The Spurs are in prime position to make major waves at the NBA Trade Deadline, potentially acquiring one of the biggest stars in the game.
Already linked with Tim Duncan and David Robinson, Victor Wembanyama continues to entrench himself along the Spurs legends.
Immediately, fans started firing up the trade machine. With a bevy of draft picks, the Spurs can make a deal that would allow the Kings to rebuild, although with Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk, and DeMar DeRozan on the roster, perhaps the Kings don't want to embrace a tank.
A.J. Dybantsa is getting noticed at NBA games, even though the 2026 draft is still about a year and a half away.
The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future with Victor Wembanyama in the lineup, but the 2025 NBA Draft could supply the missing piece.
"It's very possible that he'll be the face of basketball. Not just NBA basketball, but world basketball," said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.
The Spurs are mediocre on defense, ranking 19th in points allowed per game and 18th in defensive rating, despite Wembanyama leading the NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds. However, San Antonio’s defense has struggled even more as of late.
A.J. Dybantsa gets recognized at NBA games now. It makes what might be coming his way in 18 months or so seem a little more real.
Victor Wembanyama's first All-Star appearance is highly unlikely to be his last, say other members of the San Antonio Spurs.
For Fox, playing alongside Victor Wembanyama comes with plenty of clear advantages. However, even with Fox lobbying his way out, he won't come to San Antonio for free, and the Kings are rumored to covet rookie Stephon Castle, who the Spurs might be reluctant to trade.
The NBA announced the Rising Stars roster this week that initally did not include Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn. The Virginia product has served as a ready-made