Commerce rumors have been swirling round former San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray this season. The Atlanta Hawks are off to a 14-21 document and are on the surface of the Jap Convention playoff race, main many to assume they might tear down their roster. It seems the Spurs could have curiosity in a reunion, if Murray is obtainable.
Tuesday on FanDuel TV, Shams Charania reported that the Spurs have “a stage of exploratory curiosity” in re-acquiring the 27-year-old guard.
Charania cited the Spurs steady of draft property and younger gamers that may very well be used to amass Murray. He additionally stated that San Antonio is taking a “very affected person strategy” to their roster-building course of. With Victor Wembanyama on the crew, they’ve a runway to choose and select the suitable deal for them.
The breakup between the Spurs and Murray has been a well-documented one. Murray took a shot on the Spurs on social media shortly after the commerce, and has spoken candidly about his frustrations throughout his time in San Antonio.
If Murray would welcome a return to the Spurs, he would instantly give them one thing they’ve been missing – guard play. He’s averaging 20.9 factors, 5 assists and 1.4 steals whereas capturing 46.7% from the sphere, 38.4% from deep and 80.7% from the road. Murray is a robust defensive guard at 6-foot-5, and offers playmaking and shot-creation. It’s laborious to poke holes in Murray’s skill or match with the roster.
Murray just lately signed a 4-year, $120 million extension with the Hawks. His cap hit this season is simply over $18 million, and is ready to make slightly below $25 million subsequent season. If the Spurs needed to make a deal, they may simply get to his quantity with expiring contracts like Doug McDermott, Devonte’ Graham and Cedi Osman. A commerce for Murray could be greater than a rental. If he’s dedicated to San Antonio, they might have him beneath contract by way of the 2027-2028 season.
If San Antonio actually needs to make a run at Murray, they’ll produce other groups to compete with. It’s been rumored that the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Warmth have curiosity within the guard. The Spurs can probably put collectively a greater commerce package deal than these contenders as a result of their plethora of draft picks and younger expertise. The query is: do they wish to spend these property on Murray?
The NBA commerce deadline is on Thursday, February eighth. Many have thought the Spurs to be sellers this 12 months, but when Charania’s report is true, they might be trying to purchase for the suitable participant.
