How This Trade Impacts San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are a franchise in transition. They have a bunch of young players that they are building around, hoping to create the next championship core for the franchise.
No one would blame San Antonio for staying the course and remaining as competitive as possible, but eventually, they will come to a crossroads and decide what they want to do. If they accept the harsh reality of being as far away from contending as they are, we could see them make some moves.
Dejounte Murray is their best trade asset. If they part ways with him, it will cost the acquiring team some assets. This deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers is a good baseline of what to expect in return.
Lacking a go-to scorer, the Spurs get one in the dynamic Collin Sexton. Sexton has some limitations defensively given his size, but his effort is never in question. He is recovering from a meniscus injury but is only a season removed from pouring in 24.3 points per game.
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At 23-years old, he can fit the timeline with players such as Josh Primo, Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell. Cedi Osman is another solid wing player at 26-years old and has been an integral part of the Cavaliers’ rotation this season.
The two first-round picks are what every rebuilding team seeks. They give the Spurs a ton of flexibility going forward and plenty of avenues to upgrade the roster. San Antonio has excelled at unearthing unheralded talent through the draft with one of the best scouting and development departments in the league.
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If the young guys start taking off earlier than expected, much as what is occurring in Cleveland, they can build a competitive package to land an established start to help push them to the next level.
