The Spurs can trade the second pick, get 3 NBA superstars, and then rise

The San Antonio Spurs are about to usher in new changes, and Popovich withdrew from the ranks of coaches and became the team president. We are all curious about what changes the Spurs will change in the off-season, whether to continue to play badly in the 2025-26 season, or choose to rise.

However, the Spurs' strength feels a little different. For this reason, Eddie Bitar, the author of the US media "Fadeaway World", suggested that the Spurs can trade their second picks in the 2025 offseason to get some superstars, and improve their competitiveness in the new season. Let's take a look!

1. Antetokounmpo

San Antonio Spurs won: Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks won: Devin Vassel, Kelden Johnson, Jeremy Sochang, 2025 No. 2 pick, 2027 first-round pick (ATL), 2029 first-round pick (SAS)

If Antetokounmpo forced the palace to trade, many fans and media believed that the Golden State Warriors were the first next team. It can only be said that those who have the highest price will get it. Whoever gives you a lot of chips will win Antetokounmpo. With three young players, plus three future first-round picks, and one is the second pick this year, how could the Bucks refuse such a deal! Antetokounmpo is already 30 years old and has not declined in form. He averaged 31.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.0 assists in the 2024-25 season. If Antetokounmpo joins the Spurs, it will give Wenban Yama more opportunities for easy offense and defense, and it will also prevent him from suffering more injuries.

2. Kevin Durant

San Antonio Spurs won: Kevin Durant

Phoenix Suns won: Devin Vassell, Kelden Johnson, the second pick in 2025, the first round pick in 2027 Kevin Durant has been put on the trading stage, it depends on who can impress the management of the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant averaged 27.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in the 2024-25 season. Although he is almost 37 years old, his condition has not declined much. Giving him absolute ball and tactical status, averaging 28-30 points per game, there is still no problem. His shooting ability can make Wenban Yama's offensive end easier on the inside.

3. Markanen

San Antonio Spurs won: Markanen

Utah Jazz won: Devin Vassel, Kelden Johnson, Malaki Branham, 2025 No. 2 pick Markanen, who played for the Utah Jazz, scored 18.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game in the 2024-25 season. Markkanen can play multiple positions and is an all-round inside player with an offense and defense. The key is that he can also shoot three-pointers. He can form an inside double tower combination with Wenban Yama, but his contract is not small, with an annual salary of more than US$40 million. The Jazz is definitely willing to reach such a deal, it depends on whether the Spurs agree or not.