be the bare minimum and none of them were included :lol

i wasn’t high on Fox but at that price fuck yeah. Great move from the FO big props!

[Strategic]

Do the Spurs have to hold on to McLaughlin for six months?

[mo7888]

Do the Spurs have to hold on to McLaughlin for six months?

No

[scott]

Can't believe we're adding this guy OMG


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czWEz7EK9gU

People have asked for a comp on De'Aaron... he's got a little bit of Stevie Francis... maybe a little bit of Ja... but the answer is Tony Parker.

God damn I'm gonna enjoy Fox in San Antonio

[DAF86]

Interesting to see what number Fox uses. 0 and 5 are taken.

2 would look nice on him while waving the middle finger to Nephew.

[baseline bum]

but the answer is Tony Parker

Yeah that's what I told my brother who is a fan but a casual fan who goes to a couple of games a year but doesn't follow the sport religiously

[tim_duncan_fan]

People have asked for a comp on De'Aaron... he's got a little bit of Stevie Francis... maybe a little bit of Ja... but the answer is Tony Parker.

God damn I'm gonna enjoy Fox in San Antonio

Who is faster, 05-06 TP or Fox?

[slick'81]

Yeah that's what I told my brother who is a fan but a casual fan who goes to a couple of games a year but doesn't follow the sport religiously


more athletic parker

[timtonymanu]

My guess would be 17, his draft year or 15 if he wants to keep 5 in some way.

[RodNIc91]

We used to argue about DWhite vs Bryn Fobes. It's beautiful tbh.

my god it’s been a long way home. We’re almost back to relevance

[DPG21920]

Spurs aren’t obv concerned with cap space too much with this trade. Kept all their big salaries and contracts beyond next season.


As of now they are an over the cap team next season it appears

[scott]

My guess would be 17, his draft year or 15 if he wants to keep 5 in some way.

He can't have 15, because that was Avery Johnson's first number

[Mugen]

Fox is basically black Tony Parker tbh

[Obstructed_View]

Fox is basically black Tony Parker tbh
He's a lefty who loves contact and likes to dunk, with a flare for the dramatic. Sounds like a different guy to me.

[GAustex]

I saw Parker dunk
Once

[pgardn]

Who is faster, 05-06 TP or Fox?

2003 Parker is the fastest person I ever saw in a straight line baseline to baseline.
It was an absolutely phenomenal for me to witness. I guess the younger Parker was faster but I did not see it courtside.
He did not look that fast on TV because it was effortless. But if you watched how many people he ran past it allowed for some sense of relativity. It seemed like 3 dribbles to cover the court. Stunningly effortless. I have seen quicker (change of speed and or direction) but not faster.

[lefty20]

2003 Parker is the fastest person I ever saw in a straight line baseline to baseline.
It was an absolutely phenomenal for me to witness. I guess the younger Parker was faster but I did not see it courtside.
He did not look that fast on TV because it was effortless. But if you watched how many people he ran past it allowed for some sense of relativity. It seemed like 3 dribbles to cover the court. Stunningly effortless. I have seen quicker (change of speed and or direction) but not faster.

Time to dust off this bad boy..

https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/is-tony-parker-the-fastest-point-guard-in-the-nba

[DAF86]

My guess would be 17, his draft year or 15 if he wants to keep 5 in some way.

Double digit numbers would look off on Fox, imho.

[scott]

Double digit numbers would look off on Fox, imho.

I like 2 or 4 if Keldon isn't suddenly moved ahead of Fox's debut. 8 is okay I guess.

[T Park]

At his desired salary? Ain't never going to happen.

About that

[cutewizard]

https://youtu.be/kppb872KlXc?si=7x5KbKy1Neo4mWK1

[cutewizard]

https://youtu.be/RbUffT4c8v0?si=zItXB9KVhxc5RX02

[cutewizard]

https://youtu.be/ERD1dn-uFYc?si=n6KkGA7o4TB_Fd8c

[Obstructed_View]

I saw Parker dunk
Once
When he stole the ball from Rod Strickland. That was amazing.

[Raven]

so we got rid of tre AND we got fox??? holy shit

[spurraider21]

so we got rid of tre AND we got fox??? holy shit
tre wasnt the problem. he was a solid yet unspectacular backup point guard. limited, but solid. getting off of collins was the much bigger deal here. he was always going to be the most difficult player to get rid of. keldon/barnes are easier trade throw-ins than collins

[slick'81]

Zollins and our 3rd string pg for fox:lol

[scott]

The real MVPs are the heroes who helped us get to 100 pages to give Brian Wright the confidence to pull the trigger. We did it, fam.

[Raven]

tre wasnt the problem. he was a solid yet unspectacular backup point guard. limited, but solid. getting off of collins was the much bigger deal here. he was always going to be the most difficult player to get rid of. keldon/barnes are easier trade throw-ins than collins

tre did a great job of maximising his value and i wish him the best, but he had to go asap. Collins instead got his value ruined in the last few months for no reason.

[spurraider21]

tre did a great job of maximising his value and i wish him the best, but he had to go asap. Collins instead got his value ruined in the last few months for no reason.
collins ruined his on value by being a very bad player on both ends of the court. his extension, which i was happy about at the time, was a colossal mistake. he played himself out of his starting spot last season, and played himself out of the rotation this season. being able to dump him as part of a deal like this was incredible

[99 Problems]

:bobo

[PhantomDashCam]

Shout out to Jaden Smith and his protest too. He made it clear last night at the Grammys who was untouchable in this trade.
:nope



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[Mal]

Zollins and our 3rd string pg for fox:lol

Noone in 100+ pages thought it would take Tre, Zollins, fake 1st from CHA, two valid FRP and exendable SRPs

[RC_Drunkford]

I'm telling y'all there are ways to get this done without giving up the future core of Castle, Vassell, Sochan

:flag:

[MannyIsGod]

tre did a great job of maximising his value and i wish him the best, but he had to go asap. Collins instead got his value ruined in the last few months for no reason.


Its just so annoying how you much stupid shit you guys spew. No, one of the more positive players no our team did not have to go ASAP. The people who are NOT positive contributors don't need to go; it's the ones who are net negatives that need to go. The idea that Tre was holding this team back is just fucking stupid.

[LeBowen]

Its just so annoying how you much stupid shit you guys spew. No, one of the more positive players no our team did not have to go ASAP. The people who are NOT positive contributors don't need to go; it's the ones who are net negatives that need to go. The idea that Tre was holding this team back is just fucking stupid.

He wasn't holding the team back, but he's not good enough for a serious playoff roster.
Tre seems to be like a great guy with high basketball IQ, but he's too limited physically. And he's not a reliable shooter. Death sentence in modern NBA.
He knows how to play defense, doesn't mess up his rotations, moves well laterally and stays with his matchups, but still gets torched because he's just too small.

He was on an expiring contract and if Spurs had no intention to move CP3, he became redundant. It was either him or CP3, definitely no room for both.

[RC_Drunkford]

Its just so annoying how you much stupid shit you guys spew. No, one of the more positive players no our team did not have to go ASAP. The people who are NOT positive contributors don't need to go; it's the ones who are net negatives that need to go. The idea that Tre was holding this team back is just fucking stupid.

Tre is high IQ, but was always most likely to be moved because he is on an expiring contract. Those are the most valuable ones for teams trying to shed salary. Him not being a shooter always made him expendable, especially since we already have Sochan and Castle as non-shooters. He was one of our smarter players, but nobody is gonna miss him if you swap him out for Fox.

[Dejounte]

Manny’s right tbh. It was right to trade Tre because it made the trade work, but he (like a couple other players) are far from the team’s issues that it doesn’t make any sense to say that he belongs in the category of “top players to trade”. The team should always aim to trade weak links first, then “valuable but not necessary to the team” second.

[Joseph Kony]

Because this is Klutch trying to get their client as much money as possible. There's nothing real here.

:lmao :lmao do you ever get tired of being wrong constantly? you'd think you'd learn to just stfu already and stop pretending you know what you're talking about lmao

[Spurs Homer]

OK...

So, which coaches will be available or are available now?

also...don't sleep on this mclaughlin dude...if its the one that played on the t wolves - he looks like a legit bench role player for 5-7 minutes per game....or there when one of the stars is in foul trouble or out sick...

but - first - time to get a REAL NBA COACH!

[pRoshi]

OK...

So, which coaches will be available or are available now?

also...don't sleep on this mclaughlin dude...if its the one that played on the t wolves - he looks like a legit bench role player for 5-7 minutes per game....or there when one of the stars is in foul trouble or out sick...

but - first - time to get a REAL NBA COACH!

Spurs should consider bringing Mike Brown back to the bench.

[cd98]

Right, remember when we used to roll our eyes at trade proposals like Collins, Jones, Chicago pick and one Spurs pick (and a bunch of 2nds) for an all-star? It means that now I can't laugh at what appear to be absurd trade proposals.

[Dejounte]

Right, remember when we used to roll our eyes at trade proposals like Collins, Jones, Chicago pick and one Spurs pick (and a bunch of 2nds) for an all-star? It means that now I can't laugh at what appear to be absurd trade proposals.

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!! -kevin garnett voice

[Dejounte]

Any talk about our players being garbage and no one will want them via trade is out the window. Foolish talk now

[MannyIsGod]

He wasn't holding the team back, but he's not good enough for a serious playoff roster.
Tre seems to be like a great guy with high basketball IQ, but he's too limited physically. And he's not a reliable shooter. Death sentence in modern NBA.
He knows how to play defense, doesn't mess up his rotations, moves well laterally and stays with his matchups, but still gets torched because he's just too small.

He was on an expiring contract and if Spurs had no intention to move CP3, he became redundant. It was either him or CP3, definitely no room for both.


Tre is high IQ, but was always most likely to be moved because he is on an expiring contract. Those are the most valuable ones for teams trying to shed salary. Him not being a shooter always made him expendable, especially since we already have Sochan and Castle as non-shooters. He was one of our smarter players, but nobody is gonna miss him if you swap him out for Fox.

I'm not mad they traded Tre. They made the right move, just to be clear. Great trade. But the idea that Tre was a player that was holding us back isn't backed by any actual quantitative analysis.

[SpursDynasty85]

Noone in 100+ pages thought it would take Tre, Zollins, fake 1st from CHA, two valid FRP and exendable SRPs

It was actually 3 valid FRPs. They gave Chicago back there pick.

[mo7888]

It was actually 3 valid FRPs. They gave Chicago back there pick.

Nah... with Chicago going in the tank it may never convey.

[LeBowen]

Nah... with Chicago going in the tank it may never convey.

Chicago would've bottomed out either way, Lavine and Vucevic were gone.
They wouldn't have gotten their pick back if Lavine went elsewhere, but then we would have to pay Kings way more because Lavine is still a very good player.

They'll surely be a top8 worst team next year, the pick could've conveyed only in 2027 if Bulls struck gold in these two drafts and got a franchise player.
Even then they'd still probably be bad in 2027.

[SpursDynasty85]

Nah... with Chicago going in the tank it may never convey.

It's a lottery. 3 chances in a row. It was more likely to convey than not.

[Spurs Homer]

Spurs should consider bringing Mike Brown back to the bench.

No. Please God NO.

If you caught any of the videos/interviews of mike brown during his last couple of months before getting shit-canned...
i almost felt sorry for him...

I mean he sounded whiny and confused and full of blame for his players....

"i mean, we have constantly reminded the players to do this or that and its not getting done...so at some point...whaaa whaaa..."

brown had lost control and was begging them to listen...it just seems pathetic and sac fans were puzzled as to why some players who defended well were buried on the bench while brown complained about defensive assignments...

spurs need a NAME coach - a championship credentialed coach - enough of this "spurs culture" nice film assistant pop errand boy/girl

[LeBowen]

spurs need a NAME coach - a championship credentialed coach - enough of this "spurs culture" nice film assistant pop errand boy/girl

I completely agree, but the thing is that none are available.
I guess we'll take a couple of swings with unproven coaches until the right man becomes available.
Mitch doesn't look like he's up to the task, but often times coaches found their way after figuring things out.
Becky would probably be the most interesting candidate for me.
Or maybe something ridiculous as CP3 staying one more year and taking over as the head coach in 2026?

[RC_Drunkford]

Dan Hurley is at the top of my list. Please no inferior Pop protege like Mike Brown or Monty Williams :lol

[Knoxxx]

The CHI pick was going to be at best a #9 pick or #11 this year. It was protected from ever being a lottery pick.

As far as McLaughlin, I was waiting to hear if we were going to roster or waive him, assuming the latter is possible, which I thought was always possible…?

[Spurs Homer]

I completely agree, but the thing is that none are available.
I guess we'll take a couple of swings with unproven coaches until the right man becomes available.
Mitch doesn't look like he's up to the task, but often times coaches found their way after figuring things out.
Becky would probably be the most interesting candidate for me.
Or maybe something ridiculous as CP3 staying one more year and taking over as the head coach in 2026?

Someone will be fired this off-season if not sooner...

Let pop move up to the front office and get a winner no later than this off-season.

[mo7888]

It's a lottery. 3 chances in a row. It was more likely to convey than not.

There is a slight chance in year 3, if they luck out in the draft. Still, it's unlikely..

[SpursBills]

Someone will be fired this off-season if not sooner...

Let pop move up to the front office and get a winner no later than this off-season.

Why would winners be fired?

[Mal]

It was actually 3 valid FRPs. They gave Chicago back there pick.

I think with Chicago going into tank, this one would have slight chance of converting in 2027 draft.

[pRoshi]

No. Please God NO.

If you caught any of the videos/interviews of mike brown during his last couple of months before getting shit-canned...
i almost felt sorry for him...

I mean he sounded whiny and confused and full of blame for his players....

"i mean, we have constantly reminded the players to do this or that and its not getting done...so at some point...whaaa whaaa..."

brown had lost control and was begging them to listen...it just seems pathetic and sac fans were puzzled as to why some players who defended well were buried on the bench while brown complained about defensive assignments...

spurs need a NAME coach - a championship credentialed coach - enough of this "spurs culture" nice film assistant pop errand boy/girl

I wouldn't bring Brown on as a head coach or future head coach. Just another vet assistant coach to compliment whoever the head coach would be. De 'Aaron Fox seemed to like Mike Brown.

[mo7888]

Why would winners be fired?

I could see Snyder being let go through no fault of his own.

[Spurs Homer]

Why would winners be fired?

because the "Nico" geniuses of the world run nba teams...

[Seventyniner]

I completely agree, but the thing is that none are available.
I guess we'll take a couple of swings with unproven coaches until the right man becomes available.
Mitch doesn't look like he's up to the task, but often times coaches found their way after figuring things out.
Becky would probably be the most interesting candidate for me.
Or maybe something ridiculous as CP3 staying one more year and taking over as the head coach in 2026?

What coach wouldn't want to come in and coach Victor + Fox? The Spurs should have their pick of the litter.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

The real MVPs are the heroes who helped us get to 100 pages to give Brian Wright the confidence to pull the trigger. We did it, fam.

:tu

This one made me LOL.

[Sugus]

I can't believe it's really happened.


De'Aaron Fox is a San Antonio Spurs player.


It's been a great 115 pages, gentleman. What a trade!! :elephant

[poopbox]

From page 1 to page 115 is a pretty wild ride tbh

[scott]

Will be disappointed if this thread isn't 100 pages by Feb 6

From the first page, tbh

[Gandalf]

Dan Hurley is at the top of my list. Please no inferior Pop protege like Mike Brown or Monty Williams :lol

At least kick the tires on Hurley and maybe Spoelstra. After the Fox acquisition and maybe a high draft pick, we might be a pretty attractive coaching challenge.

[GAustex]

When he stole the ball from Rod Strickland. That was amazing.
That may have ended Rocket Rod’s career

[BatManu20]

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[GAustex]

When he stole the ball from Rod Strickland. That was amazing.
I googled it it looks like he had about 5

[slick'81]

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help is on the way

[tmtcsc]

Noone in 100+ pages thought it would take Tre, Zollins, fake 1st from CHA, two valid FRP and exendable SRPs

C’mon man, that would be ridiculous. No one who values their career and reputation would do that.

[cutewizard]

https://youtu.be/SUYyg4PlXmc?si=XNnZwvQHFeELKPf0

[Obstructed_View]

That may have ended Rocket Rod’s career
That's what made it so great.

[RC_Drunkford]

Fox would be a nice addition as would Markkanen. I'm good with either, but would obviously try to keep Sochan, Castle and Vassell around while making the addition.

well done Brian :clap

[Ice009]

I googled it it looks like he had about 5

5 what? Steals against Rod Strickland?

[TheBallsbreakers]

The real MVPs are the heroes who helped us get to 100 pages to give Brian Wright the confidence to pull the trigger. We did it, fam.
You're goddamn right!

[GAustex]

5 what? Steals against Rod Strickland?
Silly goose
5 dunks in Parker’s career

[DPG21920]

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[LeBowen]

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If you actually believe that, I've got Nigerian prince on the other line saying you won $100M.

[BatManu20]

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[DPG21920]

If you actually believe that, I've got Nigerian prince on the other line saying you won $100M.

It’s something to watch, as is Ant Man situation, Giannis, Booker and many others

[DPG21920]

Don’t try to steal my joy, LeBowen

[Mugen]

At the minimum, Doncic will sign an extension. It's possible he forces a trade if things go south but things would really, really have to go bad for that to happen.

[stephen jackson]

are we getting a fox press conference?

[Seventyniner]

If you actually believe that, I've got Nigerian prince on the other line saying you won $100M.

Sam Vecenie talked about this. He said Doncic would make more money by signing a 2+1, opting out of the final year, and then signing the 35% max at that point. Not only is it a higher percentage of the cap, but the cap will have grown more by then so it's a lot more money overall.

That doesn't mean Doncic will leave the Lakers, just that he might not sign the longest possible extension ASAP.

[Spurs Homer]

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yeah..uh...

after watching the grizz beat up on wemby and his various falls on his ass all over the court...

im gonna make a calculated guess that wemby wont play tomorrow...

[montgod]

yeah..uh...

after watching the grizz beat up on wemby and his various falls on his ass all over the court...

im gonna make a calculated guess that wemby wont play tomorrow...

I think Wemby will play, won't want to pass up Fox's first game and we all know there is an underlying message that all ATL games are requirements this year!

[Spurs Homer]

I think Wemby will play, won't want to pass up Fox's first game and we all know there is an underlying message that all ATL games are requirements this year!

no one will be happier than I if he plays…

[RC_Drunkford]

Well the Lakers have a terrible roster and only 1 pick left. If they can’t put a team around Luka he might look elsewhere. One can hope. Fuck the Lakers

[KingKev]

Fox is also from Texas and his wife went to high school in San Antonio

Bro you nailed this!!!

[Atl Spur]

Wemby better play….this is one of the few ATL games I attend:(

[spurraider21]

Well the Lakers have a terrible roster and only 1 pick left. If they can’t put a team around Luka he might look elsewhere. One can hope. Fuck the Lakers
they have one tradeable pick left, but they still own their picks in even number years

[Ice009]

I think it would be great to have as much of the whole team play as possible. Try and get one good look in before the trade deadline. I know it's only one game and too early to make any real decisions, but still worth a look to see how everyone fits with Fox just before the trade deadline finishes.

[RC_Drunkford]

they have one tradeable pick left, but they still own their picks in even number years

I know, I think with a couple of swaps in there too. It's not like the Lakers will draft anybody significant. That's not how they operate. They probably get a ton of good free agents in 2026 though.

[spurraider21]

I know, I think with a couple of swaps in there too. It's not like the Lakers will draft anybody significant. That's not how they operate. They probably get a ton of good free agents in 2026 though.
even if you exclude top 10 picks like Russell, Ingram, Ball, Randle, theyve drafted and developed guys like Clarkson, Zubac, Hart, Reaves, Christie

their drafting hasnt really been all that bad

[exstatic]

even if you exclude top 10 picks like Russell, Ingram, Ball, Randle, theyve drafted and developed guys like Clarkson, Zubac, Hart, Reaves, Christie

their drafting hasnt really been all that bad

Rob Pelinka didn’t draft any of those guys.

[PhantomDashCam]

Wemby better play….this is one of the few ATL games I attend:(

Good luck. Hope he plays and the good guys get the W. Fox and Castle might be a nice consolation though

[RC_Drunkford]

I think a lot of y'all gonna say "damn he's better than I thought" once you see him play

[exstatic]

I think a lot of y'all gonna say "damn he's better than I thought" once you see him play

Left handed high flying Parker. I think his shooting will be better here, too. Sabonis was a hub, but he wasn’t really gravimetric on offense like Wemby is. Fox will get looks here that he’s never gotten in the NBA.

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/MUuD606WspU?feature=shared

thing of beauty

[RC_Drunkford]

Left handed high flying Parker. I think his shooting will be better here, too. Sabonis was a hub, but he wasn’t really gravimetric on offense like Wemby is. Fox will get looks here that he’s never gotten in the NBA.

also never had a rim protector behind him. Sabonis is horrible defensively.

[Chomag]

Will see how he meshes and the chemistry works with the Wemby, and Fox dynamic but all things seem to point positively

I feel he has a big opportunity here for his game to explode to another level and winning basketball.

Man I might be overly hyped right now because we are just not used to getting a named allstar player that is in their prime years via through a trade lol

[Ice009]

also never had a rim protector behind him. Sabonis is horrible defensively.

Very good point. That should really help him out more. I'm hoping Victor, Stephon, De'Aaron and Jeremy can form some sick defensive lineups out there. Would like a versatile defensive big to add to that defensive lineup.
I was also hoping Devin could be part of a suffocating defensive lineup, but doesn't look like he's doing as well as I'd hoped in that area. Lack of defense is the main reason I have also thought that Keldon doesn't fit on the team and/or what the Spurs are trying to build. If Keldon was a much better defender, it'd be easier to want to keep him on the team.

[RC_Drunkford]

Very good point. That should really help him out more. I'm hoping Victor, Stephon, De'Aaron and Jeremy can form some sick defensive lineups out there. Would like a versatile defensive big to add to that defensive lineup.
I was also hoping Devin could be part of a suffocating defensive lineup, but doesn't look like he's doing as well as I'd hoped in that area. Lack of defense is the main reason I have also thought that Keldon doesn't fit on the team and/or what the Spurs are trying to build. If Keldon was a much better defender, it'd be easier to want to keep him on the team.

we really need to surround them with 3-and-D players. I think one of our wings will be the odd man out at some point. Castle is here to stay. Vassell/Keldon/Champagnie. That are our 4 wing players. One will get replaced at some point and it's most likely Keldon. Ideally you would want someone with a little more size, like a Herb Jones. I think Barnes gets moved next season around this time with his expiring, which would open up a spot for a bigger PF a la John Collins. One can dream to get JJJ in the 2026 offseason.

[spurraider21]

Rob Pelinka didn’t draft any of those guys.
yes he did. pelinka became GM in 2017. christie and reaves were on his watch. to be fair, so was ball over tatum, not that ball has been bad

[KingKev]

Sorry ladies and gents if this has been mentioned but Fox’s wife actually didn’t want to move back to San Antonio, Texas. He just wanted to fking come here and told her it’ll workout. This guy is going to legit be Tony Parker to Timmy.

[RC_Drunkford]

Because this is Klutch trying to get their client as much money as possible. There's nothing real here.

had to bump this one :lmao

[Mr. Body]

had to bump this one :lmao

Yeah, I 100% nailed it. De'Aaron has been a load of shit since the trade. Awful.

[z0sa]

Fox already with 15 points in the first half and vast majority of the team's FTs. Been missing this paint/clutch scoring threat for years. Great pickup :tu

[Frenchfred]

Yeah, I 100% nailed it. De'Aaron has been a load of shit since the trade. Awful.

you look like a fool :bobo

[LeBowen]

30/4/6 with just 1 turnover.
If only he was a top60 player in the league.

[Extra Stout]

Imagine being such a bitch that you’re butthurt your team traded for a second star because it made you wrong on a message forum.

[RC_Drunkford]

Yeah, I 100% nailed it. De'Aaron has been a load of shit since the trade. Awful.
https://media1.tenor.com/m/f0Eo8yp9uIkAAAAC/seth-meyers-here-you-go.gif

[scott]

crofl

[spurraider21]

+25 in his 36 minutes. spurs went -15 in the other 10 minutes

guy was bad against orlando but otherwise has hit the ground running about as well as you could ask for a midseason acquisition being forced to play shooting guard next to CP0 :lol

[Ice009]

Yeah, I 100% nailed it. De'Aaron has been a load of shit since the trade. Awful.

The only one that's been a load of shit since the trade are you and your takes towards De'Aaron. Like seriously, what is your beef with Fox? He's been playing great for the Spurs so far (Didn't have a great game in Orlando, but wasn't awful. The rest of the games he's been good). Getting to the line, drawing fouls, penetrating and passing the ball to teammates. If anything, I want him to look for his offense more.

Get your head out of your ass. If you don't like him, doesn't mean he's no good.