Two Spurs free brokers have discovered new houses. Veteran guard Devonte’ Graham will play with the Path Blazers subsequent season whereas Dominick Barlow will be part of the Hawks. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the primary to report each signings.
Neither Graham nor Barlow have been anticipated to return to San Antonio after the franchise crammed out its roster, however it was a little bit stunning to see them stay within the free company pool into late July. The wait was value it for each, as they’ve landed in good locations.
Graham confirmed his means to be a great slot in a younger locker room in his 12 months and a half in San Antonio. The veteran scorer didn’t crack the rotation however was at all times prepared when referred to as upon and by no means complained about his function. Now he’ll be part of a Portland crew that has loads of youth and expertise however may use some management. If the Blazers determine to maneuver certainly one of their guards, Graham may additionally present some good minutes on offense off the bench for reasonable, as his one-year contract is nearly certainly a minimal deal. He’s nonetheless simply 29 years previous and whereas it appears extraordinarily unlikely that he’ll discover the shape he confirmed earlier in his profession, a change of surroundings may assist him. Graham obtained $2.85 million from his partially assured contract after being traded to the Hornets and waived.
As for Barlow, he inked a two-way take care of the Hawks. Atlanta is in a difficult place as they attempt to reload on the fly with youth following the failure of the Dejounte Murray – Trae Jones experiment. Taking a flyer on Barlow, who confirmed gradual however constant development in his time in San Antonio and performs a place the franchise has no long-term solutions for, is wise. If Barlow reveals promise, he may doubtlessly turn into part of their common roster, particularly if there’s a commerce involving Clint Capela. If he doesn’t pan out, they’ll transfer on. There’s no danger with two-way gamers, because the funding is minimal and Barlow, who continues to be youthful than many 2024 first-round picks, may blossom right into a rotation-caliber huge man. He nonetheless had a 12 months of eligibility to signal a two-way contract with the Spurs however each events most likely determined that it was greatest to maneuver on.
The final notable 2023/24 Spurs free agent who’s left unsigned is Cedi Osman. The Turkish ahead is probably going searching for greater than the minimal however may battle to get it in a chilly market. Europe might be an choice for him as nicely.
Graham averaged 5 factors and two assists in 23 video games for the Spurs final season.
Barlow averaged 4.4 factors and three.4 rebounds in 33 appearances with the Silver and Black in 2023/24.
