Should NBA free agency start today, the San Antonio Spurs would have a chance to get active. According to a prediction made by Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, the Spurs would likely start to look for additional playmaking help, scouring the markets for point guards or other guys to help run the offense.
“Victor Wembanyama’s rise through the galaxy of NBA stars is already going full-throttle, meaning patience-practicing might already be a thing of the past in San Antonio,” Buckley wrote. “Even if the Spurs don’t go floor-to-pedal this offseason, they’ll look for ways to accelerate. Upgrading at point guard feels like the most sensible starting point. Tre Jones is the definition of mediocrity—15.1 career player efficiency rating; league-average is 15—and he essentially makes up the entire point guard rotation. Jeremy Sochan as a jumbo floor general sounded fun in theory, but it was decidedly less so when those super-sized lineups routinely malfunctioned on offense.”
“San Antonio has enough trade chips to give one of the Atlanta Hawks’ guards chase, but it might view free agency as a less expensive (albeit less exciting) alternative. The Spurs could target Jones’ brother, Tyus, or even try their hands at Immanuel Quickley (restricted) or Malik Monk. They have options.”
Adding some ball handlers to the mix would give the Spurs a much-needed boost on the offensive end.
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