The aftermath of the trade deadline is always a time for reflection, even for fans of teams that didn’t make big moves. Sometimes the trade a franchise doesn’t make is as important as the ones that make headlines.
In that sense, the fact that all the veterans, including DeMar DeRozan, are still around is the biggest takeaway when it comes to the Spurs. There reportedly was some interest in the older guys, but the front office kept everyone around, even the ball-dominant former All-Star wing.
There is a case to be made that if there was an offer on the table for DeRozan, the Spurs, overflowing as they are with perimeter talent, should have taken it.