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Rebuild-era Trades: How they impact the Spurs today and going forward

Since Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker left and Manu Ginobili retired in the summer of 2018, ending the Spurs’ long era as a championship contender under the Big Three and preventing a Kawhi-led era (or at least ending a short…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 6:05 PM
Rebuild-era Trades: How they impact the Spurs today and going forward
Key Things to Know
  • Marilyn Dubinski analyzes how San Antonio's rebuild-era trades shaped the current roster and secured future draft capital.
  • Major roster additions tracing through the rebuilding period include Victor Wembanyama, Harrison Barnes, and De'Aaron Fox.
  • The Spurs hold significant future assets, including Atlanta's unprotected 2027 first-round pick and multiple pick-swap options.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Marilyn Dubinski of Pounding The Rock analyzes the San Antonio Spurs' transactions throughout their rebuild era, examining how previous deals helped shape the current roster and provide future draft capital. Following the departures of Kawhi Leonard, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili, San Antonio transitioned through a rebuilding phase that culminated in acquiring stars such as Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox alongside various rotational contributors.

The analysis outlines how multiple transactions continue to yield future assets, including an unprotected 2027 first-round pick from Atlanta and pick swap rights through 2031. Dubinski notes that these accrued draft picks and roster additions will provide crucial flexibility as San Antonio manages salary cap constraints in upcoming offseasons.

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