With the Timberwolves beating the Thunder and getting their last ticket to the playoffs, all 16 teams participating in the playoffs have been created. For teams that missed the playoffs, they could consider a summer trade. In order to win the French talent Venbanyama, Spurs coach Popovich took the initiative to put down his body, and the Spurs only achieved a bad record of 22-60 this season, successfully finishing first in the West. After sending away absolute workhorses like Aldridge and Murray, the Spurs have enough salary space, and if they can successfully select Chinese Banyama, the Spurs will definitely recruit and rise quickly this summer.
According to US media "Back World", Spurs management also hopes to strengthen the roster through a trade this summer. Coach Popovich plans to use McDermott, Keldon Johnson and Zach Collins as trade chips to get the Lone Ranger's backcourt core Irving. After coming to the Lone Ranger from the Nets, Irving, who originally hoped to make a difference in his new club, encountered Waterloo again. After Irving joined the Mavericks, the team's record fell from sixth in the West to eleventh in the West, and finally missed the play-off spot, ending the season early. Mavericks owner Cuban also intends to settle accounts with Irving after the end of the season and send him to other teams through a sign-and-trade deal. As long as there is a team willing to accept the Irving Mavericks and don't care what the trade chips they give, what the Lone Rangers need to do now is to calm Doncic's emotions, clarify his centrality, and make a comeback next season.
If Irving comes to the Spurs through a trade, he can completely lock in the position of team leader with his individual ability, and the Spurs can also meet Irving's four-year $200 million top salary needs. At his peak, Irving once teamed up with his old partner James to defeat the five-star Warriors to win a championship. With his tumultuous and flowing style, he has many loyal fans. If Irving could discipline his words and actions, perhaps the Nets and Lone Rangers wouldn't be where they are today. After experiencing the unpleasantness of the Lone Ranger and the Nets, Irving also knew in his heart that the championship team next season would definitely turn him away, and in order to get a maximum salary contract, Irving could only deign to join a Western Fishbelly team like the Spurs. From Irving's point of view, in the absence of a championship, he can only pursue a higher annual salary on par with money.
But as a regular fan, I just want to say one word to Owen, don't even want a face! Although today's Spurs are not what they used to be, they also built a GDP championship combination under Popovich to build a dynastic team. The Spurs have still operated under Popovich's tactical system over the years, and Popovich's requirements for tactics and discipline are extremely high, and I am afraid that he will not accept an unorganized and undisciplined player like Irving! So if Irving wants to join the Spurs, it's basically impossible to get a $200 million max salary contract with this championship team.