Despite not making any deals at the NBA trade deadline, a recent San Antonio Spurs move has continued to pay big dividends. Back in 2024, the Spurs drafted guard Rob Dillingham eighth overall, but he didn't last long with San Antonio.
Dillingham had widely been predicted to go to the Spurs. However, they instead traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night for a 2030 top-one protected pick swap and an unprotected 2031 first.
At first, many questioned the decision, but it has worked out surprisingly well for the Silver and Black. Dillingham flamed out quickly, lasting less than two seasons in Minnesota, before recently being traded to the Chicago Bulls.