Shams: J-Rich to the Pelicans

[Dverde]

We going to sell some of these picks for cash. That’s is a massive haul tho

[Spursfanfromafar]

Uhhhhhhhh ... don't love it considering Graham's contract. I mean, I guess the Spurs could use a point guard but that Graham contract is tough.

Interestingly, though, the Spurs didn't use much cap room in this deal. Still should have like $23+ million. Guess we'll see if another shoe drops.

I think their cap space went up after the Josh Rich trade. It should be slightly more than $25 million now.

[scott]

LOL, Spurs actually added cap space over the deadline (so far).

[Mugen]

Graham's contract is only partially guaranteed in the final year tbh

[timvp]

I think their cap space went up after the Josh Rich trade. It should be slightly more than $25 million now.

Yeah, you're right. Spurs actually gained cap space with this trade

[Leetonidas]

I'll miss J-Rich. I honestly wish SA would have just kept him but i imagine he wanted to play for a playoff team. Dude was a good fit and solid vet presence in the locker room. Wish him well

[Ariel]

Uhhhhhhhh ... don't love it considering Graham's contract. I mean, I guess the Spurs could use a point guard but that Graham contract is tough.

Interestingly, though, the Spurs didn't use much cap room in this deal. Still should have like $23+ million. Guess we'll see if another shoe drops.

Graham's contract runs 2 more seasons: next at $12,100,000 and the following at $12,650,000 (only $2,850,000 guaranteed).
The picks involved should be 4 out of these 5: Pelicans '23 (31-45), Pelicans '24, Chicago '24, Pelicans '28, Pelicans '29

[FvckMavs]

Graham's contract is only partially guaranteed in the final year tbh

2.85m guaranteed in 2024-25 per Hoopshype.

[The Truth #6]

pelicans are a pretty loaded team with a lot of draft capital. those seconds are going to be ass

since dejuan blair, the only second round pick we've made who has become an actual contributor has been Tre Jones. unless you count Bertans as ours

But now we greatly increased our odds!! Lol.

[td4mvp2k]

So whats the value for mcdermoot? 12 srp's?

be surprised if a shooting needy team dont trade for him even with another yr left on his deal

[The Truth #6]

Austin Spurs gonna be stacked!!

[Mr. Body]

Spurs doing good by getting their players to good destinations.

[rascal]

With the current core youth of the team and several future first round picks it's not likely any of these 2nd round picks will be end up being a solid contributor or even make the team.

[timvp]

Eh, more I think of it, the more I like.

-Graham is an elite volume three-point shooter. He doesn't shoot the straightest but he'll launch threes. The Spurs continue to need three-point shooters.

-Gives the Spurs some an out if another team makes a run at Tre Jones. You can start Graham if needed.

-Graham helps with spacing but isn't good enough to hurt the tank.

-You can get rid of him after next season without much pain.

-It's possible that his value can be revitalized. In that scenario, he could become quite valuable a year from now. This year, his main issue is he's been stuck behind McCollum and Alvarado.

-If you look at this as signing Graham to a frontloaded two-year, $14 million contract in the offseason -- that's a fair-ish deal.

-I continue to think the Spurs will have more salary cap space than they'll know what to do with for at least another year.

-The second rounders aren't hugely important but the Pelicans are a Zion misstep or trade demand away from being a perennial cellar dweller.

[Mugen]

Contracts like Graham/McD might be useful in a year if the Spurs luck into Wemby and find themselves a trade away from a playoff spot next season tbh. Unlikely but they're not killers.

Getting something for a guy like JRich is a lot better than previous years' MO when they would just buy out guys because "culture"

[DPG21920]

So whats the value for mcdermoot? 12 srp's?

Uhhhhhhhh ... don't love it considering Graham's contract. I mean, I guess the Spurs could use a point guard but that Graham contract is tough.

Interestingly, though, the Spurs didn't use much cap room in this deal. Still should have like $23+ million. Guess we'll see if another shoe drops.

Undoes a lot of the goodwill. Taking on 20m next year in Khem and Graham for 2nds and still not getting assets to get to floor is really wasteful. Rather have waived Josh tbh

[Dex]

Spurs just gonna draft the entire 2nd round and hope they catch a gem.

[DPG21920]

So whats the value for mcdermoot? 12 srp's?

Eh, more I think of it, the more I like.

-Graham is an elite volume three-point shooter. He doesn't shoot the straightest but he'll launch threes. The Spurs continue to need three-point shooters.

-Gives the Spurs some an out if another team makes a run at Tre Jones. You can start Graham if needed.

-Graham helps with spacing but isn't good enough to hurt the tank.

-You can get rid of him after next season without much pain.

-It's possible that his value can be revitalized. In that scenario, he could become quite valuable a year from now. This year, his main issue is he's been stuck behind McCollum and Alvarado.

-If you look at this as signing Graham to a frontloaded two-year, $14 million contract in the offseason -- that's a fair-ish deal.

-I continue to think the Spurs will have more salary cap space than they'll know what to do with for at least another year.

-The second rounders aren't hugely important but the Pelicans are a Zion misstep or trade demand away from being a perennial cellar dweller.

Improved No chances this year and cleared their cap for 2nds. Not great. Go eat Ben Simmons for something if this is your plan tbh

[Uriel]

Undoes a lot of the goodwill. Taking on 20m next year in Khem and Graham for 2nds and still not getting assets to get to floor is really wasteful. Rather have waived Josh tbh

We did waive Josh………………….

[Dex]

Undoes a lot of the goodwill. Taking on 20m next year in Khem and Graham for 2nds and still not getting assets to get to floor is really wasteful. Rather have waived Josh tbh

Kinda hints to me that ownership feels like this tank is gonna be a 2-3 year project (at least).

Obviously, it isn't realistic to believe a Wemby-type player instantly turns this squad into a contender...but Spurs seem content to take on more bad money for next season and reshuffle the deck for another deal.

[heyheymymy]

Do not like the Pels deal

Gotta get 1 FRP from NOLA out of the triple dip value Pels get

1. Graham sucks
2. Graham's contract sucks
3. JR does not suck like Graham sucks imo

[Atl Spur]

Gaining draft capital is never a bad thing…..second rounders become useful for taking flyers on overseas talent

[heyheymymy]

Kinda hints to me that ownership feels like this tank is gonna be a 2-3 year project (at least).

Obviously, it isn't realistic to believe a Wemby-type player instantly turns this squad into a contender...but Spurs seem content to take on more bad money for next season and reshuffle the deck for another deal.

Agreed. Writing on the wall.

Reminds me of when we first brought in guys like Doug. Clear indicator the FO doesn't want/plan to compete imo tbh

[stephen jackson]

Graham used to be good I remember

[BacktoBasics]

Graham can jack freely here. Inflate his stats and become a good piece to move a year from now.