Regardless of what Spurs do this summer, Keldon shouldn't be part of the rotation next season. Spurs need 3&D to complement their 3 guards and Wemby. Keldon is the opposite of that.
Trading him would be a logical move but it's easier said than done. What player can you get for Keldon and second round picks given his contract?
Spurs might end up being stuck with him until next summer when he would become an expiring contract. It isn't really an issue as long as he doesn't turn into a nuisance for the team which I doubt given his great at ude.
IMO that would be about as perfect as they can get right now. I'd only slightly object to longer contracts, but they won't be very expensive. Needed right now are serviceable players without big touch and playing demands and both have good experience.
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Sources: The Memphis Grizzlies have tendered Santi Aldama his one-year, $5.94 million qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent. Aldama averaged career-highs in points (12.5), field goal % (.483), 3-point % (.368), rebound (6.4) and assists (2.9) for the Grizzlies.
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There goes the aldama dream lol
That was expected.
It's honestly semi realistic but still a pretty big splash for a franchise that runs timid and selective. But Kornet & Yabusele plug in pretty perfectly to address team needs. With B Wright slinging it's a new age, go out and get em
Spurs likely need to attach assets, I would absolutely NOT send a first rounder, but 3/4 seconds why not.
He'd have to get an offer for 18% of the cap or more to make me balk. Otherwise they can afford him while paying Williams and Holmgren their second deals by being penny pinchers on everyone else. They lose Dort they're not a le team any more and he won't be replaceable with guys on their rookie contracts like everyone else is.
I'm fine with both but not excited. My worry is that, as good as the Spurs are negotiating deals with other teams, they are not on the same level when negotiating salaries with their own players. This offseason it's important not to lose future flexibility on players that may help but do not really move the needle long term, which is what Kornet and Yabusele are IMO. Same goes for Sochan, don't overpay, just make him prove it and send him to RFA next year.
I think if you offer up Keldon + Branham + a top 5 protected 29 + 4 2nds you can get a Cam Johnson type but maybe Im wrong. At a minimum if you cant get a solid 3 & D for Keldon you should at least be able to get the “3 point shooter” part.
Why? It's not even 6 mil thats easy to beat
I would prefer to backup an important player like Wemby with an established NBA player instead of a draft pick. I liked Sorber and some of the other draft bigs but the dev time and acclimation period would've been an obstacle or delay.
Instead, get an established backup like Kornet, much less guess work and then if you need to focus on wemby's health or rest, there is less of a question mark behind him in depth. 3rd string however they should've kept #38 for Raynaud or something so I wonder what they have planned because if they trot back Byombo or equivalent and Raynaud isn't a bust it's going to look bad unless they had a better plan all along.
And easy to match within reason.
Beasley
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The Minnesota Timberwolves declined team options on Luka Garza ($2.35 million) and Josh Minott ($2.19 million) for the 2025-26 season, league sources told Hoopshype
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Portis 3 years 44M
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reach a new deal for the sixth man extraordinaire and fan favorite in Milwaukee.]
what the Spurs need to do is ask about John Collins and Santi Aldama and see who's cheaper. Utah most likely wants a couple of second rounders for John Collins. Memphis wants to sign and trade Aldama as far as I know, because they need some more cap space for Jaren Jackson Jr.'s extension. They also won't get a first for him and rather a couple second rounders. Just offer him the full MLE as a start and see if Memphis matches.
Kick the tires on both and see which one you can get for less.
I assume the Spurs do not want to trade a first round pick, but the reason they should still make a trade is that there are plenty of upgrades available for less than that and we got 4 second round pick in 2026, including Utah's.
These OKC extensions are really good. The Spurs would've most likely paid those guys double or triple the salary. I think OKC wouldn't offer Sochan more than 8 million per year while the Spurs will probably give him 15. Sam Presti strikes again.
You have to beat that $6M by enough that they don’t want to match it.
Memphis would match any MLE offer for Aldama imo. It’s when you start getting to the $20M pa where they would probably balk. I’m no cap guru though not sure where they will be relative to the tax after JJ extension.
Their big man rotation without Aldama is
Edey - Clarke - Huff
JJ - GG Jackson
With JJ playing a lot of 5 that’s not much behind him at the 4 spot other than GG Jackson who looks more like a low IQ chucked than a real NBA player.
Never miss a chance to masturbate over Sam Presti, huh.
Mamu, Yusubele, and Charles bassey should be our three free agent signings at PF/center.
I would trade Keldon for a three and d guy not sure who is available. Cam Johnson defense not the greatest and I don’t want to throw in first rounder. Unless it’s lottery protected. Maybe Keldon 3 srps and lottery protected 29 frp gets it done.
cause your moms too ugly
Cam Johnson's not on the table anymore with the Bryant draft pick. Why get him? And Mamu and Bassey, no. I'd keep Mamu if there's a roster slot, otherwise we need actual size that can play.
He'll get 20m/y and you will like it
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