2025 SPURS OFF-SEASON NEWS THREAD - WHISPERS, RUMBLINGS, REACTIONS

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Should the Spurs offer the Bucks, this year's number 2 pick, Keldon Johnson and 3 future 2nd round draft pick for Giannis?

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Should the Spurs offer the Bucks, this year's number 2 pick, Keldon Johnson and 3 future 2nd round draft pick for Giannis?

Sure -- if Giannis were available that would be an absolute steal for us!

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Have to say, my initial reaction is disappointment we didn't land KD. This isn't some unbeatable package, and Suns didn't get a C like they reportedly wanted, Dev and Barnes both have higher 3s % and though 10 is Suns' pick back to them and higher than 14, I think we could have beaten the picks package.

It makes me wonder whether KD having reportedly only really Spurs as his top destination that it made us too sure on whatever package and not offering more? We know for sure KD would have extended with us so it would not have been a rental.

Can't help but feel let down as there were so many growing rumours of us being close to landing him. I wonder how Wemby feels not getting to play with his favourite player growing up. As a fan looking from the outside, feels like a swing and a miss and so I hope we have something else lined up to improve the team.

I see the above options for this upcoming season but I'm not thrilled with having to watch players out of position or riding pine who we selected in previous 1st rounds.

Branham can go wherever for whatever. Blake is good on D but can't shoot reliably. Sochan is on video for the requisite summer practice making 3s video uh oh.

Another year of Devin force proving he's the best second option the team isn't it.

Apparently season ticket holders were sent a letter about some BIG prospective deals/additions. Feels like we had the inside track with KD interest and whiffed. Hope I'm wrong and plan B is really plan A and kicks ass. Time to consolidate some assets for talent upgrades.

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Ok onwards!

Basically went how expected with KD.. just didn't seem enough like the Spurs to get KD with both sides of the situation. No doubt he would of been a big boost to the team for a couple years though.

Houston always seemed like the best fit, and Suns probably were backed in.. with SA folding their arms (rightfully) and staying put.

And, I believe the patience the org. will have will prove to be most beneficial and for longer.

Still got Fox to integrate fully this season, and then Castle has to still develop into a adequate jumpshooter (Maybe this season).. he's got the rest down well enough.

Less pressure to win/contend, more time balance to get there more naturally. Shouldn't be trying to contend now; but try to win now. If things go well enough, Wemby/Fox/Castle (probably) at the helm.. give the team a good chance to go far in the playoffs. The others have to sacrifice and fill what the team needs.

Primary goal for me for the team next year: 2nd round advance, lose credibly, or of course.. win that : ) .

Consolation prize: 1st round credible loss in 6-7 games.

Getting a guy like Herb Jones or TM3 would be really progress to get there. Then it would just be seeing where things need to be with big forward (Sochan??).

Yeah fair point. I like the off-season rumour mill, a guilty pleasure, and now that I've mentally untangled from getting caught up in the KD whispers, the disappointment has waned and your solid ground points deserve more attention.

Good reminder that we had but five games with Wemby and Fox. Can't wait to see them grow their connection. And agree about more organic internal growth. To that, I have high hopes for Castle, am in the middle with Sochan - that shot looks hitch free yet still slow and deliberate, and am ready to move on from Branham and maybe Blake (though I'd keep the latter if I had to choose between them).

To your list of potential additions I add again Deni Avdija. Toolsy and Spursy. True SF at 6'9". Great feel. 24. I'd trade Dev for him but because of contract disparity either a 3rd team would have to get involved (Nets? Jazz?) or we'd have to take on extra players to match salaries. That's if Blazers would even entertain trading him.

It may seem I want to get rid of Dev but it's just more about asset consolidation for roster balance and reasonable upgrades you mentioned. We more or less have an idea of the player Dev is, and despite a disappointing season, we still know he's not the #2 option we thought he'd be. In fairness he was put at 1 and 2 and sometimes 3 in the past with playing alongside a carousel of back court team mates. Consistency and roles matter.

But with a high likelihood that we draft Harper, even with extending Fox, it looks like our back court of the future is Harper/Castle. Until then, we have a log jam back there and need a true starting SF who fits our timeline and of course a back up C. With Barnes still with us, he slots into PF this season but that's a long term need as well.

Lots of work to do.

Makes sense.

Avidja would certainly be nice..

Vassell I like quite a bit, but there are probably other better ceiling wings in his areas of the floor and primary position. Probably too good/paid to come off the bench primarily.

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Yabusele would be a nice pick up at big. Like his game a lot.

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I hope we keep the #14 pick.
I think there will be good players still available there, and as we saw in the Finals having a deep team with cost-controlled guys might be the secret sauce under the new CBA rather than taking big swings for older stars like KD.
Colin Coward is a guy I like, as he has a huge wingspan so has the physical tools to be a good defender on the wing, something we desperately need, is a good shooter, and still has some untapped upside.
Also seems like a high character kid, the kind of guy that would thrive under the Spurs' tutelage.

I know it's boring, but I'd be thrilled with drafting Harper and Coward, and then signing Yabusele with the BAE and resigning Champagnie.
We'd immediately get more size and defense with Yabusele, and with Harper/Castle/Fox we'd soon have good-to-great guard play on the floor at all times, which seems pretty key next to Wemby. It could also take some offensive burden off of Vassell and hopefully give him a chance to become closer to the defensive player we all thought he could be when drafted.

I think the organic growth play, while less exciting, might be the best move here.

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Inter rumors are trending about a possible deal where the Spurs send Julian Champaigne to Washington for the Wizard's 2nd round pick in 2039!

I know this is going to hurt our future lottery pick potential but lets get these brothers back together! Its the right thing to do!(Unless Washington already cut the other Champaigne) Even more reason to hurry this trade up!

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While we build around him, Wemby's aura continues to grow:

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YES! Welcome to the Spurs Family, Luke!

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Like the Kornet move a lot -- legit floor spacer, brings defensive length, and good experience. Interested to see more of him.

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**** Knicks get Yabusele... Really wanted him for us. That's not an unbeatable offer either. He'd have kept more of his money in Texas, too. They don't even have a coach yet.

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Onwards we move...

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Yeah I can see why:

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Oh ok then onwards we go:

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I'd like either, please!

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So long and thank you, Mamu!

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Love the Kornet signing!

See you Mamu! Good luck sir.

Now......if only....

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