I dont see how that’s possible though. Still have Keldon that is an awkward fit. Still added zero shooting. Still have so much end of bench dead weight in Branham + Blake + Mamu + Bassey to be replaced/upgraded with higher upside guys. Sure, they replaced CP with Harper and can say Carter Bryant replaces one guy (even though CB wont likely play much at all, but at least hes higher upside at end of bench this season)
I get SA being somewhat high on Sochan (I am) and Dev (Im hopeful) but now you have Dev playing SF which is not natural spot and his minutes will be reduced as one of highest paid players on team.
Spurs have needs (back up big + shooting) and none of that was addressed. Adding a big in FA or trade helps that, but still leaves shooting completely unaddressed which is unacceptable IMO
Why would Spurs have to use FRP? Sexton went for an expiring and CHA got a 2nd round pick. Spurs have a ton of 2nds they can use and could trade Keldon or Dev + 2nds to get upgrades in front court or shooting then have MLE for upgrade on shooting/front court as well. Dont need to include any 1sts unless its a player that’s worth it (Cam Johnson maybe?)
Spurs can be high on Sochan + Dev and still trade Barnes + Keldon + Branham + Blake + 2nds and get shooting/big help
You're talking as if it's late August and not a day before free agency even opens.
There's no point in making trades until we see how free agency plays out.
Again, why are you talking as if all the potential targets are gone?
I want a new starter at PF.
Aldama, PJ Washington and John Collins are my preferred targets.
Until they are gone, I won't be in panic mode writng posts as if Spurs missed out.
Kornet is the best backup C we can get. Others are either washed or too expensive to acquire.
Man, what a bizarro world where it's LeBowen and myself preaching patience.
Don't miss him tbqhwy imo
Im not - IM talking about what I want to see when FA hits
Ive been team patience all along and still am. Doing deals like Barnes last season isnt a lack of patience. It’s clear as day that Spurs shouldn’t be using all their firsts to go all in. But they should be addressing team needs and looking at roster and improving and using smart trades (like Barnes) to keep upgrading and addressing needs and moving team forward.
Cannot just draft 2 rookies + add a back up C and call it a day.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder intend to sign guard Ajay Mitc to a new three-year contract worth nearly $9 million after declining his 2025-26 team option, sources tell ESPN. OKC and Life Sports Agency CEO Todd Ramasar and agent Mike Simonetta negotiated the new deal for Mitc .
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The second year has a player option and is partially guaranteed. This deal furthers the strong partnership Harden has forged with the Clippers since he arrived. He receives a well-deserved raise while providing the team with flexibility to add talent in the present and future.
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BREAKING: 11-time NBA All-Star James Harden is declining his player option and intends to sign a new two-year, $81.5 million contract to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN.
https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939428907234586867
I think Spurs don't really care about their roster after their main rotation players. Some teams try to have a good 12th or 13th player and have interesting two-way players, Spurs just don't care. That's why they keep trading away second round picks, that's why they wasted a roster spot on McLaughlin at the end of the season, that's why they keep Minix despite him being injured for the rest of the season...
If everything goes well, Spurs main rotation should be after few months:
PG: Fox/Castle
SG: Harper/Castle
SF: Vassell/Bryant
PF: Sochan/Barnes
C: Wembanyama/backup C
I can see Spurs wanting to give a shot at that team and wait the trade deadline to see if an adjustment is needed.
Jake Weinbach
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The Jazz are expected to trade Jordan Clarkson and John Collins as well after sending Collin Sexton to Charlotte.Utah appears to be opening up minutes for its young pieces to develop and are currently facing a roster crunch with 18 players projected to be under contract.
Kornet + Larry Nance Jr would be nice.
Find a way to move Keldon + Blake + Branham and maybe one of Dev + Barnes as well.
Danny Ainge's son with the old Pop move "This year is about winning"
Spurs really need to move on Collins. Utah is trying to get rid of him. Perfect opportunity to buy low on his expiring and get off Keldon's deal.
Provided what Sexton got, I don't think those two will require too much. Ainge kept his powder dry too long. That Lauri contract is looking ing nasty now, too.
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Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year, $44 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option for 2027-28, sources tell ESPN. Bucks and Mark Bartelstein of
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reach a new deal for the sixth man extraordinaire and fan favorite in Milwaukee.
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The Houston Rockets declined the $4.9 million team option on guard Aaron Holiday, sources told Hoopshype
. Holiday is expected to return to the Rockets on a 1-year deal. Holiday, a favorite of coach Ime Udoka, averaged 5.5 points, including 39.8%, from 3-point range, this season.
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Amazing about a year ago we were desperate for any kind of guards. Now we don't need any, just need bigs.
You know this is gonna end with “We like what we have,” stuff.
I just dont get it - I see what you are saying and that’s my FEAR is that SA sees it like that. But Spurs have every chance to make trades while not sacrificing future at all and I think they should try harder and be more creative in trying to win some games.
I am fine with Dev + Sochan, but especially with Dev and Keldon they don’t deserve minutes any more and they should be looking to trade improve and add for sure things that help the team like shooting + defense + back up big etc..
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The Orlando Magic are declining team options on Moe Wagner ($11 million) and Caleb Houstan ($2.1 million), sources tell ESPN. The Magic retain both players' Bird Rights, meaning Orlando could still re-sign them.
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I’m told Al Horford continues to mull potential options for next season and at the moment appears unlikely to have a final decision on the first day of free agency tomorrow.
Day’Ron Sharpe, Kornet, Larry Nance all interesting guys
Wagner and Horford are interesting names as well.
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