Spurs trade ideas

[twodeep]

I think there is an outside shot that we make a "big" acquisition by Spurs standards (Naz Reid, Santi Aldama, whatever player we could even get with the #14 pick would all fit this description), but I think there is close to zero chance we make a big acquisition by League standards (Giannis, KD, Brown, Lauri, etc).

I just don't think the team that went with Mitch (in part) for continuity is going to make a big time splash. My guess is that the Fox acquisition already made them a little squirmy with operating outside of their comfort zone and they likely aren't confident in making more big gambles. It's kind of like the dude who normally plays at the $10 blackjack table and makes a one time $100 bet and wins, but immediately goes back to stakes he is more comfortable with.

I think we have some more Harrison Barnes level transactions ahead of us, and to be completely transparent I'm not opposed to this at all. Wemby/Fox is already a really good big 2. I'm hopeful Castle will make a big leap over the summer, because he seems to have that killer mentality to want to continue to grow. If we can simply replace the Power of Friendship with solid, capable vets (like HB), I think we'll see a big jump and I think this will also considerably help Mitch. Having a more professional, veteran team could be a huge benefit to him rather than having to manage immature personalities (the Power of Friendship plus two rookies)

I am in the camp of they should be trying to get players like Cameron Johnson not super stars to fill in around Fox/Wemby upgrade over Keldon or Vassell. Basically those type of solid productive players that fit around Fox/Wemby

[LeBowen]

I am in the camp of they should be trying to get players like Cameron Johnson not super stars to fill in around Fox/Wemby upgrade over Keldon or Vassell. Basically those type of solid productive players that fit around Fox/Wemby

We got 70% of Cam Johnson in Champagnie.
He's just another forward who doesn't rebound.

We need an actual power forward, John Collins would be ideal and seems to be the most realistic target.
If he declines his option, I'd offer him 80/4 or so.

[baseline bum]

I'm start to lean toward us making a big acquisition with teams trying to get under the 2nd apron.

This offseason has the potential for a lot of fun. Hopefully Brian Wright can pick up some nice additions on the fringes like he has in the past, since I highly doubt he’ll be looking to participate in any big acquisitions.

Let's say the Spurs get the #2 pick in the lottery. Are you willing to move that to land Giannis? And if so what would be your trade proposition to Milwaukee? Let's say the trade is made at the draft but not official until July 1st so Harper's $12.4 million could be counted towards matching salaries.

[mo7888]

Let's say the Spurs get the #2 pick in the lottery. Are you willing to move that to land Giannis? And if so what would be your trade proposition to Milwaukee? Let's say the trade is made at the draft but not official until July 1st so Harper's $12.4 million could be counted towards matching salaries.

First let me say, I'm not the biggest Giannis proponent here, but it's intriguing. If we landed #2 I still doubt we'd get a deal done unless Giannis specifically applies pressure to get here. If that happened though, I'd give #2 + #14 + our 2027 + matching salary from some combination of Devin/Keldon/ Barnes/ Sochan/ Malachi/ Blake.

[exstatic]

First let me say, I'm not the biggest Giannis proponent here, but it's intriguing. If we landed #2 I still doubt we'd get a deal done unless Giannis specifically applies pressure to get here. If that happened though, I'd give #2 + #14 + our 2027 + matching salary from some combination of Devin/Keldon/ Barnes/ Sochan/ Malachi/ Blake.

Our 2027 already belongs to SAC.

[baseline bum]

First let me say, I'm not the biggest Giannis proponent here, but it's intriguing. If we landed #2 I still doubt we'd get a deal done unless Giannis specifically applies pressure to get here. If that happened though, I'd give #2 + #14 + our 2027 + matching salary from some combination of Devin/Keldon/ Barnes/ Sochan/ Malachi/ Blake.

Would have to be Atlanta's 2027, though I don't think they could make this trade without giving up the 2030 with the Dallas + Minnesota swap. Barnes is the one guy I'd really want to keep too, and he'd have minimal appeal for Milwaukee anyways.

[CGD]

First let me say, I'm not the biggest Giannis proponent here, but it's intriguing. If we landed #2 I still doubt we'd get a deal done unless Giannis specifically applies pressure to get here. If that happened though, I'd give #2 + #14 + our 2027 + matching salary from some combination of Devin/Keldon/ Barnes/ Sochan/ Malachi/ Blake.

Sign me up. I also think we can eat Kuz’ deal for them in exchange for Barnes’ expiring if that means keeping an asset. Just not sure how that all aligns with the numbers long term. Maybe easier to send the pick and be done.

[twodeep]

We got 70% of Cam Johnson in Champagnie.
He's just another forward who doesn't rebound.

We need an actual power forward, John Collins would be ideal and seems to be the most realistic target.
If he declines his option, I'd offer him 80/4 or so.

I have no qualms with a guy like him either like I said solid good players to build around the fox/wemby

[mo7888]

Our 2027 already belongs to SAC.

Touche

[baseline bum]

Sign me up. I also think we can eat Kuz’ deal for them in exchange for Barnes’ expiring if that means keeping an asset. Just not sure how that all aligns with the numbers long term. Maybe easier to send the pick and be done.

Ouch, Kuzma would be tough to swallow. Always hated his game.

[scott]

Let's say the Spurs get the #2 pick in the lottery. Are you willing to move that to land Giannis? And if so what would be your trade proposition to Milwaukee? Let's say the trade is made at the draft but not official until July 1st so Harper's $12.4 million could be counted towards matching salaries.

I don't think the Spurs will look to acquire any stars, so the question is moot for me.

[ixiXSolidXixi]

Cam Johnson play small forward and yes I like John Collins but we have Sochan. I don’t think worth it. We need Naz Reid or Myles Turner the other option draft a guy like Derik Queen.

Another option I like is Keegan Murray.

[mo7888]

Here's an idea that might bring some hate:

Trade Sochan + Malaki to phoenix for Grayson.

Sign Jcollins for $80/4 years
Sign NAW for $40/3 years

[LeBowen]

Here's an idea that might bring some hate:

Trade Sochan + Malaki to phoenix for Grayson.

Sign Jcollins for $80/4 years
Sign NAW for $40/3 years

I'd do those two free agency signings, but I think Grayson Allen is overrated.
And if we get those two, we wouldn't need any more wings, especially if we use both picks.

As things stand right now:
Fox/?
Castle/Devin
Barnes/Keldon/Champ
?/Jeremy
Wemby/?

Get BPA in the draft, the only high end player we must get is a legit PF, I expect Wright to not go for any other big moves.

[mo7888]

I'd do those two free agency signings, but I think Grayson Allen is overrated.
And if we get those two, we wouldn't need any more wings, especially if we use both picks.

As things stand right now:
Fox/?
Castle/Devin
Barnes/Keldon/Champ
?/Jeremy
Wemby/?

Get BPA in the draft, the only high end player we must get is a legit PF, I expect Wright to not go for any other big moves.

I still don't think we have enough shooting and Grayson provides that (40% career and over 43% this season from 3), he also provides a little playmaking, and he's got punchable face and can get in people's heads in the playoffs vibe. I just think that's more valuable than Sochan if we get JC. Another way to look at it though is sending Keldon out instead of Sochan.

[RC_Drunkford]

I'm just looking for 3 things this offseason:

1. starting PF (most likely aquired via trade)

any of John Collins, Naz Reid, Jabari Smith Jr., Santi Aldama is good enough for that role.

2. Rotation wing (most likely drafted)

any of Jakucionas, Knueppel, Carter Bryant or Fleming. If it's 2 out of those 4 even better.

3. Back up Center (FA signing or draft pick)

singing someone like Steven Adams or drafting a big like Sorber for example

If we take care of these 3 positions I'm fine. That would also mean that at least one of Vassell, Keldon, Champagnie, Barnes or Sochan has to go.

[scott]

Here's an idea that might bring some hate:

Trade Sochan + Malaki to phoenix for Grayson.

Sign Jcollins for $80/4 years
Sign NAW for $40/3 years

Wouldn't hate this at all, but would need to find another home for Vassell in this scenario. Spurs would likely try to force him into the starting SF role if we had NAW as our backup 2, though. Ugh.

[cutewizard]

I'm just looking for 3 things this offseason:

1. starting PF (most likely aquired via trade)

any of John Collins, Naz Reid, Jabari Smith Jr., Santi Aldama is good enough for that role.

2. Rotation wing (most likely drafted)

any of Jakucionas, Knueppel, Carter Bryant or Fleming. If it's 2 out of those 4 even better.

3. Back up Center (FA signing or draft pick)

singing someone like Steven Adams or drafting a big like Sorber for example

If we take care of these 3 positions I'm fine. That would also mean that at least one of Vassell, Keldon, Champagnie, Barnes or Sochan has to go.

..........,...........

Naz Reid
Kon
Adams would be incredible

[CGD]

I'm liking this offseason:

Draft: Bryant at #8
Trade: #14/Keldon/filler for Cam Johnson/#27
MLE: Brook Lopez

Fox - Dev - Cam - Barnes - Wemby
Key Reserves: Castle; Sochan; Bryant; Lopez

* I might instead start Sochan over Barnes for defense.

[scott]

My new, idealized scenario for the offseason that goes one step short of rigging the lotto and getting Flagg:

Spurs get involved in a multi-team trade involving MEM that sees Devin and Sochan sent off to... somewhere... ing Siberia for all I care...

In return Spurs land Santi Aldama

Spurs sign Steven Adams

Spurs re-sign Charles Bassey

Spurs sign Jake LaRavia

Spurs draft Jaku @ #8

Spurs draft Fleming @ #14

Spurs draft Drake Powell @ #38

Your 2025-26 Spurs:

Fox/Jaku/Wesley
Castle/Branhim/Powell
Barnes/Keldon/LaRavia/Champ
Aldama/Fleming
Wemby/Adams/Bassey

You run a 3-man guard rotation with Fox/Castle/Jaku so you aren't relying on Blake/Bran/Powell for any real minutes. Champ fills in at the 2 where needed.

That Forward group gives you a lot of flexibility to run a lot of various combinations. All of them, save for Champ (who is more of a 2/3) is capable of playing the 3 or 4.

If you need to run small ball, Aldama and Fleming can be your small ball C (but I'm hoping we don't do this too much).

I haven't put a TON of thought into this yet... so please poke holes in it.

[TD 21]

I'm liking this offseason:

Draft: Bryant at #8
Trade: #14/Keldon/filler for Cam Johnson/#27
MLE: Brook Lopez

Fox - Dev - Cam - Barnes - Wemby
Key Reserves: Castle; Sochan; Bryant; Lopez

* I might instead start Sochan over Barnes for defense.

I suspect Bryant will (and should be) an option at 8/9, but with the possible exception of Knueppel, I'd put the pick in play for a young veteran.

With the Nets having four 1sts, probably the only path to a Cam Johnson trade is through 8/9.

Lopez, they'd probably have to guarantee him a starting job, roughly 25ish mpg and a path to at least part-time closing.

[Leetonidas]

Trade Castle/Vassell/Johnson plus picks for Giannis. Sign cheap shooters like Kennard and Merill. Resign CP3 with the understanding that he is running the second unit. Resign Mamu. Draft a big with the #14 (assuming the higher pick is traded for Giannis). Resign Biyombo as emergency third big

Wemby/#14 pick/Biyombo
Giannis/Sochan/Mamu
Barnes/Champagnie
Kennard/Merill/Branham
Fox/Paul/Wesley

Defense at two is gonna be a problem but Wemby and Giannis are good enough to mask defensive weaknesses.

[LeBowen]

Trade Castle/Vassell/Johnson plus picks for Giannis. Sign cheap shooters like Kennard and Merill. Resign CP3 with the understanding that he is running the second unit. Resign Mamu. Draft a big with the #14 (assuming the higher pick is traded for Giannis). Resign Biyombo as emergency third big

Wemby/#14 pick/Biyombo
Giannis/Sochan/Mamu
Barnes/Champagnie
Kennard/Merill/Branham
Fox/Paul/Wesley

Defense at two is gonna be a problem but Wemby and Giannis are good enough to mask defensive weaknesses.

I don't think there's a chance of Giannis even being considered after all the project continuity talk from Mitch and Wright the other day.
I don't think even KD is a serious possibility and I honestly don't want him on the team if there's no vocal leader to put him back in his place when he starts ing which he inevitably always does.

[exstatic]

Spurstalk: OKC is the bomb!
Also Spurstalk: we should trade all of our picks for thirty-something players, in spite of the fact that OKC has never done that.

[Leetonidas]

I don't think there's a chance of Giannis even being considered after all the project continuity talk from Mitch and Wright the other day.
I don't think even KD is a serious possibility and I honestly don't want him on the team if there's no vocal leader to put him back in his place when he starts ing which he inevitably always does.

Oh I know there is almost zero chance of the Spurs making a trade for Giannis or even KD this summer just putting my stupid fantasy offseason out there