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Val is averaging close to 20/10 with awesome efficiency. He’s way more than a backup big. Him and Wemby could play together too since Wemby plays like a SG anyway.
There are plenty of backup bigs available and Wright wouldn't even have to use FRPs to get them.
Our biggest issue is that we're atrocious in every single minute without Wemby because we don't have another NBA-level big.
Having someone like Valanciunas would be a huge difference maker, even thoug he's nothing more than a solid backup at this point.
Val is averaging close to 20/10 with awesome efficiency. He’s way more than a backup big. Him and Wemby could play together too since Wemby plays like a SG anyway.
Disagree, our biggest issue is having nothing remotely close to a #2 guy with the most reliable player outside of Wemby being 40 years old and probably retiring in another year in the best case.
Obviously a legit star would be the difference maker, but if we had a 25ppg scorer with Collins/Bassey still in the rotation, we'd still be a dysfunctional team.
Valanciunas is obviously way better than Bassey and Collins, but he‘s also an awful rim protector. I‘m fine with trading for him, but a shotblocker would be the player we need
If we can trade two or three seconds or the Charlotte pick for Jonas Valancuinas, I think that's the extent the the spurs would do for this trade season. Nothing too flashy, an under the radar move. Going for a big trade/contract just isn't in the spurs nature especially at the deadline. Doing nothing is not the best move considering other teams will be making moves soon enough.
I agree with the many people on this board that want a difference maker, and it would be absolutely great, I just don't see the spurs doing it. Somewhere in between like the JVAL trade possibly, but I think that's probably the best we can hope for.
If the spurs decide to do nothing, at least bring up Riley Minix. He seems to be doing pretty well in Austin. Lets see what he can do for the big club. (I think he can do more than garbage time Siddy)
This 5 days off would have been a fine time for Brian Wright to make a trade, be able to bring that player in, and get a few practices. Probably could have even done one of his press conferences. Do you think he's back from his ski trip yet? Maybe he and RC are in Bratislava scouting 7th graders?
I don't often publicize my deep ties to the organization, but, word is....they have found the next centerpiece (Keith Bogans for the kids). Keep that on the down-low.
I don’t think the poster I was replying to meant “backup big” as the move he had in mind. I do agree on the backup big issue tho.
Exactly. I think folks want to land the #2 yesterday. Problem is even Spurs wanted to, not sure who is available worth pushing the chips in for before the deadline.
Val is fine. I think wizards let him go for a pair of good seconds.
I hate to be a debbie downer as I’m just as anxious to improve the roster as most but I don’t see it happening. Tre Jones probably the most desirable piece that would make sense for both sides as we could find him a spot on a playoff team, moving him frees up time for Wesley/Castle and he probably won’t be brought back. Although Tre getting sent to a team might allow him to showcase himself ahead of free agency. JV for Tre and a few SRPs could work.
Zollins will cost multiple SRPs and/or taking back bad money back even though given his play and him flipping the bird PATFO would have less reservations moving him.
Keldon is costly to move and suspect PATFO would only move him to the right environment.
Devin probably actually still remains near untouchable.
Probably isn’t much of a market for Barnes and CP3 to begin with I really don’t see us selling low on either unless its for our usual league wide charity/goodwill.
I’m preparing to be curb stomped in the play-in with the current roster and you all should be too.
I somehow Bulls decide to tank this season, Lavine should be an option, as 2nd chair to Wemby.
I'm prepared to not even make the play-in, tbh. The Suns may be imploding, but when it comes down to it, they'll know how to win the games to get them into the top-10, whereas the Spurs will be trotting Sochan out to the 3pt line with the game on the line.
Probably a fair assessment. I think we all have a pretty good understanding of this team. Too many holes on the roster to break above 500 and Castle is the only player who has the talent to break out from here. Maybe Dev can consistently get his stroke back but nit holding my breath. After the trade deadline if they can’t make upgrades might be time to soft tank and gain a few spots in the draft.
They practiced for a whopping 1 hour during these 5 days…
I'll race Main Character and Zollins out to the airport quick to catch a plane out to Sac for Fox.
Sacto is on 7 win streak, they are not doing any trades soonish
Wow for real? I understand there are things bigger than sport happening in the area, but that surprises me.
Can I still send them on a flight to Sacramento anyways?
Did Coach Fivehead join BWright on that ski trip?
they had another practice today, but yeah before that they only did a 1 hour shootaround at the arena
Nick Richards from the Hornets would probably be a better option than JV. Even Chris Boucher who's on an expiring should be better defensively. Day'Ron Sharpe from the Nets could even be a long term piece. Really no excuse for Wright not to trade for a back up C, with even some young centers on good contracts being available.
https://www.theringer.com/2025/01/13...-butler-rumors
Why the Phoenix Suns Should Trade Kevin Durant
Rather than acquire Jimmy Butler, the Suns should be trying to learn from him instead. As painful as a reset might be, holding on to a star for too long presents an even grimmer picture.That sounded great a few months ago, but it doesn’t change the fact that these Suns were still concocted, with extreme risk, in a microwave. Undercooked, overprocessed. They’re a monument to the jittery petulance of one extremely wealthy 45-year-old man. Today’s NBA doesn’t reward impatience, though. Just look around. From Boston to Oklahoma City to Cleveland to Memphis to Houston to Orlando to Denver. Good things come to those who wait, care about continuity, and own a calendar.Would the Thunder have any interest in virtually guaranteeing themselves at least one NBA le with a full-circle kumbaya? Could the Warriors be tempted to cap their dynastic run with one last hurrah? Could the Spurs have their cake and eat it, too? Do the Magic see themselves as a team that’s ready to win it all right now—in all seriousness, assuming Franz Wagner returns this season—and are they willing to part with several picks and someone like Anthony Black to do it?
Ishbia will never see reason and trade KD unless he asks out.
I'd do 2 FRPs, handful of SRPs, Jeremy, Tre, Keldon and Collins for KD.
They have no use for Devin, Jeremy and Tre would be good additions for them.
They can use those FRPs and Keldon+Collins to get another piece.
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