The San Antonio Spurs are actively evaluating various possibilities to significantly improve their roster this offseason. While the Spurs have been linked to Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, new reports also connect them to Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown.

Despite interest, recent developments suggest Giannis is likely to remain with the Bucks, according to ESPN insiders Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst.

The Current State of Trade Discussions Involving Giannis Antetokounmpo

Although the possibility of a Giannis trade remains on the radar, the Spurs have not engaged in detailed negotiations about acquiring him amid the ongoing Durant rumors. Should Giannis request a move, San Antonio would be among the more logical destinations, offering the Bucks promising draft picks and young talent. The opportunity for Giannis to play alongside Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox could be an attractive combination.

For now, the prospect of landing Giannis remains unlikely as the Bucks appear committed to retaining their star forward.

Uncertainty Surrounding Jaylen Brown’s Trade Prospects

Jaylen Brown’s potential availability is less clear, with mixed reports on Boston’s willingness to trade the four-time All-Star. His name emerging in trade discussions highlights dilemmas facing the Celtics, especially after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury dealt a blow to their immediate championship hopes.

Moreover, the combined salary commitments to Tatum and Brown, exceeding $120 million, complicate Boston’s roster flexibility. This financial reality might prompt the franchise to consider rebuilding by trading veteran talent to focus on younger, more affordable players, even though such a decision would be challenging just one year after winning a title.

Spurs’ Ambition to Build Around Victor Wembanyama

Although the Spurs have not yet made any major new signings, their interest in Durant and reported attention to players like Giannis and Brown show the front office’s determination to be proactive. San Antonio aims to assemble a formidable team centered on their promising star Victor Wembanyama, signaling a readiness to pursue aggressive moves when the right opportunity arises.

“Until the status quo changes, this door appears to be closed for San Antonio.” —Tim Bontemps, ESPN Analyst
“The chance to join Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox is probably enticing to Antetokounmpo as well.” —Brett Siegel, ClutchPoints Reporter
“Even if Tatum comes back and is exactly the same player, it will be tough to fill out the roster when he and Brown are combining to make $120-plus million.” —Brian Windhorst, ESPN Contributor

The Spurs are carefully assessing their options amid the ongoing uncertainty in the trade market, with the goal of seizing a transformative opportunity that aligns with their long-term vision. How these trade rumors will develop remains to be seen, but the Spurs’ pursuit of high-impact players like Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo signals their ambition to compete at an elite level in the near future.