Spurs could trade Sixth Man of the Year winner under one condition
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If there's one thing we all know about the San Antonio Spurs, it's that they typically don't make quick, ill-considered decisions.
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There's a reason San Antonio has been one of the best organizations in basketball over the past few decades: the front office, no matter who's in it, typically sits back and doesn't try to overdo things.
However, under the current CBA, some teams really don't have much choice but to make those tough decisions. One decision that will have to come up eventually is what they want to do with Keldon Johnson, and according to the latest, it's possible that San Antonio could move on from its Sixth Man of the Year winner if it gets a first-round pick and more in return.
“Keldon Johnson, Spurs. (Remaining contract: one year, $17.5 million.) The reigning Sixth Man of the Year is heading into the final season of his contract, and San Antonio is likely to phase out his minutes in favor of younger players. He is still a valued leader on the team, but he could be a chip worth cashing in if the Spurs can land a first-round pick,” Sean Deveney wrote.
Having assets in this CBA is perhaps more important than anything else, so I don't think it's wrong to suggest that moving Johnson isn't the worst idea.
However, I also question whether a first-round pick and some throw-ins to match salary are more valuable than what Johnson is to this Spurs team.
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