3 Trades For San Antonio Spurs To Trade Up In NBA Draft

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Chet Holmgren, NBA Draft
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Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 9 – SAS), 2023 First-Round Pick (SAS), 2025 First-Round Pick (SAS)
San Antonio Spurs Receive: 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 2 – OKC)

The previously proposed deals in this piece suddenly appear modest. Scratch that. They now look downright boring.

This one would certainly make waves around the NBA. If the Spurs made his deal, they’d suddenly have an opportunity to select a franchise player in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft.

If projections are to be trusted, they’d likely be choosing between Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero here. Most rumors have the Orlando Magic going with sweet-shooting forward Jabari Smith Jr.

Subjectively, Holmgren feels like a Spur. He’d allow the organization to continue in their tradition of building around a defensive-minded big man.

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As for the Thunder, they’ll continue stockpiling future first-round picks following this deal. They’ll only accept it if they don’t feel confident that any of the talent available with the second pick will be franchise-altering.

If the Spurs have a difference of opinion, this deal could find itself on the bargaining table.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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