Category: Spurs Free Agency

Why the San Antonio Spurs should keep Sandro Mamukelashvili

Should the San Antonio Spurs re-sign Sandro Mamukelashvili this offseason?

Heading into the offseason, the San Antonio Spurs will have some tough decisions to make. Victor Wembanyama was incredible in his rookie year, leading the league in blocks and consistently improving his game throughout the season. Now, the Spurs need to focus on putting the best possible team around him.

In addition to free agency and the NBA Draft, the Spurs need to decide which players they want to bring back from this year’s roster. One of those guys is Sandro Mamukelashvili, who will be a free agent this summer. He had a fairly solid season but will need a new contract.

KENS 5 recently discussed the case for San Antonio re-signing Mamukelashvili.

Mamukelashvili averaged 4.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists while shooting 47.1% from the field and 29.7% from behind the three-point line.

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San Antonio Spurs urged to consider Lonnie Walker IV reunion

Should the San Antonio Spurs consider a reunion with Lonnie Walker IV?

This summer will be an important one for the San Antonio Spurs, who have a chance to take a huge leap next season. Despite being the worst team in the Western Conference this year, the talent of Victor Wembanyama alone should be enough to carry them far, but they should be focused on putting a great team around him.

Not only will they have a chance to add another high lottery pick to the mix in the 2024 NBA Draft, but they should have some room to work with in free agency this offseason. Adding solid pieces around Wembanyama will be crucial.

Cal Durrett of Air Alamo recently wrote a list of former Spurs who San Antonio should consider bringing back. One of them was Lonnie Walker IV.

“Stranger things have happened and San Antonio could use more scoring off the bench next season,” Durrett wrote. “With Walker having yet to sign a long-term deal, he may want multiple years on his next contract, which wouldn’t necessarily be a deal breaker. But the Spurs would have to weigh his fit with his potential contract demands and they may instead look at more short-term options.”

Walker has enjoyed a great season with the Brooklyn Nets this year, and a reunion in San Antonio would certainly help the Spurs’ bench.

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Celtics’ Jrue Holiday listed as ‘reasonable’ Spurs free agency target

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday was listed as a “reasonable” free agency target for the San Antonio Spurs.

This summer will be crucial for the San Antonio Spurs. While Victor Wembanyama is still only 20 years old, he’s clearly talented enough to help the Spurs win basketball games. But if they want him to lead the way, San Antonio needs to put a better team around him. That’s where the offseason comes in.

In addition to the draft, the Spurs should have some money to spend in free agency. They should be looking to add a healthy mix of win-now talent while also keeping their team relatively young around Wembanyama. However, bringing in a high-level veteran would be super useful.

Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report labeled Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday as a “reasonable” free agency target for the Spurs this summer.

“Given how good the Boston Celtics are, Jrue Holiday opting out of his $39.4 million player option isn’t likely, especially if they win the title,” Bailey wrote.

“But if they fall short, and a team like the San Antonio Spurs can offer a little more long-term security, something like a four-year, $70 million deal might intrigue him.

“And there are few point guards and leaders who would be a better mentor for Victor Wembanyama. Beyond the playmaking upgrade over Jeremy Sochan and Tre Jones, Holiday would show the French phenom (and the rest of the young Spurs) what it means to be a reliable, workmanlike NBA veteran.”

Adding Holiday to the backcourt would be huge for the Spurs.

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OG Anunoby listed as idieal Spurs free agency target this summer

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby was listed as a potential San Antonio Spurs free agency target.

The San Antonio Spurs have some big-time decisions to make this summer. Victor Wembanyama is already a superstar, and putting solid pieces around him should be the top priority as the Spurs look to improve their overall level of competitiveness. The 2024 NBA Draft will give them a chance to do that, and so will free agency this offseason.

Tyler Watts of FanSided recently put together a list of potential free agency targets for the Spurs this summer on Air Alamo. One of the guys he mentioned San Antonio should target, should he hit the market, is New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby.

Watts believes Anunoby’s two-way play would be a perfect fit next to Wembanyama.

“If Anunoby becomes available, a massive bidding war will take place,” Watts wrote. “Every team wants a 6’7 wing who is an elite defender capable of sinking open 3-pointers and averaging over 15 points per game. It is a crucial role. Anunoby is one of the best in the league at it and would draw massive interest.

“The Spurs would likely have to overpay, but this is a wish list. Could San Antonio convince him to spend his prime playing next to Victor Wembanyama? It is worth a shot even if he quickly re-signs with the Knicks and tries to chase a championship in the Big Apple over the Alamo.”

Clarifying that this is a “wish list” target for the Spurs, Watts believes that San Antonio should go after Anunoby if he left the Knicks for some reason.

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Clippers star Paul George listed as top Spurs target in free agency

LA Clippers star Paul George was listed as a top free agency target for the San Antonio Spurs.

The San Antonio Spurs haven’t won many games this season, but that’s alright. They knew they were getting into a rebuilding year, but with Victor Wembanyama at the helm, they have a great future ahead of them. And in free agency this summer, San Antonio will have a chance to put some big-time talent next to him.

The Spurs could free up enough cap space to sign a max-contract player if they make some trades and play their cards right. And if that’s the case, they could bring in top-tier talent to help Wembanyama start winning and competing for the postseason right away.

Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report recently wrote a list of three top targets for every team, and one of the guys he named for the Spurs was LA Clippers star Paul George.

“George obviously doesn’t bring the playmaking LeBron does, but his outside shooting and perimeter defense would still make life easier for Wembanyama on both ends,” Bailey wrote.

LeBron James was also listed as a potential target.

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