Rockets Land Spurs’ Keldon Johnson In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The San Antonio Spurs Do The Deal

Maybe they should, and maybe they shouldn’t. Porter Jr. isn’t actually the point here.

After all, his contract is structured so that his team can cut him at any moment. Porter Jr. is a talented combo guard who the Spurs can take a risk on, but if he doesn’t fit into their culture, it’s a moot point.

From that perspective, the Spurs are flipping Johnson for Sengun and a pick swap here. That’s a sensible move if they end up drafting a wing-like Brandon Miller or Cam Whitmore.

Sengun may have defensive limitations, but this is one of the best playmaking big men in the NBA at 20.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Keldon Johnson, San Antonio Spurs & Houston Rockets Updates

Moreover, if anyone can help him work through those issues, it’s Gregg Popovich. It would surely hurt some Rockets fans if that were to happen.

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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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