Trade Spurs Trade Ideas

[Ice009]

The Spurs need shooting as much as they need front court help. If it happens to come from a guard so be it. Also, if Dylan were a more consistent shooter he’d definitely be averaging more playing time, but that will come with experience.

And to be clear, I’m not advocating for this deal just saying it’s not categorically crazy.

OK, fair enough. I get where you're coming from, but I don't think Dylan should lose more minutes.

 

[CGD]

Mazulla and Sochan are never going to happen. Joe needs high IQ players in his system. That's one reason why Simons is not a good fit there. Detroit could use Simons though. Aldama/Bey/Jalen Smith are still the players I'm looking to add.

I would love to see those two grapple though. Would be fun.

 

[DTW]

Aldama is an overhyped third big, who'd cost a good asset and isn't enough of anything.

He's a mediocre shooter, sub par rebounder and lightweight, who can't spare Wembanyama from defending physical scoring bigs.

If Hachimura gets traded to the Cavaliers, unless they trade Allen this off season to free up space to re-sign him, he'll probably be the Spurs number one target. Basically a younger, bigger, stronger Barnes.

 

[CGD]

So with Charlotte next, should we dust off TJ for Sochan…

 

[ginobilized]

So with Charlotte next, should we dust off TJ for Sochan…

Watching some of TJ last night and there is a dude who has a very tentative grasp of what is going on around him on the court. Definitely has the physical tools, but, don't think he puts it together.

 

[JJSPUR]

Watching some of TJ last night and there is a dude who has a very tentative grasp of what is going on around him on the court. Definitely has the physical tools, but, don't think he puts it together.

Agree, Sochan isn't all that great in our system, but at least he's competent. At times TJ looks totally lost.

 

[Exstatic]

Aldama is an overhyped third big, who'd cost a good asset and isn't enough of anything.

He's a mediocre shooter, sub par rebounder and lightweight, who can't spare Wembanyama from defending physical scoring bigs.

If Hachimura gets traded to the Cavaliers, unless they trade Allen this off season to free up space to re-sign him, he'll probably be the Spurs number one target. Basically a younger, bigger, stronger Barnes.

Barnes can’t do any of those things,either. I’m not sure what kind of shooting you’re looking for, but 35-36% is considered a good floor spacing big. Brook Lopez, considered a quality floor spacing big by…everyone, has a career mark of 35%.

14p/7reb/3asst shooting .350 from 3 is just what we need. Oh, and the bonus is, his DBPM has been positive every year except his rookie season. His asst/TO ratio is better than Castle’s.

 

[DTW]

Barnes can’t do any of those things,either. I’m not sure what kind of shooting you’re looking for, but 35-36% is considered a good floor spacing big. Brook Lopez, considered a quality floor spacing big by…everyone, has a career mark of 35%.

14p/7reb/3asst shooting .350 from 3 is just what we need. Oh, and the bonus is, his DBPM has been positive every year except his rookie season. His asst/TO ratio is better than Castle’s.

Yeah, but Barnes is already on the team and on an expiring contract.

Lopez is a center though, so he has more value if he's able to pull opposing rim protectors out of the paint. Also, the standard for shooting increases the more you go down the positional or role spectrum.

If they're going to give up an actual asset, I'd rather aim higher. Otherwise, I'd rather look at options who won't cost such a thing.

 

[spurraider21]

Barnes can’t do any of those things,either. I’m not sure what kind of shooting you’re looking for, but 35-36% is considered a good floor spacing big. Brook Lopez, considered a quality floor spacing big by…everyone, has a career mark of 35%.

14p/7reb/3asst shooting .350 from 3 is just what we need. Oh, and the bonus is, his DBPM has been positive every year except his rookie season. His asst/TO ratio is better than Castle’s.

an actual big shooting 35-36% from 3 is different from an undersized 4 like HB doing it. barnes justifies him being out there by being a corner sniper. defensively he is passable and he at least tries doing fundamental things like boxing out on the other end even if he's not a prolific rebounder. but really its the shooting that is the lynchpin for him. Aldama is a better rebounder than Barnes and is more consistently a threat off the dribble as well. if HB is only shooting about as well as Aldama, then Aldama is the superior option

 

[Ariel]

So with Charlotte next, should we dust off TJ for Sochan…

 

[ambchang]

All this speculation and we’d end up like those poor Australian kids waiting for Allen Iverson to show up, but ending with a human disappointment of nothing.

I’m starting to think nothing will happen other than shipping out sochan for a second round pick.

 

[CGD]

I am very curious how the spurs deal with these expirings from an asset management perspective. I understand they’ll be an over the cap team this summer largely limited to improving the roster via the exceptions, right?

Im convinced they want to keep Barnes at the right price, and they’ll have his Byrd rights to do so. But I think it’d be malpractice to not at least rollover the KO/Sochan expirings by getting another player that expires next year.

 

[Vienna]

Jarace Walker played quite well the last weeks. Pacers will get some offers. They will ask a FRP. They don't have a 2026 2nd rounder. Do they take Sochan and the two better SRPs?

 

[mo7888]

Jarace Walker played quite well the last weeks. Pacers will get some offers. They will ask a FRP. They don't have a 2026 2nd rounder. Do they take Sochan and the two better SRPs?

Jarace isn't bringing a real FRP. I'd still do the Sochan + a couple 2nds though..

 

[Bruno]

If Spurs FO thinks that:
1) Spurs aren't a true contender this season.
2) Carter Bryant is a legit prospect who will turn into a quality 3&D role player.

then doing nothing significant at this trade deadline makes a lot of sense.

Spurs have already their main rotation for 2026-2027 set with Wembanyama, Fox, Castle, Harper, Vassell, Johnson, Chamapgnie, Kornet and Bryant.
Upgrading this season's Spurs third string players is useless. It might even be counter productive if these players take away minutes from Harper and Bryant.

 

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2017623185890345143

The Phoenix Suns, who are seeking power forward depth, are among several teams that have checked in on San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan, league sources told HoopsHype. Suns center Nick Richards was brought up during exploratory talks, sources said. However, such a move would push the Suns further above the luxury tax, which is not ideally something Phoenix wants to do.

Sochan, a 22-year-old forward who’s averaged 11.4 points and 6.1 rebounds over the previous three seasons combined, is eligible for up to a $9.62 million qualifying offer this summer that would make him a restricted free agent.

 

[mo7888]

If Spurs FO thinks that:
1) Spurs aren't a true contender this season.
2) Carter Bryant is a legit prospect who will turn into a quality 3&D role player.

then doing nothing significant at this trade deadline makes a lot of sense.

Spurs have already their main rotation for 2026-2027 set with Wembanyama, Fox, Castle, Harper, Vassell, Johnson, Chamapgnie, Kornet and Bryant.
Upgrading this season's Spurs third string players is useless. It might even be counter productive if these players take away minutes from Harper and Bryant.

True, but when you're #2 in the west and jave beaten the defending champs 3 out of 4 times you should consider this team a contender.

 

[Neuromancer]

the annual Dennis Schroeder trade

 

[Ocotillo]

Jarace isn't bringing a real FRP. I'd still do the Sochan + a couple 2nds though..

Yeah, I read he and Mathurin are available, but they are looking for a center. I don't think we have anything to offer in that regard unless they (Indy) need a facilitator.

 

[Ice009]

If Spurs FO thinks that:
1) Spurs aren't a true contender this season.
2) Carter Bryant is a legit prospect who will turn into a quality 3&D role player.

then doing nothing significant at this trade deadline makes a lot of sense.

Spurs have already their main rotation for 2026-2027 set with Wembanyama, Fox, Castle, Harper, Vassell, Johnson, Chamapgnie, Kornet and Bryant.
Upgrading this season's Spurs third string players is useless. It might even be counter productive if these players take away minutes from Harper and Bryant.

I just don't want the Spurs to miss out on a potential 2003 like run by doing nothing. I'm not saying they should give up future capital in first round picks (not unless it's for a really good deal that could be a long-term fit), but just anything that can help to give the team a chance at a maybe magical run. You never know what could happen with other teams injury wise. If OKC ain't healthy/have injuries at the wrong time, Spurs could have a shot, if Denver ain't healthy etc., Spurs could have a better shot than expected. They shouldn't go into the playoffs thinking "no shot, or not this year." It could be this year, you never know what could happen. If there were multiple teams clear cut above the Spurs, then yeah, maybe it doesn't matter, but I don't quite think there are. Health being equal, I think OKC is the team above and probably Denver too if fully healthy as the clear teams above. Not sure if anyone else is clearly above the Spurs.

 

[Vienna]

True, but when you're #2 in the west and jave beaten the defending champs 3 out of 4 times you should consider this team a contender.

This. And you never know, how the situation of other contenders develops regarding injuries. A window might open, we don't see yet. Noone had the Pacers in the finals at this point last season.

 

[LeBowen]

the annual Dennis Schroeder trade

He's been on 9 teams since 2020.
Should count as 10 because he was with the Lakers twice.

 

[Guru of Nothing]

Nick Richards makes sense on paper, if healthy. 6'11" big, expiring $5M contract, former Kentucky Wildcat teammate of Keldon Johnson, and aligns with Phoenix goals if they want to get a peek at Sochan.

Get a free look at a possible 3rd center, and maybe it determines direction in the next draft; do we grab backup center in 2nd round, or resign Richards and pocket cash considerations.

 

[Bruno]

I just don't want the Spurs to miss out on a potential 2003 like run by doing nothing. I'm not saying they should give up future capital in first round picks (not unless it's for a really good deal that could be a long-term fit), but just anything that can help to give the team a chance at a maybe magical run. You never know what could happen with other teams injury wise. If OKC ain't healthy/have injuries at the wrong time, Spurs could have a shot, if Denver ain't healthy etc., Spurs could have a better shot than expected. They shouldn't go into the playoffs thinking "no shot, or not this year." It could be this year, you never know what could happen. If there were multiple teams clear cut above the Spurs, then yeah, maybe it doesn't matter, but I don't quite think there are. Health being equal, I think OKC is the team above and probably Denver too if fully healthy as the clear teams above. Not sure if anyone else is clearly above the Spurs.

I quite agree with you but I just doubt Spurs FO and coaching staff think that way. Guaranteeing both Waters and Biyombo is quite a sign of lack of ambition for this season. The way Mitch is coaching sometimes also hints into Spurs being more development oriented.

Spurs have so much second round picks they could use 1 or 2 to improve the end of the bench and there will also have the buyout market. We will see what they will do but I'm not optimistic they will be active on these fronts.

 

[spursfanfromafar]

If Spurs FO thinks that:
1) Spurs aren't a true contender this season.
2) Carter Bryant is a legit prospect who will turn into a quality 3&D role player.

then doing nothing significant at this trade deadline makes a lot of sense.

Spurs have already their main rotation for 2026-2027 set with Wembanyama, Fox, Castle, Harper, Vassell, Johnson, Chamapgnie, Kornet and Bryant.
Upgrading this season's Spurs third string players is useless. It might even be counter productive if these players take away minutes from Harper and Bryant.

The Spurs are clearly overachieving relative to the strength and experience of the squad, but the FO mustn't think that they aren't ready to contend. Wemby is already in the top 5 in the league now and is the only two-way player in that top 5 other than SGA. And Fox used to be a franchise leader. So the Spurs shouldnt' stay content with what they have now. Sochan was supposed to be a first string player but he has regressed into a third string one. And Olynyk has also been a net negative. Turning them into one more useful player who can shoot, is something that the Spurs must not give up on.