Why The San Antonio Spurs Do The Deal
Parting with Dejounte Murray one year after his breakout season won’t be easy for these San Antonio Spurs. He took a leap from starter to star in 2021-22.
The return here ought to be worth it. The fourth pick in the draft is a premium asset. Again, the best player available on the board is likely to be Jaden Ivey. Even if he never pans out to be as good as Murray, this deal allows the Spurs to pursue a high pick in the 2023 draft.
If lottery luck goes their way, they’ll land one of Victor Wembenyama or Scoot Henderson. The former is the most anticipated NBA prospect since LeBron James, while the latter would team up with Jaden Ivey to form the league’s most explosive young backcourt.
This San Antonio Spurs team feels ready for a new era. Gregg Popovich is nearing retirement, and they’ve stagnated over the last few years. With this deal, they’re seeking a return to the dynastic status they held through most of the 2000s.
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They’ll just need the Sacramento Kings to participate in order to make it happen. Does this trade make them good enough to entertain making it?