Category: Spurs Trade Rumors

Keldon Johnson trade labeled as ‘obvious’ next move for Spurs

A Keldon Johnson trade could make a ton of sense for the San Antonio Spurs this offseason.

The San Antonio Spurs need to focus on improving their roster around Victor Wembanyama this summer. That needs to be their one and only goal. Whether it be through free agency, the draft, or the trade market, they just need to get better. When looking at which Spurs should stay or go, Air Alamo’s Jahlil Williams noted that a Keldon Johnson trade is the “obvious” answer.

“If the Spurs’ desire to win games this year was not clear before, it was made obvious when they concluded the season by winning six out of their last 10 games,” Williams wrote. “That tells fans the expectation was much higher. After just barely winning enough games to avoid a franchise-worst record, changes need to be made and Keldon is an obvious trade piece that must be utilized.”

Johnson has already experienced a drop-off in minutes and production with the emergence of Wembanyama. Trading him could help the Spurs bring in win-now talent that fits their roster better.

Add in the fact that he has a very trade-friendly contract, and a Johnson trade makes a ton of sense if the Spurs find one they like.

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Report: Spurs don’t see Trae Young as fit next to Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs reportedly don’t see Trae Young as a fit next to Victor Wembanyama.

As the San Antonio Spurs look to improve their roster around Victor Wembanyama this summer, adding a top-tier playmaker should be one of their top priorities. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been rumored as a potential target, but according to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, San Antonio may not be in on that idea anymore.

“One other note. Spurs fans have been buzzing about the team getting in the mix for a Trae Young trade this summer, as he is the most acclaimed point guard likely to be available,” Helin wrote. “League sources have told NBC Sports not to bet on that happening, as San Antonio doesn’t see Young as a fit with Wembanyama going forward. The Spurs might be more interested in the Hawks’ Dejounte Murray if he is available.”

Young’s massive contract and lack of presence on the defensive end could be potential factors why the Spurs would rather go after Dejounte Murray or completely pivot away from a deal with the Hawks.

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Doubt cast on potential Spurs-Trae Young trade this offseason

Is a Trae Young trade actually realistic for the San Antonio Spurs?

As the San Antonio Spurs look to build around Victor Wembanyama adding talent around him that fits will be crucial. They were linked to Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young in potential trade talks throughout the season, and those rumors will almost certainly bleed into the summer. However, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News thinks San Antonio will hold off on taking a big swing.

“The 25-year-old Young, who has averaged at least 25 points for five consecutive seasons, would certainly give the Spurs an elite scorer to pair with Wembanyama,” McDonald wrote. “The cost of acquiring Young might prove too steep, especially considering the Spurs would need to re-sign him to a maximum contract in 2026 to make the deal worth anyone’s while.

“The Spurs would then be locked into the Wembanyama-Young pairing for years, without the wherewithal to add to it. The Spurs haven’t ruled out engaging in discussions about Young or another star this summer, but it is more likely their biggest swing comes later.”

Young is great, and he would be a solid pairing next to Wembanyama, but is it worth the price?

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Darius Garland listed as San Antonio Spurs offseason trade target

Darius Garland was suggested as a San Antonio Spurs trade target for this offseason.

Building out their roster around Victor Wembanyama is the top priority for the San Antonio Spurs this summer. Wembanyama showed capable of leading a successful team in his rookie season, but if the Spurs want to make the playoffs with him at the helm, they need to get guys who can complement him on the court. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report suggested Darius Garland as a potential trade target.

“Darius Garland is my own preference as Option No. 1,” Buckley wrote. “He’s the more ambitious target, since the Cleveland Cavaliers, unlike the Atlanta Hawks, have not reached Defcon Break Up The Backcourt. But they could get there. This isn’t purely about the Cavs’ postseason fate. If Donovan Mitchell plans to re-sign, they may decide they’re better off not shelling out $80-plus million annually to a pair of smaller guards.

“The Spurs don’t quite have the personnel to ship them a wing of the future unless Devin Vassell is involved (which he shouldn’t be). But they have Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, all their own picks, extra firsts from Atlanta, Chicago and Toronto, a fake-ish first from Charlotte and second-rounders galore. If some combination of these assets doesn’t pique Cleveland’s interest, they collectively have the curb appeal required to rope in a third-party facilitator with #ThePlayer who does. So, yeah, the Spurs should target the talented 24-year-old with four years left on what ESPN’s Brian Windhorst aptly calls the “Fun Max” first and then adjust their expectations later—if even necessary.”

Adding Garland to the roster would be huge for Wembanyama and the Spurs.

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Spurs ‘dream offseason trade’ is playmaking for Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs’ “dream offseason trade” should be to put an elite playmaker next to Victor Wembanyama.

As the San Antonio Spurs have adapted to playing with Victor Wembanyama at the helm, they’ve made some significant improvements throughout the season. The 20-year-old rookie has been incredible on the defensive side of the ball, and his offense has taken some serious strides, too, especially as the team’s chemistry has improved.

Following their weird Jeremy Sochan-at-point-guard experiment at the beginning of the year, they’ve gone to a more traditional look, moving Tre Jones into the starting lineup. In addition, they’ve put Wembanyama at the center position full-time rather than having a second big next to him and having him run forward.

As the Spurs look to improve the team around Wembanyama this summer, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes their “dream offseason trade” would be adding playmaking next to the star big man.

“When Wembanyama has shared the floor with Jones, the Spurs have posted a plus-4.0 net rating,” Buckley wrote. “Only six teams have that mark surpassed this season. If that degree of competitiveness is doable with Jones, just imagine what Wembanyama could do with a high-end option at point.

“That’s what the Spurs have already done by poking around Atlanta for a Trae Young trade. With a draft pick collection as strong as San Antonio’s, this franchise should be able to afford a floor general of Young’s ilk—if not Young himself.”

Pairing Wembanyama with an elite playmaker should be the Spurs’ goal.

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Would a Trae Young trade be perfect or disastrous for Spurs?

Should the San Antonio Spurs trade for Trae Young?

When the San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama, they embarked on a quest to build the perfect team around him. He was one of the most hyped-up prospects in recent memory, and yet somehow, he’s managed to outperform many of the expectations placed upon him. But what’s next? How can the Spurs improve the team around him?

One idea that was reportedly explored was a potential trade for Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. Pairing Young’s elite offensive game with Wembanyama could be a great combination, but there are an equal number of concerns that should be acknowledged with a potential Young trade. Most notably, his subpar play on the defensive end.

The NBA Swish YouTube channel recently discussed whether a Spurs trade for Young would be great or a disaster.

San Antonio will likely explore potential moves this summer, but is a trade for Young the right direction to go in?

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Lack of point guard trade labeled ‘regret’ for Spurs post-deadline

If the San Antonio Spurs could have a redo, maybe they would have made a move for a point guard upgrade at the trade deadline.

While there was a bit of smoke heading into it, the San Antonio Spurs didn’t end up making any significant moves at this year’s trade deadline. They moved Doug McDermott to the Indiana Pacers for a second-round pick and Marcus Morris, who they subsequently bought out, but that’s not a big-time impact deal.

San Antonio isn’t gearing up for a playoff push or anything close to that, but they could have looked to add more talent in an attempt to spearhead Victor Wembanyama’s development. Most notably, adding an upgrade at the point guard position would have been a huge help for the 20-year-old rookie.

Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report wrote an article listing every team’s post-deadline regret, and for the Spurs, he said it was their lack of a move for an impact point guard.

“San Antonio, of course, has time to find its offensive initiator, but if the Spurs had been able to add one at the deadline, they could’ve used the stretch run to see what this group could do and what it still needs to eventually get on a championship track,” Buckley wrote. “Instead, they won’t find their floor general until this offseason at the earliest, meaning it might be a while before San Antonio even starts building a blueprint for constructing a contender around its young star.”

The point guard position continues to be the biggest area of need for the Spurs.

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San Antonio Spurs trade tier list: Which players should be traded?

Which players should the San Antonio Spurs hang onto, and who should they trade immediately?

The San Antonio Spurs knew they were going into a rebuild, but even they probably hoped they would be a bit better than what they’ve been this season. They’ve been the worst team in the West for almost the entire year, and based on everything we’ve seen, it seemed highly likely that’s where they remain for the rest of the season.

In turn, they should be looking to make significant improvements heading into next year. Wasting any of Victor Wembanyama’s career should be viewed as a huge mistake, even though he’ll only be heading into his sophomore season next year. They should still look to get better.

With that, what players should the Spurs be looking to trade, and who should they hold onto? The CLAN the SPURS fan YouTube channel recently compiled a Spurs trade tier list, ranking all the players based on who he thinks the team should get rid of.

Which Spurs players should be the next to go?

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What should fans make of the Spurs-Trae Young trade rumors?

Are the San Antonio Spurs-Trae Young trade rumors real?

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the worst teams in the league this season, and they didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline. However, they were linked to an All-Star: Trae Young. Reports have indicated that the Spurs showed an interest in Young and that interest isn’t expected to go away anytime soon.

San Antonio could revisit a potential Young deal this summer, as the Atlanta Hawks look destined to shake things up following another underwhelming season. The Spurs supposedly top the potential list of Young trade suitors heading into the summer, and the star point guard has shown an interest in playing with Victor Wembanyama.

But should fans take these rumblings seriously? The Locked On Spurs podcast recently discussed that very topic.

Young’s offensive talent would help Wembanyama immensely, and the Spurs big man could help mitigate some of the undersized guard’s defensive weaknesses with his length and talent on that end.

But are the rumors real? Or is it all smoke?

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Report: Spurs, Hawks discussed Trae Young trade ahead of deadline

The San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks reportedly discussed a Trae Young trade ahead of this year’s deadline.

The San Antonio Spurs had a pretty quiet NBA trade deadline. They moved Doug McDermott to the Indiana Pacers, but other than that, their team remained the same. However, they were reportedly in discussions about a trade that would have completely changed the landscape of the NBA.

Long-time NBA insider Marc Stein of “The Stein Line” recently reported that the Spurs are set to top the list of potential Trae Young trade candidates this summer. The Atlanta Hawks could try to shake things up sometime soon, and trading Young would help them completely reset the roster in any way they see fit. But the deal was almost expedited.

According to a league executive who spoke with Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Spurs and Hawks discussed a Young deal ahead of this year’s trade deadline.

“One exec said Atlanta discussed a potential Young trade with San Antonio before last week’s deadline,” Beck wrote. “The Hawks were also well known to be shopping Dejounte Murray, their other star guard, before the deadline, but never found a deal they liked. It’s considered a near certainty that they will part with one, or both, this summer.”

The Spurs supposedly also showed a level of interest in a Dejounte Murray deal earlier this season. At this point, it seems inevitable that San Antonio and Atlanta will talk about a potential move for at least one of the star guards again this summer.

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