NBA trade deadline, all teams have been unable to resist the joy in their hearts, spurs began to rebuild the second step of the plan, according to the latest news, spurs and Raptors reached a big deal involving 5 people, veteran Dragic to the West. Popovich has left a backhand in the deal for a better rebuilding of the team.
According to NBA celebrity Shams Charania, the Raptors sent Dragic to the Spurs in exchange for Thaddeus Young, the specific details of the transaction are as follows, the Spurs sent Thaddeus Young, Yubants have previously traded the Pistons second round pick, the Raptors sent Dragic and the 2022 protected first-round draft pick.
At the heart of the deal are Dragic and Thadys Young, both of whom belong to veterans, one is 36 and one is 34 years old, Dragic's salary this year is $19.22 million, while Thaddeus Young's salary is $13.66 million, Yubanks' salary is $1.62 million, all three have played too long on their respective teams, relatively Speaking, Dragic is more experienced as a point guard, the Raptors are relatively weak, and Dragic's position in the team is minimal, after all, VanVleet has become the core of the team. They don't need veteran Dragic, send him away in exchange for a more experienced veteran, be able to help Achuva grow, and can be the absolute substitute for Siakam.
The Raptors are currently 30-23, ranking 6th in the East, the record is not bad, they can compete for the playoffs, they can also get veterans to cultivate young interior line, this deal is completely reasonable for them, more importantly, they finally dumped Dragic's big contract, creating a 5.3 million trading exception, below the luxury tax line of $3.75 million, which for the young Raptors, to ensure their flexibility in later transactions.
Spurs are currently in the rebuilding period, Popovich's goal is very clear is to give up the veteran, get the draft pick, the Raptors' first-round draft pick is lottery protection, but considering the Raptors' record this season, the Spurs can easily get this first-round draft pick, counting this draft pick, the Spurs will have 9 first-round draft picks in the next 7 years, for the rebuilt Spurs, with many first-round picks, they can choose to rebuild, they can also trade to get stars, a double eagle thing, Popovich was too shrewd in trading.
According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, the Spurs are expected to reach a buyout agreement with Dragic, once Dragic becomes a free agent, the current team is interested in the veteran, including, Clippers, Bucks, Lone Rangers, Bulls, Doncic and Dragic have a very good private relationship, all belong to Slovenian athletes, from this relationship, the Lone Ranger will become Dragic's preferred team. Dragic's trade also indicates that the three-way transaction previously negotiated by the Lakers is ancient.
We look forward to the next trade and hope that the Spurs can rebuild successfully.