Among many fans and analysts, it seems imminent that the San Antonio Spurs will strike a trade for an All-Star this offseason. Equipped with stars Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox, on top of tons of depth and tradeable assets, the Spurs seem primed to make a big splash to leapfrog the Western Conference.
One of the bigger, less surprising names on the block is Kevin Durant. Rumors have been flying rampant about a potential Durant to San Antonio deal. With recent reporting that the Spurs have been radio silent in discussions with the Phoenix Suns over the past 48 hours, it seems unlikely that a deal will be struck there.
According to ClutchPoint's Brett Siegel, the Spurs could be in the running for a pair of Finals MVPs.
"Two names stand out as superstar targets for the Spurs outside of Kevin Durant: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown." Siegel reported on X. "If San Antonio holds off on pursuing Durant, these will be the two stars to keep an eye on for San Antonio moving forward."
A deal for Antetokounmpo has long been rumored after back-to-back disappointing postseasons for the Milwaukee Bucks. The real surprise in this report is Jaylen Brown.
Just a year ago, Brown won the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, averaging 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in Boston's decisive 4-1 series victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Brown has spent the entirety of his nine-year NBA career in Boston. Brown has averaged over 20 points per game in each of the last six seasons, with his highest mark being 26.6 points per game in 2023.
Brown's playmaking took a leap this year, averaging a career-high 4.5 assists per game, to go along with 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game.
With Jayson Tatum out for likely the entirety of next season after rupturing his Achilles in the playoffs, Boston could look to move Brown for some long-term help and salary relief. Brown is owed $236 million over the next four seasons.
On the court, Brown would slide in nicely next to Wembanyama, Fox, and Stephon Castle. He likely wouldn't need to take the 17.7 field goal attempts per game he took this season, but his shot diet could be a bit easier. Brown shot a career-low 32.4 percent from three this year on 5.7 attempts per game. As a do-it-all wing, Brown can bring scoring, defense, and newly-found playmaking to the Spurs lineup.