So far, it's no secret that he's on the Spurs temporarily for Thaddeus Young. The 33-year-old veteran proved himself to be one of the NBA's most likable bench players, having played one of the best seasons of his career with the Bulls last season, and his playing time has dropped since the trade, but his ability is still great.
The Spurs are also currently hovering in a difficult situation, and for Young, leaving to join a playoff team may be a good choice, and the Spurs can also deal with Young in 3 ways.
Trade to get assets
Although the winning percentage this season is not high, the Spurs' culture has a long history, they are as usual to develop the players in the team and coach them to do the right thing, there is no doubt that Young is eager to compete for the championship ring at this age, and the Spurs are willing to give this opportunity.
Since the offseason, there have been teams interested in him, of which the Suns are the most frequently mentioned, names like a draft pick and Saric may become chips in the deal, the Spurs may be able to consider, to complete both sides,
Trade Yang to non-competitors
Whether it's a three-way deal or a direct deal, the Spurs are likely to get some rewards from non-contenders through such an operation, in which case trading Young to a team he doesn't want to go to is a disservice to him, nor is it a choice that Popovich and Spurs management have always chosen.
It's a business, and spurs are struggling to acquire future assets and develop young players.
Buy out Thaddeus Young
For the Spurs as a team, a buyout may be the last thing to see, nor is it the most ideal outcome, as they are eager to acquire future assets through some transactions to facilitate reconstruction. Unfortunately, there is a lot of possibility this way. It's uncertain if the Suns and others are still interested in Young, but at least tokyo won't be available until the trade deadline.
It's certain that the Spurs don't want to help their counterparts in the same seat, and may trade again when they have the opportunity in the future, but Yang can't wait. According to alliance sources, spurs are increasingly inclined to buy out Young's contracts.