Mike Finger speaking definitively on possible Trae trade
Saw this earlier today and I don’t think it’s been posted here. Pretty interesting to see a Spurs beat writer speak so definitively and say we won’t offer up what it would take to get Trae
Why would the Spurs go for Trey? The defense sucks already and we don’t need a score first guard.
Dru_SA
That’s what I would think. ATL isn’t just trying to dump Trae. He’s under contract for three seasons. And ATL will ask for a lot in return.
zriojas25
i doubt atlanta would want to trade him to san antonio anyway, they know that’s where he wants to go more than likely if he wants out, they may do him dirty like portland to lillard.
CorporateKnowledge2
Copying what I just posted in another thread on the topic (first paragraph is responding to the obvious question of Trae’s defensive limitations, but I’m starting to doubt if the offensive fit is the “match made in heaven” I initially thought it might be):
I agree, aside from Wemby (along with Sochan’s excellent on ball D) they would need an elite wing/perimeter defender to set Trae up for success.
That’s been the obvious question mark. But as someone who has spent an unreasonable amount of time thinking of what this hypothetical pairing would look like, and as someone who was very pro-“trade for Trae”, as the season has progressed I’ve had some doubt creep into my mind on the offensive fit.
Everyone is imagining lob after insane lob, and for sure Trae would make Wemby’s life much easier in that regard and by creating significant gravity/space. But Wemby has also shown rapid growth as the focal point with the ball in his hands, passing etc. What if he continues to develop into more a Jokic type where you want the offense running through him? Will Trae be willing and comfortable playing off ball and in more of a Jamal Murray role? Or would Wemby be better maximized with a Derrick White type that can be the “de facto” point (comfortable bringing ball up and initiating offense, excellent off ball, great defensive contributions etc)? I’m starting to think more it’s the latter type that may be a better trade/draft/FA target.
juantravis
YESSSSSS! I’m thankful for quality reporting and a disciplined front office. The Trae Young trade has not and will not make sense for us
jj_421
I was mostly undecided on dealing for Trae, but Wemby’s finish to the season where he was routinely having games of 6-9 assists makes me think Trae will be more ball dominant than the Spurs want for building around Wemby. Plus the negatives of the cost, the defense, and the personality fit.
Imanyu
If ATL wants to trade trae, Spurs is the most sense since they can get their pick back and can decide whether they can rebuild or not. ATL will demand their picks and maybe more which i doubt the spurs would do.
bleh610
Would only want to make a trade if it’s a historical fleece. I’m talking about including Trae Young AND Jalen Johnson for their 3 picks back and salary filler. Anything else we hang up and if they don’t call back that’s fine too we ain’t desperate
JOYCEISDEAD
I dont want Trae just because he seems like a terrible teammate.
You know how bad of a teammate you have to be for your own teammates to not vote for you for all star when youre putting up all star stats
figgnootun
Anyone remember that Pop was the one who spurned Trae Young by leaving him off the Olympic roster lol
Then he was critical of the Hawks firing of that coach that Trae had beef with
CrissCrossAppleSos
If Atlanta don’t wanna do the deal then it is what it is, but that’s bad for the spurs
eeveeritt15
So basically, if the spurs can’t fleece atl again, they’d rather not do the trade and hope the hawks implode really badly for the next 3 years. As much as I’d like trae young in the short term, the spurs probably value what those 3 potential lottery picks could turn into next to wemby
Thebarakz21
I don’t necessarily WANT Trae, though I would be excited if we got him. That doesn’t mean I want to trade for him though. In all honesty, I think a Jrue/DWhite type would be the better fit: nota negative on D, doesn’t need the ball a ton his hands to have any impact and isn’t a slouch on offense.
DrDizzler
I’ve thought about this a lot as a massive spurs fan and I’m okay with us passing on him, drafting highly this year and next year and then in Wemby year 3 go hard for the title. Maybe it will even be wembys fourth year. I’ve heard that you can’t rush these things and I trust the history and the team to get this right and if that means time so be it.
krsaxor
Id rather go for a PG like Derrick White instead of Trae. If PATFO wants to go all in on a player, Id rather we go for The Buffalo.
TheBoushy
It’s funny looking at all these comments most of whom don’t want Trae and comparing it to the “spurs” fans on r/nba who want us to give up the farm for him.
moonshadow50
I’m really glad to read this, but I also don’t think it’s actually news. When you listen to the Spurs Insider guys (including Finger) who have been around the team for 20+ years, it didn’t seem like the Spurs have had a whole lot of interest in Trae. It sounds like the team will be exploring all possibilities, but probably not going to make a big expensive splash this offseason.
iro3
yes pls, im willing to send most picks back and some fillers (devonte (assuming we pick up his option) one of malaki or tre or blake and a big money guy like zach or keldon) this might mean we pick up someone like capela tho
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Why would the Spurs go for Trey? The defense sucks already and we don’t need a score first guard.
That’s what I would think. ATL isn’t just trying to dump Trae. He’s under contract for three seasons. And ATL will ask for a lot in return.
i doubt atlanta would want to trade him to san antonio anyway, they know that’s where he wants to go more than likely if he wants out, they may do him dirty like portland to lillard.
Copying what I just posted in another thread on the topic (first paragraph is responding to the obvious question of Trae’s defensive limitations, but I’m starting to doubt if the offensive fit is the “match made in heaven” I initially thought it might be):
I agree, aside from Wemby (along with Sochan’s excellent on ball D) they would need an elite wing/perimeter defender to set Trae up for success.
That’s been the obvious question mark. But as someone who has spent an unreasonable amount of time thinking of what this hypothetical pairing would look like, and as someone who was very pro-“trade for Trae”, as the season has progressed I’ve had some doubt creep into my mind on the offensive fit.
Everyone is imagining lob after insane lob, and for sure Trae would make Wemby’s life much easier in that regard and by creating significant gravity/space. But Wemby has also shown rapid growth as the focal point with the ball in his hands, passing etc. What if he continues to develop into more a Jokic type where you want the offense running through him? Will Trae be willing and comfortable playing off ball and in more of a Jamal Murray role? Or would Wemby be better maximized with a Derrick White type that can be the “de facto” point (comfortable bringing ball up and initiating offense, excellent off ball, great defensive contributions etc)? I’m starting to think more it’s the latter type that may be a better trade/draft/FA target.
YESSSSSS! I’m thankful for quality reporting and a disciplined front office. The Trae Young trade has not and will not make sense for us
I was mostly undecided on dealing for Trae, but Wemby’s finish to the season where he was routinely having games of 6-9 assists makes me think Trae will be more ball dominant than the Spurs want for building around Wemby. Plus the negatives of the cost, the defense, and the personality fit.
If ATL wants to trade trae, Spurs is the most sense since they can get their pick back and can decide whether they can rebuild or not. ATL will demand their picks and maybe more which i doubt the spurs would do.
Would only want to make a trade if it’s a historical fleece. I’m talking about including Trae Young AND Jalen Johnson for their 3 picks back and salary filler. Anything else we hang up and if they don’t call back that’s fine too we ain’t desperate
I dont want Trae just because he seems like a terrible teammate.
You know how bad of a teammate you have to be for your own teammates to not vote for you for all star when youre putting up all star stats
Anyone remember that Pop was the one who spurned Trae Young by leaving him off the Olympic roster lol
Then he was critical of the Hawks firing of that coach that Trae had beef with
If Atlanta don’t wanna do the deal then it is what it is, but that’s bad for the spurs
So basically, if the spurs can’t fleece atl again, they’d rather not do the trade and hope the hawks implode really badly for the next 3 years. As much as I’d like trae young in the short term, the spurs probably value what those 3 potential lottery picks could turn into next to wemby
I don’t necessarily WANT Trae, though I would be excited if we got him. That doesn’t mean I want to trade for him though. In all honesty, I think a Jrue/DWhite type would be the better fit: nota negative on D, doesn’t need the ball a ton his hands to have any impact and isn’t a slouch on offense.
I’ve thought about this a lot as a massive spurs fan and I’m okay with us passing on him, drafting highly this year and next year and then in Wemby year 3 go hard for the title. Maybe it will even be wembys fourth year. I’ve heard that you can’t rush these things and I trust the history and the team to get this right and if that means time so be it.
Id rather go for a PG like Derrick White instead of Trae. If PATFO wants to go all in on a player, Id rather we go for The Buffalo.
It’s funny looking at all these comments most of whom don’t want Trae and comparing it to the “spurs” fans on r/nba who want us to give up the farm for him.
I’m really glad to read this, but I also don’t think it’s actually news. When you listen to the Spurs Insider guys (including Finger) who have been around the team for 20+ years, it didn’t seem like the Spurs have had a whole lot of interest in Trae. It sounds like the team will be exploring all possibilities, but probably not going to make a big expensive splash this offseason.
yes pls, im willing to send most picks back and some fillers (devonte (assuming we pick up his option) one of malaki or tre or blake and a big money guy like zach or keldon) this might mean we pick up someone like capela tho
dont ask im just assuming over here