The San Antonio Spurs have been active this offseason, aiming to build a competitive team around their second-year superstar, Victor Wembanyama, while avoiding large, long-term contracts that might not align with his career timeline.
After securing Harrison Barnes and Chris Paul, the Spurs are now reportedly eyeing two more seasoned veterans.
According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Spurs have shown interest in Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard and Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland. Fischer noted, “Before San Antonio brought Chris Paul to organize the Spurs’ offense around Victor Wembanyama, sources said San Antonio called various teams around the league exploring veteran guards who have still yet to enter their primes. Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland was another talented ball-handler the Spurs called about, sources said, although Cleveland has rebuffed any inbound trade interest for Garland to date.”
Nembhard recently signed a 3-year, $59 million extension with the Pacers, likely taking him off the table for any potential trades.
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Garland, however, remains a compelling option. With Donovan Mitchell committing to stay in Cleveland despite trade rumors, there are questions about his compatibility with Garland in the backcourt. While Cleveland has shown no interest in trading Garland, this situation is worth monitoring given Mitchell’s long-term commitment.
The Spurs’ proactive approach is encouraging. While Wembanyama is still young and the team has significant competition in the Western Conference, taking steps to improve the roster is crucial for his development.
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