For the reason that Spurs introduced the signing of Chris Paul again at the beginning of the free company negotiating interval, issues have been unusually quiet on that entrance for the higher a part of per week, outdoors of commerce rumors. Nevertheless, now that free company is formally open, we no less than have one new transfer. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Spurs are sending level guard Devonte’ Graham and a second spherical choose to the Charlotte Hornets, who’re then anticipated to waive him, making him a free agent.
Whereas it doesn’t sound just like the Spurs are getting something in return, the Hornets are those who will likely be paying his buyout charge, so that’s saved cash and an open roster spot.
The San Antonio Spurs are buying and selling guard Devonte Graham and a second-round choose to the Charlotte Hornets, sources inform ESPN. The Hornets will waive Graham, permitting him to grow to be a free agent. pic.twitter.com/khvOdlyrDy
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2024
The Hornets pay Graham the $2.85M partial assure on his contract and collect up one other future choose within the deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2024
Graham arrived in San Antonio through the 2022-23 season from the New Orleans Pelicans for Josh Richardson. Whereas he didn’t see a lot enjoying time in his season-and-a-half with the Spurs, he was all the time prepared when known as upon, and that was by no means extra evident than the Spurs’ thrilling win in opposition to the Denver Nuggets of their penultimate sport of the season (that will or could not have had direct influence on the playoffs), when the Spurs fought again from 21 factors down within the second half, securing the win on a troublesome transition layup from Graham with seconds left.
Certainly extra strikes are coming now that gamers can formally signal contracts, so we’ll maintain you posted right here. Within the meantime, thanks for every part, Devonte’!
