The Spurs would just cut the Pelicans out of the deal.How about this idea expanding on a few rumors:
To Spurs: Lauri, #7 from New Orleans
To Jazz: #2 from Spurs, Barnes, K.Johnson, 2026 FRP from Pels
To Pels: #5 from Jazz
Spurs acquire Lauri while moving down to #7. Jazz move to #2 to draft a potential star in Harper and add a '26 FRP to their warchest. Pels reportedly want to move up to draft Ace. They own 2 FRP's in 2026.
NoWould anyone do Kessler for Austin Reaves?
They should be giving an extra pick if anything.I listened to this yesterday and thought - is it just me, but Lauri and the #5 pick seems an awful lot to give up for the #2…
At leastThey should be giving an extra pick if anything.
Any SA pick is going to be mid to lower first round. They should be giving a lot more than a #2 pick. Markkanen is the best offensive player on the Jazz. He had a bad year last year and still average close to 20 points. San Antonio does not really need Harper. They already have Castle and Fox.At least