Last week when free agency negotiations began, original reports had Doug McDermott agreeing to sign a three year deal with the San Antonio Spurs for $42 million.
Now that the agreement has become official, it seems a sign-and-trade was used between the Spurs and Indiana Pacers to get McDermott to San Antonio.
Along with McDermott, the Spurs acquired a 2023 protected second round pick and the right to swap 2026 second round picks with Indiana.
For the Pacers, they will get the Spurs’ 2023 protected second round pick and create a trade exception for one year.