The NBA Finals It’s past the midpoint. in short, NBA draft I’m approaching. With 12 days left until June 23, the Spurs will hold three first round picks (9, 20 via the Raptors, 25 via the Celtics) and the 38th pick in the second round. There are many swirling rumors about what they do. It handles all that inventory, so let’s take a look at some of the more reliable ones out there.
Don’t expect the Spurs to stand on the putt in the draft
First-and probably not the most surprising-rumors Rafael Barlowe on the NBA Bigboard (Subscription required), Spurs are actively trying to move up in the draft and have no plans to bring 3 or 4 rookies to the training camp, so “integrate” some of the picks Report that you want. (Note that all three first round picks are guaranteed transactions unless hidden abroad.)
Teams that are willing to trade down in draft may want at least one pickback, if not more, so these two approaches may be closely related. .. Teams like Rockets and Kings have stated they are open to trading the top four picks, but for Spurs as these teams are looking for potential franchise changers in return. It can be difficult to execute a transaction. The offer in that regard is Dejounte Murray. It’s a costly deal for the Spurs, and yet giving Murray its title may not be straightforward (for now).
A more likely scenario is for the Spurs to package two second half first round picks (and / or second round picks) and move halfway through the first round. For example, the Hornets have 13th and 15th picks in the draft and have shown interest in some Spurs players in the past, so it may be negotiable. Another potential trading partner could be the Nuggets. The Nuggets could enhance the depth chart through the draft and trade the 21st pick to the 20th and 25th Spurs. If nothing else, it will meet the goal of lowering the Spurs’ total sheer picks. Don’t be surprised if you don’t pick one of both spots in the end, as the Spurs have a lot of options to see with these two picks.
Are Spurs a potential trade target for OG Anunoby?
Draft is one way the Spurs (hopefully) plan to strengthen their position on the front lines, but if you’re looking for quicker help, the Raptors’ OG Anunoby could have a suitor. I have. The 6’7 “Small Forward finished the season with an average of 17.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals, but is reportedly dissatisfied with his role in the current team. Pascal Siakam And founded a star in Scottie Barnes of the Rookie of the Year in 2022.
One of the former NBA executives said NBA analysis network Less than:
“If the role seems to be a concern for OG Anunoby, the Spurs may be the best bet. They don’t have superstars to take a lot of shots, so with stronger wings Keldon Johnson You can play 4 people next to you. “
Anunoby has checked many boxes of players of the type Spurs are about to add this summer, and he will enter the second year of a relatively friendly four-year $ 72 million deal. I’m not sure if they can trade back the 20th pick to the Raptors, but the Spurs can find a 25th pick and a draft night deal that sends someone like Josh Richardson or Jakob Poeltl to Toronto. I did. You might wait for a free agent and do something like sign-and-trade involving Lonnie Walker. Anyway, this is noteworthy given the needs of the Spurs this offseason.
Add Collin Sexton to the list of big names associated with FA Spurs
The Spurs are one of the few teams with cap flexibility this summer, with the Cavaliers defending Collin Sexton with free agents Zach LaVine and Deandre Ayton. Listed as a potential target For the Spurs. Most Spurs fans may ridicule another guard idea, but the 6’1 inch Sexton provides Spurs with the scorers currently lacking. He missed all but 11 games in which his left knee meniscus was defeated last season, but before that he averaged a very efficient 24.3 points and 4.4 assists for the 2020-21 season. .. If he doesn’t spend too much money, he may be a good chance for the Spurs team who need scoring skills.
This particular rumor feels a lot more similar than the one based on real front office chatter, but it’s worth keeping everything, especially for teams with as many options as the Spurs this summer. I have.
