NBA Draft 2025: San Antonio Spurs Consider Dealing No. 14 Draft Spot
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Serious NBA trade rumors are swirling around the San Antonio Spurs and potential moves involving superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant before the 2025 draft. Armed with the 2nd and 14th overall picks in the first round, the Spurs are rumored to be exploring some intriguing options.
Trade Buzz: No. 14 Pick on the Table
Reports suggest the Spurs are keen to enhance their roster by packaging the 14th pick along with a player, as revealed earlier this week by Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports. With Rutgers standout Dylan Harper heavily favored to go 2nd overall as the Spurs' likely pick, it's exciting to ponder the possibilities.
O'Connor hints that San Antonio could even make a big play for Antetokounmpo or Durant if they become available, though such a blockbuster move would depend significantly on what elite talent might shake loose on the market.
Loaded Draft Assets
The Spurs are fortunate to have a treasure trove of first-round picks in the coming years. They've got six first-rounders in the next eight years, multiple years of pick swaps, and a whopping 17 second-round picks. Their pursuit of De'Aaron Fox at the trade deadline cost them four firsts, but they still hold numerous draft picks they can keep or trade, including the 2nd overall pick and the Atlanta Hawks' first-rounder.
San Antonio's future contract negotiations with Fox could see him inking a four-year, maximum deal from August 3rd onwards. The Spurs would also have access to their $14.1 million non-tax and $5.1 million biannual exceptions, making them quite the force in the draft market.
But hold on, here's a fun fact: the Spurs are sitting on a hefty $143 million salary and are over the cap with both first-round picks factored in. So the question remains, can they swing a deal for a superstar while staying within salary restrictions? Guess we'll have to wait and see!
Insider Info:
The Spurs' current trade focus remains discussions with the Philadelphia 76ers regarding the 2nd pick in the draft. The 76ers, who hold the 3rd pick, are reportedly engaging in talks to climb up the draft board with an eye on securing phenom Dylan Harper[1][3][4]. No solid reports or trade scenarios regarding Antetokounmpo or Durant have emerged as of yet. The Spurs' strategy appears centered on building around the gifted Victor Wembanyama by adding high-caliber young talent via the draft[1].
- The San Antonio Spurs, amidst NBA trade rumors, are considering a potential deal involving the 14th pick in the 2025 draft, possibly in a package with a current player, as hinted by Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports.
- The 2025 NBA draft could be a significant event for the Spurs, given their possession of the 2nd and 14th overall picks, and their reported pursuit of securing the services of a top-tier talent like Dylan Harper, who is heavily favored to go 2nd overall.
- As the 2025 NBA season approaches, trade rumors surrounding the San Antonio Spurs and potential moves involving superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant continue to swirl, although a blockbuster trade for either player would depend on what elite talent might become available on the trade market.
