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7) It’s no surprise that the Spurs aren’t too enthused about the idea of adding two second rounders to their roster. With up to six first round picks in the next two drafts, San Antonio will need to think twice before investing a roster spot and multiple years of development on a second round pick.
Keeping pick No. 33 if someone the front office likes falls into their laps is a plausible outcome.
But, from what I’ve heard, keeping 33 and 44 is unlikely.
8) Don’t expect an official announcement but
the front office is operating as if Popovich will return to the sidelines for at least one more season. A couple sources I’ve discussed this with believe that the addition of Wembanyama could help convince the coaching legend to stick around for a while longer.
Popovich’s latest contract expired after the 2023 season. According to a team source, if and when he officially decides to return, Popovich is expected to sign a three-year contract that will pay him in the neighborhood of $14 million per year. The contract will also allow him to opt out after either of the first two seasons.
10) When free agency opens, a scout for a Western Conference team believes the Spurs will make a hard push for either Chris Paul or Fred VanVleet. He posits that the opportunity to pair Wembanyama with an experienced playmaker at point guard will ultimately be impossible for San Antonio to pass up.
It doesn’t end there: The scout believes that the Spurs will not only sign one of the two point guards, but
will make the playoffs next season after doing so — with Wembanyama playing the starring role.