Spurs Trade For Nets’ Nicolas Claxton In Bold Scenario

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Why The San Antonio Spurs Do The Deal 

Sure. The Spurs don’t need a surplus of draft capital. They’ve already been gifted the ultimate draft prize. 

It’s one thing to land the first overall pick. It’s another thing entirely to land the rights to draft Wembanyama. The Spurs have got their franchise player of the future moving forward. 

Now, it’s time to build around him. Is Claxton the right frontcourt partner? Opinions will vary. Some will suggest that the Spurs need a bigger, brawnier big man alongside Wembanyama. 

Perhaps. With that said, Wembanyama and Claxton would be the most versatile frontcourt pairing in the NBA.

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If the Spurs want to run an aggressive, switch-everything scheme, this deal could help them tremendously. 

In fact, a return to the playoffs could soon look like a foregone conclusion. 

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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