The San Antonio Spurs have an embarrassment of riches in young talent.
The team has built an exciting core led by All-Star big man Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle.
Their development throughout the season positioned them as one of the best teams in the Western Conference, boasting a 17-7 record after knocking off the Los Angeles Lakers to head to the Semi-Finals of the NBA Cup.
Though rumors have swirled about the Spurs’ possible swing for the fences in the trade market, possibly to acquire a star like Giannis Antetokounmpo, the organization appears committed to its young core.
Spurs staying course
On the Hoop Collective Podcast, ESPN NBA Reporter Tim McMahon revealed that the Spurs don’t intend to include their young stars, Castle or Harper, in a possible trade.
“As you go into the trade machine over the next couple months here, don’t bother putting Dylan Harper or Stephon Castle in any trades. If that means you can’t come up with things to get some huge blockbuster done for the Spurs, I would say, ‘yeah, that’s right.’ Those guys are going to be in San Antonio for a long, long time. I think they’ve got this generation’s version of Duncan, Parker, Ginobili,” McMahon Said.
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Despite having the necessary assets to pull off a massive trade, the Sours are staying the course with their current core.
Castle has taken a significant leap in his second season with the Spurs, posting 18.2 points, 6.1 assists, and 7.3 rebounds so far this year.
Meanwhile, rookie point guard Dylan Harper, despite missing some time with a calf injury, remains one of the most electric rookies in the 2025 Class whenever he is on the floor.
For now, the Spurs are focused on internal growth rather than chasing a blockbuster trade.
