The San Antonio Spurs were one of only three NBA teams to not make a move at the trade deadline, and fans should expect a quiet offseason this summer, as well.
The San Antonio Spurs were one of the hottest inclusions in NBA trade rumors leading up to the deadline. The Spurs had been linked to stars like Lauri Markkanen, Trey Murphy III, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and were also included in smaller mock trades for supporting players and complementary pieces.
At the end of the day, the Spurs joined the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat as the only three teams not to make a move before the deadline.
While it seems unlikely that the Spurs don't make a single move in the summer (free agents, draft, small trades, etc), fans should expect the Spurs to remain steady, despite conflicting reports that came out earlier this month.
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Why Spurs Won't Make Major Move
As the trade deadline drew nearer, reports emerged that the second-place Spurs wanted to give their existing core a chance to take on the playoffs as they are, without adding a big star.
If the Spurs lose in the first round or are bounced earlier than expected, the front office can reassess their needs and move forward then. However, what if the Spurs make a push to the Western Conference Finals? What if they make the NBA Finals?
That seems like a realistic expectation at this point in the season, and with Victor Wembanyama, Carter Bryant, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle all having room to improve, what if Brian Wright heads into offseason meetings pondering what the Spurs need, and exits with the answer: "nothing?"
The Spurs have long relied on internal improvement to advance their core and small additions around the margins to address areas of weakness. The De'Aaron Fox trade and LaMarcus Aldridge signing were exceptions, not the rule.
With Harrison Barnes, Kelly Olynyk, and Jeremy Sochan all poised to hit free agency, the Spurs will have the means to sign new players, fixing any weaknesses, but don't expect San Antonio to go big-game hunting this summer unless they collapse unexpectedly in the postseason.
A Wemby/Castle/Harper/Bryant core moving forward with Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell, Luke Kornet, and Fox all under contract isn't just "good enough," it's already the biggest threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, with plenty of room to grow and improve.