San Antonio Spurs Receive: G Patrick Beverley, 2027 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Josh Richardson
Depending on how you look at it, the San Antonio Spurs either spent a lot of money or made a lot of money summer. Analogies can be difficult.
Either way, the Spurs sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for three first-round picks. It was a surprising move. For years now, the Spurs have seemingly aimed to stay competitive with a relative talent deficit. What changed?
Could it be a 7’4 Frenchmen who shoots one-legged fadeaway threes like they’re easy? If the Spurs are deliberately tanking this season, they picked a perfect time to do it. Even beyond Victor Wembanyama, this upcoming class is stacked.
Scoot Henderson looks like a cross between Ja Morant and Chris Paul. The Thompson twins are some of the most purely athletically gifted prospects we’ve ever seen.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Josh Richardson, San Antonio Spurs & Los Angeles Lakers Updates
Down the line, the upcoming draft features prospects that could change an NBA franchise.
Does moving Richardson get the Spurs better lottery odds?