In his first piece for The Athletic, former Grizzlies GM John Hollinger focused on teams rich in assets and flexibility that could potentially take a big swing, an article that was anchored by (surprise) the San Antonio Spurs.
“San Antonio is between eras at the moment,” the Spurs section begins. “But it is well-positioned to launch into the next one if the right deal comes across R.C. Buford’s desk. No team in the league – check that, no GOOD team – has more roster flexibility right now, and thus none are in a better position to land an available All-Star via trade.