San Antonio Spurs Linked to Four-Time All-Star as Splashy Offseason Addition

The San Antonio Spurs are expected to make more than their fair share of moves this offseason in their effort to build the best possible roster around Victor Wembanyama. They already paired him with his first truly elite teammate in De’Aaron Fox, but they are just getting started.

The Spurs have been linked to Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Domantas Sabonis, although their positional fit, fit in the culture, and fit with the timeline are all somewhat questionable.

One recently-proposed trade candidate is even more questionable, although the upside is intriguing.

The Spurs were long linked to Trae Young as a possible lead guard, although the addition of Fox this season put the kibosh on those rumors. Still, playing with three ball-handlers in the starting lineup could be interesting.

“San Antonio could still get a little crazy and add Young’s immense playmaking talent to a lineup that would include Fox and Stephon Castle,” wrote Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey. “The wingspans of Fox (6’6″) and Castle (6’9″) make them reasonable options to play at the 2 and the 3. And the wealth of playmaking and passing from that trio would make life on the offensive end a breeze for Wemby.”

Now, the Spurs would need to have at least one wing in the starting lineup, and Castle doesn’t have the shooting chops to be a reliable threat from the corner.

If the Spurs part ways with Harrison Barnes, Keldon Johnson, Blake Wesley, and draft picks in 2025 and 2025 (both via ATL) to make the deal work, then Julian Champagnie and Devin Vassell would certainly play a large role in the rotation.

While it’s an interesting exercise to add a past trade target to the present roster, the priority for the Spurs remains wings and a backup center this offseason.

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San Antonio Spurs Linked to Four-Time All-Star as Splashy Offseason Addition

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