Spurs Trade For Pelicans’ Jonas Valanciunas In Bold Scenario

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Size will always be an asset in the NBA. Sure, small ball exists. It can be a viable strategy. Still, being large will always matter in basketball. It will always pose advantages. 

The San Antonio Spurs are going to have some size next season. This team just selected Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick. He’s 7’3, and he’s expected to play the 4 for them. 

That makes sense. Wembanyama is nobody’s idea of “small”, but he is thin. The Spurs may not want him wrestling with the league’s giants in the first year of his NBA career. One option appears to have emerged: Jonas Valanciunas of the New Orleans Pelicans

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the New Orleans Pelicans have made center Jonas Valanciunas available in trade talks. The Spurs are among the teams interested in a deal, especially after missing out on Naz Reid.

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Valanciunas averaged 14.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 79 games this season. He’s not a versatile defender and is practically limited to just being a drop coverage defender, but regardless, he would fit the traditional center mold the Spurs seek next to Wembanyama.

Would Valanciunas be up to the task? 

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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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