How to get him? His contract price is no obstacle, but for Minny to trade him they would presumably be looking to minimize their luxury tax liability. They won’t want to take salary they have to keep. Thoughts?
They should be interested in draft picks a few years out. Nothing this year. The point about salary, again.
Gobert’s contract ends in the summer of ’26, and KAT’s in the summer of ‘28. That sets the target range, it appears. They should be interested in draft picks in 2027 and 2028, when they’ll have a chance of some salary breathing room, and may be especially interested in new, young players.
I haven’t kept track of all the Spurs’ draft picks. The Spurs own first round pick in ’28 shouldn’t be a major sacrifice. According to the Grand Plan that draft pick is supposed to be #30. Even if we’re not that fortunate, if the Spurs are still fretting about getting the highest possible pick in 2028, then saints preserve us, because something has gone horribly wrong.
Anyway, a deal for Naz Reid. An adequate amount of salary, that they won’t have to keep. The Spurs 1st round pick in ’28. That’s my offer to initiate the trade talk. Then see where it leads. I might be willing to offer more, depending.
Any comment?