NBA Trade Rumors Confirm What Spurs Fans Knew All Along
Nov 13, 2026 12:25 AM

The San Antonio Spurs have the means to make a massive move before the trade deadline, although with a 10-2 record and the best starting lineup in the NBA, fans shouldn't expect a blockbuster.

The San Antonio Spurs, winners of ten games in a row, are the hottest team in the NBA.

That doesn't mean that they're without flaws, though. Their center depth behind Victor Wembanyama continues to be an issue, with Luke Kornet regressing after a solid season last year. On top of that, they entered the season with both Keldon Johnson and De'Aaron Fox centered in trade rumors. As Fox finds success alongside Wembanyama, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle, the swirling rumors have settled down a little bit.

Despite being one of the best teams in the NBA, the Spurs have prime draft assets and depth pieces that they could, theoretically, trade away. Coming off a Finals appearance and poised to build on last year's success, though, San Antonio is in no rush.

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In the offseason, the Spurs did not lose a single rotation player. Instead, they added Tobias Harris in free agency. Harris is yet to suit up, sidelined with a nagging thigh injury, although it's clear that the Spurs have a surplus of talent and no reason to rush any move.

"If the Spurs do look to make a move, they have an unprotected 2027 first-round pick from Atlanta and three additional tradeable first-rounders," outlined ESPN's Bobby Marks. "They also have swap rights in 2028 (via Boston, if Nos. 2-30), 2030 (the most favorable of San Antonio, Dallas, Minnesota (if Nos. 2-30) and 2031 (via Sacramento). San Antonio has 12 tradeable second-rounders."

Just because, as Marks outlined, they can make a move doesn't mean they will.

"San Antonio plans to play out the season with what's on the roster despite owning plenty of assets to make a move at the trade deadline," added Michael Wright. "The Spurs appear to be somewhat thin at the center spot behind Luke Kornet, but the staff has been pleased with the progress made by rookie Tarris Reed Jr. in such a short time."

The Spurs will have to pay Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper in the coming offseasons, although with guys like Harris, Johnson, and even Devin Vassell nearing the end of their contracts, the Spurs could simply save money in free agency instead of rushing into a trade.

As long as the Spurs keep winning, expect them to stay out of rumors. It should be a welcome sight after the rebuild, when every outlet was building mock trades after mock trades.

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