The San Antonio Spurs appear to be taking a gradual approach to building around Victor Wembanyama, although they possess draft picks that could be used to pursue a star player if they choose to go that route. After missing out on Trae Young, Lauri Markkanen, and Darius Garland this offseason, the Spurs are expected to continue focusing on adding young talent or picks rather than seeking established players. In contrast, the Golden State Warriors are in a different position.
They brought in Buddy Hield, Kyle Anderson, and De’Anthony Melton in a final push to secure another championship for Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr. While the Warriors have a solid group of shooters, they lack a reliable backup point guard to support Curry.
With the recent drafting of Stephon Castle and the signing of Chris Paul, Tre Jones may find himself as the odd man out in San Antonio’s backcourt. Although Jones is a strong defender and an excellent passer who rarely turns the ball over, his outside shooting (30.1 percent over four seasons) limits his role, especially as the Spurs focus on developing Wembanyama. The Warriors, meanwhile, have several competent shooters—Curry, Hield, Brandin Podziemski, Gary Payton II, Moses Moody, and Melton—but they lack a proven playmaker beyond Curry. While Podziemski could step in when Curry is off the court, his experience has primarily been in off-ball situations.
In our proposed trade, the Spurs would enhance the Warriors’ frontcourt and provide them with flexibility in exchange for a future pick.
**Mock Trade Details:**
– **Spurs Receive:** Andrew Wiggins, 2027 First-Round Pick
– **Warriors Receive:** Tre Jones, Zach Collins
Wiggins is under contract for three more seasons, while Jones has just one year left and Collins has two. This arrangement would give the Warriors some salary cap flexibility and create a starting opportunity for Jonathan Kuminga, whom they see as a potential franchise player. In return for taking on Wiggins (who could likely be traded for minimal return) and giving up two bench players, the Spurs would receive an unprotected pick in three years.
By that time, Curry will be 39, and the Warriors’ championship window will likely have closed. The Spurs could then use the valuable pick to acquire a win-now player to complement Wembanyama or select a high-caliber prospect to maintain a youthful roster.
