Knicks Land Spurs’ Keldon Johnson In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

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Why The San Antonio Spurs Do The Deal 

Some may not love this deal for the Spurs. They’ve just landed their franchise cornerstone. Why are they moving the best young player currently on their roster? 

Well, they may not. On the other hand, the Spurs could take a slightly longer-term approach with Wembanyama. They won’t be playing for the NBA title next year. 

Why not play for lottery odds? The Spurs will not flagrantly tank next season.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Keldon Johnson, San Antonio Spurs & New York Knicks Updates

On the other hand, they could operate with the understanding that landing one more lottery pick to pair with Wembanyama could be a benefit. 

If Wembanyama is too impactful as a rookie to let that happen? Fine. The Spurs will certainly live with that. Following this deal, they’ll also have Obi Toppin and two extra first-round picks. 

Should the Knicks give up that much for Johnson? 

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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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