The San Antonio Spurs should be looking to significantly improve their roster around Victor Wembanyama this summer. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report suggested a deal that would see the Spurs land Grant Williams in exchange for Devonte’ Graham and a lottery-protected 2025 first-round pick.
“With the Hornets knee-deep in an organizational overhaul, they should be fully focused on the future and landing the No. 1 pick would only further cement that stance,” Buckley wrote. “While Williams is young enough (25) to fit that future, he’d also be immediately expendable if Charlotte planned on taking stretch big man Alexandre Sarr first overall. And Williams’ plug-and-play ability might be coveted by San Antonio, as Victor Wembanyama already sounds eager to start winning.
“Moving Williams would give Charlotte more flexibility moving forward. He’s owed $40.9 million over the next three seasons, which isn’t outrageous but is a significant salary, especially if the Hornets wouldn’t keep him in the starting lineup. Graham, who spent his first three seasons in Buzz City, has just a partially guaranteed $12.7 million salary left on his deal. While the Hornets’ lottery protection will likely keep their 2025 first-rounder from changing hands, the pick would then convert to their second-rounders in 2026 and 2027. Those would be helpful for Charlotte if this ongoing rebuilding projection takes a while to finish.”
Having Williams’ defense and three-point shooting next to Wembanyama could help improve the Spurs on both ends of the court.
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