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Spurs Eye Giannis Trade, Pairing with Wembanyama

10/9/2025

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Summary

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The San Antonio Spurs could pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo after the New York Knicks' exclusive trade window closed.
With 36 future draft picks and a flexible cap, they could package Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson.
ESPN analysts say Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama could form a frontcourt like Tim Duncan and David Robinson.
Kevin Durant was not traded; concerns linger about sacrificing Dylan Harper.

History

Historical Context

The 1984 NBA Draft marked a pivotal moment in basketball history, with the Houston Rockets selecting Hakeem Olajuwon first overall, followed by the Chicago Bulls drafting Michael Jordan third. This draft is renowned for producing five Hall of Famers, including Tim Duncan, who was later picked by the Spurs in 1997, leading to their five championships and shaping modern team-building strategies.

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Story summary

The San Antonio Spurs could pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo after the New York Knicks' exclusive trade window closed.
With 36 future draft picks and a flexible cap, they could package Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson.
ESPN analysts say Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama could form a frontcourt like Tim Duncan and David Robinson.
Kevin Durant was not traded; concerns linger about sacrificing Dylan Harper.

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