Trade Spurs Trade Ideas

[CGD]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2003619342106476892

A reminder:

Cole Anthony + KCP
2025 FRP (used to trade up to get Coward)
2026 ORD FRP (w/WAS-PHX swap right)
2028 ORD FRP
2029 ORD FRO (swap)
2030 ORD FRP

Hard pass tbh.

 

[Ariel]

The Sochan thing is beating a dead horse, but ultimately the real crime was wright not realizing he was hopeless until 100% of his value was gone. He could have fetched something nice once if we sold him once Vic went down last year, and we still get Harper. Now he’s got negative juice.

Sochan doesn't have much value but he's definitely not a negative, unless you were a 2nd apron team desperate for someone to take him into cap space / exception to make some other move. He's still 22 year old who's shown defensive upside and is going to be a RFA at the end of the year, for the right price (2nd round picks, distressed asset, etc) that's a gamble some team might take. Sub-optimal, yes, but definitely not negative.

 

[Ariel]

I think that of these, the asking price for Dean Wade is probably lowest as the Cavs seem to be pretty low on him. A straight Wade for Sochan plus maybe a second works. Sochan is a disaster this year, but the player he was supposed to be (i.e. the player he was at the beginning of last season) still provides value - a connective 6'8-6'9 guy who takes a few shots and is really a plus defender 3-5, like the inverse Harrison Barnes. I don't think the Spurs actually have anybody like that on the roster right now. I don't harbor any delusions of Wade becoming a full time starter, but if you can get him cheap for like a second or two, he might be able to be someone you can throw onto Durant or Julius Randle for 10 minutes a night in the playoffs. He's also having a bad shooting season and the Cavs are very down on him, but he's been decent in the past hovering around 36% on medium volume 3s in the past. If he sucks, he expires at the end of the year anyway so you're not committing any additional cap space to him.

Yup, the theory of Sochan sounds nice, but in practice he looked more like a non-connective 6'7" / 6'8" who can legitimately defend 1.5 - 3.5 (excluding the fastest of PGs and the biggest of PFs), and if we can get Wade for the role and price you mention I'd be all for it, it's sort of a poor man's version of the Giddey-Caruso trade that helped OKC so much last year. With that said I'm not really sure Cleveland is the most likely of Sochan destinations with their already crowded and shooting challenged front-court, but maybe a 3-team trade can work? I've tried to find some Sochan destinations but it's not so easy to find value in his archetype, I've thought of Sacramento as a possible team who desperately needs youth, size and defense (not being the brightest of front offices helps), this is why I like the Keon Ellis based trades, but I've had trouble coming up with alternatives as most teams that can use what he gives you cannot afford what he lacks.

 

[PocketMonger]

Over his past 14 games Bey is averaging 19/8 with 553 EFG. He’s playing out of our role and price range. Wade makes more sense.

 

[ginobilized]

Reuniting Brook Lopez with the Maestro Mitch sounds like a great playoff pairing. I haven't paid attention to the Clippers outside of the Pablo Torres torching, but, Mitch and Brooks history might make for a good combo. Does Brooks have a little left in the tank? Can he bang down low with Gobert, Hartenstein, Jokic and Mitchell Robinson for 8-10 Playoff minutes and get some DNPs? Is he available? I don't know any of these answers and will defer to the wisdom of the Baseline Bums on this.

 

[ginobilized]

Yup, the theory of Sochan sounds nice, but in practice he looked more like a non-connective 6'7" / 6'8" who can legitimately defend 1.5 - 3.5 (excluding the fastest of PGs and the biggest of PFs), and if we can get Wade for the role and price you mention I'd be all for it, it's sort of a poor man's version of the Giddey-Caruso trade that helped OKC so much last year. With that said I'm not really sure Cleveland is the most likely of Sochan destinations with their already crowded and shooting challenged front-court, but maybe a 3-team trade can work? I've tried to find some Sochan destinations but it's not so easy to find value in his archetype, I've thought of Sacramento as a possible team who desperately needs youth, size and defense (not being the brightest of front offices helps), this is why I like the Keon Ellis based trades, but I've had trouble coming up with alternatives as most teams that can use what he gives you cannot afford what he lacks.

I bet there are 1 or 2 teams out there that think they could get more out of Sochan. He plays well with lower IQ players and simple schemes. Fingers crossed.

 

[Ariel]

I bet there are 1 or 2 teams out there that think they could get more out of Sochan. He plays well with lower IQ players and simple schemes. Fingers crossed.

Hey, if Washington could find a taker for Poole, there's always hope.

 

[scott]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2003619342106476892

As they should, tbh.

NOP actually has some nice pieces, and we shouldn’t forget they also have Dejounte who we hope will return to what he once was but man he’s had a lot of really tough injuries over his career.

Fears
Dejounte
Poole
TMIII
Herb
Zion
Bey
Queen
Missi

That’s before considering Alvarado and Matkovic who IMO can be useful bench pieces, and Hawkins who I guess has hit a wall but I think is still worth developing.

Their recent win streak is just a function of getting healthy and not being on the wrong side of negative variance. These guys have been a pest to us in the 3 matchups so far, and I don’t think they are as bad as their record indicates.

Unless they are getting a godfather offer, I don’t think they should trade TMIII.

They could use a couple of crafty vets to help mentor that team, much like we did with CP3 and Barnes. Poole ain’t that guy. They actually HAD a couple of good guys in that role in McCollum and Olynyk and they traded them away!

 

[scott]

I bet there are 1 or 2 teams out there that think they could get more out of Sochan. He plays well with lower IQ players and simple schemes. Fingers crossed.

Hey, if Washington could find a taker for Poole, there's always hope.

Seems to me that the best landing spot (both for Jeremy and his new team) for Sochan is one of the BKN-WAS-SAC of the world. Somewhere there isn’t a lot of pressure where Jeremy can put up numbers as a rehab project to demonstrate nominal improvement and be flipped later.

There is a fair case to be made that Jeremy can be a player one day, he just need more developmental time (yes, some players are late bloomers) but the Spurs, or any other playoff team, are not the place for him to get that developmental time. And if he can’t salvage something in one of those low-pressure environments, he’ll be out of the league.

 

[Guru of Nothing]

Seems to me that the best landing spot (both for Jeremy and his new team) for Sochan is one of the BKN-WAS-SAC of the world. Somewhere there isn’t a lot of pressure where Jeremy can put up numbers as a rehab project to demonstrate nominal improvement and be flipped later.

There is a fair case to be made that Jeremy can be a player one day, he just need more developmental time (yes, some players are late bloomers) but the Spurs, or any other playoff team, are not the place for him to get that developmental time. And if he can’t salvage something in one of those low-pressure environments, he’ll be out of the league.

I'm not really pining for Jarace Walker, but if we're looking for a good place to send Sochan, Indy and Siakam could be good for him, especially if Indy is figuring things out while waiting for Haliburton to return.

 

[SpursBills]

If you're really trying to dump Sochan, can probably send him to Charlotte for like Mason Plumlee and Dinwiddie or something like that. Charlotte's got plenty of shooters (Lamelo, Kon, McNeeley, Brandon Miller) to cover up for his lack of shooting and no good defenders. LaMelo can just feed him easy buckets all day and he can focus on rebounding and defense. Maybe have Charlotte throw in a second round pick or something. Plumlee is probably an upgrade over Biyombo for emergency center. I like the idea of trying to get Dean Wade from Cleveland better, but Charlotte would probably one of the better places for him if you're looking out for Jeremy.

 

[Shmurs]

Charlotte is finally getting organized with actual sophistication and purpose. They move the ball around pretty good and have a lot of smart young players. He’s the last guy they need.

Tanking teams are the only home for him.

 

[scott]

If you're really trying to dump Sochan, can probably send him to Charlotte for like Mason Plumlee and Dinwiddie or something like that. Charlotte's got plenty of shooters (Lamelo, Kon, McNeeley, Brandon Miller) to cover up for his lack of shooting and no good defenders. LaMelo can just feed him easy buckets all day and he can focus on rebounding and defense. Maybe have Charlotte throw in a second round pick or something. Plumlee is probably an upgrade over Biyombo for emergency center. I like the idea of trying to get Dean Wade from Cleveland better, but Charlotte would probably one of the better places for him if you're looking out for Jeremy.

This saves CLE a decent chunk in their quest to get under the apron. CHA would have to use some of its NTMLE to get this done, which they won't want to do if they are trying to buy bigger pieces, but if they have no other options it does them no good to save it.

 

[LeBowen]

Their recent win streak is just a function of getting healthy and not being on the wrong side of negative variance.

Don't forget that they fired arguably the worst coach in the league.

 

[Shmurs]

Don't forget that they fired arguably the worst coach in the league.

Spurs have recently seen how much of a difference that can make…

 

[scott]

Don't forget that they fired arguably the worst coach in the league.

I like Borrego... but you know who would seem like a really good fit for that young talent in NOLA? Taylor Jenkins.

 

[LeBowen]

I like Borrego... but you know who would seem like a really good fit for that young talent in NOLA? Taylor Jenkins.

I was checking out clutchfans meltdown and I didn't even realize they gave Udoka a 6 year (!!!) extension.
A lot of them have already turned on him.

 

[Hoopdreams11]

• Step 1: Select the TeamsChoose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade.​
• Step 2: Choose the PlayersSelect the players you wish to trade from the rosters below.​
• Step 3: Verify the TradeConfirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. ​

Successful Trade Scenario

Congratulations on a successful trade​

Due to Cleveland being under the cap and choosing to invoke the Cap Room rule, Cleveland could not go over the cap by more than $100,000 of post-trade Team Salary, which did happen here.

Due to San Antonio being under the cap and choosing to invoke the Cap Room rule, San Antonio could not go over the cap by more than $100,000 of post-trade Team Salary, which did happen here.

This trade satisfies the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Breakdown

Change in Team Outlook: -9.9 ppg, -0.9 rpg, and -0.8 apg.​

Incoming Players
	Jeremy Sochan 22 year old, 6-8, 230 lb SG from Baylor 5.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.3 apg in 15.9 minutes in 2025-2026

Outgoing Players
	De'Andre Hunter 28 year old, 6-7, 221 lb PF from Virginia 15.3 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.1 apg in 28.2 minutes in 2025-2026

San Antonio Spurs Trade Breakdown

Change in Team Outlook: +9.9 ppg, +0.9 rpg, and +0.8 apg.​

Incoming Players
	De'Andre Hunter 28 year old, 6-7, 221 lb PF from Virginia 15.3 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.1 apg in 28.2 minutes in 2025-2026

Outgoing Players
	Jeremy Sochan 22 year old, 6-8, 230 lb SG from Baylor 5.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.3 apg in 15.9 minutes in 2025-2026

Make it happen throw in a second rounder​

 

[Exstatic]

• Step 1: Select the TeamsChoose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade.​
• Step 2: Choose the PlayersSelect the players you wish to trade from the rosters below.​
• Step 3: Verify the TradeConfirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. ​

Successful Trade Scenario

Congratulations on a successful trade​

Due to Cleveland being under the cap and choosing to invoke the Cap Room rule, Cleveland could not go over the cap by more than $100,000 of post-trade Team Salary, which did happen here.

Due to San Antonio being under the cap and choosing to invoke the Cap Room rule, San Antonio could not go over the cap by more than $100,000 of post-trade Team Salary, which did happen here.

This trade satisfies the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Trade ID #8890048​

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Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Breakdown

Change in Team Outlook: -9.9 ppg, -0.9 rpg, and -0.8 apg.​

Incoming Players
	Jeremy Sochan 22 year old, 6-8, 230 lb SG from Baylor 5.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.3 apg in 15.9 minutes in 2025-2026

Outgoing Players
	De'Andre Hunter 28 year old, 6-7, 221 lb PF from Virginia 15.3 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.1 apg in 28.2 minutes in 2025-2026

San Antonio Spurs Trade Breakdown

Change in Team Outlook: +9.9 ppg, +0.9 rpg, and +0.8 apg.​

Incoming Players
	De'Andre Hunter 28 year old, 6-7, 221 lb PF from Virginia 15.3 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.1 apg in 28.2 minutes in 2025-2026

Outgoing Players
	Jeremy Sochan 22 year old, 6-8, 230 lb SG from Baylor 5.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.3 apg in 15.9 minutes in 2025-2026

Make it happen throw in a second rounder​

Don’t know what machine that is, but Cleveland is NOT under the cap. In fact, they are a second apron team, making trades extension difficult.

 

[Shmurs]

Cleveland currently not tanking. His upcoming role will be to help teams lose games on purpose while claiming they are not.

 

[Hoopdreams11]

this was on relagm it puts them under the second Apron

 

[Hoopdreams11]

They can get rid of Garland for Malik Monk.

 

[scott]

That trade absolutely does not work. Whatever trade machine you are using, throw away the link. Use Spotrac instead.

 

[Exstatic]

They can get rid of Garland for Malik Monk.

So, they’re going to downgrade their guard position to get Sochan. I think that’s unlikely.

 

[Hoopdreams11]

To get rid of salary they are over the second Apron