Mike Finger speaking definitively on possible Trae trade
April 16, 2024
Saw this earlier today and I don’t think it’s been posted here. Pretty interesting to see a Spurs beat writer speak so definitively and say we won’t offer up what it would take to get Trae
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Why would the Spurs go for Trey? The defense sucks already and we don’t need a score first guard.
That’s what I would think. ATL isn’t just trying to dump Trae. He’s under contract for three seasons. And ATL will ask for a lot in return.
i doubt atlanta would want to trade him to san antonio anyway, they know that’s where he wants to go more than likely if he wants out, they may do him dirty like portland to lillard.
Copying what I just posted in another thread on the topic (first paragraph is responding to the obvious question of Trae’s defensive limitations, but I’m starting to doubt if the offensive fit is the “match made in heaven” I initially thought it might be):
I agree, aside from Wemby (along with Sochan’s excellent on ball D) they would need an elite wing/perimeter defender to set Trae up for success.
That’s been the obvious question mark. But as someone who has spent an unreasonable amount of time thinking of what this hypothetical pairing would look like, and as someone who was very pro-“trade for Trae”, as the season has progressed I’ve had some doubt creep into my mind on the offensive fit.
Everyone is imagining lob after insane lob, and for sure Trae would make Wemby’s life much easier in that regard and by creating significant gravity/space. But Wemby has also shown rapid growth as the focal point with the ball in his hands, passing etc. What if he continues to develop into more a Jokic type where you want the offense running through him? Will Trae be willing and comfortable playing off ball and in more of a Jamal Murray role? Or would Wemby be better maximized with a Derrick White type that can be the “de facto” point (comfortable bringing ball up and initiating offense, excellent off ball, great defensive contributions etc)? I’m starting to think more it’s the latter type that may be a better trade/draft/FA target.
YESSSSSS! I’m thankful for quality reporting and a disciplined front office. The Trae Young trade has not and will not make sense for us
I was mostly undecided on dealing for Trae, but Wemby’s finish to the season where he was routinely having games of 6-9 assists makes me think Trae will be more ball dominant than the Spurs want for building around Wemby. Plus the negatives of the cost, the defense, and the personality fit.
If ATL wants to trade trae, Spurs is the most sense since they can get their pick back and can decide whether they can rebuild or not. ATL will demand their picks and maybe more which i doubt the spurs would do.
Would only want to make a trade if it’s a historical fleece. I’m talking about including Trae Young AND Jalen Johnson for their 3 picks back and salary filler. Anything else we hang up and if they don’t call back that’s fine too we ain’t desperate
I dont want Trae just because he seems like a terrible teammate.
You know how bad of a teammate you have to be for your own teammates to not vote for you for all star when youre putting up all star stats
Anyone remember that Pop was the one who spurned Trae Young by leaving him off the Olympic roster lol
Then he was critical of the Hawks firing of that coach that Trae had beef with
If Atlanta don’t wanna do the deal then it is what it is, but that’s bad for the spurs
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Why would the Spurs go for Trey? The defense sucks already and we don’t need a score first guard.
That’s what I would think. ATL isn’t just trying to dump Trae. He’s under contract for three seasons. And ATL will ask for a lot in return.
i doubt atlanta would want to trade him to san antonio anyway, they know that’s where he wants to go more than likely if he wants out, they may do him dirty like portland to lillard.
Copying what I just posted in another thread on the topic (first paragraph is responding to the obvious question of Trae’s defensive limitations, but I’m starting to doubt if the offensive fit is the “match made in heaven” I initially thought it might be):
I agree, aside from Wemby (along with Sochan’s excellent on ball D) they would need an elite wing/perimeter defender to set Trae up for success.
That’s been the obvious question mark. But as someone who has spent an unreasonable amount of time thinking of what this hypothetical pairing would look like, and as someone who was very pro-“trade for Trae”, as the season has progressed I’ve had some doubt creep into my mind on the offensive fit.
Everyone is imagining lob after insane lob, and for sure Trae would make Wemby’s life much easier in that regard and by creating significant gravity/space. But Wemby has also shown rapid growth as the focal point with the ball in his hands, passing etc. What if he continues to develop into more a Jokic type where you want the offense running through him? Will Trae be willing and comfortable playing off ball and in more of a Jamal Murray role? Or would Wemby be better maximized with a Derrick White type that can be the “de facto” point (comfortable bringing ball up and initiating offense, excellent off ball, great defensive contributions etc)? I’m starting to think more it’s the latter type that may be a better trade/draft/FA target.
YESSSSSS! I’m thankful for quality reporting and a disciplined front office. The Trae Young trade has not and will not make sense for us
I was mostly undecided on dealing for Trae, but Wemby’s finish to the season where he was routinely having games of 6-9 assists makes me think Trae will be more ball dominant than the Spurs want for building around Wemby. Plus the negatives of the cost, the defense, and the personality fit.
If ATL wants to trade trae, Spurs is the most sense since they can get their pick back and can decide whether they can rebuild or not. ATL will demand their picks and maybe more which i doubt the spurs would do.
Would only want to make a trade if it’s a historical fleece. I’m talking about including Trae Young AND Jalen Johnson for their 3 picks back and salary filler. Anything else we hang up and if they don’t call back that’s fine too we ain’t desperate
I dont want Trae just because he seems like a terrible teammate.
You know how bad of a teammate you have to be for your own teammates to not vote for you for all star when youre putting up all star stats
Anyone remember that Pop was the one who spurned Trae Young by leaving him off the Olympic roster lol
Then he was critical of the Hawks firing of that coach that Trae had beef with
If Atlanta don’t wanna do the deal then it is what it is, but that’s bad for the spurs